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early £3-million has been invested into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the needs of some of the UK’s biggest potato sellers.

Elsham Wold has just become the new headquarters for AKP Group, supplier to supermarket giant Morrisons and major chip manufacturer McCain. A state-of-the-art office block, temperature controlled potato storage facility and grading line, together with extensions to existing handling areas have just been completed, with the 13-year-old firm headed by Richard Arundel moving the whole administration back into the area from York. The son of Grimsby town centre and Freeman Street markets grocer David Arundel, who also used to act as a potato merchant to the area’s fish and chip shops, CHARTING THE GALAXY: joined forces with Suffolk The sky as seen from a European Space Agency mission to study the early universe. Below, SimonBruce Atkinson with Lightite material it is exporting to CERN. businessman Kerr in the 1999. The former KP potato storage increases has now been put employed, handling tonnesa than 50 per cent of 120,000 the business, PRODUCT brought further by Dave Laister facility which has nowfirst been place. Editor ofjourney potatoesthat a year. Of in that, 35,000 began 2007, to substantially developed, was trans- inBusiness to market to help tonnes arerather self-grown, with a Europe, than the outer have taken two years to get acquiredport in 2007, a project fishwhen could now be “We dave.laister@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk growing group in this region and limits of the Milky Way . began to used grow skin finished to help physicists to this,” said Mr Arundel. “We got around another site in Suffolk, the grant funding for storage and potatoes on the Isle of Axholme. It isn’t the first encounter with map the galaxy. directoroperations of the Omega Business contributing the balance. grading in 2009, and space exploration though, having “We wanted to show we could Mariner Company’s Parkthe headquartered business, built storage throughout 2010, fielded an15enquiry fromwere Nasa once Recently employees produce thePackaging required quality Lightite sheeting has won the “They using theirWe foils to added, tosaid: be open forare that harvest. before. with three graduate locally that supermarkets were Grimsby business a major aid their detection rare2010 isotopes have had potatoes inof from and trainees also partwho of the Mr Atkinson, hascompany, a buying in from Herefordshire, international contract with the thatand radiate neutrons. Thehas 2011, the whole project specialising in growing, 24-strong team workinglogistics at three Scotland or even importing,” he European Organisation forwith it been efficiency in with detecting this just finished the offices and technical elements, sites in the town, said: including “They said. “Morrisons backed us Nuclear Research. radiation depends on how much agronomy . The remaining approached us. They asked for and we went to Yorkshire Forward now. Known as CERN, and based in light produce andmore collect, investment seen ahaving fleet of six some trialhas product, “Ourthey desire is to have (the scrapped regional Switzerland,agency) it hit the headlines and they must wrap their Mercedes brought in to deliver initially rigs found our product in quality potato producers local to development putting earlier this yearWe with revelations detectors completely opaque the potatoes toWe customers, with the Switzerland. do a lot in this site. It in would cut down on together a plan. then tied the from research materialscosts. that at the same primary Morrisons’ packing Europe,route half of our business is transport There is stilltime a lot supply chain upinto andthe gotBig the Bang, looking at matter and anti-matter ofreflect backitaswill much operations near Harrogate. now in export. The minute they potential, helplight the as funding.” from life-inducing event. It is possible. Theyfootprint have found said who they were, I said I would environmental andthat this Keen to cultivate a prosperous That the equated to £700,000. With the home of the Hadron Mariner’s Lightite is by bringfor it out personally!potato part of the world hassheeting the ability to future Lincolnshire Morrisons’ rapid growth Collider. in the far the best this.” in Now a material manufactured in grow some ofsolution the best for potatoes “We sent sample ft and then farmers, the a32,000sq storage retail world, the business has been Grimsby quickly, is beingand usedworking to chart the theIn-house country, manufacturing that is what weis are didn’t and hear4,000 anything for astorey few facility sq ft two propelled birth and death ofLstars. majoring on.” completed in King Edward Street office weeks. We’d been there before, development – which drewwe with Eastoft-based Harrison & have had dealings with Nasa and exports account for more inspiration Atkinson, managing from Genesis Office A total of 44 now people are now Co,Simon the infrastructure to allow for

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Sir Roger Carr, president of the CBI and Gavin Esler, best known for his role as a presenter on BBC Newsnight, have been confirmed as the guest speakers at one of the region’s leading business gatherings later this year. The CBI Yorkshire and Humber Annual Dinner takes place at Leeds University on October 10. It will be one of the first events with John Fitzgerald, port director for Grimsby and Immingham, as chairman of the region. Mr Esler is an award-winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. His latest book, due to hit the shelves next month, focuses on lessons that can be gleaned from leaders in how they tell stories, and will be the subject of his speech to the area’s business bosses, and their guests. For more information about the dinner, which is frequently well represented by the South Bank and features a drinks reception within Parkinson Court, home to the famous Marks & Spencer archive and art gallery, e-mail katya.menhennet@cbi.org.uk or OFFSHORE Wind Week has arrived and your visit http://yorkshire-annual-dinner.eventbrite.com Business Telegraph is ensuring the burgeoning industry remains in the spotlight. This month we look at how supply chain oportunities be created throughacross joint ventures A FURTHER could £4-million of investment the between this area and Scotland, as UK content region this last quarter has seen the total funds demandbycreeps into the longclimb term vision of the big issued Finance Yorkshire to £23-million. players. The money, available to firms in northern We also carry an interview with Maria McCaffery Lincolnshire in seedcorn, loan and equity linked MBE, who is –stepping as chief to executive of – investments ranging down from £15,000 £2-million trade organisation RenewableUK a businesses decade. is there to help small and mediumafter sized ● Seetheir pages four and and development five. meet growth requirements. The figure amounts to 224 investments in 183 small and medium sized enterprises since August 2010, leading to more than 4,600 jobs created and safeguarded in the region. In the last quarter alone, the venture capital and loan fund completed 30 investments totalling more than £4.3 million. Alex McWhirter, chief executive of Finance Yorkshire, said: “We are looking forward to building on these figuresretail and helping more companies INDEPENDENT champion Nisa has posted achieve growth the coming months.from a healthy half yearinresults as it recovers “We urge established and early stage companies £7.2 million loss in 2014/2015. toFigures continue to speak us to see if Finance released thistomonth underline the scale of Yorkshire help turn their ambitions into a reality.” the impactcan when the long-standing relationship with Supported by the it has attracted Costcutter came to European an end lastUnion, summer. £30-million investment the European Regional The first six months offrom the ScunthorpeDevelopment £15-million from Yorkshire headquarteredFund, organisation’s current year shows Forward’s Programme, andprofits £45-million much moreSingle promise, with pre-tax at £3.2match funding million. from the European Investment Bank. visitseven. www.finance-yorkshire.com ●For Fullinformation story on page

£20m milestone passed Park on Grimsby’s flagship Europarc development, will be officially opened this week by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board chairman John Godfrey CBE, himself a North Lincolnshire farmer. Mr Arundel added: “We’re looking forward to opening the new cold store and grading facility – the uncharacteristic weather conditions have brought us a challenging year, but the opening event is just rewards for everyone’s hard work. “The new facility will not only enable us to meet the demand of our biggest customers, but we’ve also successfully improved the of it before, but nothing ever came quality and freshness of our – and another institute – so we potatoes by reducing didn’t hold ourhandling breath. and using transportation, ● latest Continued page two the cold on store technologies.”

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announced his retirement, said: “We are a very successful branch in comparison with other branches in the northern region. We looked at where we were doing the business, and there was a fair amount of business in Scunthorpe, so it is a natural progression.” Of his decision, having spent 34 years with Barclays prior to Handelsbanken, he said: “It will be strange. When I stood up and announced it at a charity quiz we hosted I was amazed to receive a standing ovation. We have a great atmosphere in the branch, a great team, which will go on to great things. I still feel I am young enough to do something else. I really enjoy business locally, I have no plans, but it is nice to be in a position to see.”

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● Continued from page one. “Then they came back and said they had done the trials and that they were happy, and we thought it was great news.” The company has sent more, and has just initiated further production for CERN. “We are waiting now for them to come back again with some more data,” Mr Atkinson said. “As a result of this we have also had a German institute catch on, and they want some samples too.” First sold commercially eight years ago, it was designed to retain temperature, and was initially brought forward by Mariner to aid in the transport of fish. Due to the food-grade standard required for that application, it has since been used as a lining for solar ovens in desert conditions, as well as in horticulture to aid growing. While the focus of this application is off this planet, outside of Europe Mr Atkinson has been entering markets in Chile and the US with his food hat, rather than space helmet, on –

identified, with access to overseas trade shows also presented, with grants to help absorb costs. “Since working with UKTI to build and identify our overseas export market, our business has developed further potential and found other growth avenues worldwide, as such a strong and lucrative arm of our company has become a reality,” he added. Mark Robson, regional director for UKTI, said Mariner was an excellent example of overseas sales success. “We have been working with Mariner Packaging since 2007 and watched the RECENT VISIT: Pupils from Goxhill Primary School at the CERN company go from strength to science facility in Switzerland in September. strength internationally with the help of their having just attended a large received from UKTI for his international trade advisor exhibition in Las Vegas. ventures, he said: “I’d Duncan Slater,” he said. “The business is doing recommend anyone get “British products and well, the past two months involved.” expertise are in high have been the best months He first engaged in 2007, demand from overseas ever, we’re up 16 per cent when the business was four markets and at UKTI we year on year, which on a years old, completing the want to help businesses £4 million turnover is Passport To Export reach these buyers and considerable growth, and we programme as well as make exporting a part of still think there is a lot of several workshops. room to grow,” he added. Countries and regions with business culture going Delighted with the support interest in his products were forward.”

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PARTNERSHIP looking at large-scale applications for wonder product graphene has started tentative production in northern Lincolnshire.

Materials processor Carbide Industries Ltd launched a joint venture with Norwegian organisation Nordic Graphite Ltd last year, as reported in Business Telegraph. Graphitene Ltd is the result, with a laboratory established within a 20,000 sq ft unit on Flixborough Industrial Estate and first research samples now produced, following a £150,000 Regional Growth Fund investment. Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy was invited to see the progress, with Gaute Juliussen, managing director and Grant Cullen, executive director and plant manager, welcoming him. University of Manchester scientists Prof Andre Geim and Prof Kostya Novoselov successfully isolated graphene from graphite in 2004, winning the Nobel Prize for their work in 2010. And Mr Juliussen met with Mr Percy after driving north from the opening of the Cambridge Graphene Centre, where academia and commerce is being fused further. He said: “It is the strongest material on Earth, the lightest material, the most conductive material, and it is very flexible. It is 200 times stronger than steel, but steel doesn’t flex. It is inert, not polluting, non corrosive. It has a combination of properties that no other material has. “It is hard for humans to comprehend how small this is. Three million of the plates stacked together would be one millimetre thick.” Stevenage-based Graphitene has large plans, with production focused on Flixborough. Mr Cullen said: “We only started construction of the laboratory in

Month in Review Expansion underway at town motorhome plant

MANUFACTURING: Work is now underway on the multi-million pound expansion of Grimsby’s Auto-Trail motorhome factory. The nine-month build programme will see the Europarc facility become the largest and most modern dedicated factory in the UK. Production will eventually be scaled up to 3,000 vehicles a year, with jobs likely created, as reported in Business Telegraph when plans were first unveiled in June. The 5,500 sq m development will be managed and delivered by northern Lincolnshire businesses CR Parrott Consultants Ltd and Cube3 Construction.

Fears escalate for works STEEL: Fears are mounting over the long-term future of Scunthorpe’s steelworks, after it was reported that Tata Steel’s Long Products business must find a buyer by March. It has been revealed as the town comes to terms with 900 job losses at the huge plant, with 250 contractor positions also in jeopardy. Government has been asked to urgently address the ‘dumping’ of foreign imports on the UK market and the anti-competitive regulations, such as energy prices. Union bosses have also told how the EU has failed to grasp the urgency of the situation facing traditional manufacturing bases.

WONDER PRODUCT: Andrew Percy, left, holds a jar of suspended graphene during his visit to Graphitene Ltd. Looking on are Gaute Juliussen, Grant Cullen and laboratory assistant David Marshall. Picture: David Haber. the middle of July and are now producing. We have a lot of space for future development. “We have small scale manufacturing now. If we get a big order, road work, we need to expand by the order of 10 or 15 times. “Then we will go to the banks for financing. It will be one of the larger industry developments, but first we want to make sure the customers really recognise the value of what we deliver to a new product.” The company is engaging in research and development to look at cement, concrete and other road surfacing applications, as well as working with near neighbours

Jotun for non-corrosion coatings for the marine environment. A road between London and Manchester would require 340 tonnes. “If there is a big truck on a road it presses it down, we want the surface to spring back. That’s what graphene does,” Mr Juliussen said. “A longer life road is the end game, a better road so communications can thrive and the UK can be more competitive is the bigger picture. “We are now having customers wanting samples from us. We are perfecting the product and producing the first grams six weeks ago for roads, cement,

concrete and coatings. “The Manchester crowd are mostly physicists, and have been looking at electronics, to replace silicon, using a gram here a gram there,” Mr Juliussen said. “We started at the opposite end, we’d be looking at engaging with mines, with a requirement for large volumes.” It would require major industrialisation, and the directors are unfazed, although they see paints as a stepping stone, with the fellow Norwegian residents of estate requiring a volume that is more immediately achievable. ● Continued on page 14.

Findus Group sale split SEAFOOD: The owner of Young’s Seafood Ltd has completed the sale of Findus Group, leading to a commitment from bosses to “redouble our drive for improvement” in the Grimsby business. Nomad Foods, the group which already owns Birds Eye UK & Ireland, Iglo in continental Europe and Findus Italy, swooped in a £500 million deal. Young’s continues to be backed by its existing group of investors, including Highbridge Principal Strategies, Lion Capital LLP and Sankaty Advisors, through a new holding company entitled Young’s Seafood International Holdings Ltd.

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FROM the wilderness to Whitehall, Maria McCaffery has pushed hard for green energy policy, helping to harness a renaissance Grimsby’s port community is revelling in. Business editor David Laister caught up with her at her final exhibition as chief executive of Renewable UK in her home city of Liverpool.

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EOPLE use the phrases ‘we have come of age,’ ‘grown up’, ‘matured’. They are all analogies because we got 1 per cent of our electricity from wind back then. Last year we notched up 10 per cent just from wind. The whole of renewables now stands at 25 per cent, and that cannot be ignored, it cannot be doubted or put aside.”

industry. Today we report how the think tank Green Alliance is using it as the example of growth the secotr can bring. As chief executive of RenewableUK, Maria McCaffery has reported to a board including names now familiar to North East Lincolnshire, among them Dong Energy, RES, Vestas, RWE Innogy and Siemens, working with politicians, academics and industry leaders. Appointed in June 2006, the It has been an incredible journey in graduate chemist came from a business background, having the last ten years, and one felt particularly in Grimsby, where on day previously served as director general for her services to overseas trade. of The Institute of Export and one of last month’s Liverpool event, But renewables was a passion from together with Lowestoft, the town was international director for The British her days as a graduate chemist. Chambers of Commerce, during flagged up as one of the prime “It has been realised,” she said of benefactors of the new green collar which time she was awarded an MBE that early renewables vision that hooked her with a passion like Premiership football does around those parts, and has now taken hold on the Humber. “I feel very proud of what we have achieved together, but I also feel privileged. Some parties have played a big part, some small, but everyone should feel both proud and privileged On January 1st 2016 the government makes reductions to be part of it. “It will go on, it will be more in subsidy incentives for solar panel installations successful, but in old age – if I live to old age – I will look and smile every time I see a turbine ... I may even recognise them!” Of her introduction to green GET YOUR SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM FITTED NOW! generation, she said: “I had a passion for renewable energy even when I wasn’t in the industry. “I had seen it in the early Eighties, I did a degree in chemistry in Manchester, and that’s where I started. I found myself opening a magazine or a newspaper, it seemed to me the future was all about renewable energy, and that made it the most compelling, the most fascinating thing. 4 kW System (16 panels) “I don’t have a television, I haven’t had one for 30 years, but I hear people say I love it for the sport or the wildlife programmes. They have the INC. VAT anticipation they are going to enjoy it. For me it is the same with renewables. I am by no means an expert, and very much an enthusiast. It is great when you don’t have to be an expert, but you get to be around SOME BIG BENEFITS OF SOLAR PANELS something you enjoy. Over the years you build up a reasonable knowledge Profits of £750+ per year tax-free, about wind, about tidal.” increasing (index linked) for 20 years With knowledge comes power, so the saying goes, but just as in infancy as Expert, guaranteed, system installation one of ten children, it was more about getting herself (as the organisation) within 1-2 days noticed, then under the British Wind Energy Association name. Highly reliable, virtually maintenance-free “When I took the helm we weren’t taken very seriously. If you are a system. lobbying organisation you have to have profile and influence. The time came, I felt like we were elbowing our w w w. b i r k d a l e . c o . u k way in to the consultation process.

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STAGE SET: Maria McCaffery speaks at RenewableUK Annual Conference and Exhibition 2015. “My objective was to get to the point where we were automatically invited in as one of the first three or four parties, and seen as the ‘must-have’ representative body. “I took a telephone call once, I had left a message asking for the Energy Minister to speak at one of the European Wind Energy Association conferences, and I got a call from Malcolm Wicks’ adviser, and they said ‘Congratulations, you have got the Minister on the platform. Now you have got him, what do you want him to say?’ That’s when I thought we had arrived. “When you have input into a minister’s speech, you have got influence.” That was 2007-2008, and there has been a steady flow of new faces to welcome since, leading up to Amber Rudd’s appointment as Energy Secretary, with Andrea Leadsom as a key minister when it comes to the corridors of power. “We seized every opportunity a change of minister presented to move up a notch, to create a new dialogue. We moved forward.” Eventually came a first meeting with a Secretary of State. “With Chris Huhne, he met with the chairman and I, and we discussed the agenda and then about two months later he sent me a letter saying it was some time since we met, and he would like to invite me to drop him a few lines for the next agenda. The Secretary of State was asking me for a meeting! We were no longer being dismissed! “Supportive policies have certainly helped us achieve what we have achieved in the last ten years. Malcolm Wicks and Charles Hendry were extremely important, so too Ed Davey and Alex Salmond.” Mr Davey certainly seemed like a favoured personality. He spoke with passion in Manchester a year ago, calling on all the main parties to unite on energy ahead of May’s General Election which saw him lose his role and his seat as his Liberal Democrat party was decimated. “With Ed, we invited him to a board

dinner, and we really enjoyed it because we wanted to say thank you,” she recalled. “My hope for the future is that the

My hope for the future is that the UK will secure its energy independence. It is very important, and to do it with as much renewable energy as is safe and economical Maria McCaffery MBE UK will secure its energy independence. It is very important, and to do it with as much renewable energy as is safe and economical.” “My time leading RenewableUK has been the most interesting and

UMBER businesses are being encouraged to collaborate with their peers north of the border to win big in offshore wind.

A two-day mission to see exactly what is in place on the Energy Estuary will take place next month, as UK content in the supply chain comes to the fore. Sam Pick and Gareth Alexander, directors at Energy Development Group consultancy, are working with Scottish Enterprise to foster opportunity. Introducing the concept at a meeting in Scunthorpe ahead of Offshore Wind Week, Mr Pick, who is also a lead figure in the Renewables Network organisation, said: “Joint ventures and collaboration are the method of choice for the offshore wind industry. It is the industry’s default, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. “The focus that we have been very keen on, and had great support from various Humber local authorities, is to make the point that this is about working with local companies. There are some major players we have been talking to, but we have been talking to privately owned Scottish companies about how they can match up with Humber companies, how they can match up with but not displace, existing capabilities.” Mr Pick said alongside the local authorities – with North Lincolnshire Council hosting this month’s gathering at The Civic Centre – Humber Local Enterprise Partnership was also on board. “They see this as a golden opportunity and need to get all the inward investment they can, and are looking at all the opportunities they can. “A lot of work has been done going up to Scotland, and what is pleasing is that the Humber has not been that hard to sell,” he said. “The offshore wind industry has been put under a lot of pressure to look at local content – UK content – and that’s a real change. “The focus is led by Greenport Hull. Siemens is the big player, the magnet. The nature of the industry is we are dealing with big components that need to be nearby. That is a stick in the ground, it is happening, it is now a construction site. We have had discussions with AMEP too. That’s not yet at the same stage of development but the potential is fantastic. The announcement with Dong Energy (a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding this summer to develop supply chain opportunities) gave that a tremendous amount of credibility. “Port of Grimsby is already developed, it is

out there than ever before, especially if you are looking at joint ventures and collaboration. For HOSTS: Energy Development Group directors Sam local businesses it is about being smart about it. Pick, centre, and Gareth Alexander, right, with North As a region I don’t think we are exploiting the Lincolnshire Council’s Paul Schofield. funding pots as much as we should.” It is hoped up to 50 businesses will attend the two-day event from December 2, with tours of facilities and meetings on both banks of the Humber. It follows workshops with 60 companies in Glasgow and Dundee. Mr Alexander said: “Like in any relationship, there has to be a connection. There is no point trying to slam two companies together. We need to understand capabilities, how companies can help support each other and how they are COMMERCIALELECTRICALSPECIALISTS willing to work. Once we get people to the Humber it sells itself. We don’t do a great job of selling ourselves. We should do more, when you get here we have so much to offer, people don’t Sam Pick realise it exists or the capabilities that are here. “We see this as a long-term activity, we see Turning to funding to ease the process, and wind happening in the Humber, as a long-term flagging up various options, he added: “People say we’re in the age of austerity, that there’s no activity. We need to get in at the ground floor funding out there. We feel there is more funding and build the capability going forward.” now already a very well respected operations and maintenance base, and again gives the region a great deal of credibility. We are not selling ifs, buts and maybes. That has been a bone of contention in industry. Mr Pick said training was very important too. “Everyone in the sector does appreciate the need for training, and Catch with AIS is very prominent,” he said.

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Green Alliance makes the case for wind based on Grimsby. See page 6. rewarding of my career and it has been a privilege to work with so many talented and committed people within the secretariat, its wider membership and our many external stakeholders. I am proud LIVERPOOL LIAISON: Maria McCaffery with Telegraph business editor David Laister.

of all we have achieved together but I feel it’s time to pass on the baton. “We’re in a very different place to where we were ten years ago. As we approach our fifth decade it seems timely for new leadership to address the next challenges for this great industry. I have no doubt that RenewableUK will continue to build on its success in the future.” The recruitment process is now underway, with Mrs McCaffery staying on until the post is filled, most likely next spring. Barton’s Maf Smith is currently deputy chief executive, and as reported, wouldn’t be drawn on his interest in the role. Julian Brown, chairman of the board, has added: “This is an important milestone in the life of RenewableUK. Maria took over as chief executive of the British Wind Energy Association ten years ago when the renewables sector was much smaller and less mature. She has led the organisation very successfully to

become one of the most respected trade associations of any sector, most importantly representing the industry during a vital period of the maturing process which has made renewables such a significant part of the UK energy mix we see today. “We are very grateful as an industry for all that Maria has achieved. She will be handing over at an important stage as our sector enters a new phase. The industry must continue to demonstrate its capacity to deliver cost-effective electricity while maintaining its high level of public support. Maria’s successor will take the helm at the beginning of a new era, building on the success already achieved to champion our industry to Government and the public and to provide outstanding services to its membership. “I would like to extend my own personal thanks to Maria. She has been a pleasure to work with and I very much hope she will stay involved in our industry; her insights and knowledge remain invaluable to us.”

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HINK tank Green Alliance has used Grimsby as the prime example of an economic benefactor from offshore wind, telling how it has built on its fishing heritage and port infrastructure, driven by national energy policy. It comes as pressure mounts on Government to spell out long term policy, to allow key investment decisions to be made. The organisation expects the government to decide on the nature of its support for low carbon electricity generation in the 2020s in the next few months, which will in turn determine the growth of the offshore wind economy in the UK sector of the North Sea. The research pulls together developments regularly reported and analysed in Business Telegraph. It finds: ● Ten companies have already created 231 direct jobs in the town’s docks and two have confirmed expansion plans within the next two years. ● One wind farm, Westermost Rough, has supported more than £10 million of investment in Grimsby, including a £5 million upgrade to the historic Royal Dock. ● Long term jobs and growth in Grimsby from this industry will be reliant on the construction of proposed new wind farms such as Triton Knoll, but current uncertainty over Government energy policy now makes it unclear if, or when, Triton Knoll will be built. Matthew Spencer, director of Green Alliance, a charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment, said: “The offshore wind industry is hugely important to the economy of ports like Grimsby because it is creating high value jobs and helping to offset the long term decline of employment in other local industries like fishing. The growth of the offshore wind economy in coastal Britain over the next decade now depends on energy policy decision made by ministers in London over the next few months.” The report states how business investment in Grimsby has been stimulated by energy policy support for low carbon power generation. However, in recent months the Government has signalled a significant weakening of its support for renewable energy. It details the economic history of the town, the rise and fall of fish landings, and the issues with high unemployment, while highlighting major strides taken in recent years.

FOCUS: Matthew Spencer, left, and Chris Holden. Based on the report’s findings, Green Alliance – operational since 1979 and working with a growing network of influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to stimulate new thinking and dialogue on environmental policy – recommends two government actions to continue to support the local economy in Grimsby and prevent progress from stalling: ● Commit to a minimum level of offshore wind deployment during the 2020s, if the industry meets cost reduction targets. ● Recommit to the Regional Growth Fund, the future of which is uncertain. This fund has been critical to supporting port upgrades in Grimsby and other coastal towns. Chris Holden is manager of the recently opened AIS Training at Stallingborough, and immediate past chairman of Grimsby Renewables Partnership. He said: “This report from Green Alliance is extremely important

in highlighting how national government policy can have a huge impact on the prosperity of local areas. Small towns such as Grimsby benefit enormously from the huge investment global investors bring. AIS Training alone is investing up to £10 million into the region and creating up to 30 new jobs – not to mention the positive economic impact of bringing thousands of international delegates into the region for training. “The wind industry is crucial to Grimsby’s economic future and any wavering from central government risks a decade worth of momentum building and jeopardises further investment in the area. We urge the government to take note of this report and support the UK and Grimsby’s position as a global leader in renewables. Jobs – both direct and indirect – must be protected and the UK’s engineering heritage preserved.”

Does Triton Knoll decision depend on policy? TRITON Knoll is located approximately 20 miles off the coast of Lincolnshire. It has the potential to host an offshore wind farm up to 900MW with up to 288 turbines. This is bigger than the sum total of all the wind farms currently in operation and serviced from Grimsby. If Triton Knoll is built, the economic benefits for Grimsby would be considerable. Analysis suggests that more than £1.3 billion would be spent in the UK during its construction. The electrical system alone would support 50 full time jobs for five years. The Green Alliance report’s author, Will Andrews Tipper, said: “A combination of relatively shallow seas, high wind

speeds and proximity to shore should make Triton Knoll an efficient and economically competitive wind farm. In the absence of any indications regarding future Contract For Difference auctions, or the money available under the current and future Levy Control Framework (LCF), it is unclear when, or if, Triton Knoll will be built.” On the framework, Mr Tipper said: “There is a five to ten year lag between energy policy and investment in infrastructure and supply chains. Grimsby will benefit for two decades or more from operations and maintenance of the existing wind farms, built as a result of energy policy made during the previous

two parliaments. However, it is unlikely to grow its port-based economy without policy and investment continuity in the current parliament. Decisions on the allocation of the remainder of the current LCF will determine if the Triton Knoll wind farm goes ahead. Whether or not the rest of the Hornsea offshore wind zone is developed will depend on post-2020 LCF policy. “The debate is raging about the cost of the existing LCF, and how best to approach renewables funding for the next LCF period. The politically charged nature of these discussions, and the uncertainty around the future of UK renewables policy, is already

undermining development of the UK’s offshore wind supply chains.” ● Read the full 28-page Green Alliance report, ‘Growing the UK’s Coastal Economy; Learning From The Success of Offshore Wind in Grimsby’ at www.grimsbytelegraph .co.uk/business

Green Alliance Report: The executive summary MORE than one in 10 people live in coastal communities, reflecting the UK’s maritime tradition and the historic importance of its ports to the economy. Many of these communities developed around traditional industries such as fishing, manufacturing and shipping, which have declined in the face of profound global market changes in recent decades. Many coastal communities are dealing with entrenched social and economic challenges such as higher than average levels of unemployment, low wages and insecure or seasonal working patterns. Since the turn of the century, Britain’s growing offshore wind sector has played an increasingly important role in stimulating jobs and economic growth in North Sea coastal communities. Places like Teesside, Hull and Great Yarmouth have attracted inward investment of tens of millions of pounds to support new manufacturing and services for offshore wind. In this report, we examine the experience of Grimsby, once the pre-eminent fishing port in the country and now a national hub for offshore wind. The port serves the needs of five operational wind farms (Lynn, Inner Dowsing, Lincs, Westermost Rough and Humber Gateway). It will also benefit from the construction of a sixth, Race Bank, announced in June 2015. The offshore wind industry has become established alongside Grimsby’s dominant fish processing sector, bringing a range of economic benefits to the town. These include: ● Stable, long term, skilled jobs. We surveyed ten leading companies active in Grimsby’s offshore wind sector, ranging from SMEs to large multinationals. These companies represent 231 direct offshore wind jobs in the town. A typical offshore wind farm has an operating life of 25 years, meaning the operations and maintenance of existing North Sea wind farms will provide jobs in Grimsby for at least a generation. ● Inward investment. Major multinationals have set up permanent bases at Grimsby docks. The Danish company DONG Energy has invested more than £5 million on a purpose built operations and maintenance base in the Royal Dock to serve Westermost Rough. ● Strong growth prospects. Two of the companies in our survey have confirmed plans to create a total of 65 permanent new offshore wind jobs in Grimsby over the next two years. Several companies expect to create additional temporary jobs to support the construction of Race Bank. A combination of stable national energy policy, good location and maritime legacy have been critical factors in enabling Grimsby to benefit economically from the growth of the UK’s offshore wind sector. Decisions will soon be taken in Whitehall regarding funding for offshore wind in the 2020s. If these decisions provide continuity of energy policy and contracting for low carbon electricity supply, Grimsby is likely to continue to attract infrastructure investment and see jobs growth to service new wind farms such as Triton Knoll and the Hornsea zone. We draw two principal conclusions: ● Businesses in coastal communities need energy policy continuity. Energy policy during the current parliament will be hugely important in shaping the future economic development of Grimsby and similar communities. Continuity of energy policy and funding will provide the conditions businesses need to continue to invest and grow in coastal offshore wind hubs. The government can manage the costs of extending support to offshore wind into the 2020s using a ‘commit and review’ process which puts the onus for cost reduction on the industry. The Regional Growth Fund should continue to be the catalyst for offshore wind industrial development. The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has helped to establish the offshore wind industry in Grimsby and elsewhere. It is the most important government tool to increase the local economic benefits to coastal communities from offshore wind, because it is big enough to catalyse port modernisation. Many significant inward investments have been supported by the RGF. Resolving uncertainty over the RGF’s future, and ensuring it remains available to support inward investment, is likely to be more effective than making new funding available through the Coastal Communities Fund in supporting economic development in Grimsby and similar communities.

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Month in Review Keadby Power Station is re-opened by SSE ENERGY: SSE has re-opened Keadby Power Station. The gas-fired plant was mothballed in early 2013, with the workforce of 55 reduced to between 10 and 15. The company has spent five months bringing the plant back into action, a move brought about by its decision to close the Ferrybridge coal-fired station in West Yorkshire in March. A total of 21 jobs have been transferred from Ferrybridge to Keadby, which will now employ 53 people.

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OSITIVE half year figures have been reported by northern Lincolnshire convenience store champion Nisa, after the extent of the losses inflicted in 2014 were revealed.

centre. Nisa now supports more than 1,200 retailers and 2,500 stores. Nick Read, who took over as chief executive from Neil Turton earlier this year, said: “The last financial year was not a good one, but we put in place robust A £7.2 million deficit is now being measures to ensure Nisa would not suffer again this year. It was atoned for, with the first six imperative that we returned the months of the new financial year business to profitable growth and achieving a £3.3 million surplus, £3.5 million up on the previous that has very much been the focus year. of the team. It followed the impact of the loss “It is pleasing to see the of £500 million of business with business performing more Costcutter, following the high strongly and I am confident that profile split, which kicked in last our end of year target will be summer. achieved. The new business we High profile wins helped limit the have brought in, combined with the operational efficiencies damage, with further contracts picked up and a healthy percentage achieved in the first half, have of Costcutter stores picked off and really boosted Nisa and it stands as a testament to our ability to brought back into the fold. deliver a first class service, in Latest figures also showed sales terms of range, price and volumes had passed the two distribution, to a wide variety of million cases, with trading business types. margins improving and further “No one else can service such a distribution efficiencies made at the huge Scunthorpe support diverse membership, so

The figures have been released as Nisa announced that it has secured an increase and two-year extension to its present bank facility with Barclays. The company said the agreement has been met favourably by the credit insurance market, placing Nisa in a stable, well-funded position and providing security to the supply chain. “The renewed facility will allow Nisa to operate its business more TEAM: Robin Brown, left, and Nick Read. efficiently and to plan for future growth,” chief financial officer, completely, and that is why we are Robin Brown, said. “After the the partner of choice for company’s poor showing last year, independent retailers throughout the new management team has the UK.” been keen to drive the business A £1 billion five year contract forward into profitable growth and with the new My Local business the strength of our financial plan and the five year £250 million was appreciated by our bank. contract extension with Ramsden “The turnaround we have International, as reported last delivered in the first half of 2015/16 month, have been key, so too McColl’s strategic move to become was recognised and the confidence more convenience focused, having in our business is demonstrated through the increased size of the been signed up in 2013 with 330 of the largest stores from the portfolio facility and the length of the supplied. extension.”

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RETAIL ROLE: Neil Turton, at My Local.

NISA Retail played a key role in the launch of the new My Local business, where its former chief executive Neil Turton is now trading director. The challenging opening week schedule to rebrand and launch 130 stores in a matter of days, saw Nisa mobilise additional supply chain resource to meet the colossal increase in orders and deliveries. It followed the £25 million purchase of Morrisons’ convenience portfolio by a team led by Mike Greene, an entrepreneur who spent 20 years at the top of the Association of Convenience Stores, having founded the Association of Retail Newsagents. Nisa increased its deliveries by 11 per cent,

making almost 800 deliveries to My Local stores over a five day stock building period. To allow Nisa to fulfil orders and deliveries to stores without disruption, the business brought in 48 new vehicles, 99 additional warehouse staff, 45 new drivers, 7,000 roll cages and 1,000 tote boxes. Further to this it opened a new distribution outbase to support deliveries in the south of England. “The launch of My Local was an operational challenge of the highest order, given the timescales and number of stores involved,” Mr Read said. “I don’t believe any other operator in the market could have accommodated the sheer scale of logistical

complexity involved in the planning and launch process, particularly given the last minute developments. “It is a testament to the operational excellence and dedication of the Nisa team that, in a very short space of time and with a changing landscape, we were able to support the My Local business through a successful launch.” My Local stores will join Nisa’s independent and specialist business unit and will be supplied through the central distribution system, but with flexible access to local and regional suppliers, allowing My Local to meet its commitment to source at least 5 per cent of its range from within 10 to 15 miles

of any store. Speaking to trade press, Convenience Store, ahead of launch, he said: “It’s exciting to get back to what I used to do, and I’m really enjoying it. Nisa can supply around 75 to 80 per cent of the required range, the rest needs to be set up direct to stores and with 130 stores transitioning overnight, the first priority is to make sure all the stores reopen with products to sell. “After that, there is a huge amount of flexibility to ensure My Local is exactly that – relevant to its customers – and we have a great opportunity to hit the sweet spot in terms of the operating balance between discipline and independence.”

Glorious! expansion FOOD: A Scunthorpe food company which is celebrating 25 years in business this year continues to go from strength to strength. TSC Foods Ltd is currently installing an extra production line on its site on the Queensway Industrial Estate. At the same time an extra warehouse has been created to support the increased capacity. The work is part of a major investment on extending and promoting the Glorious! range of chilled soups. New Glorious! flavours like New England butternut squash and Moroccan spiced chicken have also created ten extra jobs to add to the present 410-staff at TSC and it is hoped there will be more to come.

North Sea partnership OFFSHORE WIND: Team Humber Marine Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding with Offshoreenergy.dk as they look to develop closer wind industry links between Denmark and the UK. The two business development organisations want to harness the potential of supply chain companies and wind farm projects in both countries and will co-operate closely on inward and outward offshore trade missions.

Netting retailer growth SEAFOOD: A leading retailer has attributed a significant spike in seafood sales to Seafish’s successful Seafood Week campaign. The Co-operative Food revealed a double-digit rise in sales of Grimsby’s vital product, as the organisers announced it will return in 2016. Seafish established significant links with major supermarkets, processors and award-winning restaurants. Next year it will be held between October 7 and October 14.

Sales drive investment MOTORS: An £85,000 investment has been made at a North East Lincolnshire car dealership as it ramps up staffing levels in a further “focus” on customer service. Immingham Motors is looking at strategic growth, as it builds on strong satisfaction levels as a Ford dealership. A new showroom and state-of-the-art MoT facility have been brought forward at the Stallingborough Road centre.

Foxhills’ monster arrival RETAIL: A flourishing online retail company is moving into Scunthorpe with a £1.2 million investment. Work has started on converting a 90,000 sq ft warehouse on the town’s Foxhills Industrial Estate into a distribution centre for the firm known as MonsterShop. The excellent motorway links were cited by management, after the online retailer outgrew its present base in Sheriff Hutton, York, where 18 staff are employed.

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terminal tractor units in what is designated as the East Coast region. Pete Harvey, sales director, said: “We are looking forward to the challenges this demanding market presents, and to demonstrating our ability to meet the needs of the multi-modal logistics sector.” The 33-year-old business now operates from a new location on Estate Road One of South Humberside Industrial Estate, having acquired the site as part of an investment in excess of £500,000. It brings together sales, service, maintenance and extensive training functions. Kalmar users will have the benefit of full fleet support from the experienced team of technicians employed by BJB,

MODEL PARTNERSHIP: Marketing manager at BJB Nikki Hale unveils the new name for the Grimsby business. Below, a Kalmar distribution tractor, and bottom left, directors Phil Flowers and Pete Harvey. with service, parts and training requirements, which are all catered for by this “one-stop shop” provider. New Kalmar models are also looming on the horizon with the introduction of the five to nine tonne electric counterbalance forklifts fitted with the EGO cabin and the full range of T2 distribution tractors. “The move to larger premises – with more yard space particularly – enables us to support this larger range of equipment,” marketing manager Nikki Hale said. “We already have a considerable variety of Kalmar equipment in our fleet for which we provide full customer support. Our new relationship with Kalmar puts us in a good position to promote the new T2 distribution tractor which can be ordered now prior to its April 2016 launch.” The partnership has been welcomed by Kalmar product sales manager David Alexander. He said: “Kalmar is pleased to be working closely with BJB Lift Trucks in a partner relationship to support the requirements to promote the Kalmar products.”

£35m investment is unveiled at BOC’s disolved acetylene Stallingborough site ONE of the largest investments in new capacity on the South Humber Bank chemical sector was officially inaugurated this past month. BOC has spent £35 million on the disolved acetylene plant at Stallingborough. Here, we get a peek inside:

OTAL Lindsey Oil Refinery has been awarded a bronze Healthy Places Award by North East Lincolnshire Council.

people who have really taken hold of it,” she said. “We wanted that, it needed to be more than the committee, and more than occupational health. There has also been a real cross functional Having provided occupational approach. It is not just Total staff, health services on site for more but contractors – with Jacobs and than 20 years, a decision was taken Sodexo involved – embracing day with full backing of general and shift workers.” manager Jacques Beuckelaers to During the timeframe, Total have a health committee two years Lindsey Oil Refinery also achieved ago. a first in the sector, gaining a Gold A team of 13 people from across Healthy Choices Award for the food the refinery work together to on offer to the several hundred promote health and wellbeing in employees, as reported in January. the workplace, and initiatives have A World Health Day is now being included promotion of change in planned at the refinery for habits, eating well and active February 3, involving cycling and lifestyles, together with rowing competitions, healthy signposting of leisure pursuits to cooking demonstrations, recipe raise awareness of the likes of advice, health checks, stress healthy mind, diabetes, prostate handling talks and mini massages. cancer and cholesterol checks. The help of the wider community “We have offered the service for is also welcome, with families and such a long time, but never really friends encouraged to contribute to advertised the fact it was just part the day where they may have skills of the job,” Naomi Perry, to assist in encouraging a healthy occupational health adviser, said. workplace. Together with Lynne Lomax, It will be used as part of the quest occupational health nurse, she has for the silver award, already led the work alongside Dan Pyrah, underway, with an intranet site health promotion co-ordinator with featuring people’s healthy North East Lincolnshire Council, passions, and contacts for having found the scheme online. get-togethers, clubs and organisations. “For me it has been a very Mr Pyrah said: “Part of the interactive, we have involved

reason this has worked so well is because there is a health committee, and a very pro-active health committee, too. People are going away from meetings and actively doing stuff. The message is not just coming from a health professional, but colleagues, too. Every one of the committee has undertaken health champion training. That is a real positive and doesn’t always happen. “For me, Total Lindsey Oil Refinery wasn’t just about signing

up to a scheme, it was recognition for what was already being done.” It also provides another touch point for men and health matters, often a difficulty. For more information about the World Health Day at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery, e-mail naomi.perry@total.com If your business or organisation is interested in the Healthy Places Award, e-mail healthyplaces@ nelincs.gov.uk or call 01472 323837.

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Member Of The Year” in 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. This award is presented by Awebb (UK buying consortia, with a £280

million turnover) to the best electrical wholesaler of the year. Lew are also keen to put back in to the local community as they recognise that they make a living in the local areas in which they trade, but feel it’s important to not forget that and always give something back. They have successfully supported numerous local charities, local people and local events over the years. Lew has proactively invested in staff training to keep them up-to-date with industry changes and product information. However, Lew also offers customers the opportunity to attend these training sessions to keep up-to-date in their own areas of expertise as well. Recent investment in marketing to increase the Lew “brand” awareness is also ongoing and focuses on offering customers a unique and exclusive trading experience. For reliable service and competitive pricing from a business which cares about local people and business, contact your local Lew branch today (full details at www.lincselectrical.co.uk You can follow Lew on facebook.com/lincselectrical and twitter.com/LewLtd For any charity, community or marketing enquiries, please contact Matthew Sylvester on 01427 619690.

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RIMSBY’S GBA Group was the proud to an ability to fully manage the recipient of two gongs at the Auto- implementation of operations at Sheerness, motive Supply Chain Global Awards. Kent, on behalf of a manufacturer. They heard

hosted the Mayfair evening. “These awards are all about celebrating innovation so that we see growth across the It won accolades for Terminal Ports Operator how from project phase to terminal, facility and whole industry,” she said. “Encouraging and developing individuals through creativity of process design, right through to and Vehicle Processing Centre at Claridge’s ideas, through adaptation and flexibility, implementation and operation of the service, Hotel, London, with judges praising the through planning and pioneering new ways, GBA had adapted itself to meet requirements. expertise of the family business. through new thoughts and new ideas.” It follows last year’s win for the £26 million Captain Sam Judah MBE, managing director Peter Wooding, chief executive of Three6Zero, Grimsby River Terminal. at GBA Group, said: “These awards recognise The Vehicle Processing Award also recognised organiser of the awards, added: “We brought the dedication to both quality and innovation together a truly outstanding group of the efforts in the opening of new facilities at that lives throughout the GBA family. individuals for our annual celebration of the Sheer ness. “GBA’s philosophy is to continue to develop best performers in automotive’s global supply Judges added: “You can see the passion the its processes and procedures to add value to its chain. Gaining recognition is not a cause to guys have for the job, it runs through the customers through the application of rest in what we do, it is simply the spur we company… aside from GBA’s systems and best-in-class methodology.” need to continue on the path of agility, processes, a family of highly skilled and Facing tough competition from fellow flexibility, efficiency and success. It is dedicated staff are the lifeblood that makes nominees Hoegh Autoliners, Peel Ports and The foundations forged by everyone here tonight, it their operation a true success.” Bristol Port Company, GBA won the first is results benefiting the whole automotive Motorsport journalist Amanda Stretton award, with judges paying particular attention industry.”

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A TEAM of legal specialists at pan-Humber law firm Andrew Jackson has published an essential guide to crew and passenger personal injury claims which contains informative, practical advice for off-shore renewable energy companies. The guide is designed to provide an essential overview of practical considerations that ship owners and insurers should take into account following an incident on board that results in death or personal injury. The guide’s author, personal injury law specialist Sarah Pether, who has over 13 years’ experience handling PI claims, said: “Ship owners and insurers often ask ‘what should I do following an incident?’ or ‘how do I try to prevent an accident?’ “The guide is full of useful, straightforward advice and tips on tactics – essential if you’re dealing with the initial stages of a claim.” The guide also covers key updates, including information about preservation of evidence, liability for injury claims and exaggerated and dishonest claims. In addition to civil claims, such incidents can give rise to health and safety investigations by flag and

Helping you invest in your people and organisation Kingsway offers nationally accredited training and bespoke courses to to meet a wide range of training and development needs, such as: ADVICE ON HAND: Andrew Oliver, Sarah Pether and Dominic Ward, of Andrew Jackson solicitors. port state authorities, as well as the police. Partner Andrew Oliver, who has considerable experience in dealing with the immediate aftermath of such incidents, has also contributed to the guide, covering issues such as safety auditing and preserving legal privilege during an investigation. His specialist knowledge includes protecting the

interests of officers, ship owners and insurers, interviews under caution, together with advising during MAIB and MCA investigations and attending coroner’s inquests. Sarah added: “Together with the expertise of our senior partner and head of shipping, Dominic Ward, who has many years’ experience of investigating

shipping casualties, the team offers a seamless approach to casualty investigation and can help owners and insurers deal with both the civil and criminal law consequences of incidents in a streamlined and cost-effective way. We ensure that legal privilege is preserved, which helps to reduce the inevitable stress experienced by all those

involved when something goes wrong.” To request a copy of the guide please contact anthony.tarpey@andrew jackson.co.uk, or call 01482 325242 to speak to a member of the team. Andrew Jackson also offers an emergency out-of-hours contact number if there is an incident outside of normal working hours which is 0870 129 6014.

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RETAIL: Personalisation specialist Intervino has won big again, securing Marmite and big brand producer Unilever as a new client. The Christmas campaign starts imminently and is being marketed with the strapline ‘Love It, Hate It Or Name It’. If successful, there are plans to sell personalised Marmite products and merchandise all year round. Mr Askam said Marmite was a brand he had hoped to land for five years, due to the similar relationship it enjoys with consumers that personalisation does.

Julie’s ‘I do’ to friend’s wedding dress proposal RETAIL: A Scunthorpe hairdresser has successfully taken over a bridal business after more than 30 years of cutting hair in the town. Julie Smith is now at the helm of Jayne’s Bridal Wear in Doncaster after being handed the business by an old friend. She met Debra Gyte when buying her wedding dress from her shop, and said how much she would love to work there. After meeting again 32 years later, Debra said that she wanted her to take over. ● Articles in Month in Review have previously appeared in full in either the Grimsby or Scunthorpe Telegraph. To subscribe call 0844 4068744.

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The contract, worth over seven figures, has seen the Grimsby-based company working on one of Kellogg UK’s largest investments in its production facilities in recent times. Every department within the company has been involved in the project – from design, sheet metal & fabrication, machining, laser cutting as well as large scale installation operations and now the final manufacturing stage of two large scale electrical control systems is underway ready for delivery in 2016. Director Barry Taylor said the award for the manufacture of these control systems is testament to both the outstanding manufacturing facility on site at Blackrow’s Grimsby base, but also to the high quality products provided to clients across a number of industries. He said: “We have outstanding facilities here, but more significantly the ability of our highly trained and experienced people to deliver quality control panels to a range of different industries is second to none. “Our success this past two to three years has provided us with credibility now stretching from our historical food industry competencies into the power generation, process and utility industries. We pride ourselves on our quality, but really have built on this to provide solutions within our clients’ budgets. Our client was amazed at the size and scope of our workshops, and the potential they

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A NATIONAL supermarket chain, which has a fish and seafood processing unit in Grimsby, has saved training costs and improved the skills of its workforce with the help of a course delivered by the Grimsby Institute Group. Morrisons Plc wanted to increase and improve the skills set of its employees, while making the business more compliant with food safety standards. And in order to maintain a high level of training and keep costs within budget, the company wanted to deliver this in-house. Morrisons’ site training officer Helen Sharp, pictured, attended the Grimsby Institute to gain a Level Four in Food Safety qualification, which enables her to deliver training to a Level Three. She said: “To be able to deliver a certain level of training, you have to have achieved the level above. We wanted to train people to a Level Three in Food Safety, to give them greater

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P CONTROL: Barry Taylor, commercial director at Blackrow Engineering, left, with Alex Booker, apprentice and Dave Crawford, electrician, right in the new facility being developed at South Humberside Industrial Estate. offer, especially when coupled with the breadth and depth of expertise embodied in our workforce.” Blackrow is based on Estate Road Seven of South Humberside Industrial Estate, a large part of what was once the town’s KP manufacturing plant. “On completion of these control systems, we will be doing our best to realise what we are told is a

fantastic opportunity to become one of Kellogg UK’s key suppliers,” Mr Taylor said. “We’ve been trying to work with this particular client for a number of years, so we’re delighted to have been chosen for this first project, particularly when we faced very strong competition. “I think it underlines the strength of expertise we have

here, our wealth of experience in the food industry and our ability to handle the largest, diverse and most challenging of engineering projects to budgets that meet our clients’ needs.” ● For more information on the services available from Blackrow Engineering, call 01472 889200, e-mail: info@blackrow.co.uk or visit www.blackrow.com.

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knowledge of the issues surrounding this subject and bring some staff to a more senior level. This meant I had to upskill myself first. “The course delivered at Grimsby Institute was great. It was thorough and flexible, as I was able to attend one day a week over six weeks, which fitted in well with my working hours. The course covered everything from legal issues and legislation, to

procedures, processes and practical elements such as pest control, temperature management, and contamination reduction and control.” The Grimsby Institute Group encourages businesses like Morrisons to maximise their skills base through effective professional development and training. Through its business-focused training team, the group offers a wide variety of business

training services to companies in the region, helping them realise and develop the potential of their employees. Lesley CharlesworthBrowne, director of business and professional development at Grimsby Institute Group, said: “Investing in your employees will give you the competitive edge that is essential in today’s economy. There’s no place like Grimsby Institute for

this region’s business. We are responsive, flexible, reliable and proven in delivering exceptional education, training and skills development. “We offer short courses which give employees skills and knowledge in a day to a few weeks, as well as longer programmes which develop skills and knowledge and provide recognised qualifications. We work closely with businesses to ensure that they receive exactly what’s best for their company and their team to develop, progress and thrive.” The Grimsby Institute Group currently works with a wide range of companies, from sole traders, partnerships and SMEs, to large national and international organisations. It has operated in many sectors and provided support at every level. ● For more information call 0800 012 6656 or e-mail: training@grimsby.ac.uk

RIDE in Britain and Grimsby’s seafood cluster was underlined by industry leader Simon Smith at a major event in the town.

£300 million turnover business, and emphasising that cluster, he said: “I can walk to our three major sites in five minutes.” Retelling the Saucy success story, launched on the back of research into what could get more The Icelandic Seachill managing people into the marketplace, he director, a driving force in the told how 25 per cent of Saucy sales arrival of the Saucy Fish Co were people buying fish for the brand, addressed Bondholders, the first time ever, with repeat Humber marketing organisation, purchase rates 20 per cent higher earlier this month. than own-label fish. He underlined the Grimsby Turning to export markets, Mr business’s overarching dynamics, Smith added: “We find them. We and told how exporting has proved went out there to do some extremely successful, on the day pioneering work to find out where another major American retailer the most likely routes to success listed the products. were. Obvious targets were high Mr Smith said: “Our aim is English-speaking opportunities. simple. More people, more fish, more often. If we get that bit right When we first started to go international we were a little bit it will be good for us, good for industry and good for consumers.” shy about our Britishness, yet increasingly, consumers like the While Icelandic owned, all quirky Britishness. Instead of operations are in Grimsby, with hiding it we now celebrate it. For four sites, two on South Humberside Industrial Estate, one those that haven’t been exposed to it, the opportunity is there to link on Great Grimsby Business Park in with the Great Britain and a traditional smoke house on campaign coming out of Number Riby Street, outlined to the large gathering at Humber Royal Hotel. 10. It makes such a difference to Explaining why, he said: “Half of your headroom for growth if you are expanding out to other the total chilled fish is supplied markets.” from Grimsby, and that is Mr Smith had followed Tim something we can be proud of. Rycroft, public affairs director for When you look at white fish that the Food and Drink Federation, on rises to 90 per cent. “Location, four hours distance to to the stage, with addresses also 40 million, knowledge, skills and a given by fast moving consumer goods analyst Jonathan Banks and true cluster of expertise there is Atom Beers founder Allan Rice. here in Grimsby. It is not just the As previously reported, Mr big businesses, it is the support industry around it as well. For us, Rycroft told of the importance of as one of the major players, the food businesses shouting about benefit of this cluster locally plays success, as the biggest industry by into the success of our business. It far in the UK, underlining the is vitally important we protect it.” need to be profitable and proud of Reflecting on the work of the it.

PASSION: Simon Smith gives his address.

Saucy’s four-salmon addition THE Saucy Fish Co’s popular fish and sauce range has expanded. The award-winning Salmon with Chilli, Lime and Ginger Dressing is now available as a four pack, with the Grimsby team describing it as a must-have addition whether consumers are feeding the family, throwing a dinner party or stocking up the freezer.

Sauce can be served hot or cold; drizzled straight from the sachet over a crisp salad for a quick, healthy lunch or heated and mixed into a salmon and vegetable stir fry. It joins Saucy’s 20-line strong range, which includes complimentary fish and sauce, ready to eat, foil bake bag, fishcake and single perfect portion products.

FLAGGED UP: Simon Smith mentioned the Government’s Great Britain exporting campaign, which features Grimsby’s traditionally smoked fish. As reported in the Grimsby Telegraph, Alfred Enderby supplied the haddock for the photo-shoot in the summer, ahead of the campaign launch this past month. It is being publicised in key trading nations.

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“There is a 20 to 50 per cent performance improvement in applications,” Mr Juliussen said. “We know the performance is there, the challenge is how we scale this up and satisfy customers. “We are very ambitious. We want to become a BASF. This is where the industrial revolution started, not too far away from here, and plastics are also from this area. It is all chemistry. Now we have a new industrial revolution in carbon. We are making graphene and we think it will replace plastics and silicon over time.” A pilot plant is the initial desire, scaling up as the commercial demand is created. Mr Percy said: “It could be very exciting. We have excellent training facilities, this is a manufacturing centre, with 24 per cent of our local economy as opposed to the UK national average of 10 per cent. These are the jobs we want as these are the jobs people do.” UNDER SCRUTINY: Andrew Percy, right, views graphene under a microscope, with research chemist Dr Simon Broughton. Above, how the deal was reported in May 2014.

ULL & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s international trade director Pauline Wade attended a Downing Street reception with the Prime Minister, following his visit to Jamaica and Grenada last month.

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DANISH small-scale transformational investment. version of Grimsby’s “We went out, had a look, and Pattesons Glass has thought if we can get it right we been bought by the dir- can really make it work,” Mr ectors of the town firm, while on the home front they set about establishing a contract packing business.

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The deal for Glasogflasken in the small railway town of Ølgod, came about after a visit to a food show in Copenhagen, when they spotted a stand offering similar wares to what Pattesons provides for the food and cosmetic industries. David Mann, managing director, said it reminded him of what David Mann Pattesons was like eight years, ago, and he has high hopes to follow suite, with the South Humberside Mann said. “There is a market there, five million people. On Industrial Estate business now unrecognisable having undergone exports from here we are quite

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strong in Sweden, Finland and Iceland, but not so much in Denmark.” Capital has been injected in, with three people added to the team, taking it to 10. It is currently turning over £250,000 but Mr Mann said it is expected to hit £3 million by year five. It comes as expertise in packing empty jars and bottles for distribution is turned to finished product by the team in Grimsby, offering contract packing. “It is a new venture for us, something that we have wanted to do for a little while to complement the existing business,” he said. “There is no reason why, with the clean room we have installed and the packing facilities we have got, that we cannot pack anything, be it dry food, pet food or confectionery.”

The division is being headed up by operations director Mark Schofield, and Pattesons has become a member of The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association to help further the business. “We think it will bring quite a lot of work,” said Mr Mann. A third machine has been purchased to handle capacity. “It is a new drive for next year. We are ready now and taking on contracts that we know we can handle, and we will be really pushing on next year. The site is now twice the size as it was a year ago, with plenty of warehousing to cope with what comes our way. “We also expect in the first year to create five new jobs.”

Chilled experience and rapid response seals the deal GRIMSBY seafood giant Young’s has appointed Reed Boardall to be its partner in the collection, storage and delivery of its foodservice business. It follows success in chilled operations which have been running for several years, together with the assistance provided to another Young’s site, Pinneys of Scotland. The latter was for short notice third party storage during the summer, which Reed Boardall provided. Chris Law, logistics manager for Young’s, said: “This partnership has been slowly developing and Reed Boardall has stepped up every time we have asked them to. “We are impressed by their ability to respond and are confident that they will take good care of our foodservice customers DEAL DONE: Peter Knowlson, left, and Paula Towers, from Reed Boardall, with and deliver the expected performance this area demands.” Chris Law, of Young’s Seafood, at the Grimsby site. Reed Boardall is one of the UK’s best-known supermarkets. products on behalf of its customers largest temperature controlled food Operating 24/7, a 180-strong fleet of at the single site in Boroughbridge, distribution businesses in the UK, vehicles deliver an average of North Yorkshire, just off the A1. storing and delivering frozen food Howard Gill, managing director from manufacturers across Britain, 12,000 pallets a day and it stores of Reed Boardall’s transport Europe and further afield to all the around £100 million worth of

We are impressed by their ability to respond and are confident that they will take good care of our foodservice customers and deliver the expected performance this area demands Chris Law division, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured this piece of business which further strengthens our beliefs in our single site model enabling us to deliver the service and the agility required in Young’s Seafood’s supply chain.”

David Cameron became the first serving British Prime Minister in 14 years to make an official visit to the Caribbean during which he announced the UK Government would invest £300 million in new infrastructure. As reported earlier this year, the Chamber has a strong relationship, having opened a second British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce chapter in the Spring. Capital spending will cover roads, bridges and ports to help drive economic growth and development across the region. The money from the UK’s existing aid budget will be used to provide grants over the next few years for a range of projects that will help boost growth and trade across the Caribbean region, creating jobs and opening up new market opportunities for

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he Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 received Royal Assent on 26 March 2015. The Act introduces a number of measures aimed at reducing red tape and improving transparency in the ownership of UK companies.

MEETING PM: Pauline Wade, international trade director for Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, meets Prime Minister David Cameron at Downing Street. British businesses. The Chamber’s profile is well established with offices in Port of Spain Trinidad and, now, Castries in St Lucia and plans are currently being developed to ensure cultural and

commercial links thrive. A similar high profile programme of activities took place in 2007 when Hull commemorated William Wilberforce’s 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act. In

2007 the then Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, led a parade of visiting Commonwealth Prime Ministers and Presidents who visited Hull to celebrate Wilberforce and current trade links to the Caribbean.

PPS box washing installation completed PPS East has now installed a further tray wash machine at the new premises on Grimsby’s South Humberside Industrial Estate. The investment, part of a £5 million major expansion project, will be used to hygienically clean the Re-Fresh branded reusable lidded containers it is currently introducing to the food industry. Launched at the European seafood expedition in Brussels, Belgium, in April, it a key part of the growth strategy, which has included the Grimsby move and the acquisition of Alison Handling Services, the UK’s largest independent stockist of returnable plastic packaging, in Lancashire. It followed a £500,000 working capital package agreed with Santander Corporate & Commercial, following a £4.9 million Business Growth Fund financing agreement. David Peggie, chief executive of PPS, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with an excellent team at Alison Handling Services and look forward to growing our footprint in the North West with such an innovative business. The team at Santander Corporate & Commercial has been extremely supportive throughout the process and helping facilitate this move will be a great next step for us.” Debbie Partridge, relationship director at Santander, said: “We are delighted to provide funding to support the expansion of PPS at this key time for the company. The management team have identified a strong opportunity for growth and we have been able to provide the funding and support to help PPS capitalise. It’s clear that the company is primed for further growth and we wish them every success.”

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(other than those whose shares are publicly traded) will be required to keep a register of people with significant control over the company (PSC register).

Whilst further guidance is awaited, a person will be deemed to The corporate provisions of the Act have significant control where the individual, either alone or jointly: are being implemented in phases, the first provisions came into effect • holds more than 25% of the shares or voting rights in the company; or in May, and below are some of the • has the ability to appoint or main changes. remove a majority of the board of Companies are no longer able to directors; or issue bearer shares. Companies that currently have bearer shares • exercises significant influence or control over the company, in issue have until 26 February or a trust or firm that itself has 2016 to complete the surrender of significant control over the them for registered shares. company. In addition, the general duties Companies will have an obligation of directors contained in the to investigate and update the Companies Act 2006 will apply PSC register and individuals will to shadow directors (a person have an obligation to notify the in accordance with whose company of any significant control. instructions the directors act) to From April 2016, companies will the extent capable of applying. be required to file an annual From October 2015, subject to confirmation statement (replacing limited exceptions, a company is the annual return) confirming no longer able to appoint corporate that that they have made all directors, and companies with necessary filings and updated their existing corporate directors will information. In addition, private have until October 2016 to remove companies will be able to elect to them. In addition, in relation maintain their statutory registers to new director appointments, on the public register at Companies companies will be required to House. file statements confirming that Whist the new measures would the director has consented to act, seem to assist in increasing which replaces the old form signed transparency they will no doubt, by the new director. in the short term, place some From January 2016, companies additional burdens on companies.

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News FASCINATING: NLC Discover! event held at the pods, Scunthorpe.

ACTION STATION! Councillor Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, opens the Action Station – a one-stop shop providing information on employment, skills and training, with Catherine Weekly, Action Station Manager. Picture: Duncan Young

FUTURE-SHAPING: HETA'S new apprentice training facility at Foxhills Industrial Estate.

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USINESSES throughout northern Lincolnshire have been saluted for supporting the Festival Of Skills & Opportunities. The month-long series of events was organised by North Lincolnshire Council and ran throughout October with the aim of providing careers and training opportunities for people of all ages across the region. A number of businesses in the region supported the festival including Tata Steel, Grimsby Institute, Chamber Training, Humber Apprenticeship Service, NLT Training and HETA. The festival started with the opening of the Action Station in Cole Street in Scunthorpe at the start of October. It is designed for people to call in and access information,

advice and guidance on skills, training and jobs in North Lincolnshire. It is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm, and is enabling the provision of co-ordinated employment and skills activity across North Lincolnshire with a range of partners including North Lindsey College, John Leggott College, ongo, Jobcentre Plus and Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire. Other partners will also deliver employment and skills based support. It will assist: Young people in making informed career choices. People who are unemployed in accessing enhanced support and training options. People looking to upskill and move on in their career. People looking for specific training. The council’s IAG (Information, Advice and

Guidance) team has moved its drop-in service for young people aged 16 to 19 from Church Square to the Action Station. This is a pilot project running for two years and will be evaluated at the end of the period to see if there is a need for it to continue. Among the other events supported by businesses during the festival was The Discover! event held at The Pods for 8-12 year olds. It featured hands-on, interactive activities including a Lego challenge, science experiments and exploring the digital world. Next on the agenda was the Sector Saturday events, which focused on giving people of all ages the chance to explore specific careers. These included Health and Social Care held at John Leggott College and a range of

organisations, including the National Careers Service, the council’s family information service, University of Lincolnshire and Crosby Employment Bureau, were there to offer advice and answer any questions. Another Sector Saturday event focused on Construction and Engineering and was staged at North Lindsey College. Organisations that attended included HETA, Tata Steel, Army reserves and the University of Hull. A ‘Graduate Speed Networking’ event was an opportunity for graduates seeking employment to be matched with a local employer to undertake an eight-week placement. The last festival event was an apprenticeship day at North Lindsey College. This showcased the different types of apprenticeships on offer

SUPPORTED FESTIVAL: The Tata Steel Plant, Scunthorpe.

within northern Lincolnshire and organisations attending included the council, Grimsby Institute, Chamber Training, Humber Apprenticeship Service and NLT Training. Councillor Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This was the first ever Festival of Skills and Opportunities in North Lincolnshire and through this we, as a council, aimed to provide much-needed career and training opportunities for people. “Whether you were looking for a change in career or starting out on the career ladder, you were able to get valuable advice and support. “It is vital we have a healthy economy in North Lincolnshire. “To do this, we aim to provide people of all ages with the right skills and qualifications needed.”

EDUCATION: Grimsby Institute's University Centre.

SECTOR SATURDAY: Charlotte Toplass, Laura Rowbotham and Cheryl Smith from North Lincolnshire Council with Jackie Goulding from John Leggott College at the Sector Saturday event on health and social care at John Leggott College.

SHARED KNOWLEDGE: Sector Saturday Construction and Engineering held at North Lindsey College Scunthorpe. Pictured is Rebbica Cornock, from UTC, chatting with Joe Lewis and Hannah Smith.

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SUPPORTED FESTIVAL: The Tata Steel Plant, Scunthorpe.

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SHARED KNOWLEDGE: Sector Saturday Construction and Engineering held at North Lindsey College Scunthorpe. Pictured is Rebbica Cornock, from UTC, chatting with Joe Lewis and Hannah Smith.

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It has seen transport services provided by Rick Bestwick, from sites in Scunthorpe and Chesterfield, together with transport operatives and drivers, transferred to DFDS. The partnership supports the expansion of the Magnavale Group by allowing the cold store operator to provide an improved supply chain solution for its customers. Kevin Hancock, managing director of Rick Bestwick Ltd, a Magnavale Group affiliate, said: “By partnering with DFDS Logistics on all transport services, we can focus on improving the cold store and warehousing businesses in the group, safe in the knowledge that Rick Bestwick has a service that will allow them to get their customers’ products to and from where they need to be, on time and in the best condition.” Stuart Hancock, major shareholder and director of the Magnavale Group, added: “Magnavale is committed to investing in temperature controlled food service businesses and this latest strategic move will enable us to progress further in this area.” DFDS Logistics operates from 20 depots across the country and will service Rick Bestwick customers

PULLING TOGETHER: DFDS Logistics and Magnavale Group have agreed a deal for Rick Bestwick’s transportation needs.

all over the UK. Steve Macaulay, vice-president UK & Ireland at DFDS Logistics, said: “With a temperature controlled fleet of more than 500 units operating in the UK, we are well placed to manage temperature controlled logistics for Rick Bestwick. We have a long and successful track record in the food and drink sector,

and we are looking forward to mutual support and growth in this area.” It follows the deal last July that saw DFDS buy out Quayside Distribution in Grimsby, a leading seafood transportation and storage business. Matt O’Dell, director at DFDS Logistics, added: “We are very

pleased to be working together with the Magnavale Group and are confident that we have forged a partnership that cannot be easily rivaled in terms of size and experience.” DFDS Logistics operates from 20 depots across the country and will service Rick Bestwick customers all over the UK.

Pilot apprenticeship scheme launched by ABP YOUNG people looking to progress their career within the marine industry will be able to take advantage of a new apprenticeship scheme aimed at creating the next generation of marine pilots. The course has been developed by experts at Associated British Ports and is the only one of its kind in the UK. Martin Gough, ABP’s marine training manager, said: “The marine industry has struggled to attract people into senior marine positions for some time and we need to ensure we have robust succession planning in place to make sure our staff are trained to the highest marine standards. “Typically, staff for these positions have previously been master mariners wanting to come and work ashore, but the number of people both going to sea and subsequently wanting to do this has been declining for the past 15 years. “This is why in 2012 we launched the country’s first Marine Operations Apprenticeship Scheme and we now have 13 young people at various stages of the course, all working closely with our marine departments developing the skills needed by the industry and with continuous professional development will be able to

PORT CLIMB: A pilot boards a large vessel in the Humber approaches. Picture: David Lee Photography/ABP.

fill these senior positions. “The Pilotage Apprenticeship Scheme was born from our original scheme when it became apparent that young people wanting to specialise in pilotage could do so using the apprenticeship route, providing the course was there.” The course, which is currently enrolling, offers an alternative entry route

into pilotage, to mariners who have gained their first level marine qualification and will give two applicants the opportunity to train with the team that controls the shipping movements on the Humber Estuary, the UK’s busiest trading gateway, and in ABP’s South Wales ports. As well as getting to know ABP as a company, pilotage apprentices will undertake

a comprehensive training programme involving the use of simulators and manned ship models. They will also spend periods on board ships and tugs understudying the ship’s master, tug skipper and pilots, gaining practical ship-handling expertise. Mr Gough added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who’d like to progress their career in the

marine industry. The course will give learners a thorough grounding in ABP as a business, as well as a wide variety of maritime skills, which will ultimately see them become an authorised marine pilot. “It’s very exciting and I’m looking forward to welcoming our first learners in February 2016.”

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News BACKED UP: Delegates on the HBP-delivered programme.

Disaster recovery support well received A CLUTCH of businesses have benefited from digital disaster recovery advice after North Lincolnshire Council drew down £30,000 from the Department for Business Innovation and Skills. The business support project ran between June and September, focusing on disaster recovery, business continuity, digital resilience, working online, cloud computing, hardware and software skills training. THe technical support was delivered by Scunthorpe-based HBP

Systems, covering IT health checks, Microsoft Azure cloud backup solutions and Sophos network security devices. All of the businesses involved are being given mobile android devices for completing the programme. They included Daisa Original Designs, Pile Up Cleaning, CR Parrott, The English Afternoon Tea Company, Sixty Six Design, Trent Refractories, Resolution Television, Sutton Power Engineering and RJ Coleman Electrical.

Emma Rowson, from Scunthorpe-headquartered CR Parrott, said: “The social media workshops I attended through the Digital Business Support Programme have been an invaluable source of information and have in turn transformed the marketing plan for the company going forward. “I left each of the workshops feeling confident and keen to try out the new skills I had acquired, bolstered by the contagious enthusiasm of the workshop leaders.”

David Brown, from Brigg-based Crownship Training, added: “The training workshops and technical support with HBP has been very informative and helpful, the Azure Backup has helped us back up all of our files and documents easily and securely and has helped us with another level of disaster recovery. Every member of staff that I have dealt with has been very helpful and offered immediate support.”

New plastic is fantastic for automotive sector A HIGH performance recycled polymer range produced by Louth-based Luxus, and intended for the automotive industry, has surpassed expectations in its first full scale commercial trial.

The Hycolene brand was produced at partner moulder International Automotive Components Group Ltd’s Lincolnshire facility. The scratch resistant, lightweight compound has been brought forward as part of a drive to bring efficiencies to the interior trim market, helping to satisfy both ‘end-of-life’ vehicle and emissions targets. Results of the trial showed it improved on the current market product, delivering a high quality finish – a key requirement given design and aesthetics are increasingly important in the cabin. It also demonstrated a much faster cycle time delivering moulders a saving of around 10 per cent, as more parts per tonne can be processed. confirmed that the enhanced Dr Christel Croft, technical director performance of the Hycolene range has at Luxus, said: “These results have not only been maintained, but in some instances have surpassed expectations. “It has shown too, that Hycolene can really help improve life cycle analysis, since this ‘tool’ takes into account all the factors affecting a product’s environmental footprint. It also has the potential to be used as a true ‘drop in’ solution.” Luxus announced earlier this year, that it has, as part of a consortium, recently secured a £1.4 million POSITIVE: Main picture, Dr Christel Croft. investment, co-funded by the EU Above, the recently trialled Hycolene trim. Eco-Innovation initiative, part of the

EU’'s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme. Its members are injection moulding company IAC for materials trials, twin screw manufacturer Coperion for technical support and Jaguar Land Rover offering end user guidance. The commercial trial followed initial scale-up tests. Dave Jenkins, who oversees product engineering for International Automotive Components, said: “This was a very encouraging first trial, although further trials are required to fully optimise the product.”

George’s accountancy award HBP’S accounting specialist George Smith was named the Northern Society Advanced Stage Student Of The Year 2015 at the recent Northern Society Of Charted Accountants business and awards dinner. George achieved the highest overall aggregate mark across all papers in the Advanced Stage ICAEW exams during 2014. “It is a great honour to be recognised on a national scale for my commitment and hard work within the financial sector,” he said. “My diverse range of knowledge allows me to adapt to different situations and gives me the edge when working with HBP Systems’ customers, allowing me to ensure they receive cutting-edge accounting solutions that increase productivity and make finance teams stronger.” He joined the Woodhouse Road team in February as a Sage X3 project consultant, having previously worked with KPMG in Newcastle.

WIN: George Smith, Sage specialist at HBP Systems.

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That is the advice of leading accountants and tax advisers Haines Watts as the allowance is set to drop from £500,000 to £200,000. “The annual investment allowance (AIA) enables businesses to fully write off the cost of qualifying plant and machinery against profits in the year of purchase,” said Mark Stothard, partner at Haines Watts. “This accelerates tax relief on such expenditure which otherwise would be spread over a number of years.” The AIA has been £500,000 since April 2014 but following an announcement by the Chancellor in the summer budget, it is due to reduce to £200,000 from 1 January 2016. Nolan Gooch, head of tax advisory at Haines Watts, said: “Although the new £200,000 limit will still be regarded as ample for many businesses, there are complications and traps associated with its introduction that all businesses with an accounting period straddling January 1, 2016 need to be aware of. “For example, there are specific rules for calculating the maximum AIA entitlement in this transitional period but whether a business can utilise its maximum AIA entitlement will depend on when qualifying assets are purchased.” Mr Stothard added: “For businesses with a December year end the implications of the new limit are reasonably clear and easy to understand as the £500,000 AIA limit will apply for the accounting period ended December 31, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2016 the AIA will simply reduce to £200,000. “These businesses just need to

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HE Pier, Cleethorpes, is aiming to continue at the same standard it launched at when it comes to corporate events and business functions.

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affect businesses and their owners. “Other changes such as the new dividend tax regime mean that it is more important than ever to ensure you are receiving professional advice. “Please contact us if you would like help with how the new limit will affect your business. We can

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RED Security and Hardware are now offering a supply and fit CCTV service. Adequate security for your home and office is a vital consideration, and closed circuit television provides a reliable and affordable option. Anti-social behaviour and crime are a constant threat, therefore it is important to protect your property and livelihood, so investing in appropriate security devices should be top of anyone’s agenda. Alarm systems can offer limited protection but cameras provide protection when you are home or away and ensure property is monitored at all times. There are different levels of systems available on the market. It is important to consider what resolution the cameras are and, if they have night vision or not, which would give total security at any time of the day or night. A basic model may be required or one that has the capability to zoom, tilt and adjust angle. Adam Featherstone is the company’s in-house CCTV adviser with many years experience of all different systems, if you were interested in an installation service, Adam is available to come

out and do a survey on your property and advise the best options to enhance your security and protection. The company also now stocks a range of CCTV accessories including HDMI and audio visual cables, monitors, connecters etc. Just call into the shop to see the range. Technology advances means the company can supply you with systems that you can view from anywhere in the world on an IPhone, tablet or smartphone. Having issues with your connection? The business also offers products and solutions to vastly improve your Wi-Fi signal. If your budget is not big then why not go along to have a look out the easy to fit, DIY systems that are available. The rebranded company of Richard Ellis, who has built the business up from scratch, is Grimsby’s one-stop shop for security, hardware and all fixtures and fittings in between. Red has diversified from architectural ironmongery to a whole host of solutions for both the retail and trade market. engineering workshop has been dramatically Initially on E-Factor’s Enterprise Village, Mr converted as part of a £45,000 investment, which Ellis has moved the store just a few hundred was also further expanded. yards to King Edward Street, where a former

The iconic venue hosted the prestigious World Seafood Congress reception just days after opening, following the £4.7 million complete refurbishment, with the Team Humber Marine Alliance and Grimsby Renewables Partnership summer party another early booking. Since then Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom and Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers have hosted a meeting with North East Lincolnshire businesses, and Grimsby and District Builders’ Association will converge later this month. With versatility to cater for a one-to-one meeting or groups of between ten and 300, the business team at The Pier has the Promenade Public House, Victoria Tea Room, 1873 Restaurant and expansive ballroom at the venue’s heart to call on, ensuring it can suit all needs. Simon Huxford, managing director, said: “It has been a hectic start, but it has come at a pace and a standard we are keen to sustain. Clearly there is the novelty effect of The Pier being a ‘new venue,’ but now we’re determined to ensure it is the first choice venue too.”

ALL SET: The ballroom at The Pier. Bottom left, the World Seafood Congress reception and, right, a renewables welcome. World Seafood Congress saw nearly 200 people, many international delegates, descend on the venue on what was a balmy night on the coast. After initial

presentations on the stage – an original gem retained throughout The Pier’s colourful history – the bi-folding doors along the eastern aspect of the ballroom were flung

open, revealing the vista of the Central Promenade as darkness descended. “We’re delighted with the quality that we have brought to the building, and the positive comments we have received on these spectacular nights underlines exactly why we have made such an effort,” Mr Huxford said. “It is a beautiful Victorian building, unique in so many ways, and one that really required returning to the level of quality that abounded back in that era. “Fusing that with the highest standards in service and contemporary food is our goal. We’ve been open for a couple of months now and we are ready to embrace the Christmas season and show that The Pier can help Cleethorpes become an all-year-round hive of activity, supporting a vibrant business scene. We are a seven-day-a-week destination to show off all that is great about North East Lincolnshire, be it from a tourist, business or leisure perspective. Work, stay and play is a phrase used to promote the area, and we fully endorse that sentiment across all we do.” Lunches are served daily from noon to 2.30pm, and evening meals, from 7pm to 9.30pm. For function enquiries, call 01472 602280 or e-mail business@thepierclee thorpes.co.uk

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CR Parrott and the Chamber help unite South Bank businesses CR PARROTT Consultants Ltd sponsored Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce’s October Speed Networking and Lunch. Managing director Chris Parrott told delegates at Forest Pines Hotel that business has not been without its challenges in the last few years, but his company has reinvented itself, launched a new website and embraced social media. The company was showing off its new branding and logo at the northern Lincolnshire networking lunch. Mr Parrott said: “The key to success is to adapt and reinvent, not to stand still,” adding that he would not be here today without good business contacts. CR Parrott Consultants

Ltd, with offices in Scunthorpe and Grimsby, offers a full architectural design and consultancy service, and do everything from finding suitable land, helping with Regional Growth Fund applications, grants, design and construction, all within a client’s agreed budget. “I am very proud to say that we have built up CR Parrott to where it is today, we now have 20 staff, the latest 3D software, high quality graphics, and are available for commissions of any size,” he said. Mr Parrott revealed his company had been involved with projects at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe and the new training Academy for BAE which has just opened at Humberside Airport, as

well as other projects at Pattesons Glass and New Holland Extraction Ltd. In the Grimsby area the company is working on the Cartergate office development for North East Lincolnshire Council and Wilkin Chapman solicitors, and Auto-Trail’s Europarc expansion. The company has also been involved with pre-development work on the Lincolnshire Lakes scheme at Scunthorpe. Mr Parrott urged local business to work together and support each other. Before the lunch, New Waltham’s Andy Green – Courageous Citizen Diana Award Winner for 2015 – gave a presentation about his charity, Counting Hope. He suffers from cerebral palsy and type one diabetes,

but after holidaying on Sal Island, Cape Verde, was inspired to help the people there to become independent and empower them to be self-sufficient. He appealed for support for his charity and is asking people to donate teaching supplies to help the islanders uncover hidden opportunities so they can reach their full potential. He can be contacted on 07762 026530, or by e-mail andy.green@countinghope.org The latest Chamber members to become patrons were also announced. They are Ashby-cum-Fenby-based Rapid Accommodation, who specialise in arranging accommodation for workers, contractors and business travellers across the UK.

POSITIVE EVENT: Andy Green, left, with Chris Parrott and Kathy Fillingham at the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce speed networking event at Forest Pines Hotel, Broughton.

WELCOME ABOARD: Rapid Accommodation director, Karl Hedison, left, accepts the patron plaque from North Lincolnshire area council chair Kathy Fillingham, right, watched by fellow Rapid Accommodation directors Rebecca Anderson-Smith and Linda Anderson-Smith.