pfj Buys RPCushing

UK-based MR recruitment specialist RPCushing has become part of pfj, one of the country's leading recruitment firms. pfj took a majority interest in RPCushing for an undisclosed sum.

Founder Paul Cushing will remain with the firm and continues as MD - sixteen of the company's staff have already moved to join him at pfj's London head office. Covering MR, analysis and information, RPCushing is one of the sector's largest recruitment specialists worldwide and has a strong presence in the UK industry.

pfj acquired Sydney, Australia-based media specialist ICUR last year and says it aims to establish a global network of leading specialist recruitment companies - the new acquisition continues this strategy. Chairman Paul Farrer notes the resilience of the research sector in recession and believes the buy complements his firm's existing specialisms: 'RPCushing is a highly respected and leading brand within the market research and analysis and information sectors and is a natural fit for pfj. Even in these harder economic conditions we are excited and confident about the future for specialist recruitment brands.'

Cushing himself comments: 'This investment by pfj demonstrates the strength of our service and gives us a bigger platform to develop and grow our services on a global basis.'

Web sites: www.rpcushing.co.uk and www.pfj.co.uk .

Recruitment for UK market research positions has been busier than expected so far in January - yesterday alone 65 new ads were posted on MrWeb and some recruiters report strong activity from candidates and employers alike. More than 2,500 current vacancies in the sector worldwide can be searched at www.mrweb.com/jobs . RPCushing's 274 current ads on MrWeb can be viewed at www.mrweb.com/ukads/rpc .

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