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THE PLACE TO B2B The Cornwall Business Show celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
GRIPSURE IS AN EXPORT CHAMPION
The show, which is set to take place at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre on October 6, has grown to become one of the leading B2B events on the calendar. Andrew Weaver, MD of show organiser Live Events South West (LESW), said: “To reach the ten-year milestone is a satisfying achievement and testament that the event
continues to be a great investment for those offering and looking for business to business services – it really is the place to b2b!” The show will again offer exhibitors the opportunity to host the popular masterclasses, while there will also be a quality café with lots of seating for attendees to mingle and network. “Last year’s event was a great success with people wishing to get back to face to face business, we expect that to grow even more this year,” Weaver added. “As always we offer a comprehensive all-inclusive stand package which is great value and accessible for all business sizes, and we continue to support start-ups and charities with special rates.”
Gripsure has been appointed an ‘Export Champion’ by the Department for International Trade (DIT). The St Austell-based non-slip decking manufacturer has been recognised as a successful exporter dedicated to helping British businesses sell their goods internationally. Since being founded by MD Mike Nicholson in 2004, Gripsure has grown to become one of the best-known decking brands in Europe, producing 250,000 linear metres of handcrafted decking boards in Cornwall every year. It has a wholly-owned French company and a manufacturing partner in Japan and is planning to establish its non-slip decking brand in 12 more countries. Nicholson said: “Being made an ‘Export Champion’ by the Department for International Trade is a real honour and this achievement is testament to all the hard work put in by the whole team to make Gripsure the successful business that it is today.
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KCS LAUNCHES NEW DIVISION
manufacture branded product labels for use on bottles, cans and packaging.
KCS Print, Cornwall’s only roll label manufacturer, has launched its new digital label division.
Zoe Deadman, MD of KCS Print, said: “Root labels are proud to be the only digital label manufacturer in Cornwall. And I’m happy to share our expertise with companies that are looking to decrease their carbon footprint whilst increasing their shelf appeal.
Focused on sustainable label production, Root Sustainable Labels can now
“We intend to be the trusted go to labelling company for Cornish brands.”
MANAGING COMMERCIAL DEBTS
Luke Richards, who heads up Debtlink, a fixed-price debt recovery service at south west law firm, Stephens Scown, offers advice on managing cashflow and costs.
Luke has the day-to-day responsibility for Debtlink, processing debts up through to recovery or until they become contested, with experience recovering debts of all sizes and values.
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