InBusinessBurnley issue 12

Sector Special

Digital Burnley - a hub of digital innovation pg42

In Focus

Office Envy new Endsleigh office pg60

News

Sir Howard Bernstein on Northern Powerhouse pg9

InBusinessBurnley Issue 12

VEKA and Burnley… a relationship that’s built to last… with a company that carries weight and a town that cares about business

Burnley Council…supporting business growth

The VEKA UK Group has long led the industry in technical innovation and product excellence.

Now we’ve invested in a £multi-million state-of-the-art mixing plant to offer our UK customers even greater service, support and stability.

With the ability to mix any compound, the automated mixing plant is capable of doubling our current capacity - allowing for even further growth and expansion.

We’re proud to invest in the future of British manufacturing.

If you’d like to be a part of the team at the UK’s largest manufacturer of PVC-U window systems call us on

01282 725278

or email ukrecruitment@veka.com

The VEKA UK UK Group GroupFarrington FarringtonRd, Rd,Rossendale RossendaleRd RdInd. Ind.Est., Est.,Burnley, Burnley,Lancs, Lancs,BB11 BB115DA. 5DA. Tel: 01282 01282 725278 716611 Email: Tel: Email: salesenquiry@veka.com ukrecruitment@veka.com

The VEKA UK Group

www.vekauk.com www.vekauk.com

Welcome from the Editor 2016

is turning out to be a great year for Burnley. Our beloved club is back in the Premiership, which will once again see the town’s profile soar as match coverage is beamed around the world. Our home-grown athlete, Sophie Hitchon nicknamed ‘Glamour with the hammer’, returns from Rio with a Bronze Medal, and another OBE is awarded to one of Burnley’s businessmen, Tony Grimshaw OBE, for his work in international trade. Quite a list of accolades putting Burnley in the press for all the right reasons once again.

Another proud moment for Burnley this year is the 30th anniversary of VEKA being in the town, and to acknowledge their passion and commitment to Burnley we have a special VEKA feature. As one of Burnley’s largest companies VEKA is a huge part of the town’s manufacturing heritage, who have grown from a modest 30,000 sq.ft. plant in 1986 to the whopping 400,000 sq.ft facility it is today, and we wish all the team at VEKA a happy anniversary.

From manufacturing to digital, Burnley is home to several world class companies at the forefront of both sectors.

Burnley is a hub of digital innovation and recognises the importance and impact that growing the digital sector can have on its economy. A special Digital Burnley feature highlights what Burnley is doing to develop its digital hub and to create the digiteers of the future.

First class businesses in first class premises and on the subject of premises we are delighted to bring you a fantastic office feature on the stunning new town centre office complex of insurance giant Endsleigh.

There’s a lot to celebrate here in #BrilliantBurnley and you’re invited to take a closer look at burnley.co.uk

09 Northern Powerhouse

11 Premier Club : Premier Town

28 VEKA celebrates 30 years

Joanne Etherington Editor 01282 477315 jetherington@burnley.gov.uk

Design

Burnley Business Support

42 Digital Burnley

For information on: finance for growth • relocation support • commercial property and land search • business directory • procurement support • international trade • manufacturing advice • and more MJ Hindman Graphic Designer

Contact the Council’s Business Support Team on

01282 477213 burnley.gov.uk/business graphics@burnley.gov.uk

Produced by Communications and Graphics, © Burnley Council 12203. www.creative-council.net Printed by Peter Scotts Printers [t] 01282 452221

60 Office Envy 3

News Rosebud marks 30th anniversary with 220 jobs boost Rosebud Finance, the finance package which helps Lancashire firms to grow, is celebrating a record period of job creation as it marks its 30th anniversary.

Rosebud has helped to create over 220 jobs since the start of the year – more than any other six-month period since it was established in June 1986.

Funding from Rosebud – which includes both loans and equity finance - has created over 200 jobs at Lancashire companies during the first half of the year. They include the Preston-based software developer Valuechain.com, the Burnley-based 3D print firm FDM Digital Solutions, and the Colne LED manufacturer CFE Lighting.

Rosebud is a finance package supporting Lancashire firms to grow and expand their business. It is managed by Enterprise Ventures on behalf of Lancashire County Developments Ltd (LCDL) - the county council’s economic development company.

The origins of Rosebud go back to one of the toughest economic periods in Lancashire’s history. Back in 1986, the county was still reeling from the effects of the early 80s recession, when 31,000 jobs were lost and manufacturing output fell by 14%. It was also suffering from the continuing decline of traditional industries.

By October 1986, unemployment was running at 13.3% - more than double the rate of today.

Rosebud was initially set up to provide smaller sums of £1,000 to £10,000 to encourage entrepreneurship, although the amounts available have increased over the years. Lancashire Enterprises Ltd (LEL), the county council’s former economic development company, launched Rosebud.

Enterprise Ventures, which was once a part of LEL, continues to manage Rosebud Finance on behalf of the county council.

Paul Taberner of Enterprise Ventures said:

“Rosebud was set up 30 years ago with the mission to create jobs and continues to do so today, as the last six months have shown.

While initially it provided very small sums, over the years it has played a more strategic role in economic growth, providing larger amounts to companies of all sizes. It is now one of the longest established and most successful funds of its type in the UK.” County Councillor Niki Penney, chair of LCDL, said: “From the start of Rosebud thirty years ago to the current day, we’ve continued to change and adapt to meet the needs of businesses here in Lancashire. It’s especially clear that we’re providing the right support for businesses when they return to us to once again to support their growth plans, as we’ve seen with some of our companies.

“We’re proud of Rosebud’s history of support and backing for Lancashire’s business. Their growth directly creates jobs here in the county and boosts our economy.”

Burnley - the best place in the UK to make a living Top 10 places to make a living:

1. Burnley 2. Wigan 3. Barnsley 4. Mansfield 5. Blackburn 6. Telford 7. Aberdeen 8. Derby 9. Sunderland 10. Peterborough

4

People looking to find their fortune should think about moving to Burnley, as new research has revealed it to be the best place in the UK to make a living.

Analysis from credit comparison site TotallyMoney.com looked at criteria such as employment rates, average wages and cost of living to find the best places to live in the UK, from a financial perspective.

TotallyMoney.com Head of Brand and Communications Joe Gardiner said of the research: “While scenery, shopping and a nice local pub are all important, people will always want to live in areas where they can be financially secure.

“This research shows us the true financialhealth of an area, and that a town which offers

high-paying jobs and expensive restaurants won’t necessarily be the best place to make a living.

“Here at TotallyMoney.com we are committed to making consumer credit fairer. We hope this research will allow people to make more informed decisions when looking for somewhere to live and allow them to take steps towards improving their financial situation.”

Mark Crabtree OBE and chair of Burnley Bondholders said: “No need to compromise - we can offer all of these: financial security; scenery of outstanding natural beauty and ‘nice local pubs’ but with award-winning food. Enjoy the best of all worlds in fantastically affordable homes and much more house for your money.”

Eshton’s £70m Exertis Scheme completes in Burnley The biggest development scheme at Eshton’s £70m Burnley Bridge Business Park has been handed over to occupier Exertis, following completion of the 543,620 sq ft unit.

The development will safeguard 350 jobs and is set to create 400 additional jobs.

Main contractor, Bowmer & Kirkland, handed over the warehouse unit with office accommodation after a 56 week programme involving the installation of more than 42 km of tubular steel piling and construction of a steel frame requiring 1,900 tonnes of metal.

Exertis’ fit out contractors have taken possession of the building, along with the racking

contractors to enable the technology distributor to move in.

David Singleton, director at Eshton, said: “This unit is big enough to contain five fullsized football pitches and its completion is a major milestone for Exertis, Burnley Bridge Business Park and for Burnley and the M65 corridor.

“The construction method has maximised the potential of the site to create a 24-bay warehouse along with three storey offices and external yard with immediate access to the motorway network via Junction 9 of the M65.

“The successful scheme adds to the mixed profile of accommodation and occupiers

at the rapidly-expanding development which is also home to YESSS Electrical, Birchall Foodservice, Equinox Building Solutions and Townsend Music.”

The development scheme involved remediation to the site with cut and fill works to level the ground. The 3,911 steel piles were then installed to a depth of up to 16 metres to stabilise the site prior to construction of the foundations, the steel framework and a composite steel fibre suspended ground floor slab, containing 400 tonnes of steel fibres.

Externally, the project also included construction of the goods yard and a combination of hard landscaping and planting.

Gerry O’Keeffe, managing director of Exertis UK and Ireland, adds: “We represent 200 manufacturers and hold more than 22,000 product lines in stock, so state-of-theart warehousing facilities in a location that enables us to access the motorway network quickly and easily are vital to fulfilling our commitment to next day delivery and the highest levels of customer service.

“We have been delighted by the can-do approach of both Eshton and Bowmer & Kirkland throughout the development of our new unit and are looking forward to moving onto site within the coming weeks.”

O’NEILL WATER SAFETY RECEIVES ENTERPRISE GRANT Burnley-based RYA Advanced Power Boat Instructor Chris O’Neill and partner Xaria Ormerod have announced the official launch of their new water safety company O’Neill Water Safety Services, following the award to the partnership of business start-up funding from the Business Enterprise Trust.

The company will provide water safety cover with boats, equipment and personnel for media and production companies and outdoor event organisers nationally.

Managing Partner and

skipper Chris O’Neill commented ‘’ The funding from the Business Enterprise Trust allowed us to realise our ambition and pursue a dream of creating our own business doing something that we both love which is driving power boats. I had already dipped my toe in the water providing safety boat cover for a television series and we are currently in negotiations with media and production companies and event organisers throughout the UK. We are very excited about the future because being a smaller venture enables us to

provide a very personal service to our clients. We have access to dive teams and medics if required so the company can provide as comprehensive or as individual a service as the client requires.’’

Joanne Fullthorpe from Business Enterprise Trust said ‘’ Business Enterprise Trust were happy to support Chris and Xaria in their exciting venture, a great new business start- up for the Lancashire Area. Through our start-up programs of support we were able to offer business advice, planning and access to finance-it’s great to see them take

off so well and we wish them all the best for the future’’. ‘ Having the opportunity to represent our town in such a dynamic and exciting way across the UK is fantastic’’ said Xaria Ormerod, partner and crew. ‘’Later this year we will be undertaking further training to become Swift water rescue technicians and Chris will train as a Swift water rescue boat operator so we can operate in flood scenarios should we ever be unfortunate enough to experience a repeat of last year’

5

News Another global award for luxury spa The Woodland Spa has once again received international recognition after winning the Global Luxury Day Spa at this year’s World Luxury Spa Awards.

The lavish award ceremony took place at the exquisite 5-star Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina in Switzerland and once again The Woodland Spa succeeded in seeing off competition from more well established spas in spectacular destinations from as far afield as Sri Lanka and the US. At last year’s event, The Woodland Spa won the Global Luxury Spa Award and Global Emerging Luxury Day Spa, so they were delighted to follow that up with another top global award. Feedback from the event’s organisers made it clear that they were happy to see The Woodland Spa’s continued success and they stated that it is highly unusual for a winner in the emerging category to follow that up with a win in a main category the following year.

Crow Wood Leisure Director Oliver Brown, said: “The event was fantastic and the level of competition was incredible, so we’re extremely proud to be flying the flag for Burnley and the North West and challenging people’s perceptions. We have been working hard to deliver a genuinely world class experience and in doing so, we’re demonstrating that our area offers quality and sophistication.

“When we opened The Woodland Spa three years ago, it represented a big investment and a big risk, but we felt that we had the location, the staff and the experience to make it happen. We feel that our confidence has been vindicated as The Woodland Spa is being recognised nationally and internationally.”

Since the £4.5 million investment in The Woodland Spa in 2013, Crow Wood has doubled its number of staff to 160, the business’ catering arm serves 7,500 covers per month and the business exceeded sales of £5million of in 2014/15.

6

New £750,000 outdoor terrace complete!

A NEW outdoor heated Terrace Bar was officially opened in June at The Woodland Spa, with over 100 guests in attendance.

The Terrace Bar is the latest addition to the recently completed extension of the Spa’s outdoor facilities. The £750,000 investment plan has seen the outdoor terrace areas substantially increase in size with the new large infinity spa pool and a fabulous outdoor fire pit, which is surrounded by comfortable sofas perfect when relaxingwith a cocktail.

Tapas is served in the Terrace Bar to spa guests up until early evening, which only serves to enhance the experience that our spa guests tell us they enjoy.

On Friday and Saturday evenings from 9pm till 1am, the Terrace Bar will be the place to ‘see and be seen’ as it morphs into a cosmopolitan cocktail and champagne bar. Guests dining in Bertram’s Restaurant will be invited to

join spa guests and add their name to the ‘VIP guest list’ to be entertained with live music and dancing.

Managing Director, Andrew Brown, said: “We continue to invest in Crow Wood Leisure and the Spa is a centrepiece of our offer.

“We are currently Global Luxury Spa of the Year, but with every year the bar raises, so we have to invest to ensure that we are providing our guests with affordable luxury and a first class experience.

“The new Terrace area features retractable roofs to create the perfect all-weather ambient atmosphere. We have had incredibly positive feedback – especially with the recent excellent weather.

People feel like they’re on holiday in the Burnley Riviera! On Friday & Saturday evenings, the area comes alive as a luxurious and totally unique bar concept.”

BONDHOLDERS COMMISSION NEW BURNLEY WELCOME SCULPTURE

A new sculpture to welcome visitors to Burnley has been installed at a key gateway – just off Junction 10 of the M65. Burnley Bondholders, a network of organisations who work together across private and public sectors to promote Burnley, have funded the piece.

The sculpture follows on from work the Bondholders funded to install the banners you see on the roadside on the key routes into town, showing Burnley’s key messages of success and growth to visitors and potential investors as well as publicising the Burnley Brand website, burnley.co.uk

Mark Crabtree, chair of the Bondholders and MD of local firm AMS Neve, said ‘We had no welcome to Burnley sign on our main gateway into town. As we’re proud of Burnley’s success and want visitors to know they’ve arrived and feel welcome, we thought it fitting that we should have our own landmark sculpture to mark their entry to our Borough and to make a bold statement that we are a place of confidence and enterprise.’

Local metal artist Dave Palmer of DP Structures has designed the piece, which is in the shape of a 24 foot tall lower case b.

Regenerate Pennine Lancashire to become Growth Lancashire Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has changed its name to Growth Lancashire.

Regenerate has provided business support and economic development services for the east Lancashire local authorities and Lancashire County Council since 2011.

In recent years the Company has been delivering Lancashire wide business support programmes such as the Government’s flag-ship

Regional Growth Fund scheme.

Regenerate also plays a key role in hosting the County’s Business Growth Hub – Boost, as well as developing strategies and funding proposals for key heritage and regeneration schemes.

In the last 3 years Regenerate has worked with thousands of businesses helping them to create over 4,000 jobs, providing over £12m in direct grant support, and levered in

He said ‘I’m delighted to be able to create something fitting for my home town.

The piece weighs three tons and is made of coreten and stainless steel – the finish is like the Angel of the North.’

Council Leader Mark Townsend said ‘The sculpture is very eyecatching. Having the Bondholder partnership with businesses is really helping make Burnley a powerhouse, and we’re achieving great things together.

The reopening of the Todmorden Curve and winning the Most Enterprising Area award are just two examples of our great partnership work.’

over £50m private investment.

Regenerate has helped to start over 1,000 new businesses.

The company Board which currently comprises representatives from the east Lancashire local authorities and local business leaders will now be expanded to include councils and business leaders from across the County.

Steven Cochrane, Director, said: “We’ve been operating for some time across Lancashire, it is important our

name reflects this and is one which all Lancashire businesses identify with.”

Tim Webber, Chairman, said: “An expanded company can play a key role in supporting local authorities and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership to deliver increased public and private investment into the area”.

Growth Lancashire can be contacted on: 0800 612 2029

7

News Green Business Fund The Carbon Trust is launching a new fund providing vital capital for smaller businesses to replace old, power-guzzling equipment, together with expert advice to boost the efficiency and productivity of businesses in England, Scotland and Wales.

The £7m fund has been made available to SMEs on a first comefirst served basis, and will offer energy saving training, cost saving assessments, implementation advice, and capital support for the installation of energy efficiency equipment. Eligible companies can apply for a capital contribution to cover up to 15% of an energy efficiency project or equipment replacement cost, up to a maximum of £10,000.

The fund can also be used to purchase a range of equipment, including energy efficient lighting, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and energy efficiency controls – vital equipment across a range of business sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and hospitality.

The scheme is expected to support 1000 to 2000 smaller businesses across England, Scotland and Wales. It is expected to enable participating businesses to invest £55m in energy saving projects which would deliver them lifetime energy savings of almost £130m. The programme will focus on high quality implementation to ensure the best energy efficiency opportunities are fully realised.

For small and medium sized businesses (with fewer than 250 employees) in England, Scotland and Wales – the Carbon Trust Green Business Fund offers an energy opportunity assessment, equipment procurement support, and a financial contribution towards energy saving equipment. Implementation advice is available to companies with 1,000 employees or fewer.

These services are paid for by the Green Business Fund for a limited period.

Visit carbontrust.com

8

Recycle IT Ever wondered when you’ll get round to clearing out that storeroom full of old IT equipment or pondered your responsibilities for IT disposal after your wonderful computer and network refurb?

RecycleIT aim to help their clients manage their IT Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as well as their Data Protection obligations of redundant equipment and provide an income stream by delivering value in recycling IT. They can alleviate the potential of a legal headache.

RecycleIT, based at Time Technology Park, help businesses to safely and securely dispose of any IT equipment and operate a national collection service. Established in response to the need for more complete asset management, RecycleIT provide an end-to-end solution for your redundant IT. From collection to disposal and recycling, thier solution to your legal obligations is designed to remove and dispose of: Laptops, Monitors, Desktops, Servers, Storage Units, Telephone Systems and all other types of networking equipment - All within a secure and environmentally sensitive process within the WEEE directive.

With over 20 years of experience in IT refurbishment and extensive knowledge within the second user market they are expertly placed to provide their clients with any competitive rebate values. Data security and giving their clients good value return are RecycleIT’s main aims - offering total transparency throughout the process, starting with

the value of your redundant IT equipment. For any medium to high volume collection, there ought to be some value to the equipment which can be paid back to you.

To protect the client, any data bearing hardware is erased using industry leading software to destroy data to CESG HMG Infosec Level 5. RecycleIT are a registered Data Controller (ICO) and have a CPNI approved shredding service.

They have been awarded an ADISA DISTINCTION and also hold ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard in addition to ISO 27001 the Information Security Standard.

Andy Wood, MD at RecycleIT said, “We are pleased to be part of the Burnley Bondholders scheme and look forward to being able to help drive Burnley businesses forward.”

For more information on how they can help your business contact : 01282 779674 or email andy.wood@recycleit.co.uk.

Sir Howard Bernstein praises Burnley’s achievements at Bondholder’s ‘Northern Powerhouse’ Event Burnley Bondholders and Burnley Council’s Chief Executive, Pam Smith, were delighted to welcome Sir Howard Bernstein to Burnley to address an event on the Northern Powerhouse, hosted at Burnley’s stunning Towneley Hall, earlier this year.

Sir Howard, Chief Executive of Manchester, renowned for transforming Manchester’s fortunes and development in the city, addressed the Burnley Bondholders on the opportunities of the Northern Powerhouse and how Burnley can benefit.

Sir Howard commended Burnley on the fantastic partnership between the businesses and Burnley Council and their joint working to grow Burnley’s economy and attract inward investment.

His key message for Burnley was to focus on its strengths and drive our high value sectors, including our advanced engineering, aerospace, digital and creative industries.

He was hugely impressed by the businesses we have here in Burnley that stand at the forefront of innovation.

Sir Howard: said: “I urge businesses to become advocates of the Northern Powerhouse Strategy and to get behind its aim of strengthening the northern economies.

“Businesses need to market themselves worldwide and focus on globally distinctive assets.

Transport is key to forging new links and attracting investment, and Burnley should focus on its world class aerospace, digital, innovation and freight and distribution strengths.”

“Connecting people to jobs and businesses to markets, and improving productivity is hugely important in creating higher value sectors, and automation is key to improving productivity.”

Burnley Council’s chief executive, Pam Smith, briefed Sir Howard and the Bondholders on Burnley’s latest developments

and new inward investors to the area. Highlighting the recent Lancashire LEP Funding of £1.7 million to start work on Burnley’s latest enterprise park, ‘Vision Park’, in Burnley’s Knowledge Quarter on Princess Way. Vision Park will be marketed to attract advanced engineering, digital and knowledge based businesses to Burnley, making the most of UCLan’s research and innovation capabilities.

Pam said: “Going forward we will be working with our colleagues across Lancashire to have an increased and shared voice at the government table when making investment decisions that are right for Burnley and Lancashire.

“We know we are a place that people want to relocate to, and in terms of continuing growth in the borough we’ve got Burnley Bridge, a 70 acre site, where Birchall’s Food Services will soon be joined by the European distribution hub for electronics

firm Exertis, bringing 760 jobs to the borough. Their 543,620 sq. ft. distribution centre will be completed later this year, as a company with an annual turnover of £2.3billion Exertis will be one of the biggest companies in the borough.

“Innovation Drive is almost full, which is a great success story for Burnley, transforming the former Michelin site into a thriving supply park, which is linked to some of the world’s biggest brands, with companies on Innovation Drive making parts for global names including Jaguar, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Airbus and many more.”

“Burnley’s new direct rail link to Manchester has opened up huge opportunities for Burnley to feed into the Northern Powerhouse vision, and with Sir Howard reinforcing transport links as key to the success of the Northern Powerhouse we are ready to embrace the opportunities it brings.”

9

News Sagar celebrates one-year anniversary in new offices One year ago, Sagar Insurances moved into new offices on Shuttleworth Mead, Padiham.

Prior to that, the firm had been located in Accrington for 57 years.

The move formed a key part of Sagar’s Modernisation Programme aimed at improving efficiency and productivity, and ultimately to provide a better service to clients.

At the end of the first year in the new office Sagars have undertaken significant changes in the way they work. They have invested in IT which includes a new website and more importantly they have made a significant investment in their staff.

The firm are immensely proud of its two youngest members Shannon Irwin and Crystal Elwell who were awarded the Burnley and Blackburn Chartered Insurance Institute Young Professional of the Year and North Lancs Training Group Apprentice of the year respectively.

Sagar’s have strengthened their team further with the recruitment of Jamie Ingham, Ash Miah and Jordan Neary as Corporate Account Executives along with Paul Bontoft and Clarissa Taylor who have joined the Corporate Broking team.

Samiara Khan has also joined the organisation as Business Support working with Managing Director Susan Meadows.

CEO John Meadows commented “We need to be able to respond to the different needs of our Corporate and Business clients who are now facing much greater obligations in order to comply with the new Insurance Act as well as learning about new types of risk such as electronic crime and cyber liabilities. The new teams we have in place enable us to do this much more effectively”

Premium Batch Gin launches in Booth’s Batch Brew Ltd is a family-based team of dedicated perfectionists working out of their unique new new micro-gin distillery in Burnley.

With the exciting announcement that Batch Premium Gin is now on the shelves of Booths Supermarkets, Batch representatives Phil Whitwell and Paul Hancock launched their gins to customers in store in Barrowford.

Phil and Paul were treated to the wonderful ‘Booths Experience’ and delighted in sharing

tips, recipes and insights into what makes Batch exceptional. Batch are extremely proud to be stocked in all Booths stores, a company whose history spans back to 1847, and where first class service and a focus on local produce have always been highly valued. Batch had lots of fun meeting Booths exceptionally knowledgeable staff and in turn witness their passion for Batch; Lancashire’s only locally handcrafted gin.

The new open plan offices make it much easier for staff to talk to one another about clients’ insurance requirements, as well as providing a much more pleasant environment for clients when visiting the office.

With a new organisational structure in place Managing Director Susan Meadows said “We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead and are happy to be part of the vibrant business community across East Lancashire” A highlight of the demonstration was the taster sessions for the new cocktail recipe The Burnley Bling. Which mixes the quality Batch Gin with Benedictine a popular drink loved by the people of East Lancashire.

The Burnley Bling Recipe •

2 parts Premium Gin

•

2 parts Benedictine

•

1 part Chambord

•

1 part fresh lime juice

•

0.5 part grenadine

•

Soda Water or sparkling wine

•

Angostura bitters

Put all the ingredients, except the fizz, in cocktail mixer, shake over ice and serve in a champagne glass (or as tradition would have it, a dimpled half-pint mug) top with the soda or fizz and crown with a frozen raspberry. Add Bitters to taste.

10

Burnley’s promotion to the Premier League is worth millions to the local economy say commercial leaders Business leaders say the town’s profile will soar as big matches are beamed around the world and say there is definitely a link between the town’s fortunes and the clubs success. Burnley will be televised to millions of people around the world helping to get our name recognised for all the right reasons – you just can’t buy coverage on that scale.

The premier league attracts visitors to Burnley who need somewhere to eat, drink and stay boosting income, and the international profile from the promotion makes our businesses more competitive giving them a stronger regional and national image.

Chris Plumb, managing director, Safran Aircelle said: “A large proportion of our workforce is local to Burnley and the lift this promotion will give them and their families cannot be underestimated. Aircelle is a global business and being based in a premiership town in the UK can only strengthen our brand. Well done and thank you Burnley Football Club”

Mark Crabtree, OBE, MD, AMS Neve said: “Burnley’s incredible team spirit and belief in its future has led to this highly respected success by our Football Club.

This character runs through everything we do in Burnley and makes it a place we are proud to share, as millions of people have seen on TV. This is another major boost to Burnley’s profile and prosperity.”

David Jones, managing director, Veka says: “As a proud Burnley company, with a 30-year history in the town, we couldn’t be happier to celebrate the Clarets well deserved promotion into the Premier League – we all Dared To Dream and they did us proud!

The Clarets promotion into the Premier League is not only fantastic for Burnley as a passionate, football-mad town, but also for the town economically.

The money that will pour into Burnley as a result of Premier League fixtures is a fantastic boost to the economy, and the prestige that comes with a top flight team

will have a knock-on effect for the town and its businesses.

Everyone at VEKA is incredibly proud of Sean Dyche and the team at Burnley Football Club and we can’t wait to cheer them on.”

Chris Speakman, MD, Speakman Contractors: “Football is Business and like Burnley Football Club there are many premier businesses in Burnley, the positive impact the Clarets promotion has on the town is yet another boost for our thriving local economy.

“The majority of our employees are from Burnley and work around the county on national contracts and the clubs promotion is not only a talking point here but across the county.

“Burnley Football Club is the real heartbeat of the town, leading by example – Sean Dyche and the team have shown that with team work and determination comes success.”

11

News

New multi-million pound conference facility in Burnley ‘Impact Conferencing’, is a brand new purpose-built multi million pound facility in Burnley with a huge 500 seater auditorium, with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, and several smaller conference rooms available for hire.

At the heart of the centre is a café with a spacious circulation area, perfect

for meetings or break out space for larger events. For the coffee connoisseurs they even serve locally roasted coffee brewed on our handmade Italian espresso machine – probably the best coffee in East Lancashire!

Conveniently situated just off junction 10 of the M65 in Burnley, Impact Conferencing is ideally positioned to serve the growing

and thriving business community from across East Lancashire. Their modern facility offers a great space for seminars, networking, training, awards ceremonies, product launches, expos, proms, and so much more. Also worth a mention is their huge 7.2m HD screen - great for showing clips, films or even live sporting events.

For more information or to arrange a viewing visit www.impactlancs.uk or call us today on 01282 454149.

12

Delivering world-class customer service across Burnley Burnley has long been at the centre of developing business excellence and improving skills across the region, helping to keep this at the forefront of the economic agenda is the highly successful ‘Welcome to Burnley’ customer service training programme.

The collaborative project between Welcome to Excellence, the Burnley Bondholder Network and Burnley Council has already seen 213 delegates from various businesses across the area undertake this exciting and innovative training programme.

Devised specifically for Burnley, the programme which is accredited by City and Guilds is helping businesses and frontline staff improve their customer service skills, increase visitor numbers to the area and encourage additional economic spend.

The one-day training programme has been extremely well received by a number of high profile organisations across Burnley and is really keeping the town focussed on the ‘Burnley experience’. Dr John Barlow, Welcome to Excellence Franchise Partner said

“the ‘Welcome to Burnley’ project is being delivered with great success and it is a key opportunity for businesses across Burnley to enhance their status in an ever competitive business market”.

The interactive training programme focusses on key areas such as; what Burnley has to offer, the importance of understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations, complaint handling, high impact practical customer service strategies to increase business performance and boosting business to help organisations improve and enhance their offer to customers and visitors to Burnley. Participants who have attended the programme have stated “I learnt a lot about the Burnley experience I did not know before” and others have described the programme as “a fun interactive day which has helped me deliver excellent

customer service in my business“.

Welcome to Excellence is recognised as one of the most successful customer service training initiatives in the UK and deliver a wide range of programmes designed for frontline customer service teams working in the Visitor Economy and other service sector organisations. Dr John Barlow went on to say “a number of our programmes are accredited

by City and Guilds and we are now proud and excited to be working in collaboration with the Bondholder Network and Burnley Council to offer the Welcome to Burnley project to support businesses across the area”

Want to be an outstanding Burnley Ambassador?

Burnley Bondholders in collaboration with Burnley Council are excited to offer a unique one day customer service training programme for front line staff.

Nationally accredited by Welcome to Excellence and City and Guilds, this is an exciting opportunity to

enhance the experience of your customers. The course, specifically designed for Burnley businesses gives participants the opportunity to enhance their customer service skills and improve their product knowledge of Burnley and the surrounding area.

The Welcome to Burnley programme will cover the following areas: • Welcoming customers to Burnley • The Burnley Experience – what Burnley has to offer • Understanding your customers • Delivering service excellence • Connecting with customers • Boosting Burnley business • Dealing with difficult situations • Improving your customer service

On completion of the customer service element of the programme you will also be given the opportunity to gain an accredited Level 2 Award in The Principles of Customer Service.

Participants receive a high quality Welcome to Burnley

participant guide, a Welcome to Excellence branded badge, a dual branded customer service certificate and a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion of the City and Guilds Award.

Delegates who recently attended the Welcome to Burnley programme said:

“I have learnt so much about Burnley that I never knew before” “All aspects of the course were useful to anyone who works in a business which deals with customers.”

“I really enjoyed the training. It was good to freshen up on customer services skills and look at new ways of improving the service.”

“This course has really enhanced my customer service skills.”

“I found the programme exciting and infromative.

The trainer was fantastic.”

For further information about Welcome to Burnley, or to book a place please contact: Kelly Smith at Burnley Council KSmith@burnley.gov.uk | 01282 425011 ext 3146

- or -

For general Welcome to Excellence enquiries contact: Dr John Barlow at Welcome to Excellence, skillsconsultancy@outlook.com 07873 804 439

13

News Burnley designer appointed European Director for Loftex China Ltd Jane Louise Taylor, an international design and colour consultant designing for UK, USA and Asian textile manufacturers is celebrating landing a top job with one of the world’s largest professional towel manufacturers, Loftex China Ltd, based near Beijing, China.

Her new role as European Design and Marketing Director will put Jane in charge of the growth of UK and European market, creating towel designs to meet European retailer tastes, from her UK design studio in Burnley.

Jane said: “This is an amazing new challenge for me during the year when I’m celebrating my 25th anniversary as a global designer.

I’ve worked with many clients across the world, in Pakistan, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, America and many more, designing for high end brands including Chanel and Christian Dior.

“With 25 years’ experience designing ribbons and broadcloth for manufacturers both nationally and internationally, for well-known brands including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Bloomingdales, Macys, Zara Home, Carrefour, Target, Victoria Secret, this is an exciting new challenge and adventure for me.”

“I’ve recently returned from the towel factory in Beijing which is literally the size of a large town, where I presented to a huge floor of managers and designers. It is a totally new culture to experience and I’m looking forward to designing for their European markets.

“My international career began in my 20’s and I’ve been travelling first class to various cities across the world sharing my design inspiration and creativity ever since. Clients send luxury limos, helicopters and private jets to meet me and take me to their offices!

“I was offered a golden opportunity of a permanent position in New York, which was a truly exciting offer, but made me evaluate what I wanted my next step to be. Having established

by UK design studio here in Burnley, I turned down the New York offer and decided to focus on my next challenge. It was the start of designing broadcloth textiles as opposed to narrow woven ribbons and I haven’t looked back since.

“This Burnley girl is living the dream but my business does demand a lot of time away from my family and hometown, but I receive huge support from my husband, my two sons and my mum and dad. I always ensure that when I am home I spend quality time with family and friends to enjoy and appreciate my home, local Lancashire village and the surrounding countryside.

Adding: “I am proud to host my international clients from my design studio here in Burnley, and will soon be hosting a group of esteemed guests from China who I’m sure will be pleasantly surprised at how characterful and lovely the area is.”

“I love coming home to Cliviger, a beautiful village on the outskirts of Burnley, to the lush rolling hills of the countryside, with a view of the Cliviger Gorge from my kitchen window. A real escapism from the ever demanding fast global world we live in.”

Her fabric design work around the world has made her a sought after figure in the global textile industry.

14

Burnley has a huge textile history and still has strong links to the textile industry today.

Jane is the 21st century version of Burnley’s textile story.

Jane descends from a strong textile tradition, with her father being the owner of a textile business and her grandmother who worked in a cotton mill for many years. She always knew she’d follow in the family textile tradition and found the perfect degree course at the Hollings Faculty in the Department of Apparel at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

This is where Jane’s career took off, when she saw a summer job pinned to the University noticeboard at a large ribbon manufacturer in Cheshire – after the summer job had ended she was offered a permanent position and she hasn’t look back since, it’s been all ribbons and bows from there on in!

Designing woven decorative ribbons and eye catching displays at international exhibitions led to a 12 year contract in New York, working out of offices on Madison Avenue. Providing inspiration on colours and trends for Europe.

Other successful textile firms in Burnley include: John Spencer Textiles, British Velvets and Panaz.

John Spencer Textiles still have a traditional weaving mill here in Burnley, weaving high end fabrics for the Ian Mankin brand, with a high street store in central London. John Spencer started weaving in Burnley in the 1860’s in the now historic Weavers Triangle. 150 years and six generations later, the company is still run by his great, great, great grandson, David Collinge.

British Velvets are one of the last remaining velvet manufacturers in the UK – their velvet dresses theatres across the globe including Russia. Their velvet was used to dress the Royal Barge for the Queen’s Jubilee. Founded in 1932 they are the leading UK weaver of velvets for the soft furnishings, upholstery and contract markets. They have more than 80 years of experience in velvet production.

Panaz is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high quality decorative fabrics and wallcoverings for the Hospitality, Healthcare and Corporate sectors. For more than 25 years as UK fabric suppliers, Panaz has focused on design excellence and differentiation through technical innovation resulting in a diverse and comprehensive range of beautiful, exclusive and durable fire retardant furnishing fabrics. This sets them apart from other UK fabric suppliers, and contract fabric suppliers worldwide. Working with internationally acclaimed Interior Designers, their extensive portfolio of hospitality fabrics grace some of the most iconic interiors around the world, be they contract fabrics for guest rooms in hotels or aboard ships, in lobbies, theatres, casinos or restaurants.

Burnley led the world in cotton production in the 1800’s with over 100,000 looms. The textile picture is quite different today, focusing on specialty fabrics and design, but a proud link to our textile heritage.

The EXPERIENCE BANK Burnley Bondholders have set up an ‘Experience Bank’ to offer their knowledge and experience to help other businesses in Burnley. Between the 175 Bondholders there is a great store of experience of running a successful business to offer advice to growing businesses.

The Experience Bank isn’t the traditional type of mentoring, it is more a chat with business owners to talk through any issues they have taking the business forward and a sharing of ways things can be done. Business owners will be teamed up with the most relevant Bondholder to help them with the area of support they are looking for. It could be a business needs help with their marketing, exporting, social media, patenting, suppliers, anything they would like to share with someone who can offer their experience.

If you’d like to be teamed up with a business to have a chat about any stumbling blocks you are encountering in the running of your business please contact Burnley Council’s Business Support Team who will then match you up with the relevant person to assist you with your particular request.

Contact khudson@burnley.gov.uk or call 01282 477211.

15

News Inward Investment Team reached final four in Insider Public Sector Team of the Year Burnley Council is delighted its inward investment team in partnership with Burnley Bondholders reached the final four for the Public Sector Team of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards. Although the team didn’t win, it was a huge accolade to be shortlisted from a substantial list of entries from across the North West.

A strong entry was submitted by the council showcasing the successful level of inward investment and jobs created in 2014/15 through new businesses relocating to the borough, which has levered in £82 million of private sector investment.

The entry focused on the joint working of the council’s Inward Investment Team and Burnley Bondholders in promoting Burnley’s positive business environment which has led to an increase in relocation enquiries and in turn businesses moving in to the borough.

Several blue chip companies have relocated to Burnley as a result of the joint working and promotions, creating 1,300 jobs in the last 2 years, including Boohoo.com, Exertis, Panaz, Kaman Tooling, Kavia, Vodafone Automotive UK to name just a few.

Kate Ingram, Burnley Council’s Head of Regeneration & Planning Policy said: “The team was delighted to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award.

Burnley was showcased at the Awards event in Manchester in May for its successful inward investment record, in front of an audience of over 1,000 elite business influencers, including specialist commercial consultants, regeneration and real estate

16

investors, financial partners and international Adding: “It’s wonderful to see Burnley professionals in business service including big being recognised by external organisations influential names such as KPMG, and Deloitte. across the region and the UK. Our awards “Being shortlisted was a great speak for themselves, winning the Most opportunity to showcase our success in Enterprising Area in the UK in 2013, ranked attracting investment across the region in the top 5 North Boom towns set to thrive and sharing our key strengths such as last year, and leading the region in private great connectivity from our central UK sector jobs growth, we are truly carving out location, our pro-active business support an excellent reputation for attracting and environment, and the lifestyle offer, and our supporting business.” strong partnership with local businesses.”

A key feature of the entry was not Burnley was showcased at the just the expert team work to attract Awards event in Manchester new investment but the follow up in May for its successful Company Contact Programme which inward investment record, sees the expert support continuing in front of an audience of once businesses have moved into the over 1,000 elite business borough. Our Business Support Team keep in regular contact with all our key influencers, including specialist business to offer ongoing support and commercial consultants, support with business growth, so it’s the regeneration and real estate whole package which made our entry investors, financial partners stand out.” and international professionals Pam Smith, Burnley Council’s Chief in business service including Executive, said: “I’m so pleased for the big influential names such team, they have worked extremely as KPMG, and Deloitte hard to establish Burnley as a thriving area for enterprise, and I’m delighted their Mark Crabtree OBE, Chair of Burnley work has been recognised externally. Burnley Bondholders said: “The team at Burnley has established itself as the place to be for council are a delight for businesses to work enterprise and we are building a strong with – enterprising, capable and open in reputation as the go to place for business. communication from top to bottom of the Securing further investment and jobs for the organisation. The “can-do” attitude is the town is a top priority for us, and the Business source of their success in working with the Support and Inward Investment Team are at private sector, and the results are there for all the forefront of achieving this success. to see. They richly deserve to win this award.”

Burnley town centre to benefit from high street regeneration programme

Burnley has been announced as one of the 100 towns across the UK to receive support from some of the UK’s biggest brands.

Business in the Community’s Healthy High Streets programme aims to increase footfall by 10%, reduce the number of vacant properties by 20% and stimulate the creation of new jobs in 100 towns over three years.

The programme first launched in June 2014 and is backed by some of the UK’s biggest high street brands - Boots UK, EE, Exterion Media, Greggs, Marks & Spencer and Santander and new partner Wilko.

Burnley is one of 33 new High Streets selected for the programme across the UK today, bringing the total number of participating High Streets to the programme target of 100 towns.

Councillor Sue Graham, Burnley Council’s executive member for regeneration and economic development, said: “We are delighted that Burnley has been chosen as one of the towns for Business in the Community’s Healthy High Streets programme. Alongside the exciting improvements currently happening in the town centre, this is more good news for Burnley. This is a great opportunity to benefit

from top-level support and guidance to continue the transformation of the town into an even more thriving, vibrant centre for the local community.”

It will receive a bespoke package of support, including access to skills and expertise, and dedicated High Street Champions from supporting businesses who will work together with the local partnership team, local authority and relevant local partners to devise an action plan to address the specific challenges facing the town.

The impact results for the three year programme will be announced in July 2017.

Over the last year of the programme, it has brought support and resources worth £17m into 67 UK high streets.

Commenting on the programme’s expansion, Robin Foale, Managing Director, Santander Universities UK, and chair of the Healthy High Streets programme, said: “Congratulations to Burnley on being chosen to be part of the Healthy High Streets programme. This is a great opportunity to work with the business partners and the local High Street Champions to transform your town and create a thriving, vibrant centre for the local community.”

Business in the Community’s Peter Donohoe said: “One of the most powerful ways for business to make an impact in communities is by creating high streets that are vibrant places to live, work and do business. It has been heartening to see first-hand the practical difference that collaborative, business-led action can make on UK high streets over these past two years.

“While there is much to be proud of about our Healthy High Streets Programme we also know that there is more work to be done.

We warmly welcome Wilko as programme partners and look forward to working with them to create lasting change.”

Business in the Community is a member of the Government’s Future High Streets Forum and supports the High Street Pledge.

The pledge, which was launched on 7 July, is currently supported by over 40 of the UK’s leading businesses. They are committed to using the leadership expertise, skills and resources of their business to help UK high streets achieve their full potential.

To find out more about Business in the Community’s high streets work visit www.bitc.org.uk/healthyhighstreets

17

News Chess announce acquisition of Lanway Chess, one of the UK’s leading providers of ICT services are pleased to announce the acquisition of Lanway.

Lanway, an ICT company based in Burnley, are trusted by organisations across the UK who hold a shared vision for seamless communications and collaboration.

Lanway is a successful and growing business that has been operating in the ICT sector for over 25 years. Generating a turnover of £21.8m in the last 12 months, their services include; ICT product supply and installation, storage, hosted and cloud solutions, managed services, networking infrastructure, data security, professional services, business continuity, unified communications and systems management.

Lanways’ team of experts in Burnley, joins team Chess taking their people to 550; maximizing the talent, knowledge, experience and skill set within the business and strengthening their ICT, Network and mobile capability.

The values of the new acquisition reflect those of Chess ‘being a great place to work and a great place to be a customer’.

Lanway’s customers are at the heart of all operations with a proven reputation of excellence in the market for customer service. This is demonstrated by an impressively loyal customer base with over 550 active repeat customers, including a number of blue chip names.

Chess founder and chief executive David

Trebor announce phase one of Burnley Vision Park

Leading commercial developer, Trebor Developments LLP, working in partnership with Burnley Borough Council, have announced the commencement of Phase One of Vision Park Burnley and site infrastructure, following the award to the partnership of infrastructure funding through the Lancashire LEP. Trebor Developments will be investing £1.7m of LEP funding in the infrastructure, bringing forward the 5.5 acre Vision Park site and will develop Phase One industrial starter units and grow on industrial space extending to 34,500 sq. ft. in total. Phase One will be handed back to the Council on completion for the Council to operate.

The scheme benefits from detailed

18

planning consent and it is anticipated that commencement on site will proceed from late Autumn 2016 for completion in Summer 2017.

Two further phases of development will be available at Vision Park, providing either office or industrial accommodation on each plot of up to 30,000 sq. ft.

Bob Tattrie, Managing Partner of Trebor Developments, commented: “The securing of Lancashire LEP funding towards the infrastructure for the site is a milestone that will allow us to now bring forward Vision Park Burnley development on a viable basis. Phase One will be delivered over the next 12 months and provide much needed employment accommodation within the area with units

Pollock commented on the acquisition: “Lanway share our passion for delivering technological advantage to customers, our acquisition of Lanway is another step on our growth journey, helping to bring our vision to life. Together with Lanway’s expertise, we have the talent and technology needed to deliver truly integrated solutions across enterprise, mobile and cloud environments.”

Richard Btesh, Director of Chess, added “this acquisition of Lanway shows other potential sellers in the Telecoms, Data and ICT sector that Chess remains the stand-out choice for those selling all or part of their business. We’re ready and waiting to take advantage of the consolidation of customers and relationships “

from 1,500 sq. ft. and fulfil a gap in the market which is not being brought forward through normal commercial development to provide start up space for SMEs”.

Burnley Council Leader, Mark Townsend said: “This £1.7 million will enable us to get spades in the ground for the Vision Park.”

“Vision Park will provide a unique offer to advanced manufacturing and digital industries that can connect to the unrivalled manufacturing and robotic technologies in the adjacent education campus.”

“Burnley is becoming a regionally significant centre for advanced manufacturing and we are creating modern business environments to attract growing business in this sector, which will benefit from being based amongst businesses at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and digital industries.”

“Several blue chips companies have relocated to Burnley in the last couple of years. The town is being recognised as a go to place for business, with a ‘can do’ approach to support businesses. Hailed as a town with the best growth prospects in Lancashire

by Experian, and a top 5 north west boom town set to thrive by the Estates Gazette, businesses are cottoning to Burnley’s potential and Vision Park will add to Burnley’s business development offer.

The partnership is behind improvements to junctions along the M65 as part of the Burnley and Pendle Growth Corridor.“ Trebor and Burnley’s joint agents for Vision Park are Trevor Dawson and Bilfinger GVA, end user specific design proposals are now available for phases Two and Three to meet specific occupier requirements.

What More's Tony proud to make Made In Lancashire event panel

OBE honour for Tony Grimshaw What More UK’s Tony Grimshaw has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Mr Grimshaw, director of the Padiham-based plastics manufacturer, is to receive an OBE for his work in international export trade.

65 year old Tony, a Lancastrian born and bred who lives in Westhoughton, is naturally delighted. He said: “To say I feel proud is an understatement. I’m actually amazed and haven’t got over the news yet!

“I received notification from the Cabinet Office around six weeks ago and have had a job of keeping the news to myself ever since it hasn’t been easy! I’m so proud of my family and can’t wait to tell them.

“I’m incredibly proud to be a Lancastrian too and hope that this recognition helps me fly the flag for North West businesses. I feel honoured to be a part of What More UK and am keen to share this accolade with my colleagues. They’re a wonderful team without whom What More wouldn’t be the industry leader it is today. The OBE may be in my name, but it’s a tribute to all their hard work too. I also want to thank UKTI, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and our trade association BHETA for the support they have given What More over the years.”

Bolton born Tony Grimshaw joined What More UK as Head of Sales at the company’s inception in November 1999. He recalls

securing their first export contract to Ireland shortly after in early 2000. Since then the business’s export credentials have grown phenomenally and What More UK now exports to 67 countries worldwide including China, Australia and Madagascar. In 2014 What More UK received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of their outstanding achievements in international trade.

Tony expects to receive his OBE award later this year. He added:“To receive an honour such as this in any year is absolutely fantastic; receiving it in such a special year for Her Majesty makes it all the more exceptional.”

What More UK has a portfolio of more than 650 products: plastic housewares, gardening and DIY products sold under the trusted and value-for-money ‘Wham’ brand, plus an extensive range of bakeware. What More have recently enhanced their bakeware offer, having purchased the well-known Hong Kong based PushPan bakeware business in late 2015.

The business employs more than 230 people at its purpose-built 500,000 sq.ft manufacturing and distribution facility at Altham and nearby head offices at Padiham.

What More UK is on target to hit sales of £50 million this year. For more information about What More UK, visit www.whatmoreuk.com.

What More UK Director Tony Grimshaw OBE was among key Lancashire manufacturers on the panel of a high profile business breakfast event in Burnley this week.

Insider Media organised the ‘Made In Lancashire' event to give the region's manufacturers the opportunity to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector and to share best practice. The event aimed to highlight Lancashire's key manufacturing role in the Northern Powerhouse, how the region can attract further inward funding and how transport and other forms of investment can facilitate growth.

What More's Tony Grimshaw was invited to be on the panel to give his input about the leading UK plastics manufacturer's success story. He spoke about the investments the business has made to improve productivity and its plans to continue to grow through exports.

Tony Grimshaw OBE said: "It was a pleasure to be asked to get involved in this event. What More is immensely proud to be a British manufacturer - and we're proud of our Lancashire roots too. I'm always happy to talk about our export success story and to share advice to other local businesses that could benefit."

What More UK is recognised as a key member of the Made In Britain campaign, championing British made goods. With a list of export countries now topping 67, the company truly deserves the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade that it was awarded in 2014. The business is also one of UKTI's North West Export Champions.

The panel for this week's Made In Lancashire event also included representatives of Safran Nacelles, Panaz Holdings, Carrington Workwear and Recycling Lives. The event took place on Thursday 11 August in Burnley College. The event lasted almost two hours with the opportunity for networking afterwards.

What More UK, the nation's leading plastics housewares manufacturer, makes a wide range of plastic housewares - including storage boxes, cleaning and laundry room products, as well as bakeware - at its 500,000 square foot purpose-built manufacturing and distribution facility in Altham, Lancashire.

For more info about What More UK, visit www.whatmoreuk.com or call 01282 687030.

19

News

We’re making it in Burnley Pam Smith, Chief Executive, Burnley Council talks about local government challenges and the focus going forward Perhaps the ‘natural’ response would be to consolidate around ‘core’ services, and simply prioritise our statutory functions: a good waste collection and street cleaning service, fine formal parks, and quality leisure facilities.

But Burnley is a surprising place. We are in the top ten for private sector jobs growth. A range of hi-tech firms now define our economic reputation.

People here are always looking to take positive steps. That means identifying where extra effort and attention is needed, and putting energy and resources there.

The Leader and Executive members are very clear that Burnley Council’s key priority is working for the future prosperity of our borough. One of our main goals is to further improve educational attainment, to better support the growth of our world class businesses The trends are already in the right direction. To make sure economic success benefits all our residents, and so that young people can take up the opportunities that are being created locally, we need to see those trends go further.

That’s why we’ve invested in a new partnership with Primary Engineer.

The innovative organisation is based here in Burnley, but operates across the country. It delivers unique teacher training and pupil engagement programmes. The aim is to encourage young people to consider careers in engineering and related fields. Creative cross-curricular programmes cover applied maths, science and technology: the crucial ‘STEM’ subjects. The programme is also about raising aspirations and bringing the world of work and creativity into our schools.

Burnley Council is complementing the work already being done in schools and colleges. We work closely with the Burnley Bondholders- a network of local business leaders- who have persuaded local tech and advanced manufacturing firms to volunteer the time of their engineers to go into the schools and be part of the programme.

The ‘invest to save’ argument stacks up. By putting some resource towards developing young people’s abilities in analysis, teamwork, communication and persistence, we will foster the skills which are vital in a 21st century workforce. It also supports our ambition to be at the forefront of Industry 4.0 whether you judge this to be an evolutionary or revolutionary process we all need to prepare our young people for the opportunities it can potentially offer.

With the council’s support and the engagement of schools across Burnley, Primary Engineer has been able to expand its brief. We’re now the first place in the England to have their inspiring programmes delivered for both primary and secondary schools students – and we are clear that this will bring great benefits.

20

PM+M announces senior Run My Business appointment PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and wealth management group - has announced a series of promotions across the business as well as the appointment of Jill Morris as a director in its Run My Business division.

Jill joins Run My Business - which is PM+M’s dedicated fixed fee package covering bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT and tax returns - from CLB Coopers where she worked for 11 years. Her role will be focussed on helping owner managed businesses to drive growth and streamline their processes, systems, procedures, recoveries and efficiencies using technology and innovation. Jill trained at Thompson Jones in Bury and is FCA Qualified.

Jill said: “I’m really excited about taking up this new role as I’ve admired PM+M for many years. I was attracted to the firm because of its strong vision for the future, its modern approach and clear commitment to technology and software. I’m now looking forward to working with my clients and adding real value to the business.”

The first promotion is Chris Johnson who becomes a partner in the corporate services team. Chris joined PM+M 16 years ago and was previously a corporate services director.

Jane Parry commented: “The last few months have been strong so it’s an exciting time for Jill to be joining us.

She has some fantastic experience and I’m sure she will be a great addition to the team. Jane added: Chris Johnson started his career at PM+M and his promotion is hugely deserved. He does an amazing job for his clients and has become a key member of our senior team. We are delighted that he is now a partner as it is a clear reflection of his talent.”

Claire Furnival and Ben Thornley, both colleagues of Chris in the corporate services team, have been promoted from assistant manager to manager; whilst Jonathan Cunningham has also been promoted to manager in the tax team.

Mercedes-Benz Actros ‘seed’ takes root for Fagan & Whalley The first Mercedes-Benz Actros joins the distinctively liveried, 200-strong tractor unit fleet of Burnley haulier Fagan & Whalley. The Actros has impressed its new owners so much that they have now ordered another two.

Supplied by Dealer Ciceley Commercials, the ‘seed’ vehicle entered service last year. Its winning blend of driver appeal, fuel efficiency and image-enhancing style quickly convinced the operator to change its previous policy of buying all of its tractors from another manufacturer.

Family-owned Fagan & Whalley is a highly regarded name in the road transport industry, offering a comprehensive range of services and handling anything from a single pallet to a full load.

Its trucks are instantly recognisable. “We take great pride in the appearance of our fleet and the Actros certainly has the right image,” declared Graham Fagan, Operations Director at the Padiham-based firm.

“We also endeavour to provide our drivers with the best vehicles, and their feedback has been entirely positive – they particularly like the driveability and performance of the new Mercedes-Benz, as well as its cab layout and high-quality interior.

“The Actros is leading the way on fuel economy too, with mpg returns which are right up there with the very best on our fleet.

This helps us to minimise the impact of our operation on the environment, an important factor given our commitment to sustainability across all areas of the business.”

Fagan & Whalley’s first Actros is a 2545 model and has a roomy BigSpace cab with exemplary levels of comfort. At its heart is a state-of-the-art, 12.8-litre, straight-six powerplant which transmits its 330 kW (449 hp) output to the road via a smooth and efficient, 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated gearbox.

The two units it has just ordered will

be powered by engines from the recently launched second-generation OM 471 family, which is capable of delivering fuel returns up to 3% better than its already-frugal predecessor – Ciceley Commercials convinced its customer to take this step after providing an Actros ‘Fuel Challenger’ for a trial period.

“These are still relatively early days and the evaluation is ongoing,” added Mr Fagan.

“We want to see how the trucks perform over the longer term, into years three and four, but the early signs are certainly promising.

“We’ll also be monitoring the support we receive from Ciceley Commercials, though having bought a few rigids from them in the past we know already that they run a very professional operation. The Dealer has been keen from the outset to build a relationship, and not just to sell us some metal, which bodes well for the future. On the evidence to date, we’ll definitely be looking to add more Actros to our fleet in the future.”

Cirrus lands deal with entertainment giant SMG Cirrus IT Services, a Burnley based Cloud, IT & Communications specialist have landed a deal with SMG Europe, the largest operator of sports and entertainment venues in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Cirrus were chosen for their industry expertise and the major international infrastructure expertise of the Cirrus team.

Cirrus will be putting together a new highavailability virtualisation infrastructure

for SMG’s 10 UK venues including The Manchester Arena, The Leeds First Direct Arena, Metro Radio Arena Newcastle and the York Barbican, as well as building and configuring new servers to at each venue.

Cirrus MD Scott Magee said of the deal, “I’m incredibly pleased. SMG are a fantastic customer to partner with. SMG venues play host to some of the biggest stars in showbiz with concerts and events that attract

thousands of people.”

“Manchester Arena is the second busiest entertainments venue in Europe, surpassed only by London’s O2. SMG needed a robust and fault tolerant infrastructure with first class support and that’s exactly what Cirrus can provide.”

Contact Cirrus IT Services on 0330 3500 252 or visit www.cirrusits.co.uk

21

News Successful Business Growth Programme extended A business growth support programme in Burnley is “delivering the goods” and is being extended to help town centre traders.

The scheme was introduced by Burnley Council in 2013 with a £1 million budget with the aims of supporting the local economy, securing new jobs and providing a flexible, fast-reaction approach to boost future growth opportunities for local businesses.

The scheme had attracted more than £93 million in private sector leveraged funding into the borough, which features among the top 10 areas in the country for private sector jobs growth. The programme was subsequently extended for a further two years, in part to allow businesses sufficient time to progress from initial discussion and planning to completion.

The council’s executive has agreed to extend the level of support available to help grow retail businesses in Burnley and Padiham town centres. Support will be available for new and existing retail businesses looking to grow and expand, creating new jobs and improve the town centre offer.

The business growth scheme had exceeded its targets and proved to be a success story. For example 82 companies have received support (against a target of 75), 1,200 jobs created (the target was 250), 208 jobs safeguarded (target 75) and more than £93m of leveraged funding (target - £5m).

Councillor Sue Graham, executive member for regeneration and economic development, said: “Burnley Council is committed to backing Burnley businesses and boosting the local economy so we can attract new companies to the area, support the expansion of existing firms and create new jobs for local people.

“The Business Growth Programme is delivering what it set out to achieve, and more, in terms of supporting the borough’s businesses. It’s clear a number of smaller, independent town centre traders in Burnley and Padiham are looking to expand their businesses and they would benefit from the support the programme provides, which is why we’ve extended it.”

One of the businesses to benefit from the programme is kitchen and bedroom trade supplier Basically Trade. Steve Ward from the firm said: “Basically Trade has been trading for more than 10 years supplying bespoke kitchens and bedrooms to the trade throughout the UK and export markets.

“Burnley Council’s Business Growth Programme helped our business develop and expand into manufacturing.

Moving to Padiham into 6,000 sq ft factory premises led to us invest in state-of-the-art production machinery and provide of new jobs for the area, including starting an apprenticeship scheme with Themis.

“The council’s business support team’s knowledge and advice proved very helpful and really assisted our business in moving forward in a new direction.”

The Business Growth Programme is one of several initiatives available to local businesses to help them grow and thrive. Any firm looking to invest or expand is encouraged to contact the council’s business support team on 01282 477213 and talk about the range of support available.

22

New Consultant for CorporateDepartment DRN Solicitors is pleased to announce that Tim JacksonSmith has joined the firm as a Consultant to head up its Corporate department. Tim is an experienced corporate lawyer with 20 years’ experience in legal practice, including ten years as a Partner at a National law firm. In addition, Tim has significant experience outside of practice, having served for more than eight years in both executive and non-executive director roles at a number of main market and AIM listed companies as well as holding a number of directorships in small fast growing private companies.

Commenting on the appointment Tim said: “DRN has an enviable position in the local legal market and I am really looking forward to working with the companies and businesses that the firm acts for as well as winning new work from the many successful businesses in the region.

My experience both in practice and in running companies gives me a unique insight into the way that legal services need to be delivered and sets me and the firm apart in terms of the level and quality of service we can offer.”

David Lawson, commented: “We are delighted to have Tim on board and are looking forward to growing the corporate side of our business.

The region boasts an amazing mix of well established businesses as well as fast growing young companies and the breadth of Tim’s knowledge and experience means he is perfectly placed to advise them and to add real value to their efforts moving forward.”

‘Burnley’s a buzz’ blog!

The bacon and sausage butties on arrival were a tasty way to start a busy day.

But it was the large helping of positive buzz that made breakfast in Burnley a real appetising affair.

The vibrancy that surrounds Burnley Bondholders’ early morning meets gives a Sherlock Holmes clue to why the town was voted the most enterprising in Britain.

The best part of 100 business people turned up for the 7.30am start at July’s venue – Birchall Foodservices’ ginormous all-singing all-dancing state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre on Burnley Bridge Business Park.

Even a couple of minutes spent by the guests in the -21 degree huge freezer area couldn’t put a chill on the bounce in Burnley.

And when the borough’s chief executive Pam Smith announced 100s of new jobs

Viva PR who have been committed members of the Burnley Bondholder scheme for some time, sent their new Business Development Executive, Alan Simpson, to experience his first Burnley Bondholder event in July. Alan was so impressed with the buzz in Burnley and amongst the Bondholders he turned to social media to share his experience via his Viva blog.

were coming to the town with expansions at Exertis and BooHoo the ra-ra speech was half expected because success feels to be the town’s middle name.

As she said both the Clarets and the town are Premier League.

Just a glance at the excellent glossy coffee-table mag BURNLEY, which is funded by the bondholders, screams ‘it’s the place to be’.

It’s distributed not only around Burnley but to movers and shakers all over the country.

In fact, the furthest point away from the town where it has been spotted is Tasmania!

But what’s different in Burnley than in other towns in the north?

It can only be down to the bondholders – which now stand

at around 200 – and their working relationship with the council.

But the question is still there, why can’t other towns do the same?

Simple, Burnley through the bondholders and the council pulls together as one and then SHOUTS about it!

So it’s what in PR we bang on our drum about all of the time: ‘Build and enhance your reputation and the rest will follow.’

Burnley has recovered from the industrial decline of the 1970s and 80s successfully revitalising its reputation and is massively building on it thanks to the bondholders. The rest will follow.

So, going back to those butties. You see it’s not about the sausage but the sizzle and Burnley is certainly sizzling!

23

24

JOHN KENNEDY 1958 -2016

InBusinessBurnley would like to pay tribute to John Kennedy (58), general manager of TRW in Burnley. John was a great Burnley businessman, a valued Burnley Bondholder and a true ambassador for Burnley.

John was a champion of all things Burnley and contributed passionately to the Burnley Bondholder Focus Group. He created a dedicated ‘Burnley room’ at TRW’s Eastern Avenue site, to showcase all that’s best about Burnley to TRW visitors and clients from across the globe, and we hope staff at TRW will build upon and preserve the ‘Burnley Room’ as a lasting legacy to John.

John was a keen sportsman and loved his home team of Burnley, but his first allegiance was with Glasgow Rangers and he still travelled to home games with his life-long friend and fellow Burnley businessman Donnie Doran.

Donnie posted his sadness on social media: “My heartfelt condolences go out to his lovely family who he loved, supported and educated with his wit, life’s experiences and moral compass. He will be sadly missed in my life and I’m sure his beloved Ibrox Park will never be the same again without his presence.

Glasgow Rangers really has lost one its true sons.”

Mark Crabtree, MD, AMS Neve, Chair of the Burnley Bondholder Focus Group and close friend and colleague of John said: “John has been a committed, enthusiastic and effective ambassador for Burnley throughout his career. Luckily for all of us in the Borough, The Burnley Bondholder initiative provided an amplifier and platform to turbo-charge his commitment and he became a key player in our group. He made sure our messages were heard loud and clear around Lancashire, the UK and across the world through the hierarchies of TRW and ZF, who very much appreciated and relied upon his talents and his drive. His time running the Lucas Apprentice training school also gave him an incredible appetite for the importance of skills development.”

We in Burnley all have a great deal to thank John for and he will be greatly missed.

25

Burnley is our business

‌make it yours

26

Envy of the Northwest

Unite. Influence. Achieve.

Enquiries have been made to the Burnley Bondholder Scheme from across the Northwest as towns have sought to emulate Burnley’s model for public and private sector partnership working. Established in 2009, the Burnley Bondholder Scheme was the first of its kind in the North West and the first in the UK to direct all private sector contributions to promote the town across the UK and encourage new investment.

With over 180 members in 2016 the confidence which the scheme has created to date has been highly infectious. A key aim for the bondholders scheme is strength in numbers to influence agendas.

This united voice is transforming the future of Burnley.

For more information visit burnley.co.uk

27

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

The magnificent 400,000 sq.ft facility with over 400 employees 28

30 years’ 30 years’ experience at the heart keeping customers happy. of Burnley.

We have a product for every project and a service for every sector, backed up by 30 years of experience and a powerful global family.

01282 salesenquiry@veka.com 01282 725390 725278 | |ukrecruitment@veka.com

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

JustTh #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

An award winning window on the world Renowned for quality, innovation, service, efficiency and development of employees InBusinessBurnley would like to wish The VEKA UK Group and all their employees a happy 30th Birthday. We are delighted to include a special VEKA feature to celebrate and acknowledge their 30 years in Burnley.

VEKA began manufacturing in Burnley in 1986, with just 4 extrusion lines. They now have 34 extrusion lines operating out of their Burnley base.

They design and manufacture PVC-U window systems which are bought by their network of fabricator customers across the UK and have been specified in some of the most prestigious building projects in the world.

The worldwide VEKA Group, established in 1969, set up their UK VEKA plc extrusion plant in Burnley in 1986 with just 30 staff and a modest 30,000 sq.ft. factory, but quickly expanded and 30 years on the Burnley site is a whopping 400,000 sq.ft. with over 400 staff.

VEKA has grown to become the country’s leading designer and manufacturer of PVC-U windows with one in four UK commercial window installations using VEKA UK Group products. It is

similarly successful on the global stage with an annual international turnover in excess of 1 billion euros.

A proud Burnley business and two time winner of the Business of the Year Award at the Burnley Business Awards, VEKA is committed to Burnley and its local employees.

Continuous investment in plant, technology and ongoing staff training make VEKA one of Burnley’s largest companies with a long standing VEKA employee family.

In their 30th year they are committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, being the first company in their industry to establish a closed-loop recycling plant and the first to create a window rated ‘A’ for energy efficiency.

The VEKA UK Group is part of a worldwide VEKA Group and is universally recognised as one of the global leaders in window system technology, with manufacturing plants in eleven countries around the world.

30

ts

98.5% On time.

In full.

98.5%

reestres 0 me0tm 00 00

ts

4320 0 4320 0

On time.

In full.

“VEKA has been a huge part of Burnley’s manufacturing heritage for 30 years and since the very beginning our ethos has been to consistently strive to see the business develop and evolve.

In 2011 we acquired the £58 million Bowater Building Products, bringing over 100 additional jobs into Burnley.

“We couldn’t achieve the amount we do without the hard work and dedication of our staff and we are proud to have held ‘Investors in People’ status for more than 20 years. A huge number of our staff have achieved milestones such as 25, 20 and 15 years’ service with us and we are fiercely proud of them all and our Burnley heritage.”

98.5% of ALL our deliveries 98.5% of ALL are made on time are our deliveries and full. madeinon time

“I’m proud to have played my part in The VEKA UK Group’s growth over the past two decades. There are staff at VEKA who go back even further than me that remember the initial staff of ...but we’re not happy with that. just 30 working in the comparatively The VEKA UK Group strives to stay consistently above humble factory of around 30,000 sq.ft.”

and in full.

this figure. We maintain £10m of profile in stock or en route, so we can pick andthat ship with minimal lead time.

“The fact ...but we’re not happy with that.those employees are still us celebrating our 30th Birthday 01282 725390 |with salesenquiry@veka.com The VEKA UK Group strives to stay consistently above is testament bothinVEKA’s treatment this figure. We maintain £10m oftoprofile stock or en staff the tangible sense of route, so we can of pickits and ship and with minimal lead time.

The VEKAthe UK Group family throughout company.

01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com

Last year, The VEKA UKThe Group Last year, extruded enough VEKA UK Group PVC-U profile to extruded enough circle the globe!

PVC-U profile to circle the globe!

We offer the capacity, scale and stability to support all customers as they grow.

01282 725390 salesenquiry@veka.com 725278 | |ukrecruitment@veka.com We offer the capacity, scale and stability to support all customers as they grow.

The VEKA UK Group 01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com

“Our success is largely thanks to their pride in their work and The VEKA UK Groupfor it.”

I congratulate them

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

The VEKA UK Group’s MD, Dave Jones

#JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

JustTh

#JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

31 JustTh

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

The Most Technically Advanced Mixing Plant in the UK In 2014, VEKA invested £5 million building the country’s most technically advanced mixing plant here at their Burnley HQ. The mixing plant has a capacity of 72,000 tonnes and allows The VEKA UK Group to have even greater control over quality, service and efficiency.

It was designed with future expansion in mind, featuring two fully automated mixers and three coolers to ensure absolute efficiency.

The Group’s capital expenditure over the last two years totals more than £15 million. This is a clear demonstration of their commitment to the future of their industry in the UK and to Burnley as VEKA’s UK base.

Their new mixing plant is one of the greatest adaptations to their manufacturing process over recent years and is an impressive new structure on the Burnley skyline.

The VEKA UK Group is part of the worldwide VEKA Group – universally recognised as one of the global leaders in window system technology.

With 36 sites across 3 continents – including the VEKA plant which has been based in Burnley since 1986.

32

IN T T N E AN TM PL S VE NG IN IXI M

of the strongest brands on the market

Committed to their future workforce and Theapprenticeships VEKA UK Group is home to both VEKA and Halo: two of the industry’s leading profile systems.

Apprentices are a vital part of the team at VEKA, right across every department; from sales & marketing to the toolroom. The company has always been proactively involved in encouraging young people to get a good footing in business and the wide range of apprenticeships on offer and equip school leavers with all the knowledge they need to become a key part of the business going forward.

Whether through ongoing relationships with schools and colleges or the ‘on-the-job’ vocational qualifications reflected in VEKA’s Investors In People status, the company strongly believes that its continuing success links directly to its staff – now and in the future.

72,000 TONNES

2

m 5 £

In the last four years alone, The VEKA UK Group’s capital expenditure has exceeded £20m.

With these winning window systems, we have a product for every possible project, whether it’s a contemporary commercial contract, or a heritage house re-fit.

Our technically advanced mixing plant has a potential capacity of 72,000 tonnes. This investment is a clear demonstration of our commitment to customers in the UK.

01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com

01282 salesenquiry@veka.com 01282 725390 725278 | |ukrecruitment@veka.com

The VEKA UK Group

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

ts #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

#JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

New products unveiled VEKA’s showstopping stand took pride position at the FIT Show 2016 in Telford earlier this year, showcasing VEKA’s new products, with a few 30th Birthday celebratory gifts and promotions for customers old and new joining them on the stand.

The FIT Show is the primary focus for the UK window, door and conservatory industry, forging a bridge between the manufacturers and distributors of products, components and services.

The VEKA UK Group team demonstrated their quality products and hi-spec systems and services and unveiled a host of new products and concepts, including a range of new windows and doors.

34

4320 0 00 0 metres

2 of the strongest brands on the market

Last year, The VEKA UK Group extruded enough PVC-U profile to circle the globe!

The VEKA UK Group is home to both VEKA and Halo: two of the industry’s leading profile systems.

We offer the capacity, scale and stability to support all customers as they grow.

With these winning window systems, we have a product for every possible project, whether it’s a contemporary commercial contract, or a heritage house re-fit.

01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com

01282 725390 725278 || ukrecruitment@veka.com 01282 salesenquiry@veka.com

The VEKA UK Group

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

ts #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

JustTh #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

35

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

Celebrating VEKA style

VEKA celebrated its 30 years in business in the UK at Burnley Football Club earlier this year.

VEKA employees and their partners were greeted by stilt walkers, fire eaters and a drinks reception followed by a three course dinner.

They danced the night away to the most popular songs from the past 30 years! One highlight of

36

the evening was the singing waiters who really got the party started and not to mention the photobooth which was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone that joined the party to celebrate VEKA’s 30th anniversary. Roll on the next milestone!

1

st

The VEKA UK Group was the

first in the country

to offer a:

- Window rated ‘A’ for efficiency

30 years’ - Window rated ‘A’ for noise reduction experience - BSI Kitemark-accredited keeping Bi-Fold Door customers - Dedicated PVC-U happy. profile recycling plant

We have a product for every project and a service for every sector, backed up by 30 years of experience - BSI-notified and BFRC-certified and a powerful global family.

window and door energy 01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com performance calculator

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

JustTh #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

37

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

Designed for Living

If you’re looking for beautiful styling, coupled with the latest in technology and energy efficiency when you next replace your windows or doors, look no further than the stunning range of products from The VEKA UK Group.

The product range, which is all designed and manufactured here in Burnley covers everything from every style of window, through to patio, French and bi-fold doors. Long known for innovation, VEKA also has a range of flush-finish windows and doors which perfectly complement period homes. The flush windows are so true to the look of traditional timber frames that they can be used for home renovations in controlled conservation areas! And that’s just the beginning, the list of benefits for each system goes on and on....

Woodgrains & Colours

With a huge range of colours and woodgrain options, VEKA enables you to give your property the personality it deserves.

Choose from 18 colours to make your home as unique as you. You might go for frames in clean, fresh-looking White, traditional Black, subtle Grey or something a little more unusual. What about the much coveted Chartwell Green?

38

00 0 metres

ts

4320 0

5

2

,

of the strongest brands on the market

Premiership Windows for a Premiership Boss in a Premiership Town!

Last year, The VEKA UK Group extruded enough PVC-U profile to circle the globe!

Manager of Burnley Football Club, Sean Dyche, not only demands excellence from his premiership team on the pitch, but demands quality off the pitch too, and chose VEKA to provide the quality PVC-U windows when renovating his home.

Dave Jones, Managing Director, VEKA says: “The fact that Sean Dyche is a man of such demanding standards, has chosen VEKA products and Network VEKA members to complete his refurbishment project further illustrates our commitment to quality. The Premiership Manager has chosen the premier window and door organisation and – like all Network VEKA customers – he’ll enjoy a host of benefits.”

“As a proud Burnley company, with a 30-year history in the town, we are delighted Sean chose VEKA, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate the Clarets well deserved promotion intocapacity, the Premier League – we all Dared Dream and they did We offer the scale and stability toTo support us proud! all customers as they grow.

“The mood around VEKA has been one of absolute 01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com jubilation since the Club’s promotion. It is not only fantastic for Burnley as a passionate, football-mad town, but also for the town economically.

VEKAasUK Groupof “The money that will pour intoThe Burnley a result Premier League fixtures is a fantastic boost to the economy, and the prestige that comes with a top flight team will have a knock-on effect for the town and its businesses.

“Everyone at VEKA is incredibly proud of Sean Dyche and the team at Burnley Football Club and we can’t wait to cheer them on next season!”

000 tonnes

The VEKA UK Group is home to both VEKA and Halo: of the VEKAtwo Recycling industry’s leading processes 50,000 profile tonnes systems. of PVC-U per year at the heart of Burnley. of recyclate produced each year

With these winning window systems, we have a product for every possible project, whether it’s a contemporary commercial contract, or a heritage house re-fit.

01282 725390 | salesenquiry@veka.com

The VEKA UK Group

JustTheFacts

#JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

JustTh #JustTheFACTS www.vekauk.com

The VEKA UK Group

39

VEKA celebrates 30 years in Burnley

Lasting Relationship

Lasting Relationships Campaign – a sales campaign with a difference – and one of our most unusual IBB cover images.

The cover of this edition of InBusinessBusiness, is a little different, the image includes two VEKA campaign characters, an elephant and a dog which featured in a national marketing campaign VEKA recently commissioned.

The quirky campaign was so successful campaign it was nominated in the G Awards which recognise excellence in the glass & glazing sector on a National scale.

Rebecca Clegg, Brand Manager of The VEKA UK Group explains: “We’re very pleased with our ‘Lasting Relationships’ campaign. It featured the quirky images of an elephant and a dog that was unlike anything in the industry at the time and really seemed to get people talking.

“The campaign conveyed how much we appreciate our long-standing partnerships with fabricator customers, and how the size and strength of The VEKA UK Group can really benefit businesses of all sizes. The animal characters were a great talking point with potential customers and we received 66 sales leads in the first month alone of the campaign going live.”

“This campaign evolved to incorporate our new Approved Fabricator and Installer initiative with a ‘dating’ website called Fab-match.com, designed to pair Installers with Fabricators in their local area.

40

30 years together Lancashire-based marketing agency, The Image Works has revisited three decades’ work for one of its longest-standing clients, The VEKA UK Group as the German-owned company celebrates 30 years of UK manufacturing. “The company set up in Burnley in 1986, near to our former studio in Colne,” recalls Trevor Hind, MD of The Image Works. “They had just four extrusion lines then, but their international pedigree and UK aspirations were clear. Needless to say, we were keen to work with them from the outset!”

Archive editions of VEKA’s periodical newsletter show the company’s meteoric growth: “Within 10 years of UK production starting, the Burnley plant was turning out 11k tons per annum – amazing considering just 1,748 tons were produced in 1986!”

Trevor continues. “In the early days, VEKA worked with a number of agencies – some national – to establish itself as the ‘go-to’ name for PVC-U systems in the UK. Our versatility allowed us to prove ourselves, firstly with a series of ‘one-off’ brochure designs, advertising concepts, and so on; steadily becoming responsible for more and more project briefs. We oversaw the original Matrix 70 campaign – the company’s most significant product launch at the time – helping it to become the industry standard that it remains today.”

1993 saw VEKA announce PLC status, reflecting its early successes and its ongoing commitment to manufacturing here. Where VEKA’s marketing had hitherto targeted only trade customers, its tenth UK anniversary saw the advent of Network VEKA – a pioneering installer support organisation, with a manifesto to redress the lack of public trust in home improvement companies.

“The 1980s and early 1990s saw PVC-U systems become the new ‘must-have’ addition to the home,” Trevor explains. “But unscrupulous traders had tarnished the industry’s reputation. We’re thrilled to have worked with Network VEKA since its inception, boosting and maintaining its reputation for quality and ethics. From 20 founder companies, its membership now totals around 140, and few would dispute its position as the original and most respected organisation of its kind.”

“We introduced the online portal that allows Network VEKA members to add their branding and details to a suite of professionally designed marketing materials, and similar facilities have been introduced to all customers of what is now The VEKA UK Group. That includes VEKA and Halo Approved Installers and Fabricators – the Group’s second tier of installer support – that we helped launch to an unprecedented take-up, with more than 600 companies joining in its first year!”

41

Sector Special : Digital

Digital Burnley – a hub of digital innovation The Digital Economy is leading the growth of local economies across the UK and Burnley is no exception.

A recent Independent Economic Review on the Northern Powerhouse, by leading economy analysts SQW, identified digital as a key growth opportunity for the North.

The report identifies pan-North’s four ‘prime’ capabilities and sector strengths at which we are highly productive and able to compete on national and international scales, as Advanced Manufacturing, Health Innovation, Energy and Digital.

The report suggests focusing on computation, software tools/design and content, data analytics, and simulation/modelling and our wider strengths in media.

Burnley has several businesses already succeeding on a global stage in these areas which give us a distinctive industry structure and knowledge base advantage.

Opportunities for growth in the digital sector are huge, with the digital economy driving UK growth and employment in this sector rising faster than any other area of the economy.

The economy is being transformed by digital technologies with digitalisation transforming industry, allowing it to carry out tasks more efficiently and expanding the reach of traditional markets.

This transformation presents new growth opportunities for local economies and you might be surprised to learn that Burnley has a considerable number of digital businesses working at the forefront of digital technology, and many non-traditional companies which use digital technologies to aid the daily running of the business.

Burnley has several businesses at the forefront of global digital technology including the world renowned AMS Neve who make digital sound desks for the film and music industry, employing highly skilled digital technicians, and FDM Digital Solutions one of the country’s most advanced 3D printing (additive layer manufacturing) companies. FDM engineer some of the most advanced 3D parts to meet the ever increasing demands of the aerospace, automotive and medical industries, to achieve lighter, stronger, safer materials, meeting increased speed to market demands.

Greater recognition is needed to raise the profile of our local businesses at the forefront of digital technology, and Burnley and Lancashire are working to put the area on the digital map as a successful digital cluster, to attract digital employees and businesses alike, to rival the clusters in Manchester, Leeds and London.

In order to drive the digital agenda and raise awareness of the areas substantial digital cluster the Digital Burnley Group has been formed as part of the wider Digital Lancashire initiative.

Burnley College are also engaging with the Burnley business community to raise awareness of how business can embrace digital and lead on ensuring our younger generation learn the skills to grow the digital economy.

Embracing digital technology will have huge rewards for business and for the Burnley economy, making us a more competitive and more prosperous place.

42

Digital Burnley Digital Burnley Group Members Digital Platforms/ Businesses • • • •

Flow XO, Bot Developers Prept, Sales Enablement Platform Baytouch, Compliance Platform Connect Childcare, Management Platform

Digital Manufacturing • • • •

FDM, 3D printing Finch, Electronics Circuit board AMS Neve, Sound Recording desks FH Brundle, = Specialist Ironwork

E-commerce • • • •

Thingimijigs, e-commerce Big Home Shop, e-commerce Ecommerce on-line retail, e-commerce BooHoo, e-commerce

Video / Animator • • • •

Kelly Fort, Animator RTR Digital, Video production Safer Food Group, Video production Creative Talent, Video production

IT Services • • • • • • • • •

Cadcap, Data management Chess Ltd, Digital IT and telecommunications Thundertec, IT Consultant Lanway, IT Infrastructure Recycle IT, IT repair and recycle Tecchies, IT Support Cirrus, IT Networking and telecommunications UCLan, Support for digital manufacturing Holistem, Systems Engineering

Software Developers • • • • • •

Get John, Software Lanway, Software Development Scoped Solutions, Software Development Thundertec, Software Development Playdemand, Games Video game production JP74 Digital R&D, Digital Business Solutions

Marketing • • • • • • •

Wired Marketing, Email marketing Zynaptic, Internet of things Door4, Marketing Root 52, Marketing and Print Creative Council, Marketing and Print +24 Marketing, Marketing and software CFH, Marketing and software

What is the Digital Economy?

The industry includes all jobs within the Digital industry and digital tech jobs within traditionally non-digital industries What is a classed as a digital business?

• App & software development

• FinTech

• Cyber security

• Gaming

• Data management and analytics

• Hardware, Devices

• Digital Advertising & Marketing

• HealthTech

• E-commerce & marketplace

• IOT & connected devices

• EdTech

• Social networks

• Enterprise Software & Cloud Computing

• Telecommunications & Networking

• 3d printing / additive manufacturing

43

Sector Special : Digital

Driving Digital Transformation – using digital technology to drive change Burnley recognises that in order to grow its digital economy it needs to work collaboratively with business at the forefront of digital technologies to drive the growth and to move digital learning up the education agenda.

Burnley has led the way with the nationally renowned Bondholder Programme bringing the private sector together to promote Burnley; in establishing itself as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing and driving STEM education in schools.

The next challenge for Burnley is to support and grow its digital technology base and to once again be ahead of many towns in forming Digital groups to take this forward. The Burnley Digital Group, Digital Lancashire and Burnley College are passionate about driving digital transformation and helping to transform our business processes through digital technology and collectively they will look at growing digital creativity. They aim to inspire tech education and embed digital in the school curriculum, so we can grow our own digital talent rather than import it.

Digital Burnley Group and Digital Lancashire

The recently formed Digital Burnley Group is working closely with Digital Lancashire, an organisation formed by a group of digital business owners across Lancashire with the support of Lancashire County Council, to grow and promote the areas digital hub.

Their aim is to share ideas on how to maximise growth of the digital sector across Burnley, to form a strong digital hub and to look at how to showcase Burnley and Lancashire’s offer to attract more digital companies to invest in the area and encourage collaboration between digital businesses.

Mark Crabtree, OBE, MD of one of Burnley’s largest digital businesses, AMS Neve (and member of the Digital Burnley Group) said: “Digital businesses of all kinds form a significant part of our future prosperity and a first trawl initiated by Burnley Bondholders revealed an initial 60 such companies in our borough. At the same time, Lancashire County Council has also seed funded an initiative across the whole of the county – ‘Digital Lancashire’.

44

“The Digital Burnley Group is probably the most advanced cluster in Lancashire and is working with all parties in Burnley to make the town the premier location for such businesses as a contrasting offer to a big city site. We have instant access to open countryside, the ability to drive to work and not sit in endless jams yet just a short direct train ride to a big customer base in Manchester. Of course the market for digital business is global and reached largely through the Internet, and we are blessed with several key infrastructure connectivity businesses on our doorstep with the highest bandwidth connections to the web backbone.

“Our aims are: to establish a thriving communal business hub to enhance the power of the digital clusters and turbocharge the businesses; to communicate clearly the skillset students entering this field will need and actively to assist in their education and experience; to build a large pool of talent locally as an attractive, complementary alternative location to areas such as Media City with whom we are in the process of building links.

“Another major opportunity lies in the M65 corridor, where a large pool of Advanced Manufacturing Companies operate, who recognise the need to harness these technologies to secure their competitive place in the decades to come, in what has been dubbed “the fourth industrial revolution” – or “Industry 4.0” in shorthand. We intend to be a leading location to drive this exciting future.”

Pete Walker, Director and Vice Chairman, Digital Lancashire said: “The Burnley Digital Group and Digital Lancashire have been established to shine a light on this key industry sector in the county. At the same time it will provide a focus in the county for skills development, recruitment, support and engagement. Our aim is for our organisation to be a beacon for the industry, to accelerate growth in new and existing digital-focused businesses; to enhance digital knowledge and expertise in the wider business community; and to retain these talented businesses and individuals in Lancashire for the benefit of the county, its economy and its people.

Digital Burnley Digital Lancashire appoints Managing Director to drive digital growth Digital Lancashire is delighted to announce the appointment of Stewart Townsend, as their new Managing Director. Stewart will be working across Lancashire to drive digital growth in the region.

Stewart has spent the last 15 years working within sales/ business development functions at large corporates Sun/Oracle and hyper growth start-ups’ DataSift/Zendesk, building and running teams to increase revenue across European operations.

In 2008 he setup a program to focus on start-ups in the UK whilst at Sun Microsystems and became an integral part of the northern technology eco-system and has been a mentor/advisor to multiple companies in the region. He has now come back to focus on this passion which is enabling businesses to digitally engage across the region.

Stewart Townsend, Managing Director, Digital Lancashire, said: “My role at Digital Lancashire will spread across multiple areas with a key focus on building collaborating groups across the region replicating the success of the pilot in Burnley. The aim is to facilitate groups to share knowledge between themselves and across the region, but also to look at collaborating together to win bigger business deals outside of the region and thinking on a larger scale in terms of global business export services/products whilst understanding how digital can assist and enable this.

“A key area to address is the digital skills gap. A large focus for Digital Lancashire is working with business to understand what those gaps are and supporting programmes like “Digital Advantage” which is a ground breaking initiative for 16-18 year olds. It brings together a range of industry experts with colleges and sixth forms to deliver digital industry skills and experience into the classroom to become the digital finishing school before they move into industry.”

Stewart will also be working closely with Tech North.

Tech North

Similar to the role of Digital Lancashire and the Digital Burnley Group, Tech North works to shine a light on the North West’s thriving digital economy. Rarely are the words ‘Tech’ and ‘North’ used together, but there is a thriving digital tech scene in the North of England, including here in Burnley and Lancashire. Tech North are there to shine a light on it, change some fairly outdated perceptions, and catalyse the growth of this exciting sector.

Their mission is to make sure northern tech communities have the information, networks, support and inspiration they need to further the growth and success seen in recent years. They also want to make sure the wider world knows about the entrepreneurs, companies, innovators and change agents that are reshaping the modern northern economy through tech and digital media.

They aim to achieve this through a series of programmes and activities including Northern Stars, Founders’ Network, Trade and Investment, Talent and Skills, and Content.

If you are a digital business Tech North encourage you to enter Northern Stars and shine a light on Burnley and Lancashire’s digital businesses.

Northern Stars

Northern Stars is a pitch competition that seeks to identify and showcase the best tech start-ups in the North of England. We do this through an online application process, supported by a series of Regional Pitch events, culminating in a grand final where 10 winning companies are chosen by a high-profile panel of judges.

We want to hear from early-stage tech and digital startups from across the tech sector and of all shapes and sizes, working on everything from AI, VR and IoT, to drones, HealthTech, EdTech, Games and more!

Who Can Apply

To apply you need to: • Be a digital tech start-up based in the North of England • Have raised less than £2m investment • Have market validation with customers and demonstrable traction • Be prepared to develop and deliver a 3-minute pitch at a regional pitch event Entry closes on midnight on the 9th October 2016.

Enter at technorthhq.com/northwern-stars/

Digital Lancashire Digital Lancashire is a not-for-profit membership organisation formed to help consolidate the digital / tech industries across Lancashire to provide a single voice for the industry in our region. By harnessing collaborative effort, improving skills and helping with support and assistance we want to be able to accelerate this already fast-growing sector for the benefit of all.

Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool have developed thriving digital cultures but, while we currently lag behind, Lancashire has the facilities, skills and knowledge bases to compete.

intelligence). As we have found with the Burnley Pilot group there is a largely hidden community that it thriving and hungry to engage with other companies locally and share experience and knowledge.

Digital industries have rapidly expanded out of web agencies into new sectors such as software driven companies, internet of things, e-commerce and AI (artificial

If you’d like to get involved please get in touch with Pete Walker www.digital-lancashire.org.uk

45

Sector Special : Digital

FDM at the forefront of British Technological Innovation Engineering the Future of Additive Manufacturing Based at the Digital Technology Centre on the Aerospace Supply Park, Innovation Drive, in Burnley, FDM situates itself at the heart of British technological innovation, offering a range of services such as: produtiona additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, 3D scanning, full reverse engineering and soluble core for carbon manufacturing.

FDM are at the forefront of 3D printing - years ahead of other businesses entering the field. It is a business driven by knowledge and experience, with ongoing investment in R&D; they find innovative solutions for clients across a range of industries.

They have invested over ÂŁ1million in the latest 3D printing production technology, which is changing the future of digital manufacturing solutions in the automotive, aerospace, medical, space and defence, motorsport and general engineering.

Efficiency is the key to 3D printing with huge reductions in lead times and minimal waste.

46

3D Printing

Innovative solutions to aid manufacturing FDM are well positioned to deliver a comprehensive service that can be tailored to a client’s specific requirements. Often clients require a very quick and efficient turnaround to enable their projects to be completed within their deadlines, and therefore reduce time to market and ultimately the cost.

3D printing is the process that uses direct digital manufacturing to c reate an exact layer by layer replication of a CAD model.

FDM Digital Solutions can take a client’s CAD data file, optimise for manufacture and produce a prototype or end-user production part to its exact dimensions and specifications.

As specialists in 3D ALM (additive

layer manufacturing) the company utilises Stratasys production technology in both FDM and Polyjet processes. The FDM machines run thermoplastics which are robust and good for engineering applications using the same highperformance materials commonly found in injection moulding. The Polyjet machines run multiple UV-cured simulants which are ideal for accuracy and aesthetics often producing complex assembly models in one build.

This technique enables clients to practically explore and realise complex and innovative design ideas that would otherwise be too expensive or even impossible to execute using conventional manufacturing methods.

47

Sector Special : Digital

FDM’s Vision Going Forward With the largest additive manufacturing production facility in the UK the company is already geared up for 24 hour production but is focused on staying way ahead of the competition.

FDM’s market positioning as specialists in the field has however only come as a result of hard-work, experimentation and lateral thinking.

As CEO Graeme Bond explains ‘the real benefit to business comes from the application of the technology rather than the technology itself’, to coin a phrase in short, ‘engineering practice makes for perfect engineering’.

ALM is attractive to many manufacturing companies but it is the skillset that makes it valuable. Companies that invest heavily in their own 3D production grade equipment find that unless it is in almost constant use their engineers and operators do not develop the necessary skill-sets to solve complex engineering problems.

48

FDM’s production centre workers are challenged on an almost daily basis with new products, different design constraints, an ever widening range of materials and all the associated aspects of build and production technology.

There is no substitute for experience and this is what gives FDM the confidence to select the most ideal build solution.

This knowledge is something which can only be developed through trial and experimentation. Having complete design freedom and not being limited by traditional manufacturing constraints is something FDM encourages amongst its staff and customers. By promoting this innovative mind set and challenging accepted methodologies FDM creates the

space for new engineering solutions to develop. Many clients initially approach FDM for basic production work but once they learn more about the massive potential for improvement offered by ALM they identify more and more projects where they can collaborate and work in partnership with FDM. Working within this environment it is hardly surprising FDM’s engineers are regarded as some of the best in the industry.

Bond claims that ‘in reality there is a lot more sophistication to ALM than the media often portrays’ and it has been years of grappling with real world applications that have landed FDM some of their biggest

There is no substitute for experience and this is what gives FDM the confidence to select the most ideal build solution.

3D Printing

customers. This is borne out by the fact that many of FDM’s largest customers already have their own fairly sophisticated 3D printing facilities, yet still use FDM for production, guidance, training and advice.

Technology moves like a wave throughout different sectors and ALM is no different. In the early days FDM worked closely with F1 teams on car rebuilds and this know-how is now gradually filtering into areas of aerospace, automotive, medical, defence and space. This movement between industry sectors is dictated by shared market pressures such as speed to market and cost reduction programmes.

By reinvesting in the latest technologies FDM intends to always be ahead of the next phase so when companies begin to adopt the technology FDM are best placed to be their partner of choice.

ALM is an exciting industry to be in and at FDM we enjoy solving complex engineering problems. In reality UK manufacturing is only at the start of what in time will be looked upon as a new industrial revolution. As uptake continues to spread the demand for innovative ALM solutions will only increase. FDM is continually expanding and improving its matrix of services and based on current growth estimates it is likely the company will outgrow its current production facilities inside 12-18 months.

Burnley has a rich history of manufacturing innovation and FDM is a superb example of the town building on its historical achievements in a new technological age.

49

Sector Special : Digital

FDM Develop Bespoke Aerospace Tooling with 3D printing for the Airbus A320 neo FDM are at the forefront of creating additive flight quality approved 3D printed parts for leading airliners, and a full reverse engineering 3D data service. Already a Tier 1 supplier to Airbus, FDM is working ever more closely with its major customers to identify areas where ALM can be adopted to manufacture parts better, faster and at lower cost.

Within aerospace particularly there is now a drive toward examining parts and analysing processes to determine which could benefit from being 3D printed in the future. FDM have recently created an aircraft part that was formerly made up of 14 pieces which is now one piece! The applications for the aerospace industry are endless.

In a recent collaboration of innovative thinking between Safran Nacelle’s

Manufacturing Manager Andy Crosland and FDM CEO Graeme Bond, they solved an Airbus rate production problem using 3D printing technology.

Andy Crosland says “When we began the A320neo journey our vision was firmly set on the future production rates.”

A clear objective for this was to ensure that we error proofed every operation.

One of the early problems we encountered was accurate drilling and countersinking of the Pre-cooler Scoop to the IFS panel. The standard process is to countersink a hole using a “Vanmar Microstop Cutter Cage”, this tool sits flat on the surface of the component when being used. However, the Pre-cooler Scoop has a complex 3D curved surface so the Vanmar would not sit flat, thus causing a

“together we found the optimum solution”

50

problem for the operator.

The results were that sometimes the countersinks would be too shallow or too deep, or not at the correct angle and the operation was so risky that only one operator would voluntarily carry it out.

I myself have a passion for innovation and I decided we needed a more creative approach to the solution. An idea came to me that we could 3D print a new drill guide alignment end for the Vanmar with the 3D curvature of the Pre-cooler built in. I had recently visited FDM Digital Solutions and CEO Graeme Bond, who has a background in jig and tool design, we arranged to meet and together we came up with a conceptual idea that allowed a repeatable production solution.

Collaboratively we designed a 3D printed shroud that covers the whole of the pre-cooler aperture and at each countersink position there is a recess for the Vanmar to be aligned at the correct drill angle allowing a repeatable drill and countersink operation

3D Printing 3D printing gives total design freedom allowing unlimited design possibilities to be done at once. FDM Digital Solutions engaged with multiple two-way visits engaging shop floor production operatives with 3D printing technology.”

Graeme Bond says “Through various tests and tool trials, together we found the optimum solution for Safran Nacelle’s problem. Educating and engaging the team at Safran Nacelles in the approach of design and manufacturing freedoms using 3D printing, and being ready to accept a technology to change traditional manufacturing techniques, was key to the success of this production solution”.

Andy says “One of the major benefits of using this tool is that we have had no

countersinking issues on the Pre-cooler scoop and all the operators can use it. Time wise the tool saves us about an hour on each unit and makes the process capable rather than incapable.”

Graeme Bond says “Innovation and speed to market with 3D printing gives total design freedom allowing unlimited design possibilities of any special purpose jigs / Tooling for areas of aircraft manufacturing. FDM Digital Solutions have the in house 3D Cad design consultancy and engineering knowledge to turn conceptual cost / time saving ideas into reality which have huge benefits to companies.”

Engineering solutions for doctors and the medical field.

FDM is a lead partner with the NHS and and leading universities delivering 3D solutions for medical advancements.

FDM have created digitally manufactured insoles for diabetics. Based on scans of patients’ feet, the 3D printed insoles are used to engineer a foot movement away from pressure points, therefore avoiding ulceration and reducing the necessity for amputations among diabetics, much improving the quality of life for patients.

FDM is working closely with the NHS to explore untapped channels within the medical field developing digital supply chain manufacturing solutions with additive manufacturing.

51

Sector Special : Digital

EXPAND DIGITAL Digital is the next ‘industrial revolution’ say experts at Burnley College and Themis Expand Digital Event Burnley College and Themis have teamed up with thisisLDA to move the importance of digital up the business and education agenda.

ThisisLDA are based at MediaCityUK, which has fast become the largest hub for the creative and digital sectors outside of London, seeing some of the leading organisations across these sectors choosing to relocate to MediaCityUK over the last few years.

The college recognise Digital is one of the fastest growing industries in modern time, and have worked with thisisLDA to help grow Burnley’s digital hub, which will influence every sector and have an impact of some kind on everyone.

Business experts see the Digital Skills Agenda as the next “industrial revolution”. The speed in which it is growing is creating a large skills gap across all industries in which digital impacts.

It is predicted that in the next two years alone, there will be an estimated 750,000 unfilled digital job roles in the UK and in the next 20 years, +10 million jobs will be replaced by digital alternatives.

Whether you are a student, parent, business or educational institution, there are 3 types of digital users: 1. Digital Believer – fully on board, committed and interactive 2. Digitally Frustrated – “All the gear but no idea” – want to progress but don’t know how and don’t understand how digital can work for them 3. Digital Dismisser – Digital is a fad/it’s not for me and won’t impact me or my business Whichever category a user falls into, they will have at least one digital interaction every day. Digital is not going away, it is going to get bigger and we need to embrace it. The College is keen to support its many stakeholders to expand their Digital Agenda.

52

EXPAND DIGITAL Digital Industry Experts talk to businesses about the future of digital

Expand Digital was created in partnership by Burnley College, Themis and thisisLDA, with the first event taking place on 19 May at the Burnley College campus.

Expand Digital was initially launched as a vehicle to drive the Digital Agenda in East Lancashire through this first event.

The event involved a series of industry experts talking about the past, present and future of digital, to an audience of ‘Digital Believers, Digitally Frustrated’ and Digital Dismissers’, providing businesses with a place to go to feel comfortable asking any questions on digital, to be able to talk to each other about the common issues that businesses are facing, and to be able to identify ways in which they can grow and develop to stay in front of digital growth.

It also provided a platform to bring agencies, services and industries together to ensure that digital was at the top of the agenda.

What now?

Expand Digital will focus on supporting multiple users: • •

• • •

Employers Schools - Teachers - Careers Advisors - Students Parents and Guardians Individuals The Media

Tackling the digital skills gap, filling job vacancies, training people for jobs for the future, raising awareness of future skills and research and development, cannot be achieved by one person as it needs a whole community approach to support it. But how do we address something which stakeholders do not see as a problem?

Expand Digital will be built around a shared vision and strategy to encourage users to tackle or embrace the digital revolutions, to support the believers, the frustrated and the dismissers.

Everyone can expand their digital in many ways and no one person or organisation will be able to provide a complete service to cater for an individual’s needs.

Expand Digital will bring people, sectors and organisations together to create a support infrastructure providing traction to embrace the Digital Agenda.

Expand Digital will be used as an overarching identity, ensuring quality and integrity are embedded in all activities being undertaken. Where support can be sought whether you are a company with a digital problem, an individual looking to increase your skills, or a parent looking to understand the future jobs market for your son or daughter.

53

Sector Special : Digital

How do we make this happen?

Whilst the launch event in May was important, the key to the success of Expand Digital is its ‘legacy’. It is vital that it becomes an identity that can bring lots of activity together, across a wide variety of stakeholders. Expand Digital will form part of a ‘movement’ with multiple delivery points, used by the College and Themis, plus external partners, in order to deliver a comprehensive digital offer.

Schools It is clear that digital is a new and emerging market, with a whole host of careers and jobs of the future not yet even created, however there is a clear vision that there will be a real skills need. In order to ensure that businesses have the right staff when these new developments take place it is vital that the importance of digital is pushed in schools.

Students Expand Digital intends to create a school curriculum and support programme, designed to develop a range of digital skills within local youngsters, ensuring they are competitive within a currently unknown jobs market. This curriculum will be embedded into the College’s school liaison activity as well as offered as school specific enhancement opportunities and ‘clubs’ created for individuals to take part in at any point. Additional activities supported by Expand Digital within schools include: • Study/work/play enhancement activities • Social clubs: - Tech literacy - Management Information Systems network for kids • Homework • Curriculum support • Competition/games

54

Parents and Guardians There is a real need for any work in schools to be supported by work with parents.

These are the biggest influencers on Further Education and University choices, and so it is essential that we identify the vast array of high profile career opportunities within the digital field, either as an expert within the digital industry or a digital expert within another industry. Activities supported by Expand Digital will include: • Parents’ coding clubs • Education of career options via industry facts, jobs for the future and myth busting Burnley College The school’s curriculum previously mentioned will be further enhanced within Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, Themis, Adult Learning at Burnley College and UCLan Burnley with the Expand Digital team working cross College to ensure that digital is considered and implemented in all offers.

This will ensure that our students leave College better equipped and more able to adapt in the digitally developed world.

The College will provide a curriculum which supports core skills development, not role specific skills, provision will focus on skills and attributes rather than curriculum and subject specific knowledge.

Employers Employers need to be supported in a whole host of ways, from funding, staffing, training and business growth support. In order for Expand Digital to be able to successfully deliver all of these requirements it will work closely with a range of partners, from recruitment services, to business growth mentors, and including business and European funding organisations. It will also host a series of smaller, tailored events, aimed at specific industry sectors and focusing on how digital will impact them specifically. These events will include: • Manufacturing – The impact of digital on the production line • Sport – Harnessing digital to enhance human performance • Supply Chain – How digital impacts on delivery • Health – combining surgical and digital expertise to provide a more efficient and effective result for the patient Expand Digital will also work with partners to provide industry insight, networking forums, round tables, vacancy matching services and portals to ensure employers have easy access to all above services.

EXPAND DIGITAL Creating the next generation of digiteers!

Burnley recognises the importance of engaging the next generation in digital, and the importance of home-grown skills, to support Burnley businesses and the economy going forward.

A number of initiatives and courses have been developed in Burnley to engage and skill our next generation with digital skills.

Primary and Secondary Engineer

Primary Engineer is a not-for-profit organisation established to encourage young people to consider careers in STEM related professions. Primary Engineer believes that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations, and that this begins in Primary school – they are now introducing digital to their delivery.

They practically applying mathematics, digital and science to design and make activities, leaving both children and teachers inspired.

Their vision is that children, both girls and boys, will aspire to become designers and makers from a very early age. The engineers and digiteers of the future.

Digital Degree

UCLan and Burnley College are working to set up an apprenticeship course to be taught at degree level, from the Burnley Campus, launching in 2017.The learning framework will cover: • Introduction to programming and coding • Introduction to Business Systems • Introduction to Web Development • Introduction to Software Design • Computer Fundamentals • Project and Technology Management • Cybersecurity

Coding Clubs

Burnley College have been trialing successful coding clubs in two primary schools, and these are due to be rolled out to further schools next term.

White Room

Pete Walker of JP74/Digital Lancashire is working with the White Room to set up activities and engagement with schools. A local business person will visit a school to inspire pupils over a 6 day programme. www.thewhiteroom.co

Around 25 businesses have agreed to be involved with a commitment to take on around around 30 apprentices.

A post-graduate level digital apprenticeship is also being launched in 2017, taught from the Preston campus.

Burnley Borough Council are partnering in this apprenticeship as they are interested in developing talent for combined front and back end software skills for their digital services.

55

Sector Special :

the thinkers, the players, the code warriors Class of 96 lead the way in digital technology 1996 was a special year for graphic designers graduating from Blackburn College, with many of the students from that year now being part of hugely successful businesses in the digital sector.

Two students from the Class of ’96, Pete Walker and Jake Smith, went on to set up JP74 in 2001, working with top performing global clients on front and back end development, software platforms, media and animation.

Their niche service is solving technical challenges faced by larger companies, creating digital platforms and digital strategies, solving business problems, building hi-tech systems that barely have to be supported.

Working out of their modern offices in Group First House on Burnley’s Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, they liaise closely with both the client and the design and technical teams, championing the need for good design and UX to key stakeholders, translating business strategy down to the UX, Design and Technical teams, improving people’s experiences and ultimately driving sales through good UX practices.

Having successfully transitioned into a software development agency in the last few years, they now produce work in the cloud or mobile devices and providing research and development services for rapid application development and exploration.

After 15 years in business together they are considered one of the region’s leading specialists in web platforms and software development. Together they have grown the company through four ‘generations’ of online technology, from early Flash games to software platforms and web apps, working on fantastic, challenging projects for progressive thinking clients.

56

Current clients include Arjowiggins Creative Paper, D&AD, Egencia, Panaz, Johnson Tiles, North Design Agency, GBH London, Turner Duckworth and The Chase.

They have also worked with EMI, Bolton Wanderers FC, Loewy, The Team and Swinton Insurance.

Pete is so passionate about the growth of digital businesses in the area and ensuring digital skills are high on the educational agenda, he was hugely influential in forming Digital Lancashire and leads on the spin off Digital Burnley Group.

Jake and Pete, joint directors, are both heavily involved with education at the local colleges, in the areas of digital design and media. Jake previously helped to ratify the proposal for the Foundation Degree in Web Design for the University Centre at Blackburn College.

Whilst at university, Jake, an avid gamer, landed one of the coolest student jobs ever, working for Sony as a PlayStation games tester! The love of gaming is evident all around their office with perfectly preserved games consoles and arcade machines – it’s a gamer’s paradise.

Code Warriors JP74 Key skills: solving digital challenges, creation of software platforms,R&D and digital strategy, user experience, usability, accessibility, interface design, graphic design and front end, including CSS/Sass, HTML, templating and CMS systems such as Django and WordPress, the crossover of design and technical, common sense and‌ ‌completing the game on one credit.

57

Sector Special : They always have a close eye on emerging technologies to ensure they can bring the latest ideas and change management for businesses.

Jake tells InBusinessBurnley about his passion for digital and gaming, and the forming of JP74 with Pete: “Straight out of university, I got a call from a new local media agency needing someone with Macromedia Shockwave experience.

“My friend Pete and I had done a lot of Director work at the tail end of university, so we spent an evening preparing some demos, and hey presto…they wanted to work with us long term.

“Subnet was a very rock’n’roll agency.

Blissfully unaware of our own potential or power in the late 90s, we worked on some quality accounts like Disney Interactive, Coca-Cola Schweppes and Volvic.

“Ultimately, after five years, the agency was disbanded, but most of us forged on with other creative and digital projects.

“Pete and I stayed close and in 2001 founded JP74 , and over the last 15 years we’ve worked on a wide range of digital projects, walled garden sites for set top

58

JP74.com

Code Warriors

boxes, stadium screen display software for a Premier League football team, through to design and technical scoping of iOS and web app development.

“The JP team consists of about 20 creative and skilled team members, we enjoy the challenge of problem solving for our clients - all highly placed in a variety of sectors - including D&AD, Egencia and Arjowiggins Creative Paper.

“We try really hard to do the right thing at JP74, from taking on the right kind of interesting projects, advising clients correctly - even if it means we lose out - creating a relaxed environment and collaborating with bright people. Might sound like a cliché, but it’s harder to do than you’d imagine!

“We make things on the internet and cover nearly all aspects of the creative online experience.”

Pete said: “We are a specialist tech company covering web development, software platforms and R&D.” “We work with companies to understand their business logistics and work to craft a solution to their digital obstacles.

JP74 Ltd is a specialist tech company

covering web development, software platforms and R&D. They excel at understanding their clients, their business logistics, and their problems thoroughly. Only then can they work together to craft an elegant solution to their digital obstacles.

Drawing on their established history and experience they scope and design a precise plan of action, detailing how management teams can take control of their digital channels and ensure their end-users stay focused on achieving their goals.

JP74’s clients include Arjowiggins Creative Paper, Panaz, Johnson Tiles and D&AD. JP74 have recently launched a further two spin off digital businesses, Prept Ltd and Strut Digital Ltd. Prept is a sales performance enablement platform – part of the JP74 Group of digital companies.

The Prept platform delivers Sales Enablement, Performance Management & Business Intelligence. It enables users to increase sales and profit margins by leveraging the power of shared business information and processes. It’s the culmination of three years development from idea to pilot stage, attracting overseas funding to reach the point of commercialisation.

Strut provides digital support for creative agencies, delivering expert web builds from their designs.

“We work with companies to understand their business logistics and work to craft a solution to their digital obstacles.

strut.uk.com

Prept.ai

Digital Business Support Support for Digital Businesses Burnley Council’s Economic Development Team The Council’s business support team will support digital business in the town and those who want to relocate to or expand in the town

Boost Lancashire Boost is an ERDF backed Business Growth Hub for Lancashire. A number of business support initiatives are available through Boost Lancashire such as mentoring support, support for high growth, news starts and leadership development

UCLan Knowledge Transfer Partnership A partnership between business and academic institutions, enabling firms to access skills through graduate and academic expertise. www.uclan.ac.uk/business_at_uclan/ expertise.php

UCLan DigitME

Innovate UK

Providing fully funded support for SME manufacturers to engage with new technologies to develop 21st Century manufacturing processes. www.uclan.ac.uk/digitme

Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. They work with people, companies and to find and drive science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy. Its role is to: • which science and technology developments will drive future economic growth • meet UK innovators with great ideas • fund the strongest opportunities • connect innovators with the right partners they need to succeed • help our innovators launch, build and grow successful businesses

UCLan Media Innovation Studio The studio is a research centre and learning lab, engaged in a broad range of media activities spanning community and industry media research, progressive digital teaching and developing new technology.

They generate new knowledge through the creation of disruptive technologies including: web connected objects, wearable technology, and tangible interfaces, data exploration, drones and digital content creation. www.mediainnovations.org

Tech North

Since 2007 Innovate UK has committed over £1.8 million to innovation, match by a similar amount in partner and business funding. They have assisted more than 7,600 businesses creating 55,000 new jobs. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ innovate-uk

Tech North aims to ensure tech communities have the information, networks, support and inspiration they need to promote the North’s digital communities to the wider world.

Financial Support Rosebud

Start-up Loans

DotForge

Creative & Digital is one of 6 key sectors supported by Lancashire County Council’s business lon fund - Rosebud. Loans are available for SME’s from £10,000 to over £1million www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/financeand-funding/rosebud-business-finance

Government start up loans are available for early stage business. A maximum loan of£25,000 can be borrowed and more than one partner in a business can apply for a Start Up Loan. www.startuploans.co.uk

DotForge is a pre-seed accelerator that supports talented entrepreneurs to build visionary companies. The programme was developed in 2012 to develop start-ups in digital innovation. They provide teams with an initial investment and 13 weeks of intensive mentoring, and access to a global network of business leaders and investors to help companies reach their growth potential.

They are currently developing a sectorfocusd programme to build on the strength of key cities in the North. www.dotforge.com/about

LEADER Rural Development programme for England Digital businesses based within an eligible rural area could be entitled to grant funding form RDPE www.lancashire.gov.uk/rural-development

Funding Circle A number of alternative funding providers now exist such as the online peer-to-peer Funding Circle website. The fund has in the past has been backed by LCC and the UK government. www.fundingcircle.com/uk

59

Feature :

OFFICE ENVY

Endsleigh move to their new state-of-the-art 25,000 sq.ft. town centre office

60

The InBusinessBurnley team were delighted to be invited on a tour of the fantastic new Endsleigh Offices in Kingsway House in Burnley Town Centre and to say the IBB team came away with just a touch of office envy is rather an understatement!

Endsleigh have made a huge investment in their new Burnley offices, transforming the 25,000 sq.ft. space into a vibrant and engaging environment, which would rival any swish city centre office. Endsleigh were keen to ensure that colleagues felt part of the move at every stage and involved them closely in the planning of their new office space, its design, and style of furniture.

Office designed for wellbeing

61

Feature : Endsleigh engaged employees in their new office design and the results are bang on trend The colours and textures of carpets and furniture were selected by the staff to create a vibrant environment. Flexible working spaces were designed, with sound proof sofas, working cocoons, glass meeting rooms and areas for workers to inhabit and promote movement during the day.

The designof the kitchen and dining space wouldn’t be out of place in any state-of-the-art city apartment with granite worktops and clean lines. They have created a wonderful space for staff to relax in.

The views of Burnley’s surrounding countryside from the huge office windows are the icing on the cake.

Catherine Ellis, Endsleigh’s Sales Operations Co-ordinator talked us through the logistics of moving offices over a weekend and explained how the new office space has transformed the workplace wellbeing: “The atmosphere is wonderful in our new office, its open and friendly and everyone knows one another now, the space has generated much more interaction between colleagues at all levels.

“We wanted to create a workplace design which would foster well-being and employmee fulfilment and we’ve done just that. We are truly delighted the impact our new office space and design has had on all our colleagues.”

Adding: “As a team, we’ve created a dynamic working environment, and a really attractive space to work in. Colleagues now have the use of large air conditioned meeting rooms, visual learning environments, and open plan soft seating breakout and 1-2-1 areas.

We’ve also provided modern shower and changing facilities, for staff that cycle to work and a cycle storage area is available.

“There’s a fantastic gym and coffee shop on the ground floor of Kingsway House, which gives our office a great city centre feel.”

“We were delighted to welcome David Nichols, the Chief Operating Officer UKGI, to officially open the new Ensdleigh office earlier this year, who thanked all the staff who had worked tirelessly to make the move a wonderful success.

Catherine added: “Providing colleagues with different work settings so they can choose where and how they work depending on task is crucial. This can translate into breakout areas where colleagues can get away from their desk, quiet rooms when they need to concentrate, open spaces where teams can collaborate and/ or small meeting rooms for private meetings or phone calls.”

Office designed for wellbeing

New Trends in Office Design Design experts say it’s time to move in these design directions to keep workers engaged and get the most out of the office space and the team at Endsleigh have created flexible spaces and destinations for workers to inhabit that promote movement throughout the day.

The state of the art office incorporate the latest office trends to create a clean vibrant space

Hiding the Wires

The new office has eliminated wires and clutter from desktops and conference rooms.

Multi-purpose Workspaces

The Endsleigh office has several multi-purpose spaces which can be utilised for everything from multimedia presentations to casual breakout areas, with soundproofed seating booths for private chats.

Organised by Colour

One of the latest trends is to organise the work environment with colour, which design experts say can promote happiness, productivity and creativity. The Endsleigh office integrates pops of colour in unexpected ways offering a wide colour spectrum of accessories and furniture.

Mix of Textures

A variety of materials throughout the workplace aims to create environments that influence wellness and productivity.

The End of Permanent Layouts

The latest office trend is flexible space, with the traditional permanent layout office spaces, giving way to the needs of an ever-changing work landscape. Endlsleigh have created modular components which can be mixed and moved around, offering innumerable combinations for a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

Feature : Endsleigh, who have been based in Burnley for almost 30 years, made the move from their former premises in Ashworth House into their new 25,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art office in Kingsway House in the town centre earlier this year.

Thirty years on they needed new premises to grow the business, and really wanted to find the right premises here in Burnley to keep the operation here in the town. The move has allowed Endsleigh extra space for future growth and now colleagues.

Endsleigh could have relocated anywhere in the country so Burnley is delighted they have found suitable office premises for their expansion in the town centre.

The move has reinforced Endsleigh’s commitment to Burnley and to their valued young workforce.

Endsleigh has offices in Cheltenham and Burnley and run their sales and clients operations from their Burnley offices.

Colleagues from Cheltenham are coming up to Burnley much more often, enjoying the offices, and getting to know the wider Burnley area and what it has to offer.

Jason Mann, Operations Manager, said: “Endsleigh is very much committed to Burnley. Our great people have always delivered an award winning service - we now have an award winning site and offic space to support them” “We run a seven day operation, 8am to 9pm, from our Burnley office and currently employ 200 staff on site, which increases to 260 during the summer when we recruit students as part of our Freshers recruitment campaign.”

Endsleigh is the trusted brand for student insurance, and the only insurance provider recommended by NUS. Originally founded in 1965 to serve the student market, Endsleigh has since broadened its products and services for graduates and professionals, as well as being the preferred insurance supplier for a variety of trade unions and professional organisations. The company offers a wide range of services including motor, home and travel insurance. Wholly owned by Zurich Insurance Group since 2007, today the company also offers a wide range of insurance products and solutions for both students, graduates and professionals, as well as being the preferred insurance supplier for a variety of trade unions and professional organisations. Products include motor, home and travel insurance as well as business insurance through Endsleigh’s Business team and financial advice through the Endsleigh Financial Advice team. More information can be found:www.endsleigh.co.uk/personal/financial-advice/.

64

Office designed for wellbeing

Freshers Campaign Every summer Endsleigh hold a recruitment drive ahead of their Freshers Campaign, offering temporary positons to university students on summer holidays.

They recruit enthusiastic, outgoing, confident students to their fresher’s team in a temporary capacity to support their existing Account Managers and Executives, and provide full training for students, so it’s a great way for them to experience the world of work.

Their student employees work on various university events including Key Collection’s and Fresher’s Fairs on university campuses, talking to new students about their insurance needs, promoting and actively selling Endsleigh’s products to ensure their gadgets are fully protected during their time at university.

Students are often recruited from the UCLan Campus in Burnley and some come from outside the area.

65

News

CoolKit Appoints European Distributor

CoolKit makes it 180 for Bondholders Expanding Burnley-based refrigerated vehicle manufacturer CoolKit has joined Burnley Bondholders, bringing the number of businesses signed up to the scheme to 180.

Established in 2005, CoolKit is a provider of refrigerated vans, fridge van conversions and van insulating kits, to a wide spectrum of industries including food and drink, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and science industries.

Employing more than 70 people on a site of 2.5 acres, CoolKit produces more than 1,500 insulating kits annually.

The company has expanded its staff and facilities extensively in the last twelve months following an average 40% year-on-year growth over the last six years. With many new large contracts underway, the workforce has already grown by more than 50% in the last twelve months to more than 70 employees.

Now expanding into Europe, the

66

company announced the appointment of its first authorised distributor in continental Europe in June this year.

Organised by Burnley Council, the Burnley Bondholder Scheme is a network of organisations who contribute financially or in-kind to promoting Burnley as a place to live, work, visit, invest and do business.

Welcoming CoolKit managing director Rupert Gatty to the scheme, Burnley Council chief executive Pam Smith said: “Bondholders are passionate about Burnley and believe more of the right people need to know about our world-class aerospace industry, our skilled workforce, our new schools, colleges and university, nationally significant industrial heritage and breathtaking countryside.

“We are very proud to welcome CoolKit to the scheme, as their success in recent years exemplifies everything that is great about business in Burnley.

Burnley-based CoolKit has appointed its first authorised distributor in continental Europe for its full range of refrigerated vans, van conversions and associated products.

Netherlands-based ClimaRunners, a specialist temperature controlled converter, building a range of vehicles including Iveco, Mercedes, Fiat, Volkswagen and more, has been appointed as an authorised distributor of Coolkit products in the Benelux region – Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

In authorising ClimaRunners as a distributor, CoolKit provided onsite training and product awareness for ClimaRunners personnel at its Burnley facilities and also sent an engineer to the Netherlands to carry out installation training and quality assessment.

CoolKit managing director Rupert Gatty said: “The appointment of our first authorised dealer in continental Europe for our full range of products is a major milestone in our planned expansion into international markets.

We look forward to working with ClimaRunners, who will be supplying our refrigerated van conversions and associated products in the Benelux region.”

CoolKit is expanding rapidly having enjoyed record sales in the last few years. Having doubled the size of its facilities in 2015 and invested heavily in new manufacturing equipment to help meet increased demand, the company now employs over 70 people, supplying a full range of refrigerated vans, van conversions and associated products including its own range of vehicle lining kits and mobile aftersales support engineers.

CoolKit sales executive Mark Beaton said: “We are looking forward to working with ClimaRunners in order to sell our products in the Benelux region, where they already have a substantial operation.

“The relationship was established initially as Coolkit designed and developed a very specialist and bespoke build for ClimaRunners’ customer Ciso Transport, building a vehicle capable of carrying six pallets, with maximum internal width and height which also had a sleeper cab. The specification requested risked compromising thermal efficiency and brought about a number of challenges which all were overcome with a new product and some specialist development works

by CoolKit. Ultimately the customers’ requirements were delivered with an ATP

sh fly

b vo q e

b vo q e

b vo q e

We Print • Leaflets • Calendars • Annual Reports • Brochures • Posters • Catalogues • Direct Mail • Postcards • Pattern Books • Flyers • Labels • Prospectuses • Folders • Stationery • POS • Header Cards • Wall Planners • Magazines

1960

55 YEARS

2 0 15

go-to

[goh-too] adjective, informal.

1. being a person who can be turned to for expert knowledge, advice, or reliable performance, especially in a crucial situation.

2. noting something that can always be relied on to bring satisfaction, success, or good results. a. (of a person) extremely dependable: the go-to guy in the team. b. (of a place) popularly visited: go-to destinations.

hort run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochure We aim torun be digital the go-to partner our clients. yers posters short print fastprint efficient highfor quality low volume leaflets business card brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets We would love to become YOUR go-to print supplier. So if you business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low help, advice, samples and competitive your print lumeneed leaflets business cards brochures flyers posterspricing short runon digital print fast efficient hig requirements please get in touch. quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fas efficient quality low volumeleading leaflets business brochures flyers posters… short run Printhigh local … Burnley’s printer cards … Contact us for a quote digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers t: 01282 452221 posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards e: sales@peterscottprinters.com brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets w: www.peterscottprinters.com business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low lume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient hig quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fas efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient high low avolume We’ve justquality installed brandleaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital fast press efficient high quality low newprint digital to increase lume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fast efficient hig our capacity and offer quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers posters short run digital print fas great qualityflyers and prices brochures posters short run efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards on short run print jobs. digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards brochures flyers 67 posters short run digital print fast efficient high quality low volume leaflets business cards

Lancashire Business Growth Fund Are you going to invest at least £50k into your business within the next 12 months on new plant or equipment? The Lancashire Business Growth Fund can assist with up to 20% funding of the total project costs with a minimum grant of £10,000 for Machinery/Plant acquisition and Infrastructure improvement.

Lancashire Business Growth Fund Programme Aims to: • Unlock investment opportunities for manufacturing companies • Accelerate the creation of sustainable jobs in the Lancashire economy • Encourage companies to bring forward growth projects here in Lancashire not elsewhere; on a bigger scale with a larger impact; and now when jobs are needed rather than later • Create 600 new jobs and safeguard 200 existing jobs • Influence the National Export Challenge by supporting companies to commence or grow their export sales

If you want to discuss the Lancashire Business Growth Fund and what grant funding may be available to you and your business, please give us a call now.”

Mike Beckett – International Business Advisor 01254 356447 / 01254 356473