COMPUTER firm P&P is on the acquisition trail again.

The Haslingden-based firm has bought the Consultancy and Network Support Business from receivers handling the Space Computer Group.

Following the deal, P&P has created a new subsidiary - Space Consultancy Limited - to handle systems and software based on the IBM AS/400 and RS/6000 to corporate clients.

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