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RECOGNITION: Pictured at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, at The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, are John Clugston, left, and Tim Strawson.

his Grimsby-area with athe Elsham Wold hasheritage just become manufacturing newScunthorpe-based headquarters for AKP Group, business, won big alongside supplier to supermarket giantJohn Clugston,and chairman Clugston Morrisons major of chip Group, as theMcCain. top accolades were manufacturer on a stunning night Apresented state-of-the-art office block, honouring success. temperature controlled potato Northern Lincolnshire Business storage facility and grading line, Awardswith 2015 lit up The Baths Hall together extensions to with a Wizard of Oz theme that all existing handling areas have just butcompleted, turned the with vital A180/M180 been the artery into a yellow brick as 13-year-old firm headed by road, Richard courage, knowledge and passion Arundel moving the whole came to the fore. administration back into the area fromDreams York. nominated-companies dared cametown true centre in a The sontoofdream Grimsby evening laid on by Hull and andmagical Freeman Street markets Humber Chamber of Commerce grocer David Arundel, who also and thetoGrimsby Scunthorpe used act as aand potato merchant to legrapfish hs. and chip shops, theTe area’s Mrforces Strawson, 24 years ago, joined withwho Suffolk having left aBruce grain trading in the businessman Kerr inrole 1999.

Cityformer to set up Group, had The KPBradbury potato storage an amazing facility which last has five nowyears beentoasted, further increases has now been put employed, handling 120,000 tonnes and was awarded both Wilkin in place. of potatoes a year. Of that, 35,000 substantially developed, was Chapman Grange Business Person of “We have taken two years to get tonnes are self-grown, with a acquired in 2007, when a project the Year and the Forrester Boyd to this,” said Mr Arundel. “We got growing group in this region and began to grow skin finished Business Excellence Award. around another site in Suffolk, the grant funding for storage and potatoes on the Isle of Axholme.

Clugston presented contributing the balance.

“WeMrwanted to was show we couldwith grading operations in 2009, and the Grimsby and Scunthorpe built the storage throughout 2010, Recently 15 employees were produce the required quality Telegthat raphsupermarkets s’ Lifetime Achievement to be open for that harvest. We added, with three graduate locally were Awarin d. from Herefordshire, have had potatoes in from 2010 and trainees also part of the company, buying that.

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“We have gone from a £4 million help the farming operations funding.” group of people. family, he moved to the London turnover in 2010 to an £18 million environmental footprint and this Keen to cultivate a prosperous That equated to £700,000. With office of Louis part of the worldDreyfus, has thebefore ability to future turnover this year. It is creating “I have rapid an amazing team for Lincolnshire potato long Morrisons’ growth in behind the leaving 1988. someinof the best potatoes in term opportunities employment me.world, I guessthe I learned about farmers, the 32,000sqand ft storage retail business hasten been grow is what are in Scunthorpe.

210 years ago to employ better the country, “I startedthat a brass bed we business facility and 4,000We sq employ ft two storey propelled quickly, and people working majoring on.”go very well, but on the office than me, and I gotLquite good at people here, another 20 in Scotland, that didn’t development – which drew with Eastoft-based Harrison & inspiration from Genesis Office A total of 44 people are now Co, the infrastructure to allow for

that is quite TRANSFORMATION a lot of people. Last year we created 60 new jobs.”

COMPLETE: Richard The precision manufacturing Arundel, managingis director potato predominantly aroundofsteel security processor AKP.clients. doors, with major blue chip Picture: Jon Corken “The construction industry is a big part of out customer base, yet our growth for a long time came over a period when the construction industry has been dormant,” he said.

“We are keen, we are aggressive and we have a ‘can do’ attitude.

That is what separates us from the competition.

“We have been through quite a few ups and downs, probably as a company we have had three of our personal recessions, but now we are in a really good growth period, and hopefully that will continue. We are getting wiser, not making quite as many mistakes.”

A skills academy within the Queensway Industrial Estate business has been created, while Mr Strawson also sits at the helm of YES!, an engineering-focused charity to help those with employability challenges. Launched in Scunthorpe, it is looking to expand to Immingham, feeding an area that will increasingly rely on the hands-on skill set as the Energy estuary reality dawns.

Following a standing ovation, Mr Park on Grimsby’s flagship Clugston,development, the second generation Europarc will be at the helmopened of Clugston Group,by a officially this week beacon in the construction, Agriculture and Horticulture transport andBoard property industries, Development chairman said:Godfrey “It is a great John CBE,honour. himselfI didn’t a expect it, but it is wonderful, North Lincolnshire farmer. with my son there as well, the fourth Mr Arundel added: “We’re generation of my family here in looking forward Scunthor pe.” to opening the new cold store and grading facility His grandfather left Cumbria – the uncharacteristic weather behind in 1895, settling in conditions have brought usthe a steel town, working in timber building challenging year, but theand opening supplies. event is just rewards for everyone’s “The business has changed over hard work. the years,” he said.will “Wenot really grew “The new facility only up onus operating and enable to meetslag the plants, demand of putting down the aerodromes and our biggest customers, but we’ve motorways, and we did a bitthe of also successfully improved construction as well. of our quality and freshness “Over by thereducing years it has changed, it potatoes ● handling Continued and on page 15 transportation, using the latest cold store technologies.”

SPEAKERS: Sir Roger Carr, left, and Gavin Esler.

Top table is set for CBI dinner

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 visit http://yorkshire-annual-dinner.eventbrite.com

£20m milestone passed

A FURTHER £4-million of investment across the region this last quarter has seen the total funds issued by Finance Yorkshire climb to £23-million.

The money, available to firms in northern Lincolnshire in seedcorn, loan and equity linked investments – ranging from £15,000 to £2-million – is there to help small and medium sized businesses meet their growth and development 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 figures and helping more companies achieve growth in the coming months.

“We urge established and early stage companies to continue to speak to us to see if Finance Yorkshire can help turn their ambitions into a reality.”

Supported by the European Union, it has attracted £30-million investment from the European Regional Development Fund, £15-million from Yorkshire Forward’s Single Programme, and £45-million match funding from the European Investment Bank.

For information visit www.finance-yorkshire.com

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GENERATION GAME: Martin Haworth, managing director at Birch Energy, with the new electric-powered vehicle, in front of the anaerobic digestion plant at Melton Ross. Left, the official opening of the Singleton Birch site last summer.

Appetite whet for further anaerobic digestion plants Q

UARRYING giant Singleton Birch is pushing forward with the green energy agenda as it eyes up the creation of a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants in the region.

operation, just over a year since it was commissioned.

Two more anaerobic digesters are now being brought forward at third party locations to take capacity to 3MW, in what represents a £13 million investment in electricity generation by a The company has set up its own company rapidly closing in on its subsidiary, Birch Energy, headed up 200th anniversary. by technical director Martin In January, construction started Haworth, and it follows the success on a 0.5MW plant at North Wold of the now-quadrupled facility at Farm, Worlaby, with the sprawling Melton Ross commissioning anticipated in late

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July, with a further operation at Willoughton, near Gainsborough, also about to break ground, in what is a joint venture with Limestone Far ming.

Both are based on pig farms, with slurry a key feedstock.

Mr Haworth, who is managing director of the new business, created in February, said: “We are hoping we can develop further plants. We are working on a couple of projects which we hope will be in a position to develop next year. Our short to medium term objective is to develop between five and ten plants.

“We see ourselves as a regional company, looking to build up a cluster, and we are looking at good quality sites that have strong feed stocks.”

Three direct jobs have been created, with more to follow as plants become operational. Sites on the North Bank are being considered.

“We are creating employment, and we are helping the businesses where the facilities are based become more secure and sustainable,” said Mr Haworth.

At Worlaby, the slurry will be piped underground into the anaerobic digester from the pig farm, with a pig feed mill to benefit from the generated electricity, as well as the market.

It comes as Melton Ross’ expansion completes in the next two or three months, having gone from 0.5MW to 2MW. Richard Stansfield, managing director of Singleton Birch, said: “This is all about diversification.

This has all stemmed from being a very big energy user, the sourcing alternative we have found and the

type of plant and quality we have been able to use.”

He is now looking forward to the political situation settling down so an identified development barrier can be addressed on the South Bank.

“One of the big issues is, despite being the ‘Energy Estuary’ there is a real constraint on the National Grid for export capacity,” Mr Stansfield said. “It is one of the barriers we are facing with new plants, finding the capacity to export.”

He praised Humber Local Enterprise Partnership for help, with chairman Lord Haskins, who opened the Melton Ross plant back in July last year, hosting meetings with Northern Powergrid.

“It is a lot to do with the regulatory framework. The export capacity is oversubscribed, and it is a bit of a postcode lottery as to whether you can get a connection.”

One thing connecting the three plants physically being brought forward is an electric vehicle, used to allow operators to travel between the sites.

This summer the business will celebrate 200 years of Singleton Birch, having been established in 1815. It came to northern Lincolnshire in 1851 with the railway, though in later years owner Katherine Martin preferred to travel to meetings at site in the family automobiles of Aston Martin, the prestigious company founded from the income of such business operations. Cars will be on display at an open day event being planned for Saturday, July 18, with more details to follow.

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Town expertise tackles Pakistan energy crisis G

RIMSBY-based engineering design company, Technica, has completed the multi-disciplined detailed design and commissioning works of a new fuel import terminal in Pakistan.

The major infrastructure project will go some way to easing an urgent energy crisis in the country, which is hampering daily life and the nation’s economy.

Working on behalf of American floating liquified natural gas solutions provider, Excelerate Energy, the South Humberside Industrial Estate specialist completed onshore and offshore construction in February, and a team has since assisted local contractors with the testing and ramping up of the facility.

The project, in Port Qasim, will increase gas availability in the country by up to 15 per cent.

John Davison, managing director at Technica, said: “We were contracted in May 2014 by Excelerate Energy to deliver a multi-discipline detailed design and procurement management for the LNG terminal. Our team of design engineers completed the original contract on time and were asked to assist site construction personnel with the testing and commissioning of the facility.”

Pakistan’s gas deficit is projected to double by the end of the year, to almost 2,000 billion standard cubic feet per day. The Port Qasim project has a maximum discharge capacity of 690 million standard cubic feet a day, enabling it to contribute greatly toward easing Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis.

Natural gas accounts for almost half of Pakistan’s energy mix. To bridge the gas gap, Pakistan is working on trans-national pipelines, encouraging additional local production, and promoting LNG import.

PLATFORM FOR GROWTH: Grimsby firm Technica has completed works at Port Qasim, Pakistan. From left, Kenny McGeachie, senior vice president at Excelerate Energy, Bobby Olsen, marine engineer for Excelerate Energy and Dave Bennett, project engineer, at Technica.

Inset, John Davison.

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Subsea pipeline project cranks up in the estuary OIL: A huge engineering project is well underway, at the entrance to the Humber Estuary.

As two offshore wind farms visible over Spurn are completed, Humber Refinery owner Phillips 66 is embarking on major works to replace the 4.5km subsea pipeline that brings crude oil to shore at Tetney.

The project began in March, but the past few weeks have seen vessels descend on the sunken route between the ten tank farms on land and the monobuoy located at the entrance to the Humber Estuary, where 100 tankers a year unload the ‘black gold’ for refining at South Killingholme.

All works to replace the line are being conducted from the estuary, and involves dredgers, a dive platform and other ancillary tugs, as well as work and accommodation barges. It is tied to a 60-day turnaround operation at Humber Refinery, and is scheduled to last until late June, with all vessels to have left by the end of July.

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The country’s gas market is highly developed and there is an urgent need to import.

Mr Davison, who founded the 12-year-old firm, added: “The LNG import terminal in Port Qasim provides fast-track gas supplies for the country to ensure continued economic growth. Switching from expensive fuel oils to cheaper, environmentally friendly LNG will reduce carbon emissions, decrease road congestion, increase electricity availability for consumers and provide the Pakistan economy considerable fuel savings each year.”

The companies have

previously worked together on similar projects, including import facilities in Argentina and Puerto Rico.

Of the contract, Edward Scott, chief operating officer for Excelerate Energy, said: “Partnering with Technica was a strategic decision on our part to ensure the success of this very important project. Having partnered with Technica on previous projects, we know the level of competence and professionalism their team will deliver to this integral component of the project.”

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PACKAGING: Production capacity is being ramped up at a key supporter of the UK food industry, with a £4 million investment, Ultimate Packaging, the huge printing operation on Grimsby’s Europarc, has purchased two new presses and is remodeling the food-standard factory, making it more flexible while increasing output.

The business, which supplies the likes of Marks & Spencer, Young’s Seafood and Florette salad, employs 285 people, and the machines, due this summer, will replace older equipment, boosting output.

Work around the capital investment will facilitate a streamlined manufacturing process, faster setup times and faster print speeds across the plant, increasing print capacity by 15 per cent.

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Plans to allow an increase in the sales area for convenience goods at the unit have been given the go-ahead, switching from five per cent to 20 per cent.

The Simons Group, which developed the retail park in Doncaster Road, submitted an application around the time of its opening in October.

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Door open for investors as adult play toy wows the high street buyers W

OULD-BE investors: prior to the web-boom and Which side are you estate agents opening longer hours on weekends. on?

Former soldier-turnedentrepreneur, Steve Buchanan, is looking for backing for an adult toy that has pulses racing in the industry.

The Barnoldby-le-Beck businessman has launched Buckshe Pleasure Boutique, and is closing in on a deal with high street giant Ann Summers with his first product.

Playdoor, his ‘peepshow toy’ for couples, is a zip-laden polyester and spandex panel that fits on a lightweight aluminium frame, and can be used inside virtually all UK and US internal door frames. He now needs backing to bring forward pre-production samples to take to the retailer, who he has wooed with prototypes and his pitch.

The Gulf War veteran, who left the British Army as a Regimental Sergeant Major, has been amazed by the rapid growth of the adult toy market he accidently stumbled across, having sown the seeds of inventor success after 23 years of service to Queen and country.

He said: “When I left, I came out with a whole host of ideas, but it is very hard to get something to market.”

One invention was called Clubber’s Thumb, a bottle protection system that was fitted to the neck of a drink to help in the fight against date rape, as well as an interactive phone line to give recorded information about homes on the market, with prices and full descriptions held,

“Playdoor came along because I had previously bought a partner a toy, and subsequently got a catalogue in the post,” he said. “In the catalogue I saw a pair of giant pants for both partners to wear together on sale in there for £8.99. I couldn’t see it working, but if someone had brought it to market, paid to advertise it, I thought it must be selling. I had never had a thought about this market, but over six months I studied it, to make sure I found something

It is a hard place to get investment because many may see the adult toy industry as sordid. I see a business.

Steve Buchanan that wasn’t there. I didn’t want to copy a product, I wanted to invent something myself.”

Research puts annual figures of the UK adult toy market at £300 million, and $15 billion globally.

He applied for the patent in 2007, and re-mortgaged a former property to get him to this point, investing a substantial amount, while working with Chinese factories to bring the production costs down further as he targets an £89.99 price tag.

“In a three year period if I haven’t sold 100,000 I will be very surprised, and that’s one tenth of the success Ann Summers had with the Rampant Rabbit in its first year and that was £38,” he said.

“It is a hard place to get investment because many may see the adult toy industry as sordid. I see a business. Love Honey turns over £20 million.

Ann Summers significantly more. Selling now, online, has never been better for the consumer or the retailer. You can buy online and have a product arrive at your front door without anyone knowing, plus men and women are now demanding better quality and more exciting products.”

The trio of 50 Shades of Grey novels and the film adaptation have also heightened interest.

“It is now a couples’ focused market,” Mr Buchanan said.

“One industry slogan is ‘those who play together, stay together’. “Ann Summers’ breakthrough product may have been aimed at singles, but you don’t buy a blindfold or handcuffs to have fun with yourself.

“I think we have come a long way with this patented product, we have been in front of the biggest retailer in the UK, and they like it and say it is unique.

“I am now looking for an investor who wants to come along and have an exciting journey. Once we get brand awareness there are all sorts of possibilities.”

These range from offering Playdoor to hotel groups, for their guests, to product upgrades and a book of other ideas in the pipeline.

“I strongly believe we have a product that will sell,” he added.

For more information e-mail steve@buckshe.com

INVESTMENT SOUGHT: Playdoor from Grimsby-area company Buckshe Pleasure Boutique, the brainchild of Steve Buchanan, below. Inset, the travel bag for weekends away.

No plans to enter Dragons’ Den, having hatched a similar show WITH a wow factor, it is the sort of product that could easily feature in Dragons’ Den, but Mr Buchanan won’t apply...

He feels one of his first ideas may have been adapted into what became the hit BBC show for entrepreneurs.

When he first left the forces back in early 2001, he wrote to all the television channels, as well as Richard Branson and Chris Evans, with a programme idea ‘7 Figures Ltd’. In it, entrepreneurs would pitch to a panel of celebratory businessmen and women.

Dragons’ Den appeared in 2005, although it is based on the

Japanese programme ‘Money Tigers’, itself brought forward by Nippon Television ... in 2001.

“I have learnt about keeping intellectual property closely guarded,” he added, with a bitter taste at the mention of the Bafta-nominated programme, and he clearly has a sense of his idea taken.

It means Playdoor won’t follow in the footsteps of the likes of Shaun Pulfrey and his Tangle Teezer, Sharon Wright and her Magnamole, and John and Claire Brumby’s Scrubby’s Crisps.

He hasn’t pursued his belief that he helped bring the format to

the small screen, but has kept a batch of replies from senior executives, including the editor of BBC Light Entertainment at the time, who said it was “not the type of game show that we are looking for at the moment”. Four years later it was in vogue. Mr Buchanan said: “I honestly did not know about the Japanese show, however, did my letters to the production companies start some creative thinking? I’ll never know,” he added.

Dragons’ Den enters its 13th season soon, with three new dragons in place, alongside long-serving Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones.

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Denmark’s ambassador delights at Humber call B

USINESSES across the Humber have reinforced vital trade links with Denmark during a visit to the region by the Danish Ambassador to the UK. Ambassador Claus Grube praised the “dynamic business development” he witnessed during the visit and spoke positively about the prospects of building on the already strong links between the Humber and Denmark.

The visit comes against a backdrop of huge investment in the offshore wind industry which is underlining the importance of trade between Danish businesses and those on the Humber, while opening up new business opportunities.

The rapid growth of renewables is acting as a powerful catalyst for a range of joint ventures and shared investments

Month in Review Morrisons plans put in for second Europarc site SEAFOOD: Plans have been formally submitted for an extension to the former Kerry Foods site in Grimsby which has been taken over by Morrisons.

The original factory was completed in 2002, by Headland Foods, providing frozen ready meals for sale to their numerous retail clients.

The business was taken over by Kerry, and then following a corporate restructure, the factory was mothballed in 2012 with the loss of some 337 jobs.

Morrisons has now taken over the Europarc site, a move announced less than three years after it opened its first fish manufacturing site nearby.

It will double the company’s fish processing capability, as previously reported.

The planning application lays out proposals to carry out extensions to the factory to the south of the site to provide additional preparation areas, production areas, additional plant rooms and ancillary accommodation.

Gardening at The Range RETAIL: A planning application has been received by the council for a new garden centre at The Range in Grimsby.

The application has been submitted on behalf of CDS (Superstores) International Ltd, trading as The Range, who opened a new store on the former Homebase site back in December last year.

The planning application seeks permission to provide an enclosed garden centre extending to 870 square metres with access via the existing store.

Peter Aarosin The Ambassador’s visit included a tour of DFDS Seaways’ facilities at Port of Immingham; a reception hosted by the Bondholders marketing organisation at the offices of specialist engineering business Spencer Group; and a dinner at Winteringham Fields.

The Bondholders events were arranged by Danish-born Peter Aarosin, who chairs the organisation and is also a director and shareholder in several companies that operate in ports and logistics within the Humber, including RMS Group, Danbrit Shipping and EastTrans, of Stallingborough.

Mr Aarosin said: “It was an honour to host the Danish Ambassador, supported by embassy staff and the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce.

“The UK is one of Denmark’s longest-established and largest trading partners. Ports, logistics, farming and fishing have been the traditional trading areas and now the rapid growth of renewables is acting as a powerful catalyst for a range of joint ventures and shared investments, both in Denmark and

WARM WINTERINGHAM WELCOME: Ambassador Claus Grube is greeted by Bondholders chairman Peter Aarosin, with colleagues Rasmus Leth-Traberg, Gunnar P Larsen, Damian Taylor, John Fitzgerald, Gareth Russell, Leahann Mollon, Mark Parkes, Martin Green, Sean Potter, Tue Lippert, Mike Lane, Deborah Zost, Peter Brown, David Mann, Paul McGrath, Mandy Masters, Simon Dwyer, Nick Cooper, Mark Robson and Kurt Christensen. on the Humber.

“The importance of Denmark as a trading partner and market for Humber businesses was demonstrated by the attendance at the dinner of almost 20 companies with Danish connections or who are currently doing business in Denmark or planning to do so. Our evening with the Danish Ambassador has strengthened further these important and beneficial Danish-Humber links.”

Ambassador Grube said Danish-owned companies such as Dong Energy and DFDS Seaways were key players in the Humber and leading the way in the region’s exciting resurgence.

He added: “My visit to the Humber Estuary has given me a very good impression of the

dynamic business development which has taken place over the past decade.

“I am very proud that important Danish companies are taking a very active part in this development, in particular in the areas of renewable energy production and sustainable shipping and transport.”

Sean Potter, managing director of DFDS Seaways Plc, which has been a member of the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce for many years, said: “The Ambassador’s visit was an excellent opportunity to continue to build upon the very strong relationship that the Humber has with Denmark, of which DFDS plays a very important part.

“We were able to update the

Ambassador on the exciting developments within the region.

He can now take back those positive messages, which will be helpful in developing new trade links and growing existing business relationships.”

The dinner was also attended by Martin Green, chief executive of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, which has forged an alliance with Aarhus in Denmark, the European Capital of Culture 2017.

Ambassador Grube added: “We also welcome close co-operation between Hull and Aarhus in celebrating their respective cultural city years in 2017, which I am sure will strengthen the ties between Denmark and this important part of England.”

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Export event prompts thoughts of new custom A RECENT Bondholders breakfast audience at Grimsby Minster heard inspiring stories about export success and, from UK Trade & Investment’s David Lilley, that it was the way to generate increased productivity and profitability.

Giving the latest facts and figures on UK exports in a scene-setting talk, Mr Lilley said finding customers abroad was relatively easy, but there were many perceived

barriers that prevented companies from taking the first steps.

“Clearly, people think that there are various difficulties but, actually, exporting is not difficult, it is just different.

“Yes, there may be issues to overcome, and that’s where we can help, but the benefits of exporting certainly make it worth it.

“Companies that export do better, it is as simple as that, as they need to be

sharper and more competitive. “‘Ask yourself – does it make sense for your business?

“Do you have the skills and capacity? If you answer ‘yes’, then it is time to link into the help available in Yorkshire and Humber through UKTI and other organisations to get started.”

Mr Lilley said that the UK’s export effort needed to intensify to meet the

outgoing government’s targets of 100,000 more exporters by 2020 and total income generation of £1 trillion worth of trade.

“While the progress to date is not as good as it could be, the fact is that companies that export do better in terms of increased profitability and productivity,” he said.

“As for the economic outlook, we know there are problems in the Eurozone, but many world

markets have similar GDP figures to the UK and so are very attractive.

“Government is very keen to put more resource into first-time exporters and for individual companies it is a matter of identifying the right routes to market.”

Grimsby flooring specialist Achtis Group and the town’s jar and bottle wholesaler Pattesons Glass were joined by Hull-based AAK.

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RESURGENCE in the construction industry is being felt by suppliers working across a variety of sectors.

A prime example is Lynx Polythene Ltd, the Grimsby-based manufacturer of film-based products, which is now benefiting from a huge investment in additional equipment at the end of last year.

The impact of the successful installation of two new extruders is being felt as volumes are more than doubled on the South Humberside Industrial Estate base.

Andy Male, managing director, said: “Two new extruders have been commissioned and are fully running and we are seeing the benefit of them.

The investment is paying off. They are now producing ten tonnes a day, up from about four tonnes, which is a considerable increase.

“We have also put in our own recycling plant to make sure our own scrap materials are utilised and turned around on site.”

It represents a £200,000 investment at the former KP site over the past year, which has come at the right time as a sector it works in alongside food, retail services and the pharmaceutical industry improves.

Recent orders include packaging materials for mattress covers, large waste bags for use by contractors working on third party sites to

The construction industry is getting back on its feet and we are seeing the benefit of that Andy Male underline responsible waste practices, as well as the construction-specific works.

“We are producing big heavy duty sacks, rubble sacks and refuse bags. The construction industry is getting back on its feet and we are seeing the benefit of that,” said Mr Male.

“We are also picking up a lot of orders for sheeting to cover timber, micro-perforated so that the timber underneath can breathe, but doesn’t let rainwater through.”

Another use helps in the physical construction of buildings.

Mr Male said: “We are just in the process of doing a good product for one of the large builders’ merchants, which is a temporary drainpipe for the building industry. It is a roll of polythene webbing that keeps the water moving until the permanent drainage can be installed as the build develops.

“We are seeing quite a rush on the construction sector.”

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A welcome return to Findus Group FINDUS Group, owner of Young’s Seafood, has appointed Steven Libermann as chief executive of the Southern Europe division.

Mr Libermann pictured, will be responsible for driving growth and profitability through all Findus’s products, channels and processes in the region, where there are major operations in France, Spain and Belgium.

He replaces Matthieu Lambeaux, who recently left the position to pursue entrepreneurial ventures outside the group, which is a £1.4 billion turnover business with 6,000 employees.

James Hill, chief executive of

Findus Group, said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment.

Steven is an experienced executive and French businessman who has previously undertaken senior and strategic roles around Europe in different fields of the food and fast moving consumer goods sectors.

Notably, Steven is returning to Findus’s Southern European operations where he previously undertook positions of marketing director and sales director in France and managing director in Spain. His managerial talent, breadth of experience and his existing knowledge of the Findus Group make him the ideal person

to drive our plans for innovation, growth and prosperity. We look forward to welcoming him back into the team.”

Mr Hill thanked Mr Lambeaux for his service. “Matt has been instrumental in the creation and development of Findus Southern Europe,” he said. “Under Matt’s leadership the company has overcome challenging competitive and market circumstances to grow its revenues from 70 to 300 million euro, to strengthen its market share and deliver consistent profitability.

“We would like to thank Matt for his contribution and to wish him the best in his future career.”

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producing 17 million units a year. I think we will export quite a lot of these. We are so close to western Europe, with Poland and Germany very close by, but our biggest market by far is still the UK. “That said, export and this new line, is a big part of our future. We Moulded Fibre Products launched have orders already from the distributor, for Dubai and Iran, and in late 2012, bringing pulp-based have just signed a five-year products to a former balloon agreement with a distributor in the factory in Flixborough.

US. Dealing initially in fruit and “We expect big things from consumer goods packaging, a America, and a long term plan is to second line was added when work set up a plant there. That would in the health sector was won, and take us to a different level.” now a third production facility is Currently employing 42 people, being added, dedicated to single-use the new line will take the team to more than 50, with senior positions being filled too. A health and safety manager is now being brought in, with quality assurance responsibilities also at the fore.

“We are getting to the stage now where we are working with big, big companies, and they want to see these systems in place,” Mr Gallacher added. Looking over the progress, with £4 million now invested since it secured a £590,000 boost from the first tranche of RGF James Gallacher cash obtained by North Lincolnshire Council, he said: “The second line has been running very, urine bottles for hospitals in the UK, with huge export potential too. very well. We are now going into the busy season with the fruit trade. We It sees the unit on the industrial are in a good way, in good shape, estate come close to capacity as it and the order book is full until the has been bought from the landlord. end of August. We are actually James Gallacher, managing sub-contracting out work, which is director, is currently overseeing a good position to be in.” the final stages of a four-week Of the purchase of the 25,000 sq ft installation of the new equipment.

Second Avenue premises, Mr He said: “We are really getting Gallacher said: “We have bought the building, which is a significant NEW LINE: James Gallacher, managing director of excited about this.

“We have seen the machine investment. We are here to stay. We Moulded Fibre Products, pictured in the drying running in China and now we want have taken over 5,500 sq ft of oven of the third production line which is being to see it running here. warehousing across the road in the installed at the company during May. Above, outside the premises, which have recently been “The single-use medical market is process too, and we are looking at extending the warehouse here.” purchased. a big market, we are forecasting

We are really getting excited about this. We have seen the machine running in China and now we want to see it running here

POLITICS: Grimsby welcomed its first female MP in what was the only change in the Humber region’s political make-up.

The Labour Party candidate comfortably held off challenges to the seat from the Conservatives and Ukip, following Austin Mitchell’s decision to step down after 38 years.

She brought Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Caroline Flint, to the town in a final push, underling her support for offshore wind.

Ms Flint has now put her name forward as a potential deputy leader of the party, rocked by the result which cost Ed Miliband his leadership and Ed Balls his seat.

National issues failed to materialise in the area, with Hull’s three Labour MPs all re-elected, and Scunthorpe’s Nic Dakin improving his majority by nearly 600 votes to 3,134, as they now form an opposition to the Conservative Government.

Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers virtually doubled his backing, as the resort’s Conservative MP, himself bringing then Business and Energy Minister Matthew Hancock to Phillips 66 Humber Refinery and Immingham.

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Mothers can take paid maternity leave if they wish but a mother who wants more flexibility can take her leave as shared parental leave – even if the father takes none – rather than “traditional” maternity leave.

Both parents have the flexibility to decide how to split up the remainder of the leave entitlement of up to 50 weeks.

Employees can book up to three periods of leave during the course of the child’s first year, which must be taken in blocks of one week within 52 weeks of the birth.

They can stop and start shared parental leave, returning to work between each period, but they must give you at least eight weeks’ notice prior to taking any leave.

The rules are similar for employees who adopt on or after April 5, 2015, or for surrogate births.

As an employer, you cannot refuse requests for one continuous period of parental leave, but you may refuse requests for separate periods to be taken at different times, and suggest alternative periods.

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Gigantic seabed investigation complete for Hornsea wind farm A UK supplier has successfully completed one of the largest seabed investigation campaigns in the history of the offshore wind industry in preparation for Dong Energy’s 1.2 gigawatt Hornsea Project One development.

Located 120km off the Yorkshire coast, in the Humber sailing corridor, the project is scheduled to go into operation by 2020 when it will be able to meet the electricity needs of around 800,000 UK homes.

The work has been completed within four months by Fugro

Geoconsulting Ltd of Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and was awarded the £13 million contract last November following a competitive tender process.

The company’s geotechnical vessels undertook close to 2,800m of seabed cone penetration testing and more than 5,000m of boreholes on all future wind turbine and offshore substation positions as part of the detailed site investigation.

Søren Egede Johannesen, team lead in Dong Energy’s Site Investigation Project Management, said: “This is

the biggest geotechnical campaign we have undertaken and among the largest seabed investigation campaigns the offshore wind industry has seen.

“Fugro used two of the largest and best equipped geotechnical vessels available on the market, MV Greatship Manisha and MV Bucentaur, to undertake the investigation work.”

Hornsea Project One received development consent from the UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in December and

then in February Dong exercised its option to acquire full ownership of the project from joint venture partner SMart Wind – a consortium of Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services (SFS).

It is one of three projects for which Dong Energy was awarded financial investment decision enabling Contracts for Difference by the Government in April 2014.

Daniel Deen, senior project manager at Fugro GeoConsulting, said: “The performance on this campaign has been a great example

of how the various parties should come together and deliver a large scale project during the winter months, which historically have not been kind. While there have been challenges and issues to overcome, we have worked together as a team to deliver the scope of work and fulfil the project objectives.”

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LOBAL surveillance solutions business Synectics has celebrated 30 years of innovation by inviting back the original company’s founders.

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supply chains. He added that the estuary also offered availability of land, excellent connectivity and a strong logistics skills base, well supported by education and training providers.

And the estuary offers logistics Peter Aarosin, chief executive of providers easy and rapid access to a “staggering” number of manufacturers logistics business Danbrit and ports and consumers in the UK and Europe, operator RMS Group, said the Humber’s key competitive advantage the Multi Modal industry gathering was “location, location, location”, as it has been told. was positioned at a mid-point in the A high-level delegation from the UK, 200 miles from both London and HumberPort partnership presented a Edinburgh, facing northern Europe. powerful case for the UK’s busiest “That means within four hours’ drive ports complex during a standing of the Humber we can serve 75 per cent room-only seminar, entitled of the UK’s manufacturers, importers “HumberPort: Opening The Door To The Northern Powerhouse”, on the opening day of Multi Modal, in Bir mingham.

HumberPort is being re-energised to build on the momentum achieved by the branding of the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary; huge investments and the opportunity presented by the Northern Powerhouse concept.

Professor Amar Ramudhin, director of the Logistics Institute at the University of Hull, said ports worldwide were investing vast sums to try to create what the Humber had Prof Amar Ramudhin naturally.

He said: “We’ve got it all in the Humber. We have a huge estuary with lots of ports and there’s Liverpool on and exporters and reach, easily and the other side. We have this natural conveniently, 40 million people,” he corridor of trade, with goods coming in said. and out of the UK through those ports.

“With shipping lines daily into That is what unlocks the full potential mainland Europe we can reach 320 of the Northern Powerhouse. million consumers within 24 hours, “So what people are trying to invent which is a staggering fact.” in other places is naturally here. That Mr Aarosin said the Humber makes the Humber the natural place presented a “future proof ” alter native and the logical choice for trade.” to routing freight through the crowded Prof Ramudhin said using the southern roads network, reducing Humber was efficient, reduced their exposure to likely future taxes transport time and distance to aimed at tackling congestion. warehousing and distribution centres He told delegates: “I hope you can see which were migrating northwards, and what the Humber can offer. It’s an increased resilience in shippers’

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excellent place to live and work and we have huge opportunities to welcome more cargo.”

John Fitzgerald, Humber director for Associated British Ports, said the Humber already handled more trade than the Mersey, Tees and Tyne combined.

He said the estuary was an asset of national importance and critical to the UK economy, with up to £1 billion of investment being made in ports infrastructure and facilities, including to support the Humber becoming the centre of the offshore wind industry.

“There is huge capacity and choice up and down the estuary, opening the door to the northern economic powerhouse,” he said.

All the speakers highlighted the enormous opportunities presented by the development of renewable energy industries.

Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, said an “energy revolution” and political will to rebalance the economy was contributing to “the most exciting times that the Humber and the north of England has had in 50 years”.

Mr Aarosin said the Humber was becoming a “world player” in renewable energy, adding: “The logistics that will be required to support this will be absolutely gigantic. We are going to see a huge benefit from this investment.”

Mr Fitzgerald said: “By establishing themselves on the estuary Siemens are making a statement about the Humber.

Companies like Siemens, Centrica, Dong and others have seen the opportunity and are moving to the Humber.

“Their supply chains will support them, the logistics supply chains also need to support these developments and all the port operators are investing in the ports infrastructure to ensure we can facilitate the movement of different types of goods.”

The COEX brand of surveillance cameras has been manufactured in North Lincolnshire since 1985, and to celebrate, a commemorative facility tour and birthday celebration was held by the team, with the two men who first saw the huge opportunity.

COEX Ltd was founded in Brigg by entrepreneurs Chris Booth and Chris Chadwick, manufacturing surveillance cameras for demanding industrial environments.

In 2004 the business was acquired

by Synectics as a specialist division, developing and delivering camera technology for global oil and gas, marine and critical infrastructure markets.

Now a core Synectics brand, and deployed as part of the company’s integrated end-to-end surveillance solutions for global markets, COEX camera technology can be found protecting some of the largest industrial projects in the world, including Shell Pearl GTL in Qatar, Gorgon in Australia and numerous North Sea applications.

Mr Booth said: “Our vision when we established the COEX brand was to develop a camera for new markets that were not then being served.

“It has been an intensely rewarding experience seeing what Synectics has gone on to do with COEX – everything that we hoped for and more. Seeing the scale of Synectics’ operation and learning more about its global customer base has made me feel incredibly proud.”

The business expanded at Elsham, and then in the past year, launched the International Operations Centre on Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe.

In the past decade, more than 10,000 Synectics COEX cameras, for hazardous area, safe area and thermal, have been delivered to customers across Europe, the

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Chris Chadwick, Coex co-founder; Paul Webb, Synectics chief executive; Chris Booth, Coex co-founder and Darren Alder, Synectics engineering director at the new site in Scunthorpe.

News in brief Job loss figure confirmed CHEMICALS: The exact number of job losses at a South Bank chemical processing plant has been finalised.

A total of 50 positions will now go at Cristal, in Stallingborough, with 36 voluntary, a large reduction on the initial 70, announced in February.

Site director Jamie Scott has also left the business, with the role having been taken on an acting basis by a director from a US plant, Scott Strayer, who has arrived from Ashtabula, Ohio.

People will start to leave the titanium dioxide producer at the end of this month, following the reorganisation, prompted by a weak market with prices lower than expected for the whitening agent, used in scores of everyday items.

Angling for visitor trade LEISURE: An angling superstore has been created on Grimsby's doorstep as entrepreneurial businessman Bryn Ilsley looks to provide a drive-to destination for the country's largest participation sport.

Launching his massively expanded Ultimate Direct at Holton-le-Clay, where 6,000 sq ft of floorspace is now used to present a huge range of top brands, he now has further plans to build on the £500,000 investment, including boat sales aimed at sea anglers.

Specialist carp facilities are also part of the second phase in a further 4,000 sq ft of shopfloor.

Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

Servicing this demand was a key factor in Synectics’ move to its 54,000 sq ft purpose-built premises, where more than 100 employees now work at the site, with the workforce almost doubling in just four years.

Paul Webb, chief executive of Synectics Plc, said: “Being able to celebrate 30 years of COEX innovation and local manufacturing heritage is an

important moment for us and, with the support of North Lincolnshire Council, we have put in place plans to ensure that legacy lives on with local recruitment and training programmes.”

To support global growth the business continues to invest in product development and most recently launched a new breed of ruggedised High Definition IP COEX C3000 cameras with built-in compression technology, capable

of operating at temperatures up to +70°C and as low as -55°C. Mr Webb said: “Our move to the new Operations Centre, with its state-of-the-art manufacturing space and dedicated factory acceptance testing area, together with the acquisition of COEX Asia in 2014 and ongoing commitment to product development, makes us ideally positioned to continue to grow our business and serve our global customer base.”

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he Humber has “got it all” to unlock the full potential of the Northern Powerhouse, delegates at the UK’s premier logistics event have heard.

supply chains. He added that the estuary also offered availability of land, excellent connectivity and a strong logistics skills base, well supported by education and training providers.

And the estuary offers logistics Peter Aarosin, chief executive of providers easy and rapid access to a “staggering” number of manufacturers logistics business Danbrit and ports and consumers in the UK and Europe, operator RMS Group, said the Humber’s key competitive advantage the Multi Modal industry gathering was “location, location, location”, as it has been told. was positioned at a mid-point in the A high-level delegation from the UK, 200 miles from both London and HumberPort partnership presented a Edinburgh, facing northern Europe. powerful case for the UK’s busiest “That means within four hours’ drive ports complex during a standing of the Humber we can serve 75 per cent room-only seminar, entitled of the UK’s manufacturers, importers “HumberPort: Opening The Door To The Northern Powerhouse”, on the opening day of Multi Modal, in Bir mingham.

HumberPort is being re-energised to build on the momentum achieved by the branding of the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary; huge investments and the opportunity presented by the Northern Powerhouse concept.

Professor Amar Ramudhin, director of the Logistics Institute at the University of Hull, said ports worldwide were investing vast sums to try to create what the Humber had Prof Amar Ramudhin naturally.

He said: “We’ve got it all in the Humber. We have a huge estuary with lots of ports and there’s Liverpool on and exporters and reach, easily and the other side. We have this natural conveniently, 40 million people,” he corridor of trade, with goods coming in said. and out of the UK through those ports.

“With shipping lines daily into That is what unlocks the full potential mainland Europe we can reach 320 of the Northern Powerhouse. million consumers within 24 hours, “So what people are trying to invent which is a staggering fact.” in other places is naturally here. That Mr Aarosin said the Humber makes the Humber the natural place presented a “future proof ” alter native and the logical choice for trade.” to routing freight through the crowded Prof Ramudhin said using the southern roads network, reducing Humber was efficient, reduced their exposure to likely future taxes transport time and distance to aimed at tackling congestion. warehousing and distribution centres He told delegates: “I hope you can see which were migrating northwards, and what the Humber can offer. It’s an increased resilience in shippers’

What people are trying to invent in other places is naturally here. That makes the Humber the natural place and the logical choice for trade

excellent place to live and work and we have huge opportunities to welcome more cargo.”

John Fitzgerald, Humber director for Associated British Ports, said the Humber already handled more trade than the Mersey, Tees and Tyne combined.

He said the estuary was an asset of national importance and critical to the UK economy, with up to £1 billion of investment being made in ports infrastructure and facilities, including to support the Humber becoming the centre of the offshore wind industry.

“There is huge capacity and choice up and down the estuary, opening the door to the northern economic powerhouse,” he said.

All the speakers highlighted the enormous opportunities presented by the development of renewable energy industries.

Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, said an “energy revolution” and political will to rebalance the economy was contributing to “the most exciting times that the Humber and the north of England has had in 50 years”.

Mr Aarosin said the Humber was becoming a “world player” in renewable energy, adding: “The logistics that will be required to support this will be absolutely gigantic. We are going to see a huge benefit from this investment.”

Mr Fitzgerald said: “By establishing themselves on the estuary Siemens are making a statement about the Humber.

Companies like Siemens, Centrica, Dong and others have seen the opportunity and are moving to the Humber.

“Their supply chains will support them, the logistics supply chains also need to support these developments and all the port operators are investing in the ports infrastructure to ensure we can facilitate the movement of different types of goods.”

The COEX brand of surveillance cameras has been manufactured in North Lincolnshire since 1985, and to celebrate, a commemorative facility tour and birthday celebration was held by the team, with the two men who first saw the huge opportunity.

COEX Ltd was founded in Brigg by entrepreneurs Chris Booth and Chris Chadwick, manufacturing surveillance cameras for demanding industrial environments.

In 2004 the business was acquired

by Synectics as a specialist division, developing and delivering camera technology for global oil and gas, marine and critical infrastructure markets.

Now a core Synectics brand, and deployed as part of the company’s integrated end-to-end surveillance solutions for global markets, COEX camera technology can be found protecting some of the largest industrial projects in the world, including Shell Pearl GTL in Qatar, Gorgon in Australia and numerous North Sea applications.

Mr Booth said: “Our vision when we established the COEX brand was to develop a camera for new markets that were not then being served.

“It has been an intensely rewarding experience seeing what Synectics has gone on to do with COEX – everything that we hoped for and more. Seeing the scale of Synectics’ operation and learning more about its global customer base has made me feel incredibly proud.”

The business expanded at Elsham, and then in the past year, launched the International Operations Centre on Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe.

In the past decade, more than 10,000 Synectics COEX cameras, for hazardous area, safe area and thermal, have been delivered to customers across Europe, the

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Chris Chadwick, Coex co-founder; Paul Webb, Synectics chief executive; Chris Booth, Coex co-founder and Darren Alder, Synectics engineering director at the new site in Scunthorpe.

News in brief Job loss figure confirmed CHEMICALS: The exact number of job losses at a South Bank chemical processing plant has been finalised.

A total of 50 positions will now go at Cristal, in Stallingborough, with 36 voluntary, a large reduction on the initial 70, announced in February.

Site director Jamie Scott has also left the business, with the role having been taken on an acting basis by a director from a US plant, Scott Strayer, who has arrived from Ashtabula, Ohio.

People will start to leave the titanium dioxide producer at the end of this month, following the reorganisation, prompted by a weak market with prices lower than expected for the whitening agent, used in scores of everyday items.

Angling for visitor trade LEISURE: An angling superstore has been created on Grimsby's doorstep as entrepreneurial businessman Bryn Ilsley looks to provide a drive-to destination for the country's largest participation sport.

Launching his massively expanded Ultimate Direct at Holton-le-Clay, where 6,000 sq ft of floorspace is now used to present a huge range of top brands, he now has further plans to build on the £500,000 investment, including boat sales aimed at sea anglers.

Specialist carp facilities are also part of the second phase in a further 4,000 sq ft of shopfloor.

Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

Servicing this demand was a key factor in Synectics’ move to its 54,000 sq ft purpose-built premises, where more than 100 employees now work at the site, with the workforce almost doubling in just four years.

Paul Webb, chief executive of Synectics Plc, said: “Being able to celebrate 30 years of COEX innovation and local manufacturing heritage is an

important moment for us and, with the support of North Lincolnshire Council, we have put in place plans to ensure that legacy lives on with local recruitment and training programmes.”

To support global growth the business continues to invest in product development and most recently launched a new breed of ruggedised High Definition IP COEX C3000 cameras with built-in compression technology, capable

of operating at temperatures up to +70°C and as low as -55°C. Mr Webb said: “Our move to the new Operations Centre, with its state-of-the-art manufacturing space and dedicated factory acceptance testing area, together with the acquisition of COEX Asia in 2014 and ongoing commitment to product development, makes us ideally positioned to continue to grow our business and serve our global customer base.”

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The social housing provider was honoured at The Association of Gas Safety Managers’ Gas Safety Awards.

It recognised initiatives, personal successes and outstanding professional contributions to gas safety management, celebrating the achievement of gas managers, senior management in housing and contractors working with them.

Taking place at Heythrop Park in Enstone, North Lincolnshire Homes had previously achieved three awards at the same ceremony last year, including the award for Gas Safety Training for Tenants.

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CF Catch chairman Chris Bowlas has spoken of the importance of embracing change, reflecting on the wider region’s cycling success and the ongoing evolution of the Humber bank sectors he represents.

Mr Bowlas was addressing the strongly-supported annual dinner of the public and private sector partnership, that has widened its remit to support the process engineering, energy and renewables industries.

And he had particular praise for all who have helped make the huge stride towards a centre of excellence for offshore wind training, with the impending arrival of Advanced Industrial Solutions, and the proposal to train 15,000 people a year.

Taking a topical take on what was election night, Mr Bowlas said: “Change is something we can fight against or something we can choose to embrace.

“If you look at this region, I strongly believe we are actively embracing change. Why do I say that? Let’s look at the evidence. In July 2014, Yorkshire hosted the first two stages of the Tour de France.

More than three-and-a-half million people lined the course to watch the cyclists whiz by. Who would have thought that possible?

“Very recently, more than a million people lined the streets to watch the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire. The organisers believe this generated between £30 million and £40 million of value to the region.

“My prediction is businesses, councils and the public will be

falling over themselves to be involved next year. Nothing breeds success like success.

“From a business perspective, there have been ups and downs in our industry over the past year.

There have been job losses on the one hand but new and exciting investments on the other hand. Yes, it is different. Yes, things are changing. But the region is embracing the challenges and opportunities that change brings.”

He reflected on the fact HCF Catch now has more than 400 members, with more than 650 people put through various skills programmes, with the vast majority finding permanent jobs.

Moving on to AIS, he said: “Most recently, and something of which I am very proud, AIS has announced a multi-million pound training investment at HCF Catch. This

centre of excellence for the wind industry will create up to 30 jobs. It will also establish the area and the Catch facility as a global hub for renewables skills.

“This state-of-the-art facility will train more than 15,000, yes 15,000, delegates annually for the wind sector. This sector alone is predicted to create more than 70,000 jobs in the UK in the next decade.

“Our thanks go to AIS and the North East Lincolnshire Council for its faith in the region and the facility.”

Returning to the fact it was General Election evening, he ended before guests at Hallmark Hotel, North Ferriby, by saying: “Finally, as we always see on election night, politicians come and go. Change is never-ending. One thing, however, is for sure. This region, this sector and HCF Catch are here to stay.”

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PROJECT control apprentice Tom Jaehrig was named Grimsby Institute Apprentice Of The Year at the HCF Catch annual dinner.

The 17-year-old, from Blyton, is attached to Cofely GDF Fabricom Suez, and is coming to the end of his first year at Stallingborough’s Catch facility.

He was delighted with the accolade, presented by Grimsby Institute principal Sue Middlehurst.

Tom said: “It is a great honour and just nice to know that someone is looking out for you really.”

He was full of praise for Catch. “It is a great facility, a great environment to be in, and the tutors are all from an engineering background. You get to actually practise what you

regularly put it, and championing the preservation of numerical analysis.

He held up Florence Nightingale’s use of statistical evidence over the importance of cleanliness in hospitals, and the subsequent survival rates, to back up her work which revolutionised health care.

“Numbers are important, powerful. I think we should have some respect for them. Florence Nightingale used statistics to convey the truth, she wanted to change the world,” he said, claiming that politicians ACCOLADE: Grimsby Institute principal Sue Middlehurst presents the Apprentice Of The Year often pulled figures from award to Tom Jaehrig of Cofely Fabricom GDF Suez, watched by James Danby, left. pages without a true learn, you are not just in a economics broadcaster, was as a platform to empower understanding of the class room all day.” guest speaker at the event, the use of statistics, cutting meaning to reinforce an Tim Harford, an using the polling day timing through the “bull****” as he impression.

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second consecutive year without any safety incidents has been celebrated by the Hertel team working at the Total Lindsey Oil Refinery, with a £1,000 donation to charity.

Hertel, the multi-discipline maintenance and construction services company, provides access services, thermal insulation, and corrosion protection at the refinery.

To celebrate the two-year landmark, representing almost 250,000 hours, the team received £500 from Hertel, matched by the site owner Total, to put to a chosen cause.

The team agreed to donate the money to ABF The Soldiers

Charity, the British Army’s national charity, after it was nominated by Wayne Shiels, a scaffolder working for Hertel at the site.

Mr Shiels is a Colour Sergeant in the Territorial Army Reserve with the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, which is based in Grimsby. He is proud that Hertel’s achievement is being used for a charity close to his heart. It provides financial support for serving and retired soldiers who are in need.

Paudie Somers, Hertel UK operations director, said: “One of Hertel’s core values is ‘Safety First’ and everyone is contributing to creating a safe working environment for themselves, colleagues and others at the site.

The team at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery has a real determination to reach the highest safety standards as is shown by this achievement.”

The £1,000 cheque was handed over at a special presentation, attended by the whole Hertel team, at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery by Paudie Somers and Jacques Beuckelaers to Major (Retired) Nick Bodian, the charity’s regional director.

Mr Beuckelaers, Total Lindsey Oil Refinery’s general manager, said: “The management team at LOR are delighted to be able to recognise a second successive year of safe working by the whole Hertel team based here. They have shown how a team can work effectively together and we have every

confidence that they can sustain this over the coming months and years!”

Each member of the Hertel team also received a commemorative fleece from the company to celebrate the landmark.

Commenting on the donation, Major Bodian said: “The charity is extremely grateful that the Hertel team at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery has chosen us to receive this significant donation in recognition of reaching the two-year safety milestone. “ABF The Soldier’s Charity will use the money to continue to provide a lifetime of support for all serving and retired, regular and reservist soldiers and their families.”

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HARD AT WORK: Employees working at Greenergy’s Immingham biofuels refinery.

GREENERGY’S Immingham biodiesel manufacturing facility has been awarded a Gold RoSPA award for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to improving safety.

The manufacturing facility converts used cooking oil into biodiesel and employs more than 40 people at the port plant.

The RoSPA awards scheme is the largest and longest-running programme of its kind in the UK, recognising commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention at work across all businesses and industries.

Judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

In addition the Teesside biodiesel manufacturing facility, acquired in January

thinking. Just as our facilities undergo regular maintenance and improvement to ensure it remains world class so does our approach to safety and the procedures we have in place.”

Greenergy’s approach to safety is based on detailed and open reporting and structured follow-up. Every individual working in the business is encouraged to report near misses and hazards, however small, so they can be followed up and more serious incidents prevented. Every incident is from Harvest Biofuels Ltd, as logged, investigated, tracked reported in Business and resolved through a central Telegraph, has also been management system. This awarded a silver accreditation information is analysed and for their first year’s shared throughout the involvement in the scheme, company to ensure that marking the start of their lessons are learnt across all journey to gold accreditation. parts of the business.

Rob Brocklesby, Greenergy The past year has also seen a managing director of Biofuels, return to full operations said: “The safety of our staff, following the devastating tidal neighbours and our surge that caused millions of surrounding environment is pounds of damage to the West always at the forefront of our Riverside facility.

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Ambassador delivers Royal praise for port HIGH PRAISE: Claus Grube, Royal Danish Ambassador, second left, pictured during a visit to DFDS on Immingham Dock.

Also pictured are Sean Potter, managing director of DFDS Seaways, Allan Bell, VP Sales of DFDS Logistics, Rasmus Leth Traberg, Energy and Renewables Sector Expert, Danish Embassy, Gunnar Larsen, managing director, Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce, and Alan Finch, DFDS Seaways Immingham Terminal Operations Director.

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HE Royal Danish Ambassador paid a visit to DFDS Seaways in Immingham to see first hand the role the port is playing in the development of the renewables sector and beyond.

Claus Grube toured DFDS Immingham Riverside and DFDS Immingham Dockside facilities which together provide comprehensive shipping and logistics solutions for customers in the UK, Scandinavia, Continental Europe as well as deep sea destinations.

After seeing the DFDS terminals, Ambassador Grube spoke positively about the work

in the region.

“Important renewable developments are happening in the Humber region, including the largest such example in the UK,” he said.

“I am impressed at the work which is being done and wish everyone luck with these projects.”

He continued: “There are strong trading links between Denmark and the UK and the island infrastructure of the UK brings challenges and solutions.

“I have gained a lot of very useful information as a result of my visit to DFDS Seaways, who themselves are a good example; one of Northern Europe’s leading

transportation networks providing solutions to meet a wide range of needs.”

Sean Potter, managing director of DFDS Seaways plc, said it was an honour to welcome the Ambassador.

“The Ambassador commented on how the industrial landscape is changing, from traditional sectors such as coal to renewables,” he said.

“At DFDS Seaways we want to keep ahead, anticipating future shipping and logistics needs.”

Alistair Campbell, Port Director of DFDS Seaways plc added: “Currently we are providing a useful service to the renewables sector with a purpose-built

turbine park, where some of the world’s largest turbine blades are stored on giant racks ready for distribution and on site assembly.”

He added: “This facility is a convenient supply chain solution whereby DFDS stevedors, experienced in heavy lifts, load and offload vessels at DFDS Dockside adjacent to the turbine park.”

As part of his tour, Ambassador Grube visited Associated British Port’s Immingham’s Dock Offices and control tower as well as visiting Seaways Jutlandia, one of DFDS’s regular liner vessels on the regular Immingham to Esbjerg route.

Tug team pulls new national standards into the Humber Estuary

ON COURSE: SMS Towage’s Captain John Pinder, right, with Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and assessor.

IMMINGHAM tug operator SMS Towage is spearheading an industry drive to create a new national workboat safety standard.

The Humber-based business is helping to implement the Maritime Coastguard Agency-approved Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme with the National Workboat Association (NWA).

It has started to roll out the new scheme that leads to a recognised ship assist qualification meeting the strict standards of the Port Marine Safety Code.

Patrick Lyon, managing director of SMS Towage, said: “We need to continually push to ensure the safe operation of vessels. This scheme is being introduced now and will create a new standard of training for workboat safety.

“We already have excellent safety training systems but have been working to achieve a unified scheme that benefits crew, customers and the industry as a whole. We are supporting this every inch of the way.”

Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and a qualified assessor,

is on the NWA’s training sub-committee and has produced manuals to help association members get up to speed with the scheme.

“Hugh is an expert safety training assessor,” said Mr Lyon.

“He is one of the most experienced in the industry and has been instrumental in getting this voluntary scheme off the ground.

Mr Patience added: “It has been well received and we expect it to become industry standard.

“All of our skippers are already going through the training, and the process of implementing the new standard has started in the Humber, Belfast and South Wales Ports where SMS Towage operates.”

SMS Towage was established in 2003, and employs 130 people, with offices in Hessle. It operates a fleet of eight tugs from the Humber, with Immingham the dominant port, a further three in the Bristol Channel and two in Belfast Harbour.

It has grown to become the leading independent tug operator IN CONTROL: SMS Towage’s Captain Dennis Rimmer, seated, in the UK. with Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and assessor.

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UPERMARKETS are sitting up and taking a very close look, and European transport experts have already praised the invention, so it was fitting for Pauline Dawes’s SOMI Trailers Ltd to haul home the HBP Systems Innovation award.

industry giants.

“I was told journalists from 11 countries had considered the innovation the best there was,” Mrs Dawes said. “That was from five people up against companies putting 60,000 wagons on the road – it was very nice for a local firm.”

Now ready to go as soon as orders come in, prospective customers are having to run Finding a way to cleverly use health and safety tests ahead of the wasted space on an the market adventure. articulated lorry has brought From a family with a logistics Scunthorpe-based ‘Same business, it was not transport Outside More Inside’ to life, when you realise it costs that got her on the road, and a feeling that a decade’s £110,000 a year to run one truck though keeping her attention work is on the verge of and trailer for a year. SOMI can as goods vehicles passed the something big. take one out of four trucks and glass-fronted foyer of The “It has been a long journey trailers off the road.

Baths Hall was a challenge. we have been on,” Mrs Dawes “All the big supermarkets “I am a local girl, born in said. “All the people who have have asked to trial this, we Immingham, schooled in been involved in the SOMI have trials booked in.”

Barton, who found further project should be proud of education later. I got a place at themselves and all the work Cambridge in my 30s, did my they have put in. Especially my MBA at Manchester, and it was family because they have been while there that I started SOMI great supporters and in 2004. contributors. I am really proud “It is ten years of my life and of them all. my family’s life, and the men “The company is very new in who now work for us,” she the market, we have faith that said. “We have done things this will actually be a success wrong so many times, and we and we will get the reward.” have learned so much, and A highly technical solution, eventually got it right. involving automation, she is “I think it was Thomas primed for production, Edison who said invention is 1 working with firms in Hull and per cent inspiration and 99 per Sheffield to prepare for her Pauline Dawes cent perspiration. Well I think first orders. it is 0.01 per cent!

Explaining her concept, now “We should be proud, for in going into trials, she said: “We Recently it was awarded a Britain we have some of the use the space underneath a second place at the European best innovation and engineers. trailer. We have a drop down Commercial Vehicle Show in I hope we can take this product deck, and decks that lift up, and it only becomes important Germany, pulling alongside the global.”

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WOW FACTOR: Pauline Dawes, second left, receives the HBP Systems Innovation Award from Jo Dixon, left, watched by North Lincolnshire Area Council chair Kathy Fillingham and compere Helen Fospero. Below, left, Grimsby Institute students peform on stage before, below right, the West End professional Oz medley.

United in pride! Two of the strongest names in business ... ● Continued from page one had to change because when a lot of the steel works closed down we became much more prominent in construction and transport, which is probably one of our oldest businesses because my grandfather had lorries in his timber and builders’ business.

“Although not a national company per se, in energy from waste we are. It is a real niche we have got hold of, and built plants in Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Leeds and now Teesside. We have a really specialised team.

“We have a great team, and I am probably the longest serving, I should have retired years ago, but I have a great team, a fantastic team, and in Stephen Martin, the chief executive I appointed, a man who has done a really good job.”

In 2013 Clugston Group celebrated its 75th anniversary. Grimsby

It is of tribute to John that he has remained steadfast in his passion for the family business Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor

MUCH-DESERVED: Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Clugston accepts the accolade from Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor.

Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor presented the award.

Announcing it, she said: “Clugston and Scunthorpe go together and are known as a pair.

“It is of tribute to John that he has remained steadfast in

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his passion for the family business – a passion which is shared, I know by his son David, who is on the company table.

“While heading up this iconic business, John has also found time to represent and

lead a vast, vast amount of organisations, economic groups and good causes – the list is truly endless from a past involvement with Market Rasen Race Course, to being integral in the setting up of the Humber Local Enterprise

Partnership, and from the scouts to the town’s operatic society.

“I first met John back in the early 2000s when, as editor of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, I joined a fundraising group for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. John

was chair and we raised an unimaginable sum of £1.3 million for the new extension.

It is this passion for local causes, and believe me it is endless, that stands John apart from others, that makes him a special part of north Lincolnshire and the Humber region.

“From us all I would like to say ‘thank you John’ and this is our small token of appreciation for all you have done and continue to do.”

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Ambassador delivers Royal praise for port HIGH PRAISE: Claus Grube, Royal Danish Ambassador, second left, pictured during a visit to DFDS on Immingham Dock.

Also pictured are Sean Potter, managing director of DFDS Seaways, Allan Bell, VP Sales of DFDS Logistics, Rasmus Leth Traberg, Energy and Renewables Sector Expert, Danish Embassy, Gunnar Larsen, managing director, Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce, and Alan Finch, DFDS Seaways Immingham Terminal Operations Director.

Picture: Richard Dunn

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HE Royal Danish Ambassador paid a visit to DFDS Seaways in Immingham to see first hand the role the port is playing in the development of the renewables sector and beyond.

Claus Grube toured DFDS Immingham Riverside and DFDS Immingham Dockside facilities which together provide comprehensive shipping and logistics solutions for customers in the UK, Scandinavia, Continental Europe as well as deep sea destinations.

After seeing the DFDS terminals, Ambassador Grube spoke positively about the work

in the region.

“Important renewable developments are happening in the Humber region, including the largest such example in the UK,” he said.

“I am impressed at the work which is being done and wish everyone luck with these projects.”

He continued: “There are strong trading links between Denmark and the UK and the island infrastructure of the UK brings challenges and solutions.

“I have gained a lot of very useful information as a result of my visit to DFDS Seaways, who themselves are a good example; one of Northern Europe’s leading

transportation networks providing solutions to meet a wide range of needs.”

Sean Potter, managing director of DFDS Seaways plc, said it was an honour to welcome the Ambassador.

“The Ambassador commented on how the industrial landscape is changing, from traditional sectors such as coal to renewables,” he said.

“At DFDS Seaways we want to keep ahead, anticipating future shipping and logistics needs.”

Alistair Campbell, Port Director of DFDS Seaways plc added: “Currently we are providing a useful service to the renewables sector with a purpose-built

turbine park, where some of the world’s largest turbine blades are stored on giant racks ready for distribution and on site assembly.”

He added: “This facility is a convenient supply chain solution whereby DFDS stevedors, experienced in heavy lifts, load and offload vessels at DFDS Dockside adjacent to the turbine park.”

As part of his tour, Ambassador Grube visited Associated British Port’s Immingham’s Dock Offices and control tower as well as visiting Seaways Jutlandia, one of DFDS’s regular liner vessels on the regular Immingham to Esbjerg route.

Tug team pulls new national standards into the Humber Estuary

ON COURSE: SMS Towage’s Captain John Pinder, right, with Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and assessor.

IMMINGHAM tug operator SMS Towage is spearheading an industry drive to create a new national workboat safety standard.

The Humber-based business is helping to implement the Maritime Coastguard Agency-approved Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme with the National Workboat Association (NWA).

It has started to roll out the new scheme that leads to a recognised ship assist qualification meeting the strict standards of the Port Marine Safety Code.

Patrick Lyon, managing director of SMS Towage, said: “We need to continually push to ensure the safe operation of vessels. This scheme is being introduced now and will create a new standard of training for workboat safety.

“We already have excellent safety training systems but have been working to achieve a unified scheme that benefits crew, customers and the industry as a whole. We are supporting this every inch of the way.”

Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and a qualified assessor,

is on the NWA’s training sub-committee and has produced manuals to help association members get up to speed with the scheme.

“Hugh is an expert safety training assessor,” said Mr Lyon.

“He is one of the most experienced in the industry and has been instrumental in getting this voluntary scheme off the ground.

Mr Patience added: “It has been well received and we expect it to become industry standard.

“All of our skippers are already going through the training, and the process of implementing the new standard has started in the Humber, Belfast and South Wales Ports where SMS Towage operates.”

SMS Towage was established in 2003, and employs 130 people, with offices in Hessle. It operates a fleet of eight tugs from the Humber, with Immingham the dominant port, a further three in the Bristol Channel and two in Belfast Harbour.

It has grown to become the leading independent tug operator IN CONTROL: SMS Towage’s Captain Dennis Rimmer, seated, in the UK. with Hugh Patience, SMS’s marine manager and assessor.

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UPERMARKETS are sitting up and taking a very close look, and European transport experts have already praised the invention, so it was fitting for Pauline Dawes’s SOMI Trailers Ltd to haul home the HBP Systems Innovation award.

industry giants.

“I was told journalists from 11 countries had considered the innovation the best there was,” Mrs Dawes said. “That was from five people up against companies putting 60,000 wagons on the road – it was very nice for a local firm.”

Now ready to go as soon as orders come in, prospective customers are having to run Finding a way to cleverly use health and safety tests ahead of the wasted space on an the market adventure. articulated lorry has brought From a family with a logistics Scunthorpe-based ‘Same business, it was not transport Outside More Inside’ to life, when you realise it costs that got her on the road, and a feeling that a decade’s £110,000 a year to run one truck though keeping her attention work is on the verge of and trailer for a year. SOMI can as goods vehicles passed the something big. take one out of four trucks and glass-fronted foyer of The “It has been a long journey trailers off the road.

Baths Hall was a challenge. we have been on,” Mrs Dawes “All the big supermarkets “I am a local girl, born in said. “All the people who have have asked to trial this, we Immingham, schooled in been involved in the SOMI have trials booked in.”

Barton, who found further project should be proud of education later. I got a place at themselves and all the work Cambridge in my 30s, did my they have put in. Especially my MBA at Manchester, and it was family because they have been while there that I started SOMI great supporters and in 2004. contributors. I am really proud “It is ten years of my life and of them all. my family’s life, and the men “The company is very new in who now work for us,” she the market, we have faith that said. “We have done things this will actually be a success wrong so many times, and we and we will get the reward.” have learned so much, and A highly technical solution, eventually got it right. involving automation, she is “I think it was Thomas primed for production, Edison who said invention is 1 working with firms in Hull and per cent inspiration and 99 per Sheffield to prepare for her Pauline Dawes cent perspiration. Well I think first orders. it is 0.01 per cent!

Explaining her concept, now “We should be proud, for in going into trials, she said: “We Recently it was awarded a Britain we have some of the use the space underneath a second place at the European best innovation and engineers. trailer. We have a drop down Commercial Vehicle Show in I hope we can take this product deck, and decks that lift up, and it only becomes important Germany, pulling alongside the global.”

The winners have been crowned! Here we celebrate those taking home the gongs from The Baths Hall at the 2015 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards

We should be proud, for in Britain we have some of the best innovation and engineers

WOW FACTOR: Pauline Dawes, second left, receives the HBP Systems Innovation Award from Jo Dixon, left, watched by North Lincolnshire Area Council chair Kathy Fillingham and compere Helen Fospero. Below, left, Grimsby Institute students peform on stage before, below right, the West End professional Oz medley.

United in pride! Two of the strongest names in business ... ● Continued from page one had to change because when a lot of the steel works closed down we became much more prominent in construction and transport, which is probably one of our oldest businesses because my grandfather had lorries in his timber and builders’ business.

“Although not a national company per se, in energy from waste we are. It is a real niche we have got hold of, and built plants in Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Leeds and now Teesside. We have a really specialised team.

“We have a great team, and I am probably the longest serving, I should have retired years ago, but I have a great team, a fantastic team, and in Stephen Martin, the chief executive I appointed, a man who has done a really good job.”

In 2013 Clugston Group celebrated its 75th anniversary. Grimsby

It is of tribute to John that he has remained steadfast in his passion for the family business Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor

MUCH-DESERVED: Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Clugston accepts the accolade from Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor.

Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor presented the award.

Announcing it, she said: “Clugston and Scunthorpe go together and are known as a pair.

“It is of tribute to John that he has remained steadfast in

DELIGHTED: Bradbury Group, the proud recipients of The Forrester Boyd Award For Business Excellence. Picture: David Haber

his passion for the family business – a passion which is shared, I know by his son David, who is on the company table.

“While heading up this iconic business, John has also found time to represent and

lead a vast, vast amount of organisations, economic groups and good causes – the list is truly endless from a past involvement with Market Rasen Race Course, to being integral in the setting up of the Humber Local Enterprise

Partnership, and from the scouts to the town’s operatic society.

“I first met John back in the early 2000s when, as editor of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, I joined a fundraising group for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. John

was chair and we raised an unimaginable sum of £1.3 million for the new extension.

It is this passion for local causes, and believe me it is endless, that stands John apart from others, that makes him a special part of north Lincolnshire and the Humber region.

“From us all I would like to say ‘thank you John’ and this is our small token of appreciation for all you have done and continue to do.”

Rewarding those who are building a far better future for all

Fledgling firms well recognised F

RANKLIN College Young Entrepreneur of the Year Charlotte Hay had her fusion of style and business acumen lauded as her fledgling Creative Larder business brought her a gong.

The 27-year-old was thrilled to come tops in one of the most exciting categories of the evening, with raw talent given a terrific promotional platform – a key aspect of what her company provides for others.

“I completely didn’t expect this, I was up against some great competition, and to say I have only been going for six months makes this massive,” the former Healing School pupil said.

Focused on creative marketing for creatives, she blends image with a business sense to, in her words “make things look pretty while looking to provide ideas and solutions to increase sales”.

“Sometimes this area gets overlooked, and I thought there was a bit of a gap in the market,” she said. “Businesses are becoming more open-minded to new approaches to winning and retaining customers, and it is interesting from my position to see how dramatically it can increase.”

A former Franklin College student, who now lives in Louth, read Fashion, Design and Marketing at London College of Fashion, becoming a celebrity stylist and working on mainstream television with the likes of Dannii Minogue and Christine Bleakley, before returning to Lincolnshire.

She was part of the Cleethorpes clothing brand Stella and Alf, before going her own way at a ‘crossroads’ last summer. Her partner is the area’s own ‘master’ chef, Steven Bennett of The Oaklands Hall Hotel, and she has helped propel his

profile, as well as many other clients.

“I have fallen into what I do, but I love it. I have to pinch myself sometimes that it is actually work. I love it, I live and breathe it, and I really struggle to switch off.”

Flixborough Eco-Tech won the CR Parrott New Business Award, with judges impressed with the growth the energy-saving technology provider has achieved, going from £55,000 in the first year, to £343,000 in the first six months of year three.

Clients vary from dairy farms to huge corporate entities.

“I am absolutely ecstatic to be honest,” said Giles Barker as he picked up the accolade with his recently appointed technical director Stuart Turner.

“We have put everything we have into a new venture, so I am absolutely thrilled. The biggest thing for me is the fact that in setting up, we were up and down the country, chasing everything, and in October last year I put down a marker and said in 2015 we want to do everything locally that we can – so to be recognised locally is the biggest accolade.

“Now we have Stuart on board we have expansion and more experience; we have a Lincoln office sorted and we can look towards another year of growth. We have some big plans ahead, some big contracts.”

The business launched in 2012, with Mr Barker leaving an energy role with South Yorkshire building giant Keepmoat. Mr Turner added: “We are working hard, keeping our heads on the game, and being realistic, which is exactly what we are. We have a big push ahead and passion in what we do, and that is the biggest driver we have got.”

Alexis Powell-Howard and Vicky Elbourne, co-directors of

B WIN WIN WIN: Clockwise, from top left, Giles Barker and Stuart Turner celebrate the CR Parrott New Business Award, with sponsor Chris Parrott, left, and North Lincolnshire Area Council chair Kathy Fillingham; Mentis Therapy and Training co-directors Vicky Elbourne and Alexis Powell-Howard with award sponsor Mark Webb of E-Factor, and Charlotte Hay, centre, with her Franklin College Young Entrepreneur Award pictured with a college representative, friend James Lockwood, North East Lincolnshire Area Council chair Anthony Winn and evening compere Helen Fospero. Pictures: David Haber.

Grimsby-based Mentis Therapy and Training, picked up the very first gong of the evening.

Another company formed in the past few years, it provides mental health-based services for all ages, couples, and families, working for private clients, organisations and in the public sector.

Launched in 2012, it was a big personal risk to take, as the pair left jobs in the NHS to go it alone. Having presented The Business Hive Small

Business Award to his tenants on Dudley Street, E-Factor managing director Mark Webb praised their self belief, with both leaving comfortable salaries to launch.

“It is absolutely great, and to win while we’ve been sat with people we now employ, is great,” said Alexis.

“We left full time employment to do this, and this is certainly a reward for doing that.”

A team of ten has been created with further growth the focus.

“We are building the business up, providing training and therapy for staff with work-related stress, and hoping to build that support up.

“There are also a lot of mental health issues that young people and children struggle with, and not the services any more to access.”

Judges heard how Mentis has service level agreements with 16 schools, working with between 65 and 100 children.

‘Merchant adventurers’ pay tribute to a lost son and brother

TRADING PLACES: Kevin Ibbertson of HSBC presents the award to GSA Environmental’s Michael and Andrew Grimley, with Kathy Fillingham and Helen Fospero joining them.

DESCRIBING themselves as “merchant adventurers”, Dr Andrew Grimley, executive director and his son Michael, managing director, had just flown in from Venezuelan capital Caracas to pick up the HSBC International Trade Award.

Based in Brigg, family company GSA Environmental Ltd is a globally-operating specialist in extraction of transition metals – with improving environmental performance and productivity for clients a key aim.

The father and son team is currently working on huge-scale projects, including a $7.5 billion project with the Venezuelan state-owned oil and gas company PDVSA. Michael said they are a small company investing in

FOREVER INDEBTED: Matthew Grimley, who passed away 18 months ago.

high quality with the backing of HSBC, allowing them to take risks.

“The company has been running for 12 years, but we really started to put the effort in 2010 to 2012,” he said.

“We’ve had more stability since 2012 and now we’re building up towards a massive project in Saudi Arabia,” his father Andrew

added. “A lot of people from Saudi Arabia, Canada and Venezuela come to us because we are good at what we do.”

The company employs five people, and also a number of contractors – from 10 to 25 at a time.

Speaking of the future of the company, Michael said: “What we want is to have a small team of very well-educated, effective specialists.

“We have got to develop new approaches to allow us to advance our knowledge and give us an edge.”

Dr Grimley also paid tribute to another son, Matthew.

“He died 18 months ago and he did a lot to develop this. He was core to development and we owe him a big debt,” he said.

UILDING firms A Torn Construction and GS Kelsey won the North Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award and ABP Business Growth Awards respectively, both pipping each other to the titles.

A Torn has created a new head office in Kirton Lindsey, and has pumped £10 million into the local economy with a focus on a local sub contractor supply chain.

Andy Torn, managing director of the eponymous business, said: “I am surprised and very pleased. It can be a very lonely place in your own business, you keep your head down so it is nice to have some recognition for it. This is not just for us, but for everyone who works with A Torn and all the hard work that keeps us going, with the momentum we have gained.

“We have a great group of clients, a customer focused approach and we have built a close relationship with our supply chain.”

Wife and business partner Mandy Torn added: “Part of the award criteria was creating two jobs, and we are now up to 12 jobs since we moved to our new premises, that’s 30 people and we are still recruiting for graduates and managers.”

Work on Port of Immingham and Singleton Birch’s anaerobic digestion expansion have been notable successes.

The 28-year-old managing director

of GS Kelsey Ltd, a building contracting company working throughout South Yorkshire, the Humber and Lincolnshire, picked up the ABP Business Growth Award.

Matthew Robinson collected the gong with two of his apprentices Lee Smith and Kym Godward-Large after tackling the recession head on and presiding over five years of growth.

On collecting the award, he said: “I was not expecting this at all. We had a plan to grow the company over three or four years.

“To start that plan during a recession was quite daunting. We had a three year plan for growth, which included recruiting in key positions to allow it to happen.

“We thought we had quite good reserves to build the company. The recession was make or break. It was either shrink and go back to doing smaller projects or use our reserves to try to grow. It was either batten down the hatches or see it as an opportunity to grow and use money to reinvest and improve the company.

“We employ more than 30 people at the moment and we’ve invested year-on-year and taken on two new apprentices.”

He said they will be working with the Grimsby Institute to take on more.

“The plan now is to grow even more, but it has to be sustainable.”

The company has been going for 20 years, but Mr Robinson was made a

BUILD IT AND THEY WILL WIN: Top, the GS Kelsey team celebrate, with Matthew Robinson, second right. Below left, Mandy and Andy Torn with leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Liz Redfern, with Paul Barker and the JemBuild team being congratulated by North East Lincolnshire leader-elect, Councillor Ray Oxby. director five years ago and took it from strength to strength.

When asked if it was a great achievement for someone who has yet to reach their 30s, he added: “I’ll take that!”

Picking up the North East Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award, JemBuild managing director Paul Barker also stressed the importance of offering apprenticeships to local youngsters as a key part of his construction business.

A winner last year, the business was formed in 2010, starting with an initial turnover of £350,000 during the first year, increasing to just under £5 million last year.

Mr Barker said he thought they had picked up the gong for employing “a lot of local people and local contractors”.

He said: “We are supporting the local economy and taking on apprentices. There’s a big problem in our region with contractors coming here from outside the area. It’s not

right.

“We use local suppliers and our labour force comes from North and North East Lincolnshire.

“We now have 20 employees. It has grown from just me to 20 people. We get a lot of repeat business and we do a quality job.”

Commercial director Mark Kitchener added: “Our aims now are to grow slowly. At the moment turnover is £5 million and we’re hoping to get to £10 million over the next three or four years.”

Nisa makes a difference...

COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS: Kate Carroll receives the award, with, from left, Helen Fospero, colleague Emma Brock, Dan Wilson of Barclays and Kathy Fillingham.

THROUGH its Making A Difference Locally charity, Nisa Retail recently donated £65,000 to more than 100 worthy causes in northern Lincolnshire, taking the total they’ve donated to around £350,000.

Based at Scunthorpe’s Normanby Enterprise Park, the charity allows Nisa retailers to donate money to local charities by raising funds through the sale of specific products in store.

Charity manager Kate Carroll said: “We have got 300 employees in Scunthorpe – the majority are from the area.

“I think we won this award because the staff give back about 60 hours a week in volunteer activities – like being a friend for Age UK, support with training, skills workshops with young people and CV writing.”

She said the scheme was set up in 2008 because they “felt they could do a lot more”.

“It goes back to the local community. The money goes into a pot called staff donations and they nominate a good cause for it to go to.

“The staff care about it.

It brings people together and ensures they are involved in the local community.”

Plans for the future doing more of the same as well as “more through employee engagement and team building, getting groups together and doing group charity work”.

Rewarding those who are building a far better future for all

Fledgling firms well recognised F

RANKLIN College Young Entrepreneur of the Year Charlotte Hay had her fusion of style and business acumen lauded as her fledgling Creative Larder business brought her a gong.

The 27-year-old was thrilled to come tops in one of the most exciting categories of the evening, with raw talent given a terrific promotional platform – a key aspect of what her company provides for others.

“I completely didn’t expect this, I was up against some great competition, and to say I have only been going for six months makes this massive,” the former Healing School pupil said.

Focused on creative marketing for creatives, she blends image with a business sense to, in her words “make things look pretty while looking to provide ideas and solutions to increase sales”.

“Sometimes this area gets overlooked, and I thought there was a bit of a gap in the market,” she said. “Businesses are becoming more open-minded to new approaches to winning and retaining customers, and it is interesting from my position to see how dramatically it can increase.”

A former Franklin College student, who now lives in Louth, read Fashion, Design and Marketing at London College of Fashion, becoming a celebrity stylist and working on mainstream television with the likes of Dannii Minogue and Christine Bleakley, before returning to Lincolnshire.

She was part of the Cleethorpes clothing brand Stella and Alf, before going her own way at a ‘crossroads’ last summer. Her partner is the area’s own ‘master’ chef, Steven Bennett of The Oaklands Hall Hotel, and she has helped propel his

profile, as well as many other clients.

“I have fallen into what I do, but I love it. I have to pinch myself sometimes that it is actually work. I love it, I live and breathe it, and I really struggle to switch off.”

Flixborough Eco-Tech won the CR Parrott New Business Award, with judges impressed with the growth the energy-saving technology provider has achieved, going from £55,000 in the first year, to £343,000 in the first six months of year three.

Clients vary from dairy farms to huge corporate entities.

“I am absolutely ecstatic to be honest,” said Giles Barker as he picked up the accolade with his recently appointed technical director Stuart Turner.

“We have put everything we have into a new venture, so I am absolutely thrilled. The biggest thing for me is the fact that in setting up, we were up and down the country, chasing everything, and in October last year I put down a marker and said in 2015 we want to do everything locally that we can – so to be recognised locally is the biggest accolade.

“Now we have Stuart on board we have expansion and more experience; we have a Lincoln office sorted and we can look towards another year of growth. We have some big plans ahead, some big contracts.”

The business launched in 2012, with Mr Barker leaving an energy role with South Yorkshire building giant Keepmoat. Mr Turner added: “We are working hard, keeping our heads on the game, and being realistic, which is exactly what we are. We have a big push ahead and passion in what we do, and that is the biggest driver we have got.”

Alexis Powell-Howard and Vicky Elbourne, co-directors of

B WIN WIN WIN: Clockwise, from top left, Giles Barker and Stuart Turner celebrate the CR Parrott New Business Award, with sponsor Chris Parrott, left, and North Lincolnshire Area Council chair Kathy Fillingham; Mentis Therapy and Training co-directors Vicky Elbourne and Alexis Powell-Howard with award sponsor Mark Webb of E-Factor, and Charlotte Hay, centre, with her Franklin College Young Entrepreneur Award pictured with a college representative, friend James Lockwood, North East Lincolnshire Area Council chair Anthony Winn and evening compere Helen Fospero. Pictures: David Haber.

Grimsby-based Mentis Therapy and Training, picked up the very first gong of the evening.

Another company formed in the past few years, it provides mental health-based services for all ages, couples, and families, working for private clients, organisations and in the public sector.

Launched in 2012, it was a big personal risk to take, as the pair left jobs in the NHS to go it alone. Having presented The Business Hive Small

Business Award to his tenants on Dudley Street, E-Factor managing director Mark Webb praised their self belief, with both leaving comfortable salaries to launch.

“It is absolutely great, and to win while we’ve been sat with people we now employ, is great,” said Alexis.

“We left full time employment to do this, and this is certainly a reward for doing that.”

A team of ten has been created with further growth the focus.

“We are building the business up, providing training and therapy for staff with work-related stress, and hoping to build that support up.

“There are also a lot of mental health issues that young people and children struggle with, and not the services any more to access.”

Judges heard how Mentis has service level agreements with 16 schools, working with between 65 and 100 children.

‘Merchant adventurers’ pay tribute to a lost son and brother

TRADING PLACES: Kevin Ibbertson of HSBC presents the award to GSA Environmental’s Michael and Andrew Grimley, with Kathy Fillingham and Helen Fospero joining them.

DESCRIBING themselves as “merchant adventurers”, Dr Andrew Grimley, executive director and his son Michael, managing director, had just flown in from Venezuelan capital Caracas to pick up the HSBC International Trade Award.

Based in Brigg, family company GSA Environmental Ltd is a globally-operating specialist in extraction of transition metals – with improving environmental performance and productivity for clients a key aim.

The father and son team is currently working on huge-scale projects, including a $7.5 billion project with the Venezuelan state-owned oil and gas company PDVSA. Michael said they are a small company investing in

FOREVER INDEBTED: Matthew Grimley, who passed away 18 months ago.

high quality with the backing of HSBC, allowing them to take risks.

“The company has been running for 12 years, but we really started to put the effort in 2010 to 2012,” he said.

“We’ve had more stability since 2012 and now we’re building up towards a massive project in Saudi Arabia,” his father Andrew

added. “A lot of people from Saudi Arabia, Canada and Venezuela come to us because we are good at what we do.”

The company employs five people, and also a number of contractors – from 10 to 25 at a time.

Speaking of the future of the company, Michael said: “What we want is to have a small team of very well-educated, effective specialists.

“We have got to develop new approaches to allow us to advance our knowledge and give us an edge.”

Dr Grimley also paid tribute to another son, Matthew.

“He died 18 months ago and he did a lot to develop this. He was core to development and we owe him a big debt,” he said.

UILDING firms A Torn Construction and GS Kelsey won the North Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award and ABP Business Growth Awards respectively, both pipping each other to the titles.

A Torn has created a new head office in Kirton Lindsey, and has pumped £10 million into the local economy with a focus on a local sub contractor supply chain.

Andy Torn, managing director of the eponymous business, said: “I am surprised and very pleased. It can be a very lonely place in your own business, you keep your head down so it is nice to have some recognition for it. This is not just for us, but for everyone who works with A Torn and all the hard work that keeps us going, with the momentum we have gained.

“We have a great group of clients, a customer focused approach and we have built a close relationship with our supply chain.”

Wife and business partner Mandy Torn added: “Part of the award criteria was creating two jobs, and we are now up to 12 jobs since we moved to our new premises, that’s 30 people and we are still recruiting for graduates and managers.”

Work on Port of Immingham and Singleton Birch’s anaerobic digestion expansion have been notable successes.

The 28-year-old managing director

of GS Kelsey Ltd, a building contracting company working throughout South Yorkshire, the Humber and Lincolnshire, picked up the ABP Business Growth Award.

Matthew Robinson collected the gong with two of his apprentices Lee Smith and Kym Godward-Large after tackling the recession head on and presiding over five years of growth.

On collecting the award, he said: “I was not expecting this at all. We had a plan to grow the company over three or four years.

“To start that plan during a recession was quite daunting. We had a three year plan for growth, which included recruiting in key positions to allow it to happen.

“We thought we had quite good reserves to build the company. The recession was make or break. It was either shrink and go back to doing smaller projects or use our reserves to try to grow. It was either batten down the hatches or see it as an opportunity to grow and use money to reinvest and improve the company.

“We employ more than 30 people at the moment and we’ve invested year-on-year and taken on two new apprentices.”

He said they will be working with the Grimsby Institute to take on more.

“The plan now is to grow even more, but it has to be sustainable.”

The company has been going for 20 years, but Mr Robinson was made a

BUILD IT AND THEY WILL WIN: Top, the GS Kelsey team celebrate, with Matthew Robinson, second right. Below left, Mandy and Andy Torn with leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Liz Redfern, with Paul Barker and the JemBuild team being congratulated by North East Lincolnshire leader-elect, Councillor Ray Oxby. director five years ago and took it from strength to strength.

When asked if it was a great achievement for someone who has yet to reach their 30s, he added: “I’ll take that!”

Picking up the North East Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award, JemBuild managing director Paul Barker also stressed the importance of offering apprenticeships to local youngsters as a key part of his construction business.

A winner last year, the business was formed in 2010, starting with an initial turnover of £350,000 during the first year, increasing to just under £5 million last year.

Mr Barker said he thought they had picked up the gong for employing “a lot of local people and local contractors”.

He said: “We are supporting the local economy and taking on apprentices. There’s a big problem in our region with contractors coming here from outside the area. It’s not

right.

“We use local suppliers and our labour force comes from North and North East Lincolnshire.

“We now have 20 employees. It has grown from just me to 20 people. We get a lot of repeat business and we do a quality job.”

Commercial director Mark Kitchener added: “Our aims now are to grow slowly. At the moment turnover is £5 million and we’re hoping to get to £10 million over the next three or four years.”

Nisa makes a difference...

COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS: Kate Carroll receives the award, with, from left, Helen Fospero, colleague Emma Brock, Dan Wilson of Barclays and Kathy Fillingham.

THROUGH its Making A Difference Locally charity, Nisa Retail recently donated £65,000 to more than 100 worthy causes in northern Lincolnshire, taking the total they’ve donated to around £350,000.

Based at Scunthorpe’s Normanby Enterprise Park, the charity allows Nisa retailers to donate money to local charities by raising funds through the sale of specific products in store.

Charity manager Kate Carroll said: “We have got 300 employees in Scunthorpe – the majority are from the area.

“I think we won this award because the staff give back about 60 hours a week in volunteer activities – like being a friend for Age UK, support with training, skills workshops with young people and CV writing.”

She said the scheme was set up in 2008 because they “felt they could do a lot more”.

“It goes back to the local community. The money goes into a pot called staff donations and they nominate a good cause for it to go to.

“The staff care about it.

It brings people together and ensures they are involved in the local community.”

Plans for the future doing more of the same as well as “more through employee engagement and team building, getting groups together and doing group charity work”.

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Wise Owl wins big on training T

EN years after opening a first venture, Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries picked up the Grimsby Institute Training Excellence Award.

Managing director Toni Krajnik was delighted, having also been shortlisted for the Wilkin Chapman Grange Business Person of the Year title too.

Picking up the accolade with colleagues Melanie Stimson and Lucy Polkinghorne, she said: “I really wasn’t expecting this award.

“We’ve been going for ten years – starting with a 22-place nursery and we’ve now got a total of 150 childcare places and 40 full-time staff.”

The first nursery, in Scunthorpe, was one of the first in the region to offer live web streaming for parents, Messingham was added, with out of school clubs also operated in Scunthorpe, Messingham and Bottesford.

Since then she has expanded the business with a focus on training her employees through the in-house management scheme.

“We look after the staff,” she said. “We try to go above and beyond all expectations.

“Ofsted set the requirements and we try to exceed those.

“We have to have 50 per cent of our staff qualified. One third of our staff has a Level Seven qualification or are working towards that.

“We run an in-house management training scheme with people starting as volunteers and working their way up via the scheme.

“It’s extremely rare we take people qualified now. 95 per cent of the employees we take go through the apprenticeship scheme.”

Toni said aims for the future are to open more training centres across the region.

TRAIN TO GAIN: Sue Middlehurst, principal of Grimsby Instutite, presents the Training Excellence Award to Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries team, led by Toni Krajnik.

The 2015 roll of honour The Business Hive Small Business Award Winner: Mentis Therapy & Training Runners-up: Jembuild Ltd; Tower Staff Construction Ltd The ABP Business Growth Award Winner: G S Kelsey Ltd Runners-up: A Torn Construction Ltd; Jembuild Ltd The Wilkin Chapman Grange Business Person of the Year Award Winner: Tim Strawson, chairman of Bradbury Group Runners-up: Toni Krajnik, Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries; Paul Barker, Jembuild Ltd HSBC International Trade Award Winner: GSA Environmental Ltd Runners-up: Haiths; Ramsden International The CR Parrott New Business Award Winner: Flixborough Eco Technologies Ltd Runners-up: PC Support Company; Beauty at the Gate Franklin College Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner: Charlotte Hay, The Creative Larder Ltd Runners-up: Matthew Robinson, GS Kelsey Ltd; David Haagensen, BHP Reviews.com Ltd. The North East Lincolnshire Economic

Investment Award Winner: Jembuild Ltd Runners-up: Riverside Tapas & Cocktail Bar; Red The North Lincolnshire Economic Investment Award Winner: A Torn Construction Ltd Runners-up: Bradbury Group; GS Kelsey Ltd The Grimsby Institute Training Excellence Award Winner: Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries Ltd Runners-up: Care Plus Group, Nisa Retail The Barclays Excellence in Community Relations Award Winner: Nisa Retail Runners-up: Shoreline Housing Partnership, Care Plus Group The HBP Systems Innovation Award Winner: Somi Trailers Ltd Runners-up: Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries Ltd; Road Traffic Solutions Ltd Forrester Boyd Business of Excellence Award Winner: Bradbury Group – Tim Strawson Award selected from all category nominations.

Grimsby & Scunthorpe Telegraph Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: John Clugston

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Awards themselves were praiseworthy WINNERS at this year’s Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards received innovative trophies which were specially designed and created using groundbreaking 3D printing technology.

Students from the Lincoln Castle Academy worked with the University of Lincoln to create the trophies.

The new 3D printing technology is normally used by students with ambitions to work in the world of architecture and industrial design.

A-Level student and project co-ordinator Darryl Smalley approached Anne Tate, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce’s northern Lincolnshire manager, and organiser of the event, about the possibility of producing a set of trophies.

The idea was to help spread the awareness of 3D printing and to improve the students’ skills and knowledge of 3D printing technologies.

Darryl and his fellow students, Liam Coggan, George Hill, Aloysius Rosario and Joseph

AWARDS WORTH AWARDS: Anne Tate receives the trophies from Darryl Smalley and his fellow students, from left, Liam Coggan, George Hill and Aloysius Rosario.

Coupland worked with lecturer Stewart Bibby to design and print the trophies.

Darryl said the most difficult one to produce was in the shape of a Beehive for the Business Hive Award which took around 26 hours to print. The Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented to John Clugston, was also a technical challenge for the students.

Receiving the trophies ahead of the presentation night, staged in partnership with the Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraphs, Ms Tate said: “I think these trophies are absolutely fabulous and I’d like to thank Darryl and his team for all their hard work.

“Doing something like this will set them apart from other students when they apply to go to university and I will provide them

with a testimonial and a thank you. It’s been a project which they’ve seen through from start to finish, overcoming technological challenges and meeting a tight deadline. These are exactly the characteristics businesses are looking for.

“The trophies are extremely innovative and it is nice to have something at the forefront of new technology for our business awards”.

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GRIMSBY firm is expanding its operations with the purchase of 7,000 sq ft of warehousing and office accommodation.

The move means Red Security & Hardware can expand the retail offer within its existing King Edward Street store and use the additional space in Hainton Avenue to store products for its growing e-commerce business.

It comes as part of a growth package, worked on by founder Richard Ellis with Pera Consulting, and part-funded by GrowthAccelerator, now part of the Business Growth Service.

The past two years have seen the creation of nine new jobs, including three apprenticeships, and has seen turnover increase to more than £1 million this year. Founded in 2010, the company offers interior fit out products and services for homes and businesses across the region, including a 24-hour locksmith service, key cutting, security systems, access control systems, fire safety products, safes, shutters, architectural ironmongery and doors.

When Mr Ellis set up the business, steady sales saw him take on three members of staff and set up a trade counter on E-Factor’s Enterprise Village. When one of his biggest customers went bust, leading to a loss of £25,000, his ambition to create a secure, sustainable business kicked in.

Mr Ellis said: “We lost a lot of money but didn’t want to see the business go under. We decided to go for growth but I knew I needed outside help to build a business with a future rather than going from one problem to the next.

That’s where GrowthAccelerator came in.”

The nationally-active scheme helped him identify how he and the business needed to change.

Growth manager David Grimes, from Pera Consulting, one of four private sector growth experts chosen to implement GrowthAccelerator, said: “Richard thought he was helping the team by getting involved in everything from answering the phone to going out

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N A special feature for this month’s Business Telegraph, Joshua Briggs, senior solicitor at Wilkin Chapman Grange solicitors, looks at the changes to the tenancy deposit scheme and the implications to landlords.

statutory periodic tenancies, are now subject to the deposit protection requirements.

The time for complying with this, however, is extended to 90 days from March 26, 2015 by which time the deposit must have been protected in a relevant scheme and the prescribed information “On March 26, 2015, the Deregulation Act given to the tenant.

“The DA does not appear to place a 2015 (the DA) came into force, heralding financial penalty on the landlord for wide-ranging effects on residential non-compliance but no Section 21 Notice tenancies. can be given until such time as the deposit The immediate changes concern the is returned to the tenant. much-criticised and litigated Tenancy “For deposits received on or after April Deposit Scheme; however, there are 6, 2007, providing the deposit was further changes on the horizon which protected and the prescribed information concern Section 21 Notices. given to the tenant during the period of “The DA has now clarified the position regarding deposits following the decisions the original tenancy, the landlord does not need to repeat the process where: in Superstrike v Rodrigues, and (a) a periodic tenancy comes into being Charalambous v Ng. In particular, on the coming to an end of the original deposits received before April 6, 2007 in tenancy, relation to tenancies which are now (b) the landlord grants the tenant a new tenancy in respect of the same premises, providing the deposit continues to be held in connection with that new tenancy in accordance with the same authorised scheme.

“It is also important to note that the general sanction of being unable to serve a Section 21 Notice where the deposit is not being held in accordance with an authorised scheme continues to apply where the deposit has been taken before, on or after 6 April 2007.

“With any luck, the DA will make it much easier for landlords and tenants to know where they stand in relation to deposits, regardless of when the tenancy commenced.

“If you have any concerns about these changes we are hosting a breakfast seminar on Wednesday May 27, which will explain how the changes may affect you.” ● For further information and booking visit our events page: www.wilkinchapman.co.uk

SUCCESSFUL: Red Kitchens and Bathrooms, King Edward Street, Grimsby. Director Richard Ellis in the showroom. on locksmith jobs.

“However, he soon understood he needed to be business planning rather than fire fighting in order to grow.”

He set about a major transformation project, including the retail premises in the centre of Grimsby which has increased

turnover dramatically, since he opened in September 2013. A bathroom and kitchen showroom was opened 12 months ago.

The move into e-commerce has also been positive. The first week of operations saw £2,000 worth of sales.

Mr Ellis said: “GrowthAccelerator

helped me prioritise the most important actions necessary for growth. We now have the right people in the right place and I’m really confident for the future success of the business.”

Drop in and visit the store today, or for more information visit the website at WeAreRed.co.uk or call 01472 803720.

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THE Grimsby Institute Group’s Health, Safety and First Aid division ‘ECOSH’ are celebrating 25 years as a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) centre and currently enjoys a pass rate that is higher than the NEBOSH National Average – an enduring feature of its pass rates over many years.

Offering a flexible and wide range of nationally and internationally recognised Health, Safety and First Aid courses and qualifications, the division is rapidly growing supported by an ever expanding team of dedicated professionals; ECOSH prides itself on employing only paramedic-trained staff to deliver its First Aid offer along with a range of specialisms within the Health and Safety Team.

Mindful of the need to listen to its market, ECOSH is, over the next few months, increasing the number of First Aid, Safety Passport, CSCS Card and IOSH courses that are

available in order to ensure that individuals and businesses can access the training they need at a time that suits them.

As businesses move into summer ‘holiday’ territory, ensuring they have sufficient First Aid trained staff available is vital.

of success Another busy area of the business, which delivers Safety Passport/CSCS Card recognition, is also being increased to ensure that companies and individuals can access courses with little or no waiting time.

Lesley Charlesworth-Browne, pictured left, Director of Commercial and Professional Programmes, said: “The team and I are incredibly excited by the increase in opportunities to serve our local market that have seen our business grow significantly this year.

“We welcome discussions with clients new and old to ensure that our offer works with their needs. In response to demand we have significantly increased the availability of our main courses over the next few months. Check your expiry dates and give us a call.” ● For further information please contact 01469 552866 or e-mail ecosh@grimsby.ac.uk

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GRIMSBY firm is expanding its operations with the purchase of 7,000 sq ft of warehousing and office accommodation.

The move means Red Security & Hardware can expand the retail offer within its existing King Edward Street store and use the additional space in Hainton Avenue to store products for its growing e-commerce business.

It comes as part of a growth package, worked on by founder Richard Ellis with Pera Consulting, and part-funded by GrowthAccelerator, now part of the Business Growth Service.

The past two years have seen the creation of nine new jobs, including three apprenticeships, and has seen turnover increase to more than £1 million this year. Founded in 2010, the company offers interior fit out products and services for homes and businesses across the region, including a 24-hour locksmith service, key cutting, security systems, access control systems, fire safety products, safes, shutters, architectural ironmongery and doors.

When Mr Ellis set up the business, steady sales saw him take on three members of staff and set up a trade counter on E-Factor’s Enterprise Village. When one of his biggest customers went bust, leading to a loss of £25,000, his ambition to create a secure, sustainable business kicked in.

Mr Ellis said: “We lost a lot of money but didn’t want to see the business go under. We decided to go for growth but I knew I needed outside help to build a business with a future rather than going from one problem to the next.

That’s where GrowthAccelerator came in.”

The nationally-active scheme helped him identify how he and the business needed to change.

Growth manager David Grimes, from Pera Consulting, one of four private sector growth experts chosen to implement GrowthAccelerator, said: “Richard thought he was helping the team by getting involved in everything from answering the phone to going out

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N A special feature for this month’s Business Telegraph, Joshua Briggs, senior solicitor at Wilkin Chapman Grange solicitors, looks at the changes to the tenancy deposit scheme and the implications to landlords.

statutory periodic tenancies, are now subject to the deposit protection requirements.

The time for complying with this, however, is extended to 90 days from March 26, 2015 by which time the deposit must have been protected in a relevant scheme and the prescribed information “On March 26, 2015, the Deregulation Act given to the tenant.

“The DA does not appear to place a 2015 (the DA) came into force, heralding financial penalty on the landlord for wide-ranging effects on residential non-compliance but no Section 21 Notice tenancies. can be given until such time as the deposit The immediate changes concern the is returned to the tenant. much-criticised and litigated Tenancy “For deposits received on or after April Deposit Scheme; however, there are 6, 2007, providing the deposit was further changes on the horizon which protected and the prescribed information concern Section 21 Notices. given to the tenant during the period of “The DA has now clarified the position regarding deposits following the decisions the original tenancy, the landlord does not need to repeat the process where: in Superstrike v Rodrigues, and (a) a periodic tenancy comes into being Charalambous v Ng. In particular, on the coming to an end of the original deposits received before April 6, 2007 in tenancy, relation to tenancies which are now (b) the landlord grants the tenant a new tenancy in respect of the same premises, providing the deposit continues to be held in connection with that new tenancy in accordance with the same authorised scheme.

“It is also important to note that the general sanction of being unable to serve a Section 21 Notice where the deposit is not being held in accordance with an authorised scheme continues to apply where the deposit has been taken before, on or after 6 April 2007.

“With any luck, the DA will make it much easier for landlords and tenants to know where they stand in relation to deposits, regardless of when the tenancy commenced.

“If you have any concerns about these changes we are hosting a breakfast seminar on Wednesday May 27, which will explain how the changes may affect you.” ● For further information and booking visit our events page: www.wilkinchapman.co.uk

SUCCESSFUL: Red Kitchens and Bathrooms, King Edward Street, Grimsby. Director Richard Ellis in the showroom. on locksmith jobs.

“However, he soon understood he needed to be business planning rather than fire fighting in order to grow.”

He set about a major transformation project, including the retail premises in the centre of Grimsby which has increased

turnover dramatically, since he opened in September 2013. A bathroom and kitchen showroom was opened 12 months ago.

The move into e-commerce has also been positive. The first week of operations saw £2,000 worth of sales.

Mr Ellis said: “GrowthAccelerator

helped me prioritise the most important actions necessary for growth. We now have the right people in the right place and I’m really confident for the future success of the business.”

Drop in and visit the store today, or for more information visit the website at WeAreRed.co.uk or call 01472 803720.

A healthy 25 years

Chartered Accountants in Grimsby - T: 01472 355215 Scunthorpe - T: 01724 844876 www.hwca.com

Clarifying all those changes to the tenancy deposit scheme

THE Grimsby Institute Group’s Health, Safety and First Aid division ‘ECOSH’ are celebrating 25 years as a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) centre and currently enjoys a pass rate that is higher than the NEBOSH National Average – an enduring feature of its pass rates over many years.

Offering a flexible and wide range of nationally and internationally recognised Health, Safety and First Aid courses and qualifications, the division is rapidly growing supported by an ever expanding team of dedicated professionals; ECOSH prides itself on employing only paramedic-trained staff to deliver its First Aid offer along with a range of specialisms within the Health and Safety Team.

Mindful of the need to listen to its market, ECOSH is, over the next few months, increasing the number of First Aid, Safety Passport, CSCS Card and IOSH courses that are

available in order to ensure that individuals and businesses can access the training they need at a time that suits them.

As businesses move into summer ‘holiday’ territory, ensuring they have sufficient First Aid trained staff available is vital.

of success Another busy area of the business, which delivers Safety Passport/CSCS Card recognition, is also being increased to ensure that companies and individuals can access courses with little or no waiting time.

Lesley Charlesworth-Browne, pictured left, Director of Commercial and Professional Programmes, said: “The team and I are incredibly excited by the increase in opportunities to serve our local market that have seen our business grow significantly this year.

“We welcome discussions with clients new and old to ensure that our offer works with their needs. In response to demand we have significantly increased the availability of our main courses over the next few months. Check your expiry dates and give us a call.” ● For further information please contact 01469 552866 or e-mail ecosh@grimsby.ac.uk

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RIMSBY trainee Katie Ratcliffe is the highest ranked non-graduate to feature in the Annual International Order of Merit, celebrated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The extraordinary achievement, believed to be a first for the area, underlines the dedication of the 25-year-old, who is employed by Wilson Sharpe & Co in the town centre.

She is studying towards her chartered accountancy status, and picked up the Simon Morris Memorial Prize for her efforts, finishing ninth out of 3,200 students from around the world. The prize was presented at Chartered Accountant’s Hall in London.

Miss Ratcliffe, who went to Healing Primary School and Alford Grammar School, said: “I was quite surprised to say the least, you just enter the examinations hoping to pass.”

Having netted straight As at A-level, she opted for work rather than university, and joined the Osborne Street practice in August 2013.

Working in finance, she is “following a family trait,” as her father works for Young’s Seafood in Grimsby.

The award relates to first time passes of the professional level exams, with the advanced stage to follow in July.

“I am looking forward to getting to the professional status,” she added.

Wilson Sharpe & Co’s training partner Carol Sharpe underlined the level of attainment, delighted at the level achieved by a representative of the 10-strong firm. She said: “It is such a big achievement. I am not sure we have ever had anyone from this town entered on to the International Order.

“When you look at previous winners they tend to be from the big city firms, so to get a prize winner from a small firm is brilliant.

“It recognises all the hard work and dedication Katie has put into her studies as well as the support and encouragement she has received from her colleagues. Everyone here is immensely proud of Katie. She has done so well and no doubt has a great future in the profession.”

SUCCESS: Katie Ratcliffe of Wilson Sharpe & Co, Grimsby.

Law firm promotions

PROMOTIONS: David Everatt, left, partner, at the Forrester Boyd chartered accountants, Grimsby, pictured with the company’s three new senior appointments, from left, Jenny Costigan and Paul Tofton, FOCUS: From left, Adam Aisthorpe, Rachael Perry and Andrew Burnett. managers, and Jo Walker, GRIMSBY-based law firm Wilkin support the firm’s further assistant Chapman has announced three development.” manager. promotions, with the Corporate and commercial appointment of two new partners solicitor, Adam Aisthorpe, has and one new senior solicitor. been promoted senior solicitor.

Rachael Perry and Andrew Adam joined the firm in 2007 as a FORRESTER Boyd has firm as a trainee Burnett have been promoted to traders. She assists paralegal, completed his training announced the the position of partner, with accountant. He with business startups, contract and then went on to promotions of Jenny Adam Aisthorpe being made completed the AAT providing clients with qualify as a solicitor. He advises Costigan and Paul senior solicitor. qualification and then one-to-one support. She on a full range of corporate and Tofton to managers, Rachael joined Wilkin qualified as a also provides clients and Jo Walker to Chapman as a senior solicitor in commercial issues including chartered certified with general advice on assistant manager at 2013, specialising in commercial company sales and purchases, accountant in corporation tax, CIS the Grimsby office. property. She has experience of a management buyouts, February 2011. Since and PAYE refinancing, mergers and Jenny joined the firm joining the firm he has broad range of transactions and requirements. acquisitions, company in 2003 after has particular expertise in been involved with a David Everatt, staff graduating with a reorganisations and commercial residential and social housing varied portfolio of partner, said: “I wish masters from the developments. contracts. He said: “I am clients and now them all success in University of York and oversees the She said: “I’m delighted with extremely pleased to have been their new roles which the promotion and am looking qualified as a promoted to senior solicitor and production of accounts, will further strengthen forward to helping the firm’s chartered accountant tax returns, look forward to being able to our senior commercial property department continue to develop my skills and in 2005. She manages a compliance work and management team grow even further.” diverse portfolio of also advises new expertise further to continually across the region, Andrew joined the firm as a small and medium businesses and look to deliver excellence to our enabling us to provide solicitor in 2008 and became a sized companies and startups. clients.” senior solicitor in 2013. His work has sector specialisms In November 2002, Jo high quality support to Mark Carlton, senior partner, our clients with a focuses mainly on personal in construction and joined as a trainee said: “In all cases, the personal service.” injury but also includes a variety engineering. She is accountant and in of civil and commercial disputes, promotions are a reflection of Forrester Boyd also a member of the August 2007 qualified each individual’s commitment including commercial disputes, employs more than 200 fir m’s Audit Review as a chartered certified and hard work since joining the property disputes and landlord Group. accountant. Jo mainly people in Lincolnshire firm. Their practical knowledge and tenant matters. He said: “I and East Yorkshire, Following the deals with the and specialist experience will am very pleased to become a and this year completion of A levels compliance of small ensure that our clients, both old partner.

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OUTH-based technical plastics compounder and recycler Luxus has made a senior appointment to its technical team. Dr Christel Croft joins the company from BP as a project manager, heading up various research initiatives for the business from its new technical centre.

with Europe’s premium automotive sector.”

Dr Croft first began her career in polyethylene catalysis for BP in France in 1996. She then completed an MBA and a commercial role for BP Oil, before joining its UK Research Centre in Hull initially as a team leader.

Having gained further business experience working in BP’s European Acetyls Business, she Dr Croft will initially be then joined the education sector in responsible for the delivery of the 2010. Dr Croft initially managed the Eco-innovation initiative co-funded partnership arm of the Hull by the European Union, the College Group before becoming the research project is known as Dean of Business and Science in Recyclite. the Higher Education Faculty.

As previously reported, Luxus is In 2013, she returned to BP as the lead partner in a consortium planning and performance for the project which includes manager in the Hull Research and Jaguar Land Rover, Coperion and Technology Centre. tier one moulding supplier IAC. Welcoming Dr Croft to the It aims to commercialise Luxus’ company, Luxus managing director TECHNICAL ADDITION: Dr Christel Croft. lightweight, scratch-resistant, Peter Atterby, said: “Christel has recycled content polypropylene “I hope to bring a fresh approach an excellent track record in Dr Croft said: “I am delighted to range, known as Hycolene, for class join Luxus during this special 50th to the Luxus technical team gained successfully managing people and ‘A’ automotive interior trim projects in business performance anniversary year for the business. from my commercial experience applications. The range has been roles so we are excited about the introducing new products and Luxus is a highly successful and developed to help environmentally innovative company that has combination of scientific skills and services into the chemicals responsible manufacturers meet business acumen she will bring to industry which I’m sure will proved itself both in Europe and increasing ‘end of life vehicle’ and now globally having recently our technical team to help deliver greatly assist the Hycolene range in becoming a commercial success added value to our customers.” extended its reach into Asia. emissions legislation.

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Rural role is a corporate coup for Handelsbanken

WELCOME: Anthony Winn, branch manager of Handelsbanken, welcomes corporate manager, Di Jones, to the team.

GRIMSBY’S Handelsbanken has welcomed new corporate manager Di Jones.

She joins the team led by Anthony Winn, from Barclays, and is looking forward to bringing 30 years of banking experience to the business, as well as a concentrated focus on Louth and the Wolds.

Mrs Jones, who is chair of Horncastle Tennis Club, part of Young Enterprise’s East Lindsey board and is also heavily involved in the Horncastle Farmers’ Ball, said: “I like the fact we really put the customer at the heart of absolutely everything, and being given the time to provide excellent customer service, which has always been my key focus.

It is helped by the culture of no targets, and doing everything for the right reasons. I like how we can

structure deals in the way that meets the customers’ needs.”

Keen to develop Handelsbanken’s customer base in the rural areas, she said: “Farming is not having a great time at the moment, but there is still great potential for diversification and related industries are expanding again, and have confidence in the market.”

Married with two grown up children, she was worked in business-facing banking in Lincolnshire for the past 15 years.

Welcoming her to the team, Mr Winn said: “Di has joined us as we scale up the team, and we are looking to develop the Louth and Wolds market. Di has worked in that area and lives in that area, and is already well involved in the business community.”

Bradbury appoints finance director EMMA Barbery has been appointed as finance director of the Scunthorpe-based security door and grille manufacturer, Bradbury Group.

The rapid expansion and growth experienced by the Bradbury Group, combined with the move of Anne-Marie Barron to production director created a vacancy at board level.

Emma pictured, will be tasked with improving profitability and operational efficiency throughout the group, joining as Johnny Drury takes over as managing director of Scottish subsidiary Newton Security Doors.

Commenting on her appointment she said: “Bradbury is a fast moving company with an impressive client list, and I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead in achieving future growth targets.”

An experienced and commercially minded CIMA qualified accountant, she moves after six years with recycled aggregate specialists, Lytag Ltd.

Welsh move sees popular Garry leave A DECORATED manager at a Scunthorpe business is leaving the town behind and moving to Wales.

After exactly 20 years service at Harlequin Office Supplies, Garry Tuplin is making an emotional departure.

Director Fiona Teesdale met him while he was doing some building work, and offered him a job.

He has witnessed substantial growth, and risen through the ranks.

She said: “Garry has been with us for 20 years and has been an asset to the business. It came as a shock when he said he would be leaving due to a move to Wales but we all wish him all the best and he will be missed.”

He began as a driver’s mate, helping with deliveries. “Starting at the age of 22, I wasn’t able to drive and had to

wait until I was 25, but it was great to be out and about,” he recalled. He was promoted to transport manager, then made supervisor at 27 before becoming operations manager, which was his role for the past decade. In 2004 he won the Northern Lincolnshire Business Award for SME Business Manager of the Year.

“I have really enjoyed my time here, everyone has been a pleasure to work with and the business has grown tremendously. If I wasn’t moving to Wales, I would have been a permanent Harlequin fixture,” he added.

Leigh Bain has now been appointed to the role, having worked with him for many years.

He said: “Garry has always been a hard grafter and it was a shock to

hear of him leaving and he will be missed. Garry actually trained me up to my current role and has always been very supportive.”

Hannah Wilkinson, a former assistant, added: “He was a pleasure to work with. He was always happy and really boosted the morale and made us all laugh, he really was the clown of Harlequin!”

His training of new staff was praised. Ray Nolan, sales and modular director, said: “Garry is like a member of the family and he has been given opportunities which he has grabbed with both hands and excelled at with little training. His work ethic and pride in what he did really shone through in the work he did for us.”

GOODBYE: Directors Ray Nolan, second right, and Fiona Teesdale, left, bid Garry Tuplin goodbye, watched by, from left, Fiona Teesdale, Hannah Wilkinson and Leigh Bain.

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however, are the family values on which the company was first built and today the business is still owned and run by the same family, with Tom Roe at the helm – and this is Having occupied its site in something that sets the business apart from the Cromwell Road for more than 40 years, the company majority of its rivals. is part of Grimsby’s fabric As has been well and is certainly among the documented, the Humber area’s best known has an industrial strength businesses. that is as strong now as it ever has been – with During that time the engineering and food company, like most, has been through many changes manufacturing at its very heart. And, it goes without and has expanded to saying, that reliable and become a major regional good service industries are motor group, which now incorporates three needed to support this dealerships on both banks industrial strength. of the Humber, selling more John Roe Grimsby is at than 3,000 vehicles a year. the forefront of this, with its What has not changed, highly successful

commercial vehicles arm.

Paul Mason is the general manager of Grimsby with 25 years’ service and he continues to be delighted with the progress the team makes, offering top quality service to a growing customer base He said: “The Toyota commercial vehicle range has served John Roe very, very well, and has helped to make it one of the leading LCV dealers In the UK.” Mr Mason explained how the Toyota LCV range has always been popular and a leading brand locally, with the Hiace being a firm favourite within the business community.

“The Toyota Hiace has provided many years of loyal customers and for

both parties a great business partnership, particularly from the local fishing and engineering businesses in the area. At one point there were more than 150 Toyota vans operating from the Fish Docks.”

Meanwhile the ever-reliable Toyota Hilux is a huge hit within the agricultural sector, with special discounts available on what is widely regarded as one of the world’s best pick-ups.

The team at John Roe are currently waiting with anticipation for the arrival of the new ‘Proace’ – so new that as yet no pictures of the vehicle have been released

by Toyota.

What is known, however,

is that this new model, which is due for delivery to John Roe showrooms from mid-2016, will replace the current generation Proace and the Hiace and the team guarantees customers that it will offer fantastic value and reliability.

All in all, The Toyota LCV Range offers the local business user and the larger Fleet a sound investment with class leading residual values and reliability.

For more information and offers please contact Business specialist Steve Harrison or general manager Paul Mason on 01472 352191 or, if in Scunthorpe, Suzanna Amdouni and Adrian Fuller on 01724 282585

Vehicle sales are surging across the board THE commercial vehicle market is experiencing strong growth with national sales figures up 23.5 per cent compared to April 2014.

And 2015 alone is seeing a growth rate of 16.4 per cent.

In the 12th consecutive month, registrations for commercial vehicles are up, with those up to 3.5 tonne showing an increase of nearly 21 per cent. All weight sectors have performed well, with more than 4,300 additional vans being registered this April.

“Healthy demand is being driven by several factors; competitive financial offers from dealers and manufacturers, growth and upsurge in self-employment, the service industries and continual increases in demand for home deliveries via internet sales,” said Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association.

The turnaround in demand for heavy commercial vehicles has been spectacular, with an increase of 43.5 per cent in

April and a total of 41.7 per cent in the first four months of the year.

“The biggest increase in demand has come from two main areas. The first in the over 16 tonne rigid trucks, often used in construction and cleansing/waste management. The second in 44 tonne tractor units that are used for logistics and supply for retail demand of supermarket chains.”

In the first four months of last year, a total of 3,493 tractors were registered, this

year in the same four months 5,660 tractors have been put on the road, a huge 70 per cent increase.

Mrs Robinson added: “It is very encouraging to see this level of improvement in the demand for heavy commercial vehicles, especially following last years’ time consuming EU Type Approval regulations for completed bodied trucks.

We now look forward to the next Government being supportive of commercial vehicles and the transport industry.”

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Employability is at the top of Kathy’s agenda K

ATHY Fillingham has been elected as the new chairman of Hull And Humber Chamber Of Commerce’s North Lincolnshire Area Council.

“I’m very passionate about the Humber region as a whole and the superb opportunities for upward development and growth in our area which are finally coming to fruition – and North Lincolnshire is playing a significant role in this success.

Kathy, the finance director of CR Parrott Consultants Ltd, a “One of the key areas I want to construction project focus on is the development of management and architectural employability skills for the business with offices in younger generation.

Scunthorpe and Grimsby, takes “Through my work on the over from Paul Gouland, who has South Humber Young Enterprise held the position for the last two Board, I come across many years. amazing, motivated students, Kathy thanked the Clugston however there is still a Group marketing director for his significant amount of work to do service and said she is looking to bridge the gap between forward to chairing the qualifications achieved and the meetings. basic employability skills “I’m extremely proud to step up required for the workplace. I am pleased to see a number of from my vice-chairman role, to now become the chairman of the different agencies now broaching this subject and looking for North Lincolnshire Area positive solutions.”

Council,” she said. “It is an honour to lead the Chamber’s Handing over the chains of Area Council, it provides a office to Kathy, Paul said: “I have fantastic opportunity to not only enjoyed my two years and it has become more involved in been good fun chairing the Chamber policy and strategy, but meetings, thanks largely to Anne to develop relationships, Tate, the northern Lincolnshire manager, and Ian Kelly, the knowledge and understanding Chamber chief executive, who throughout our local business are a pleasure to work with. community.

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Fourth national hotel brand heading this way LEISURE: Travelodge has announced it is looking for a site in Grimsby – the fourth big hotel chain to check-in to northern Lincolnshire in a year.

The new hotel would have 75 bedrooms and create 20 jobs, cementing the feeling that the area is “truly open for business”.

Premier Inn opened in Cleethorpes in November, bringing 70 jobs to the resort and 60 bedrooms, and announcing on the day it opened that expansion was already on the cards.

The new Holiday Inn Express will bring 80 rooms and 30 jobs when it opens in Brighowgate, Grimsby, later this summer.

At Humberside Airpot a new £7 million 103-room Hilton Hotel is due to open next year, creating another 60 jobs.

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MOTORS: Plans have been submitted for a new Nissan dealership in Humberston.

If the application is approved by North East Lincolnshire Council, the new site will sit alongside a number of other current dealerships on land off Altyre Way, near Hewitt’s Avenue.

The plans include a new motor dealership with associated MOT bay, workshop, parts showroom and ancillary facilities.

A number of car dealerships are already based on Altyre Way, including Nunns Mazda Grimsby, Nunns Mitsubishi, Stoneacre Grimsby and Grimsby Audi.

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DEAL DONE: Steve Laird, centre, group finance director for On Line Group, shakes the hand of Carl Bradley, director of Clark Weightman, following the purchase of part of Manby Hall Business Park, which will be the site of the group’s new head office. Looking on is Mark Warburton, group managing director.

Below, the plaque commemorating the opening of the current offices, on neighbouring land accessed from Pelham Road.

Below, initial plans for the development in gold, with the existing building shown, and available plots outlined.

New On Line Group HQ will open up prime industrial site A

NEW multi-million pound purpose-built headquarters for On Line Group has been heralded as the spark to reignite development plans for a prominent Immingham light industrial site.

The engineering giant is to build a new base on three acres of land neighbouring the current Pelham Road premises, known as Manby Hall Business Park, with the purchase literally paving the way for more inward investment.

Permission is being sought from North East Lincolnshire Council to extend the service road, Hall Park Road, creating accessible plots on the balance of the site, reached from the A1173, which links the east and west entrances to the port.

Mark Warburton, On Line Group managing director, said: “We have submitted the planning application for a road extension, and that is all part of the agreement to acquire the land. We are then putting in some significant further thought to exactly what we want with the site.

“We did have plans for a new HQ on the current site, but they were very constrained due to the plot shape.

This could now be for 130 to 150 people – currently we have got 60 on

site. We are future-proofing the business and providing the opportunity for significant further employment across the four subsidiaries.”

These are On Line Design and Engineering, Grimsby’s Anglia Engineering Solutions, On Line People and On Loan Recruitment.

The company has no immediate plans to dispose of the current base, On Line House, which itself sits on an acre of adjoining land, and is keeping options open on it and further premises further down Manby Road.

“The building was put up in the early Eighties and has served its purpose,” said Mr Warburton of On Line House, opened 30 years ago by then MP, Michael Brown. “We now need a modern facility to cope with an expanding group.”

On Line is now appointing architects to work up plans ahead of any formal planning application for buildings. Subject to approval the road extension will be completed in the next nine months.

“This is a great opportunity for the town,” Mr Warburton added. “We are seeing an increased use of the area to support the port, the Able Marine Energy Park and the existing refineries.”

Carl Bradley, of Clark Weightman, is marketing the site as joint agent with PPH Commercial , acting for an investor who bought the site in the mid-Nineties. He said a protracted attempt to bring food retail to the site, followed by the economic downturn, had led to a feeling of stagnation, after initial success with Kingsway Tyres, Endotec and sister company MH Pneumatics.

“More people are now starting to take an interest in Immingham due to the growth in the renewables sector and the improvement in the financial climate and general upturn in the economy,” he said. “We re-visited the site 12 months ago and saw a lot of potential, and On Line saw that, too.

“This deal has been the catalyst to open up the site. It gives us three plots, two of 1.2 acres and a third plot of 0.56 acres. Plots will suit industrial occupiers, light and general industrial, and we would like to think with the quality of development On Line is going to bring forward, that companies will look at it and see real potential. We recognise the importance of the Humber ports, the interest here and the ability to get straight out to the A180. It is a good central location.”

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Temperature is right to invest in food park plan

IMPROVED FACILITIES: The Rick Bestwick North facility at Celsius Parc, off Normanby Way, Scunthorpe.

Above, Duncan Willey, divisional director of PPH Commercial, the appointed managing agent.

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EW business units could be created in Scunthorpe after an eight-month improvement plan co-ordinated by the new owners of a large industrial estate was completed.

extensive groundwork repairs along with assuming the management of utility supplies and improving site security.

Jonathan Gagg, of Celsius Parc,

We are looking to increase the number of businesses on site and are looking to build new units to suit individual requirements

A large section of Foxhills Industrial Estate has been relaunched as Celsius Parc.

Under the ownership of a newlyformed property management company, also called Celsius Parc, the aim is to develop the site as a large scale food sector base, where businesses across the production and logistics spectrum can come together to benefit from bespoke facilities.

Comprising numerous cold storage, ambient storage, office accommodation and engineering units, the site fell into disrepair Jonathan Gagg following landowner Innovate Logistics entering administration in said: “When the opportunity to 2008. Celsius Parc bought the site in purchase the former Foxhills April 2014 and has since undertaken

Industrial Estate became available, we saw a great opportunity to create an integrated food business park that would help to create synergies between similar local businesses. As the landlord, we are committed to providing reliable, modern, and maintained infrastructure services for the optimum operation of each individual business.”

Celsius Parc has repaired extensive roadway damage in and around the site and has implemented a routine inspection programme to ensure the upkeep of the grounds. Roadways have also been re-lined to ensure efficient traffic flow around the site and improve pedestrian safety.

Amanda Cogan, operations director at Rick Bestwick North, a leading added value cold-store operator and tenant at the business park, said: “We’re really pleased with how the site is performing since the refurbishment and feel that we now have a secure long-term home at

Celsius Parc. It would be great to be neighboured by similar businesses and be part of a community of like-minded organisations.”

Along with grounds repairs, Celsius Parc has taken over responsibility for electricity and water supplies and has already negotiated terms that will cover the maintenance of the network for the future, providing increased value and security to the tenants. The site, off Normanby Road, has also been fully secured, with the closing of two gates to the rear of the site and the commissioning of a security point off the Park Road entrance that includes automatic barriers. A full-time security guard presence ensures that the gate is manned 24/7.

Mr Gagg added: “With Celsius Parc now up to an excellent operating standard, we are looking to increase the number of businesses on site and are looking to build new units to suit individual requirements. Rather than develop speculatively, we are inviting

businesses to come and speak to us about building and leasing back tailor made spaces.”

The regenerated site has eight acres of development space which is suitable for warehousing, food processing, food packing and coldstore operations.

Duncan Willey, divisional director of PPH Commercial, was involved with the disposal of the former Innovate premises on behalf of a variety of owners and investor clients.

He said: “It is pleasing to see the site now nearly fully occupied and providing a range of uses in terms of cold and chilled stores and also ambient warehousing and some administration and manufacturing uses on site. There has been significant capital improvements made to the buildings and site as a whole. PPH Commercial has been retained by the new owners to manage Celsius Parc.”

Floorspace applications show property growth is right on track PROPOSED investment in land and property from manufacturing companies continues to grow as planning applications increased by 50 per cent in 2014 and is on track for a further 40 per cent growth in 2015.

The latest report from Barbour ABI, a chosen provider of construction data for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Government, shows significant growth for factory planned floorspace from March 2014 to last month, based on a 12 month rolling average.

Total planned floorspace in the manufacturing sector was 2.2 million sq metres in 2014, with a growth of 50 per cent from the previous year. This figure would have included a large 120,000 sq ft development being brought forward on Grimsby’s Europarc.

It follows the same upward trajectory in manufacturing output which increased by 2.9 per cent in 2014.

Planning application floorspace in March had a yearly increase of 56 per cent, the largest of any month in the report which dates back January 2011, with 199, 296 sq metres of planned floor space. In the first four months of 2015, planning applications have totalled 1.1 million sq metres which, if continued, would mean total planned floor space will be in excess of 3 million sq metres for the full year.

Despite recent signs of a slowdown in manufacturing through both GDP and Markit

ON PLAN: The Europarc application from owner Wykland Group. Right, how the statistics look.

PMI surveys, investment intentions from manufacturers in property appears to remain strong.

Planning applications for factory floor space is an indication of the longer term optimism of manufacturers, both in terms of increasing

and improving factors of production.

Michael Dall, lead economist at Barbour ABI, said: “With planning applications continuing to rise, businesses and investors appear to be preparing and planning long term financial commitments within the industry.

“Despite the signs of a recent slowdown, the capacity of the UK manufacturing sector is set to increase, whether this fully transfers into increased output remains to be seen but it certainly shows that an appetite for investment remains strong.”

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£3.7 million wind energy base T

HE £3.7 million offshore wind operations and maintenance base in Grimsby’s Royal Dock has been named Best Commercial Building at a recent awards ceremony.

The facility, for Dong Energy, sits in the shadow of the iconic Dock Tower, and will be officially opened this summer.

It will be used by a 100-strong team to serve the recently completed Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, the site just out of the Humber corridor where the world’s largest turbines have just been deployed.

The building was brought forward by Hobson and Porter, a Hull-based firm that has just opened a Lincoln office.

Graham Beal, managing director, said: “I think it is recognition of the hard work from our site team and design team, working closely with the client. It is months of hard work.

“For us, it is something we are very proud to be involved in, offshore wind is clearly big for the Humber, and we are keen to play a part in it.”

Mr Beal acknowledged the importance of the site alongside “Grimsby’s iconic building,” something the judges had clearly taken into consideration, with the red-brick finish and pitched rooftops.

There was also a win for Myton Gate Property Development for the restoration of The Coach House at Redbourne.

Another Hull-based firm, the Grade Two Star listed building was acquired by the business, and completed last summer.

It is set in Redbourne Hall, within 300 acres of private park land, and was formally the home of the Duke of St Albans.

The Coach House boasted many original features such as spectacular large lunette

takes building bash plaudits

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT: Facing page, Graham Beal, right, is presented with the Best Commercial Building Award at the South Yorkshire and Humber Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards 2015 for the Dong Energy operations and maintenance base, far left.

windows, understood to be the work of Lewis Cubitt, the 19th century architect involved in the design of London’s Kings Cross Station, but had been used for storage for many years.

It was converted into a two-bedroom property, with first floor mezzanine area.

Principal partner and director, Mark Girdham, who hails from northern Lincolnshire, said: “We bought it off a local resident. It used to be the kitchen for the Duke

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of St Albans, but had since been used as a garage.

“We got the planning consent to convert it, completed the project, and are now renting it out.

“Everyone seems very happy with it, we have had a lot of recognition for what we have done, and this award will be very good for us. A lot of hard work and effort went in.”

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ALL WINNERS: Above, Myton Gate Property Development collect the accolade for The Coach House, pictured left. From left are Chris Girdham, Gareth Cook and Mark Girdham.

Above right, the ID Architecture team, with James Lockwood, director; Andy Inch, director; Tom Williams, director and Hayley Stafford-Jones, designer, celebrate sharing the Best Partnership Award with JEM Management, with Jim Mumby receiving his award from Guy Hobson, building control team leader at North Lincolnshire Council.

restorations. “We saw it on the local market and saw it was a challenge,” he added.

Extensive consultation with English Heritage resulting in only pre-approved materials being granted permission for use.

ID Architecture of Grimsby and Jem Management Services of Scunthorpe were also celebrated with the quality of partnership approach with the South Bank’s building control teams rewarded.

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Units 4, 53 Julian Street

Site, Railway Street

180, Eastgate

* Unit 4 approx 724.5 sqm/8044 sqft with an eaves height of 3m * Secure yard, shared parking, * Available on new agreements, EPC Ratings E

* Former motor sales pitch, workshop/offices, EPC Rating E * Former dental practice/arcade cafe, approx 61sqm/658 sqft, Internal * Overall site approx. 0.64 acres/0.25 hectares (SSTS) frontage approx. 4.5m/14.8ft * Sit alternative uses subject to appropriate consents and approvals * Presently partitioned to create various consulting rooms * Freehold/Lease terms by negotiation, considerable potential/may divide * Forecourt access/parking, New lease, term by negotiation, EPC Rating C

TO LET

Rent £400 pcm including electricity

FOR SALE/TO LET

PRICE: O/A £175,000

TO LET

RENT £8,000 p.a.x.

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Commercial Property

£3.7 million wind energy base T

HE £3.7 million offshore wind operations and maintenance base in Grimsby’s Royal Dock has been named Best Commercial Building at a recent awards ceremony.

The facility, for Dong Energy, sits in the shadow of the iconic Dock Tower, and will be officially opened this summer.

It will be used by a 100-strong team to serve the recently completed Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, the site just out of the Humber corridor where the world’s largest turbines have just been deployed.

The building was brought forward by Hobson and Porter, a Hull-based firm that has just opened a Lincoln office.

Graham Beal, managing director, said: “I think it is recognition of the hard work from our site team and design team, working closely with the client. It is months of hard work.

“For us, it is something we are very proud to be involved in, offshore wind is clearly big for the Humber, and we are keen to play a part in it.”

Mr Beal acknowledged the importance of the site alongside “Grimsby’s iconic building,” something the judges had clearly taken into consideration, with the red-brick finish and pitched rooftops.

There was also a win for Myton Gate Property Development for the restoration of The Coach House at Redbourne.

Another Hull-based firm, the Grade Two Star listed building was acquired by the business, and completed last summer.

It is set in Redbourne Hall, within 300 acres of private park land, and was formally the home of the Duke of St Albans.

The Coach House boasted many original features such as spectacular large lunette

takes building bash plaudits

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT: Facing page, Graham Beal, right, is presented with the Best Commercial Building Award at the South Yorkshire and Humber Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards 2015 for the Dong Energy operations and maintenance base, far left.

windows, understood to be the work of Lewis Cubitt, the 19th century architect involved in the design of London’s Kings Cross Station, but had been used for storage for many years.

It was converted into a two-bedroom property, with first floor mezzanine area.

Principal partner and director, Mark Girdham, who hails from northern Lincolnshire, said: “We bought it off a local resident. It used to be the kitchen for the Duke

SCUNTHORPE NEW

of St Albans, but had since been used as a garage.

“We got the planning consent to convert it, completed the project, and are now renting it out.

“Everyone seems very happy with it, we have had a lot of recognition for what we have done, and this award will be very good for us. A lot of hard work and effort went in.”

The company specialises in period

INDUSTRIAL SCUNTHORPE

ALL WINNERS: Above, Myton Gate Property Development collect the accolade for The Coach House, pictured left. From left are Chris Girdham, Gareth Cook and Mark Girdham.

Above right, the ID Architecture team, with James Lockwood, director; Andy Inch, director; Tom Williams, director and Hayley Stafford-Jones, designer, celebrate sharing the Best Partnership Award with JEM Management, with Jim Mumby receiving his award from Guy Hobson, building control team leader at North Lincolnshire Council.

restorations. “We saw it on the local market and saw it was a challenge,” he added.

Extensive consultation with English Heritage resulting in only pre-approved materials being granted permission for use.

ID Architecture of Grimsby and Jem Management Services of Scunthorpe were also celebrated with the quality of partnership approach with the South Bank’s building control teams rewarded.

INDUSTRIAL FLIXBOROUGH

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CHARTERED SURVEYORS & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

LOUTH

* Phase 3 now available * Approx 946 sqft/88 sqm each * High eaves approx. 4.25m/14ft * 8 individual units now available * Freehold

Land/Compound Prince Albert Gardens FOR SALE

* Approx.0.498 acre (SSS) Industrial land currently used as a secure compound * Suitable for B1/B2 uses (STPC) Current income £6000 p.a. exclusive of outgoings * Vacant possession available Freehold

PRICE £55,000 each

O/A £80,000

FLIXBOROUGH

Phase 9 Premises Celcius Park, Park Farm Road Detached modern warehouse premises of 2,556.5 sq m (27,506 sq ft) approx. ● Good quality warehouse premises with 9m eaves, halogen lighting, 2 dock levelers together with separate ground level access door. ● Secure enclosed service yard and two storey office accommodation. ● EPC Rating C54. ●

Warehouse/industrial premises ● Approx. 232.25 sq m (2,500 sq ft). ● Eaves height of approx. 5m. ● Good access to the M181/M180 and Wharf facilities along the River Trent. ● EPC Rating D. ●

£25,000 PAX FOR SALE/TO LET £525,000/£60,000 PAX TO LET

INDUSTRIAL BARTON

£7,000 PAX

INDUSTRIAL GRIMSBY

INDUSTRIAL

FOR SALE GENTS HAIRDRESSERS SCUNTHORPE, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE ●

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Very prominent location.

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Major retail in the vicinity.

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Long established business.

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Salon & ancillary 218 sq ft (20.27 sqm). First floor storage 300 sq ft (27.92 sqm).

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Modern industrial units from 49.71 sq m (535 sq ft) to 460.14 sq m (4,953 sq ft) approx on established industrial estate. ● Easy access to A15, M180 and Humber Bridge ● Units suitable for a wide range of industrial uses, subject to the appropriate consent ● See Schedule of Availability. ●

FOR SALE/TO LET £50,000/£4,800 PAX TO LET

OFFICES CROWLE

OFFICES GRIMSBY

Plot 5, Estate Road No. 4

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Detached industrial premises of 1,107.89 sq m (11,917 sq ft) approx. ● Versatile premise with 1st floor mezzanine uPVC double glazing, fire/security alarm systems compressed airlines 3 phase electricity & fitted lighting. ● Popular and well-established location on the South Humberside Industrial Estate with good road access. ●

ON APPLICATION FOR SALE

OFFICES BELTON

£280,000

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Food and retail users surrounding.

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Approx size 1622 sq ft (150.81 sqm).

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FOR SALE HMO INVESTMENT 235 FRODINGHAM ROAD, SCUNTHORPE ●

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5 Bedroom HMO

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Established 8 years ago.

Approx 40 covers.

Includes bar & seating, restaurant, kitchen & ancillary.

Restaurant 511 sq ft (47.51 sqm). To a modern attractive finish.

Fully fitted commercial kitchen.

Freehold price £139,950.

Business fixture & fittings £45,000.

Leasehold rent £10,900 pa

TO LET

£12,500 PAX TO LET

Due to relocation of current tenant. ● Impressive three storey premises ● Overlooking renovated Crowle Market Place. ● Approx. 243.71 sq m (2,623 sq ft). ● Three parking spaces to the rear. ● Excellent rare opportunity suitable for various uses (stp). ●

22 Dudley Street

Semi-detached two storey office premises with parking for 8 - 9 vehicles. ● Available for immediate occupation. ● Popular office/professional area within easy reach of Grimsby town centre. ● EPC Rating E ●

BY NEGOTIATION FOR SALE/TO LET £250,000/£25,000 PAX FOR SALE

Former Sandtoft Garden Centre, Sandtoft Road ●

Former Garden Centre.

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Mixture of buildings approx. 933.22 sq m (10,045 sq ft).

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Level regular shaped site.

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Approx. 0.42 ha (1.04 acres).

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Suitable for various uses (stp).

£105,000 FOR SALE

The Region’s Award Winning Commercial Property Agent

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Crosskeys House, 10 & 10a Market Place

REF 10214SO/1

Modern two storey office premises with designated car parking from 213.6 sq m (2,300 sq ft) to 427.3 sq m (4,600 sq ft) approx. ● To be fully refurbished to include new decorations, ceiling, lighting and air conditioning. ● Popular location close to A18 and M180. ● EPC Rating C. ●

REF 10753SO/1

Queensway Court, Arkwright Way

REF 10778SO/1

REF 10059SI/1

Detached industrial premises of 358.27 sq m (3,855 sq ft) approx. ● Popular and well-established industrial location with good road access to the A180/M180 and docks. ● Secure enclosed yard area. ● Available for immediate occupation by way of new lease. ● EPC Rating D. ●

TO LET WORKSHOP/STORAGE UNIT UNIT 1B 11C SOUTH PARK ROAD, SCUNTHORPE ●

Income producing max approx. £16,900 pa

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FREEHOLD PRICE £97,500 Large selection selection of of Large further properties further properties available

Rent Proposals required on £20,000 p.a.

RENT £5,000 p.a. exclusive

GRIMSBY

GRIMSBY

44a Cleethorpe Road FOR SALE

Situated on the popular South Park Industrial Estate.

Excellent starter unit with a good range of amenities.

Roller shutter door, office, kitchen, WC, forecourt parking 4 cars, rear yard.

Building extends to approx 101.28 sqm (1009 sq ft).

Rear yard approx 60.26 sqm (648 sq ft).

New lease available on flexible terms.

RENT 4,950 PER ANNUM

Contact Contact John John Knight Knight Tel: 01724 870520 Tel: 01724 870520 32 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe

www.paul-fox.com/commercial

All All aspects aspects of of commercial property commercial property dealt with

85-89, Pasture Street FOR SALE

211, Freeman Street FOR SALE

* 2 bay workshop/stores, Approx 85.64 sqm/921 sqft, overall * 3 potentially separate retail units, used as office accommodation, EPC Rating G * Investment property * 2 Separate loading doors with surfaced forecourt to gable end * Approx 606 sq/66.32 sqm of sales space (gross), Units from 178 sqft - 224 * Lock up shop & self contained first floor flat with separate entrance * Convenient for Docks and motorway via Westgate sqft (16.6 - 20.8sqm) or multiples thereof, Each unit has separate access from from the frontage * Freehold, EPC Rating F the frontage * Close to Boyes and Asda and a wide cross section of general retailers

O/A £35,000

FREEHOLD £139,950 BUSINESS, F & F £45,000

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Former Intertruck Premises, Manby Road

TO LET

SCUNTHORPE, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

High footfall location.

RENT £7,500 PER ANNUM

307, Laceby Road * Ground floor former optician's, Approx 632 sqft/58.7 sqm * Extensive double glazing and gas fired central heating, parking * EPC Rating D

FOR SALE/TO LET INDIAN RESTAURANT

Located in the pedestrian part of the town centre.

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Situated in the thriving Ashby High Street shoppping area. over 100 shops including multi national and regional traders in this location.

Hugh diversity of trades.

Approx 1699 sq ft (133.23 sqm).

Includes ground and first floor retail.

1 parking space to rear.

New lease available.

RENT £7,500 PER ANNUM

TO LET RETAIL UNIT 4 RAVENDALE STREET, SCUNTHORPE REF 10630SI/1

Humber Bridge Industrial Estate, Harrier Road

REF 1230SI/1

01724 282278 or648888 01472 267513 01482 INDUSTRIAL SCUNTHORPE

Due to Relocation. ● Excellent rare opportunity. ● Well established estate. ● Suitable for a variety of uses with trade counter and office. ● Shared service yard and designated car parking. ● Approx. 148.49 sq m (1,599 sq ft) ●

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Unit18, WharfsideIndustrialCourt,BellwinDrive

* Convenience Store * Approx 156.5 sqm/1684 sqft on an overall basis * Sales area approx. 87.07 sqm * Ancillary stores approx. 69.4 sqm/747 sqft * Open forecourt with enclosed side loading area and walled yard * New lease available * EPC Rating TBC

TO LET RETAIL 293 ASHBY HIGH STREET, SCUNTHORPE

PRICE £75,000 FREEHOLD PROPERTY, BUSINESS, F & F

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GRIMSBY 97-99 Littlefield Lane TO LET

At the centre of North Lincolnshire’s Commercial and Industrial markets

Unit 40, Bellwin Drive

REF 10659SI/1

Self contained warehouse premises of 1,260 sq m (13,563 sq ft) approx. ● Clear span building with fitted lighting and four access doors. ● Popular industrial location with good access to Brigg Road (A1029). ● Available for immediate occupation. ●

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Woodhouse Road

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GRIMSBY

TO LET

GRIMSBY

Phase 3 Units 12-19 Nottingham Court FOR SALE

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O/A £30,000

PRICE £35,000

GRIMSBY

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Units 4, 53 Julian Street

Site, Railway Street

180, Eastgate

* Unit 4 approx 724.5 sqm/8044 sqft with an eaves height of 3m * Secure yard, shared parking, * Available on new agreements, EPC Ratings E

* Former motor sales pitch, workshop/offices, EPC Rating E * Former dental practice/arcade cafe, approx 61sqm/658 sqft, Internal * Overall site approx. 0.64 acres/0.25 hectares (SSTS) frontage approx. 4.5m/14.8ft * Sit alternative uses subject to appropriate consents and approvals * Presently partitioned to create various consulting rooms * Freehold/Lease terms by negotiation, considerable potential/may divide * Forecourt access/parking, New lease, term by negotiation, EPC Rating C

TO LET

Rent £400 pcm including electricity

FOR SALE/TO LET

PRICE: O/A £175,000

TO LET

RENT £8,000 p.a.x.

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| Sales | Lettings | Mortgages | Conveyancing | Auctions | Commercial | Agriculture | Relocation | 01522 518298 SAXILBY SAXILBY ENTERPRISE PARK • Industrial Unit To Be Split • Size - Circa 1,665 Sq Ft • Popular Industrial Location • Ample Parking • Excellent Transport Links Onto A57 & A46 Lincoln Bypass • Rent Includes Rates And All Bills • Epc Rating B

HEMSWELL CLIFF GIBSON ROAD • Ground And First Floor Office Suites Available • Ground Floor East Suite 1,480 Sq Ft • Ground Floor North Suite 2 - 484 Sq Ft • First Floor Office 1 - 618 Sq Ft • Store Room 4 - 187 Sq Ft • Epc Rating F

HORNCASTLE HOLMES WAY, BOSTON RD IND EST • Industrial Unit / Stores / Offices • 3,000 Sq Ft (278.70 Sq M) • Established Industrial Estate • Fenced Yard • Mezzanine Floor • Fully Equipped Spray Booth • May Lease • Epc Instructed

HIBALDSTOW BRIGG ROAD • 3 X Building Plots • Planning Permission Obtained • Can Be Sold As Whole Or Individually • Popular Village Location • Epc Exempt

LOUTH CASTLE WAY • To Let £18,000 Pax • Industrial Unit • Fairfield Industrial Estate • Part Of Larger Site • 633.83 Sq M (6,821 Sq Ft) • Epc Rating C

£12,500 To Let pax

NEW

Rents From £1,584 To Let pax

£175,000 Freehold

£300,000 Freehold

£18,000 To Let pax

LINCOLN WOODHALL DRIVE • Business For Sale • Established Butchers • Excellent Trading Position • Fixtures & Fittings Included & Goodwill • Assignment Of Existing 3 Year Lease From May 2014 • Epc Rating F

GAINSBOROUGH CARLISLE MEWS • Superb Investment Opportunity • Modern Development Fully Let • Range Of Properties • 14 Flats, 2 Bungalows & 5 Houses • Rental Income £91,272 Pax • Secure Compound With Gated Access • Epc Ratings C And D

£25,000 Business For Sale

REDUCED

£1,375,000 Freehold

£450,000 Freehold

BRIGG BRICKHILL, BROUGHTON • Former Care Home • Ideal For Residential Conversion • Freehold Property • 22 Rooms • Conservatory & 2 Day Rooms • Attractive Rural Location • Close To The Market Town Of Brigg • Attractive Grounds • Potential For Expansion • Epc Rating D

£150,000 Freehold

SCUNTHORPE HIGH STREET • Showroom And Offices • Parking For 3 Cars • Prominent Position • Possible Sale And Leaseback • Freehold £150,000 Or • To Let £12,500 Pax • Epc Rating D

GAINSBOROUGH MARKET STREET • Retail Premises - 2 Floors • Ground Floor Retail • First Floor Storage • Secure Shutters To Part Of The Ground Floor • Prominent Location • Contribution Towards Fit Out May Be Considered • Epc Rating G

£12,500 To Let pax

INGHAM HIGHCLIFFE FARM • Eco One • State Of The Art Building • Available Suites - 1 And 3 • Excellent Car Parking • Ground Floor Offices 2925 Sq Ft Each Suite • First Floor Offices 3,025 Sq Ft Each Suite • Rainwater Harvesting • Photovoltaic Panels • Renewable Insulation • Epc Rating A

INGHAM THE CLIFF • Rural Barn Conversion • Site Area 0.567 Acres (0.229 Ha) • Office Space - 202.1 Sq M (2,175 Sq Ft) • Workshop Space - 183.66 Sq M (1,976 Sq Ft) • Yard • Parking For 10 Vehicles • Epc Rating D

GRIMSBY RICHMOND ROAD • Ground Floor Retail • Freehold • Neighbouring Residential Area • Potential For Change Of Use Subject To Planning • Epc Rating D

CLEETHORPES REAR OF 20/22 CAMPDEN CRESCENT • Former Church Hall • Site Area 0.20 Acres (0.08 Ha) • Building - 225.98 Sq M (2,432 Sq Ft) • Potential For Different Uses Inc. Development Potential • Central Location • Established Residential Estate • Epc Exempt

BRACEBRIDGE HEATH SLEAFORD ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE • To Let £25,000 Pax • Warehouse - 282 Sq M (3035 Sq Ft) • Offices - 153 Sq M (1646 Sq Ft) • 5.5 Eave Height • Roller Shutter Door • 3 Phase Power • Near Lincoln • Main Road Location • Iri Lease • Epc Rating C

With Offices at

| Lincoln | North Hykeham | Sleaford | Boston | Spalding | Grantham | Grimsby |

£4 per sq ft To Let pax

£450,000 Freehold

£62,950 Freehold

£100,000 Freehold

£25,000 To Let pax

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Commercial Property

Team is added to at Able UK

Serving the Region’s Business & Commerce Prominent Town Centre Extensive Industrial Complex Workshop/Units Situated Within with Accommodation

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HE company behind Able Marine Energy Park at North Killingholme is strengthening its property and development team.

improvements at Able Seaton Port (ASP), including the construction of new quays, one of which will be one of the heaviest load-out quays in Europe, initially to service the Shell Brent Field Able UK has a decommissioning project and newly-appointed group further underlining ASP’s marketing and development position as a world-class executive in Chris Mackinlay, multi-user facility. who has a strong background “With our in marketing, design and newly-strengthened team we customer relationship aim to provide a first-class activities. service to our existing and Also joining the team as the future clients across all parts department’s administrator is of our operations.”

Debbie Fell, who has Able Humber Port, which experience with a number of encompasses the Able Marine leading companies in the Energy Park, covers around North East.

2,000 acres of river frontage Able group development land on the South Humber manager, David Shepherd, said: “These new appointments Bank with planned developments that will service underline our ambitious programme now moving ahead the offshore wind, logistics and port sectors. on a number of fronts – Able Seaton Port, in including, of course, the Able Hartlepool, is a Marine Energy Project which well-established multi-user is set to become a major facility with operations catalyst for establishing the including oil rig upgrading, Humber as a centre of excellence for the renewable project cargo handling and is energy industries. perhaps best known as the UK’s primary location for oil “On the Tees we are rig decommissioning. undertaking major

A Busy Established Trading Area

NEW TOT MARKE

ONLY ONE UNIT REMAININ G Grimsby - Holme St £5,500 p.a.

Ladysmith Road - Grimsby £175,000/£14,500 p.a

PROPERTY TEAM BOOST: Chris Mackinlay and Debbie Fell.

An extensive commercial property incorporating a substantial brick built premises with ground floor workshop/warehouse accommodation and first floor office space totalling an area of 6136 sq ft (570.2 sq m), set within a secure yard allowing space for up to approximately 10/12 vehicles. Ladysmith Road is predominantly a commercial location with various national and local occupiers. Situated within easy access to the towns fish port, A180 and national motorway network. Available either For Sale with a price of £175,000 or on a To Let basis with negotiable terms at a rent of £14,500 per annum.

Refurbished Town Centre Office Accommodation Available On Flexible Terms

Prominent town centre Workshop/ warehouse accommodation of 1235 sq ft (123.1 sq m) located on Holme Street/Eastgate Grimsby situated within a busy established trading area, located close to Hainton Avenue/ and Freeman Street providing easy access to the docks A180 motorway network.

Secure car parking and loading facility, 3 phase electricity supply. Available To Let on flexible terms at an annual rent of £5,500, incentives available.

Extensive Former Public House With Various Commercial & Residential Consents

NEW PRICE

Grimsby - Old Market Place, Rent Negotiable

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXPERTISE ACROSS THE HUMBER REGION

Refurbished town centre second floor offices totalling 694 sq ft (64.5 sq m) located above Coral turf accountants and next to Lloyds TSB Bank within the pedestrianized area of the town centre. Also within close proximity to Freshney Place shopping centre and the town’s main bus and train stations. The suite is configured with a main entrance/reception area and open plan general office fitted to a high specification.

Luddington - High Street

Former Residential Care Home in Central Cleethorpes Offering an Excellent Opportunity for Re-development

NEW PRICE

FEATURED PROPERTIES

£100,000

An extensive former public house on a site of approximately 0.83 acres, located on the B1392 within the heart of the picturesque rural village of Luddington North Lincolnshire, lying between the towns of Scunthorpe and Goole that has undergone part conversion to the ground and upper floors, providing a two bedroomed apartment with space for a further residential dwelling to the first floor. An excellent development project with various commercial planning consents to the ground floor, including A3 and A5 use. The property is available for sale with an asking price £100,000.

Prominent Office/ Retail Accommodation With A2 Consent

Grimsby - Corporation Road £85 per week Unit E2, Enterprise Village GRIMSBY

13 Abbeygate GRIMSBY

•Modern Industrial Premises in Popular location •Close to Grimsby Town Centre and A180 •GIA 68.9 sq m (742 sq ft)

•Retail unit within popular pedestrianised shopping centre •Ground floor sales 31.9 sq m (343 sq ft) •Additional first floor retail and storage space

£9,000 pa

£8,950 pa

West St. Marys Gate GRIMSBY •First floor offices of 1,205 sq ft •Mainly open plan layout •Above Yorkshire Bank

£8,000 pa

33 Market Place BRIGG •Retail / residential investment opportunity •Ground floor shop let at £8,216 pa •Four flats at first and second floor

£165,000

To find out more and search for available property please visit

www.clarkweightman.co.uk @clarkweightman

£295,000

These substantial premises have been used for many years as an residential care home, providing 15 BEDROOMS with living facilities in the heart of central Cleethorpes, being a short walk from the main shopping street, St Peters Avenue, the various bars and eateries along High Street and Market Place, as well the seafront and all its facilities. The property has been extended to provide some (378 sq m) 4067 sq ft and offers an excellent opportunity to create a boutique Hotel/B&B for the expanding demand of the Humber Bank and resort itself, other uses could suit change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation or a re-development into flats, all of course subject to the necessary planning consents. An early viewing is recommended to appreciate the potential on offer.

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Cleethorpes - College Street

Prominent retail premises situated within a busy shopping parade on Grimsby Road the main arterial route through to both the towns of Grimsby and Cleethorpes with high levels of traffic throughout the day. The accommodation with an area totalling 907 sq ft (84.3 sq m) has in recent times been utilised for office purpose and has A2 consent, although would be suitable for other uses, subject to the appropriate consent.

GRIMSBY 01472 353436 SCUNTHORPE 01724 856037 www.lovelle-commercial.co.uk Other branches in Brigg, Barton-Upon-Humber, Hessle, Humberston, Lincoln, Market Rasen, North Hykeham & Gainsborough

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LAISTER’S Last Word

News

BY DAVE LAISTER BLACK AND WHITE: Anne Tate adds a touch of colour, pictured with the prestigious award winners at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, John Clugston, left, and Tim Strawson.

PRESENTATION: Steve Radcliffe, managing director of Clugston Construction, presents the award to Steve Hornby, project manager.

Town’s new college earns team award

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HE project team delivering the new £9 million Humber University Technical College at Church Square, Scunthorpe, were this year’s overall winners in the Clugston Construction Annual Health and Safety Awards.

Pitched against shortlisted schemes, drawn from across the £130 million turnover construction business, project manager Steve Hornby was presented with the award at Clugston’s annual Construction Conference held at Forest Pines Hotel, Broughton.

He told how health and safety is a key priority for Clugston, who this year have received recognition from several sources, including the British Safety Council Merit Award, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Order of Distinction, The Chartered Institute of Builders’ Committed to Construction in Humber and West Yorkshire Health and Safety Award and were also

REGULAR VISITORS: Councillor Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, is joined by Clugston staff on a site visit earlier this year. finalists in Construction News’ Health and Safety Initiative of the Year Award.

Mr Hornby said he and the team working on the new University Technical College were delighted to

have won.

“This has been a fast track scheme which has received numerous visits from North Lincolnshire Council, industry sponsors and perspective students, all of whom need to be inducted into the safety protocol on site,” he said.

Rod Fry, Clugston Construction director, added: “The Humber UTC team has been extremely diligent in their handling of health and safety issues. They have worked closely with our sub-contractors to question the ‘accepted norm’ and put into place processes that further eliminate risk to the handler as well as others who may come into contact with our work.

“The team have also been visited twice by the Health and Safety Executive, both times leading to much praise for their forward thinking and passionate attitude towards health and safety.”

TAKING SHAPE: Humber University Technical College, pictured last week.

Engineering Enterprise IN THE HUMBER

The Humber is home to rs 25,000 advance enginee

DESIGN MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONTROL & AUTOMATION PRECISION ENGINEERING FABRICATION TRADE & INNOVATION TRAINING & ENTERPRISE

Special supplement eBook THE Business Telegraph team published a second standalone supplement this month, Engineering & Enterprise.

The 20-page special focused on the needs of this area for the future, with a huge focus on the renewable industry and the need for engineers from a range of disciplines.

We spoke to key figures

in the public sector, our MPs and companies and organisations including Dong Energy, Associated British Ports, Blackrow Engineering, Cofely Fabricom GDF Suez, On Line Design and Engineering, Intelect Engineering, Humber Work Boats, North Lindsey College, Grimsby Institute and HCF Catch.

It is now published online as an eBook, to read and share with colleagues, customers and suppliers, wherever they are.

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Graceful winners on great nights MY mad May is coming to a close, and it has been nothing short of exceptional.

It is a month that featured two supplements, one Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, a General Election, the HCF Catch annual dinner, as well as clashing events I couldn’t attend, namely the Young Enterprise Regional Final and South Yorkshire and Humber Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards.

Then there’s the day job too, hectic just doesn’t quite do it justice ...

But what an absolute delight. I was absorbed by election fever, genuinely excited at what could unfold as the international spotlight focused briefly on where so many of our readers would mark their ballot sheets.

We ended up with a thoroughly reinforced status quo, which – as I alluded to last month – is no bad thing as far as I am concerned.

Northern Lincolnshire now has two-in two-out when it comes to Government and Opposition MPs. Ideal for bending the ear of those who can have influence on investment and issues, while also offering plenty of scope to challenge, question and the ability to hold to account.

No renewable energy deniers either, now that’s a relief.

The second big night of the month – and no, I’m not counting the start of the midweek cricket season which was sadly rain-affected – was the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, the highlight of the business calendar.

I’ve covered ten of these joyous occasions now (and no I’ve not voted in ten General Elections!), and the 2015 bash at The Baths Hall ranks among the very best.

Anne Tate, supported ably by the Telegraph marketing and promotions team, pulled it out of the bag once again. Aided by wonderful food thanks to The Lincolnshire Chef (and Alfred Enderby – confession time, I had two starters after a guest no-show), some real characters winning awards and amazing entertainment from both students and professionals, it was a joy to behold.

If you are a company achieving great things this year, please take note of just how good a night it is,

BLUE AND RED: Martin Vickers, Cleethorpes and Melanie Onn, Grimsby, will hopefully work together for North East Lincolnshire, despite sitting across the House in the Commons. The same will apply for Andrew Percy and Nic Dakin. and the coverage afforded, and start thinking now about how you can be part of it.

On a personal note, I would love to see some more entries from the offshore wind industry, with the growing number of suppliers allied to the phenomenal investments by the developers and owners. I think the brush with Ukip should serve as a wake-up call that there are still some hearts and minds to be won by this industry that will breathe so much new life into our port and our wider business community. Stronger economy, stronger community is the council mantra. I’ll happily chant that too. ● Huge condolences to all who were in the inner circle of popular North East Lincolnshire councillor Mick Burnett’s life. He passed away on Monday morning and will be missed by many.

He gave so much to the community, was a great voice of reason and a straight-talker, also playing a strong role in the area’s amateur sporting ranks. While still mourning the loss of Colin Kennedy from the cricket scene, we have had another champion taken from our midst. Having shared a lift with him earlier this month and briefly spoken to him at The Baths Hall on Friday evening, it is a clear reminder of life’s fragility. Rest in peace Mick.

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