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Greener future for Rugby security firm The Stonewall Group Team
A Rugby business which has adapted to expand its services and become a onestop-shop for security services is focusing on a greener future as it takes steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Stonewall Security is seeing success after adapting its business model to offer more services to clients. It provides everything from static manned guarding services, key holding and alarm response to mobile patrols and the provision of highly-trained and experienced door supervisors and security officers. New services include alarm and CCTV installation as well as CCTV monitoring to ensure the business can meet all of the security needs of its clients.
The business also launched Stonewall Vaults, a safety deposit box service that will provide customers with a secure method of storage away from their homes, in 2021. The company is now focusing on green initiatives, investing in electric vehicles and solar panels as well as new technology and software which has enabled the business to become paperless. It has ambitions to cut down on emissions and offset its carbon usage by the end of 2023. Stonewall Security, which is based at Mitchell Court by junction 1 of the M6, was established in 2008. It has around 50 members of staff and works with clients across the region to
provide security services for businesses and events. Stonewall Vaults, also based at Mitchell Court, houses 1,800 secure boxes which can store anything from valuables and keepsakes to important documents. Director Clare Randall said: “We have changed our business model so that we act as a one-stop-shop for security for our clients. “We are also educating people on the importance of CCTV monitoring, as cameras alone are often not good enough and are only as good as the person monitoring and responding to them. “It’s been extremely successful as we have seen an increase in our higher
“Our big focus now is on sustainability. We do a lot of driving so think it is hugely important to cut down our emissions as much as possible to ensure the business is doing its bit for the environment."
margin, specialised security work, improving our profits after a very difficult two years. “We are also an seeing increasing amount of interest in our Stonewall Vaults arm which we are expecting to grow further in the next 12 months. “Many safety deposit box providers require users to sign up to 12-month contracts, while we provide monthly contracts which can be paid for by direct debit. “Our big focus now is on sustainability. We do a lot of driving so think it is hugely important to cut down our emissions as much as possible to ensure the business is doing its bit for the environment. “We are making big investments in this area and have a number of green targets we want to achieve during the next two years.” More information about StoneWall Security can be found at www.stonewallsecurity.co.uk while further information about Stonewall Vaults can be found by visiting www.stonewallvaults.co.uk
Automotive design expert invests for growth paint booth and welcomed additional staff members as it takes on more projects. Futura Design was founded in 1989 by clay modeller David Abel, and its ethos has always been to remain at the forefront of the newest technological advancements supporting the design industry. It has 50 members of staff at its Coventry site, which supplies customers across the UK and Europe, and last year experienced record numbers in turnover and profitability on the prototypes side of the business.
An automotive design expert based in Coventry is experiencing growth after investing in specialist technology which has enabled the business to take on more projects.
It has various manufacturing capabilities, with on-site machinery including CNC milling machines, 3D printing machines and the latest rapid prototyping technology (RPT).
Futura Design, which has top-tier industry experience in prototype manufacturing and automotive design recruitment, has expanded its specialist paint technology area of the business.
Futura Design also has industry-leading paint facilities for paint development and the finishing of high-end prototype models and specialist vehicles.
The business, based on Stonebridge Trading Estate, manufactures prototype models predominantly for the automotive industry, but also supports sectors including transport, aerospace, marine, product, medical and motorsport.
It is at the forefront of paint technology and development, creating specialist colours and finishes on behalf of highprofile industry clients including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley and McLaren, and has now invested in a new state-of-the-art
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“The specialist paint area of the business is particularly niche as paint technology and development is constantly evolving, and we are right at the forefront of this. “Our in-house team not only offers colour matching and development, but can create very technical specialist finishes for our clients. “As a result of the growth of this area of the business, we have invested in more specialist technology, have increased our headcount and are seeing an increase in turnover and profitability.
The business also specialises in automotive design recruitment and has over 250 professionals working with clients based across the globe.
“We have also re-invested some of this profit into the general infrastructure of our site, making it an even better area for our staff.”
Mark Abel, Director of Futura Design, said: “We are making investments in to the business and are seeing growth as a result.
Further information about Futura Design and its services is available by visiting www.futura-design.co.uk or calling 0333 555 7000
“As a result of the growth of this area of the business, we have invested in more specialist technology, have increased our headcount and are seeing an increase in turnover and profitability." www.cw-chamber.co.uk
