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33 JOBS CREATED AS CITY FACTORY OPENS Country’s fastest-growing modular building company expands UK presence

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

MORE than 30 jobs have been created in Hull thanks to the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Freightliner Road.

Over the past three years, Actavo has been the country’s fastestgrowing modular building company.

It has today expanded its UK presence with the opening of a new 120,000sq ft manufacturing facility in the city, initially creating 33 jobs.

The new factory will produce bespoke, state-of-the-art modular accommodation for a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, construction, commercial, rail and defence.

Roger Hastie, chief executive officer of Actavo’s Structural Division, said: “Today’s opening takes place against the backdrop of a revolution in the building industry, where modern methods of construction are increasingly being embraced.

“Faster, cost-effective and more flexible, there is now a groundswell of support for modular construction’s ability to address many of the challenges we face in terms of supply and demand for accommodation in both the public and private sectors.

NEW BASE: From left, Aaron Parks, Nathan Malek, Matthew Goff (operations director), Matt Bielby and Jordan Hunt at Actavo’s new manufacturing facility in Hull.

“We look forward to operating from our new Hull base and to playing an active role in the locality in the years ahead.”

Actavo specialises in sectors including power generation, marine, petrochemical, nuclear, home energy,

satellite and telecommunications.

It is also a major player in the education, healthcare, events services, civil engineering, water and construction sectors.

The international engineering solutions company operates in

more than 100 locations worldwide.

With a workforce of more than 6,000, Actavo’s global workforce delivers network, in-home, industrial, hire and sales, building

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Confusing rates revaluation top of the agenda PROPERTY: Professionals are stepping up their efforts to tackle the confusion around rates revaluation.

Top of their list of concerns is the new check, challenge and appeal system, which is paralysing the investment plans of some companies because of its continued complexity.

Hull-based business rates specialist Adrian Smith, pictured, said: “The rates revaluation which took effect on April 1 has created various anomalies and left some people facing higher bills because of inaccurate rateable values.

“In theory, the amounts can be challenged using the Valuation Office Agency website, but in practice there are business owners who don’t have the time or the technical skills to work through what is a complicated process.”

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has placed the check, challenge and appeal system at the top of its agenda for a conference in September.

The Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) is expected to discuss rates revaluation at its annual conference in October.

Mr Smith said: “We have clients who are being forced to delay property refurbishment projects, partly because of disputes over the rateable value of premises that are not yet fit for purpose, but also because the new system is not even up to date about who owns the building.”

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33 jobs created as city factory opens Continued from PAGE 1 and event solutions to some of the world’s leading companies.

Matthew Goff, operations director for Actavo Building Solutions, said Hull’s critical mass of industry, together with the area’s skilled workforce, were key reasons for choosing the city for its latest facility.

He said: “Actavo is delighted to be establishing its new manufacturing facility and generating employment here in Hull.

“Initially, 33 jobs are being created, and this number will rise over the next 12 months.

“As a business, we have always sought to lead from the front.

“In addition to being the UK’s fastestgrowing modular building company for 2014, 2015 and 2016, we were one of the first modular building companies to fully implement BIM Level 2 into our business.”

Sean Corkery, chairman and chief executive officer of Actavo, said: “As a company involved in many different sectors and geographies, we are extremely proud of the phenomenal growth of Actavo Buildings in the UK in recent years.

“While the attention today is understandably on construction and innovative design techniques, essentially our primary focus is on people – the thousands of families, workers, teachers, pupils, students, healthcare professionals, patients, defence force members and others who will benefit from using these modular buildings in the future.”

David Garness, managing director of Hull property firm Garness Jones, said: “We assisted Actavo with their move to Tickton in 2016 and again, as the fullyretained agents for the Freightliner Road site, when their rapid expansion led to the need for larger premises.

“We also acted for the previous occupiers of the Freightliner Road site, Kingston Modular Systems, with regard to their relocation to Stockholm Road in Hull.

“We’re delighted to have played a part in the ongoing success of Actavo and to have been able to meet the changing requirements of both companies.”

£5m investment is paying dividends for manufacturer Efficiency and skills drive fuels dramatic growth for city company

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

INVESTMENT in technology and skills has fuelled dramatic growth at a Hull manufacturer.

Over the past four years, Advanced Plastics in Sutton Fields Industrial Estate has invested more than £5.2m in plant and machinery alone, helping it to drive efficiency and boost its bottom line.

And the investment is paying dividends, with the company on target to achieve turnover of £16m this year – up from £7.9m in 2013, and staffing levels up, from 84 to 154.

Joint managing director Chris Pearson said: “One thing you cannot afford to do in UK manufacturing is to stand still.

“We are competing against other manufactures both locally and globally, so we have to continually invest to stay ahead of the curve.

“Moving into our current site took a leap of faith; it was much bigger than our previous facilities, but we took the decision that as a business we were going to grow, and we had the ability to do so, and we are obviously pleased we had the confidence to do that.

“Potential customers are now seeing us as a larger player in our industry and we are therefore receiving enquiries on a much bigger scale than ever before.”

Beginning life in a 2,700sq ft unit in Gothenburg Way, Advanced Plastics Ltd now occupies a 50,000sq ft facility in Bergen Way.

STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE: Advanced Plastics owners Rob Anderson and Chris Pearson.

Picture: Richard Addison The firm, which is this year celebrating its 25th anniversary, manufactures a vast range of plastic components for local and international customers.

Its clients range from Hull boiler manufacturer Ideal Boilers to car manufacturers such as Jaguar Landrover and Nissan.

And while many of the parts it makes might be unrecognisable to the untrained eye, without them some of the most prestigious consumer goods available in today’s market would grind to a halt.

Fellow managing director and co-founder Rob Anderson said:

“We tend to work in development partnerships with our customer, working with them from concept through to volume manufacture.

“Sometimes a customer will know what they want to produce, but will not know the most economical way to do it, or will design something we know cannot be reproduced on a large scale in a robust way.

“By working with them we can identify issues like this, which from a supply chain point of view saves them a lot of time and money.

“We are now one of only about 30 UK plastic injection moulding

companies to be certified to ISO-TS16949, which is the gold standard for companies supplying to the automotive industry.

“The biggest opportunity we have is to build on the profile we now have.”

Skills, or rather lack of them, is an issue facing businesses throughout the country and here in the Humber is no different.

To bridge the gap, Advanced Plastics is investing heavily in upskilling its workforce, giving each employee the tools they need to progress, while training young people from the ground up through a dedicated apprenticeship scheme.

Mr Pearson said: “We realised the only way to resolve it was to take matters in to our own hands.

“A lot of businesses look to central Government and ask what are they going to do about it, but for me only employers can do what is needed.

“Finding the right skills can only be achieved through training and developing staff, and by bringing on board apprentices.”

In 2013, the company launched a directive which stated every staff member would undergo an average of four hours’ training and development every month.

Since then, Advanced Plastic’s employees have clocked up about 35,000 hours of training, with a structured apprenticeship programme seeing seven new apprentices join the firm.

“It was about saying ‘this is how we are going to operate in the future’,” said Mr Pearson.

“In 2013 we did not know how it was going to pan out, but it has worked really well for us.”

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IN BRIEF RELOCATION: The Buccaneer building at Humber Enterprise Park, where itim has taken office space.

Software provider makes move to enterprise park

Team advancements at property agent’s office PROMOTIONS: Property agent PPH Commercial has announced a number of senior advancements within its Hull office team.

Ben Cooper has become a divisional director, and Dan Birkinshaw, Tom Bell and Matthew Penrose have all been appointed associate directors.

Ben Medhurst, PPH director, said: “We are delighted to be able to promote these members of our team – it’s a reward for their hard work, success and development.

“All four of them started as graduate surveyors and became professionally qualified with us.

“We look forward to their further development within the organisation.”

Mr Cooper has spent more than ten years with PPH, all in the company’s business space team, dealing with sales and lettings of offices and industrial space. He qualified as a RICS chartered surveyor a year after joining the company.

Mr Birkinshaw, a member of the property management team, joined PPH 11 years ago and became a chartered surveyor in 2014 while Mr Bell, also a property management team member, joined PPH nine years ago and gained chartered surveyor status four years ago.

Mr Penrose, who is in the retail team, has spent nine years with the firm, becoming a chartered surveyor three years ago.

Forward-thinking firm joins growing community

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

A SOFTWARE and services provider whose clients includes the likes of Debenhams, Halfords and Lush is moving to the Humber Enterprise Park (HEP). itim works with retailers throughout Europe, helping them to increase sales, drive efficiencies and improve customer experience through a range of bespoke software solutions.

With a head office in London and an office in Portugal, the company is now adding Brough to its list of locations as it gears up to move from its former Hull home in Derringham Street.

James Appleton-Metcalfe, managing director of Citivale, said: “We are thrilled to announce software provider itim is set to join our growing community and move in to the ground floor of our Buccaneer office space.

“The forward-thinking international company specialises in providing software, solutions and services for retailers to help them, in simple terms, run their businesses better.

“Alongside its existing offices in London and Portugal, the Humber Enterprise Park offers the ideal place for the company to relocate its Hull office to as it allows itim to take advant-

‘THRILLED’: James Appleton-Metcalfe, of Citivale, at the Humber Enterprise Park. age of the benefits that come with the park’s Enterprise Zone status.”

The Humber Enterprise Park in Skillings Lane is housed on the site formerly owned by BAE Systems.

LC Industrial – a £60m joint venture between Citivale and LRE Capital – has invested more than £6m in refurbishing and reconfiguring the site since acquiring it in 2015, attracting businesses including Cablescan, Supercraft, Rexrob and Dearing Plastics.

Tenants at HEP are exempt from business rates – a saving worth up to £275,000 over a five-year period.

Mr Appleton-Metcalfe added: “On top of this, the flexible and modern office space available offers a perfect home for companies who, like itim, have ambitions to expand. We look for-

ward to welcoming itim to our site.”

The property transaction was handled by Ben Medhurst, of PPH Commercial.

He said: “The majority of deals we have done so far at HEP have been industrial, however the refurbished office space, good car parking allocation, enterprise zone status and transport links make it ideal for office-based businesses that are looking to expand.

“A further 4,000sq ft of office space has just gone under offer, as has 60,000sq ft of industrial space, so the site is very much open for business.

“There is still a further 50,000+sq ft of newly refurbished office space available, so I believe we will see more deals like this in the future.”

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Helping youngsters get in the fast lane to a future career in engineering industry Employers nurturing engineers of the future through innovative Project Blyth

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ome of Hull and the East Riding’s biggest employers are helping aspiring young engineers gain vital skills by taking part in Project Blyth, an innovative education initiative that is supported by Green Port Hull.

Project Blyth captures the excitement of motorsport to inspire young people, from primary school through to university, to not only develop enterprise skills, but to excel in STEM subjects, helping to address the serious shortage of engineers faced by UK industry and to prepare young people for work.

The 33 schools, colleges and community groups from the area that have signed up to the project have each raised funds towards a single-seat electric kit car from Greenpower Education Trust, which runs Project Blyth.

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The UK needs an average of 182,000 new workers with engineering skills to enter the industry between now and 2022 if it is to maximise its true potential Vaughan Curnow

The teams have then built their cars and will race against each other at an event on Sunday, July 16.

Each team has been supported by a “mentor” company from across the Humber region, which has helped them with practical and theoretical support, from funding and the provision of equipment, to business advice and technical guidance. Some of the employers involved include Siemens, ARCO, Grimsby Institute Group, SSE, Swift, Humberside Police, University of Hull, Airco, KCOM, Centrica, Greencore, ABP, BAE Systems, EON, DONG and BP. “The UK needs an average of 182,000 new workers with engineering skills to enter the industry between now and 2022 if it is to maximise its true potential,” says Vaughan

INNOVATION: Staff and youngsters involved in Project Blyth.

Curnow, Project Co-ordinator at Greenpower Education Trust.

“Project Blyth addresses this, benefitting both young people and businesses. It gives young people a chance to build practical STEM skills and learn more about engineering, and it helps create a steady stream of talented engineers to satisfy the demand that manufacturing and engineering firms will have for workers.”

Hull-based Spencer Group, a world-class engineering business, has been involved with Project Blyth since last year, as its employees, Ryan Walters and Jonah O’Leary, form part of East Riding College’s team. The two trainee civil engineers are

GREEN FOR GO: Vaughan Curnow, Project Co-ordinator at Greenpower Education Trust.

studying for their HNC in Engineering at the college.

Engineers from Spencer Group have been offering project management advice to the team throughout the build of their car and have provided insulation materials for the car’s battery components.

Not only has the team at East Riding College gained from Spencer Group’s input, but the company will potentially reap the benefits of the new skills Ryan and Jonah have built through the Project Blyth partnership.

Spencer Group’s Strategy & Innovation Director Andy Parkinson said: “We are passionate about attracting talented young people into the engineering sector and are

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Project Blyth the race is on!

THE Project Blyth Race Day will be held on Sunday, July 16, at the KCOM Stadium, Hull.

Over 60 electric kit cars will be in action – all built by young people from the Humber region.

There will also be a STEM Fair providing information on training and careers in manufacturing and engineering.

Please see schedule below for race timings: 10.30am to 1.45pm – IET Formula Goblin Events (ages 9-11) ■ 11.45am to 1.15pm – Race 1 IET Formula 24 (ages 11-16) ■ 2pm to 3pm – IET Formula 24+ (ages 15-25) ■ 3.30pm – 5pm – Race 2 IET Formula 24 (ages 11-16) 5.15pm – prize giving

■ For more information on Project Blyth, visit www.projectblyth.co.uk

always looking for new ways to engage young people in what can be a highly rewarding and challenging career. Spencer Group work on some of the most complex and critical engineering projects around the UK and to be successful we rely heavily on the talent we can attract and retain in the business.

“Supporting Project Blyth embodies our own brand values. As a company we expect our people to think in extraordinary ways, engineer solutions that enhances a project’s performance and to work together collaboratively as a team.

“That’s why we were so keen to support this initiative and to enable Ryan and Jonah to experience something different as part of their own development within the company.

We also hope that a project like this can showcase to other young people what an exciting career in engineering looks like.”

Ryan, 21, from Beverley, commented: “Project Blyth is not just about cars – it gives you insight into project management, which is a key part of civil engineering. I’ve been responsible for managing time schedules, budgets and quality assurance, skills which are all going to stand me in good stead at work. It’s my ambition to become a project manager one day, so Project Blyth has given me a step in that direction.”

East Riding College bought its first F24 kit car from Greenpower Education Trust back in March 2016. It was then built by Level 3 Engineering students as part of their main course project.

It proved so successful that this year, the college decided to purchase another car, F24+, with the help of Green Port Hull, supported by the Regional Growth Fund, which its HNC Level 4 students could construct from scratch.

Glenn Jensen, Curriculum Leader – Engineering, at East Riding College, said: “It has been a real challenge, but a fantastic one and we can’t wait to see how we get on at the race event. Project Blyth has been great for our students here at East Riding College.

Not only does it give our young engineers practical experience, but it helps them develop a wide range of skill sets to make them work-ready, which is key to enhancing our learners.”

Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Stephen Brady, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Project Blyth. We are always looking at ways to help the next workforce generation get the right skills they need to have a long and successful career in their chosen industry. For the young people who are thinking about a career in engineering, this project does just that. The practical experience they will get through Project Blyth will be invaluable.

“We are very grateful to all of the local companies who have supported the project by being a ‘mentor’ company.”

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BUSINESS MODERNISED: New units under construction as Allenby Commercial embarks on the next phase at The Trade Yard in Beverley.

Promotions strengthen firm’s technical team STAFF: Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has strengthened its technical team with the internal promotion of long-time employee Paul Wharam to technical director and the addition of Sarah Finn as assistant technical co-ordinator.

Mr Wharam has worked in the construction industry for 30 years, 22 of which he has spent at Barratt Developments, most recently as technical manager in Yorkshire West.

Ms Finn applied to join Barratt Developments as a trainee but it was thought her knowledge and relevant experience could bring more to the department as assistant technical co-ordinator.

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More jobs earmarked for redeveloped business park Firm embarks on second phase of construction to build three new units FURTHER jobs are earmarked for a Beverley business park which has already created nearly 20 jobs since being redeveloped.

Allenby Commercial launched The Trade Yard brand after acquiring the 7.24-acre Swinemoor Industrial Estate in Barmston Road, Beverley, in 2015.

The first phase saw the construction of two 5,000sq ft units. Screwfix opened in one of the units last year, creating 14 jobs, while Topps Tiles brought five new jobs when it opened in April.

The company is now embarking on the next phase to build three new units, bringing an additional 9,000sq ft of warehouse and workshop space with offices.

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Charlie Allenby, contracts manager at Allenby Commercial, said: “Our strategy in buying the old Swinemoor Industrial Estate was to completely modernise a site which has historically been very successful for businesses in the region, and which has an excellent location with high footfall.

“We have made great progress by securing Screwfix and Topps Tiles for the first two units and we are hoping for similar success with the three new units, which will provide space ranging from 3,000sq ft to 9,000sq ft.

“The new units are similar in style to the two which have already been completed and taken up.”

The new units will have office space, storage space, parking and toilet and kitchen facilities, and Mr Allenby said he expects they will attract “strong interest” from businesses already operating in our region and others looking to establish a presence locally.

He added: “They will become available in the autumn and will be ready to occupy, in

line with our standard commitment to providing turnkey solutions.”

The site is being marketed by Garness Jones.

Senior agency surveyor Dale Gooderham said: “The first phase of redevelopment at The Trade Yard in Beverley is now complete and fully occupied, with Screwfix taking the first unit and Topps Tiles opening in April.

“The Trade Yard Beverley is in a particularly good location for smaller operators, close to a lot of other businesses which are investing and expanding as the town benefits from much improved road links.”

Surveyors achieve accreditation STANDARD: Hull-based marine surveyors McAusland & Turner Ltd has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Standard Certification through international accredited registrar and classification body DNV. Albert Weatherill, pictured, managing director, said: “For many

current and potential clients, particularly in the renewables sector, ISO 9001:2015 is the minimum requirement for suppliers.

“This accreditation will help us to reinforce and expand existing contracts and to confidently seek out new business.”

He thanked Green Port Hull for its support during the accreditation process.

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External features reviewed as part of the consultation include parking spaces, bus stops and shelters, setting down and picking up points and charging points for electric vehicles.

A review of BS8300 is now under way, with the consultation period running until August 13.

Mr Streets is now urging anyone involved in the design and construction of the built environment to get involved.

He said: “Given that a review only takes place around every five years and the last was in 2009, you face a long wait if you miss this opportunity.”

References in the consultation to electric scooters and charging points for electric vehicles demonstrate how definitions of accessibility move in line with technological developments.

Mr Streets said: “The review reflects the fact that the world is changing. There are new ideas, new technologies and new methods of construction as well as research that has taken place since the last review. All of this can help us when it comes to making the built environment more accessible.

“Everyone, including disabled and older people with particular access requirements, should be able to access and use a building, place or space easily, comfortably and independently, including being able to escape in the event of fire or other emergency.”

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Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, speaks to Business about a standards overhaul f you were asked to rate your business premises in terms of accessibility, you might nip around the front of the building to see whether anyone had pilfered the ramp or check the lift was in good working order.

This would be all well and good for wheelchair users and parents with buggies, but what about if your customers were partially sighted, hard of hearing or had limited manual dexterity?

Though the provisions set out in BS8300 – the British Standard which applies to buildings and their surrounding areas – are not legally binding as such, any business that fails to follow them does so at its peril.

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access in Anlaby, said: “The provisions of BS8300 are purely for guidance and there are no penalties for failure to adopt them.

“But in the event of a claim for discrimination, a business which can demonstrate adherence to the accessibility standards set by BS8300 will be on more solid ground that one which cannot.

“When looking at accessibility you should not just consider the needs of wheelchair users. There are people with other impairments – people who are partially sighted or blind, who have hearing impairments, cognitive impairments or poor manual dexterity – things that we class as hidden impairments, and which demand a certain type of foresight from the earliest stage of the design process.”

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Workwear firm gears up for growth Supplier secures key offshore wind industry contracts A HULL-based workwear and personal protective equipment company is gearing up for growth after securing a number of key offshore wind industry contracts.

ComtecInt UK launched its business on the Humber north bank last year.

The company has now moved to new offices alongside GXD Logistics in Ferries Street, Hull.

Director Jonathan Isaac said the new location meant the firm was strategically placed to take advantage of the North Sea and west coast wind industry, as well as European and eastern US markets.

He said: “We are supplying some of the largest players in offshore wind and North Sea farms Triton Knoll, Westermost Rough, Lincs and Hornsea.

“We have also recently reached an agreement to supply Walney and Burbo Bank wind farms in the Irish Sea.” Mr Isaac said ComtecInt UK’s business model was to provide a service developed specifically for the offshore wind sector, with

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bespoke packages alongside high quality PPE and workwear.

He said the company’s Danish parent company, Comtec International, was providing extra benefit to customers through access to its systems and expertise.

“Opening our offices at GXD’s site enables us to have a full range of stock in the UK enabling speedy, on-demand deliveries to customers,” he said.

“GXD’s on-site warehousing, pick and pack operation and distribution service perfectly complements our business.”

ComtecInt UK also provides six-monthly inspections for safety certificates, and its products are fully compliant with a range of safety standards such as Safety of Life at Sea and the European Technical Standards Order for offshore helicopters.

Graham Cross, managing director of GXD Logistics, said:

“We are excited by Comtec’s potential.

It is mutually beneficial and the arrangement will bring growth for both organisations.”

One of ComtecInt UK’s business ambitions is to grow to the size of its parent Danish business, which now employs 50 staff.

It is now bidding to build its presence on the Humber, including membership of Team Humber Marine Alliance, Green Port Hull, Grimsby Renewables Partnership and Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce.

The business is also making a point of using local suppliers for services, including the printing and embroidering of company logos which are being done by the Witham-based Promotion Company.

“We are passionate about being part of the Humber and its burgeoning offshore wind industry,” said Mr Isaac.

“We want to contribute to making the region a global centre of expertise in the sector.

“The potential is massive.”

ON THE MOVE: Jon Isaac, left, of ComtecInt, with Graham Cross, of GXD Logistics.

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PACKAGING FIRM BOXING CLEVER WITH NEW SITE Company spending £2m to build production and warehousing facility

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

In addition to the Rawcliffe plant, Cepac also has plants at Darlington, Doncaster and Rotherham.

The Rawcliffe site specialises in bespoke corrugated supply chain solutions, covering a wide range of sectors, with customers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ideal Boilers and Iceland Foods.

Ground was broken on the Rawcliffe site in early June.

Foundations are due to be laid this week, with steel work on the new buildings to follow.

Mr Moore said: “The spirit in the plant has been significantly buoyed by this announcement.

“The investment is absolutely key to our future strategic objectives.

“Under Cepac’s ownership the plant has thrived and we are all very excited about the future and our plans for continued expansion.”

The £2m investment follows a £1m expansion of Cepac’s Doncaster site, which has resulted in doubling the size of the company’s South Yorkshire footprint.

Mr Moore said: “This investment will enable us to partner with many

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‘SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT’: Rawcliffe factory manager Richard Moore at the new Cepac site.

Trade park to get £1.25m refurbishment PROPERTY: Avon Capital Estates has highlighted its confidence in Goole by investing £1.25m to refurbish Larsen Trade Park.

The national property investment and management company acquired the site last year and has since embarked on a major overhaul that will see all the existing units refurbished.

The latest company to move onto the site is Parts Alliance, a national automotive parts supplier, which is occupying two units.

Other occupiers include Jewson, Graham Plumbing & Heating, Tillery Valley and Global Foodservice.

Ben Medhurst, director of letting agents PPH Commercial, said: “Larsen Trade Park was a dated, under-performing industrial estate.

“It is now being revitalised

by Avon Capital Estates, which has the confidence in Goole and the local economy to make this substantial investment.

“They are refurbishing all the 18 industrial and trade units in a rolling programme that is due to be completed before the end of the year.”

The refurbishment work includes installing new roofs, lighting and insulation, recladding external facias and enhancing the office space.

Once the refurbishment is complete, the trade park will accommodate about 200 employees.

There are currently four vacant units on the site, which range from 2,700 sq ft to 23,000 sq ft.

PPH Commercial is the joint letting agent for Larsen Trade Park, with Gent Visick.

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A COMPANY whose clients include the likes of Google, Amazon and Dyson is investing £2m in an expansion its East Yorkshire operations.

Cepac is constructing a 45,000 sq ft production and warehousing facility at its site in Rawcliffe Bridge.

The independent corrugated packaging producer bought the Rawcliffe site in 2013 and has since more than doubled the turnover with targeted investments, and increased the workforce from 75 to 125.

As well as increasing capacity and creating more storage space, the latest expansion is designed to enable better workflow and provide the firm with the platform for continued expansion.

Richard Moore, general manager of the Rawcliffe Bridge factory, said: “Cepac has invested in our site since the acquisition and this latest phase represents the most significant investment at the site for many years.

“The improvements really secure the long-term future of Rawcliffe and underpin its continued growth and our ability to service our customers, in addition to continuing to provide increased employment opportunities for our excellent team.”

Founded in 1999, Cepac is part of the international HSA Group.

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£2m new facility for packaging firm Continued from PAGE 1 new customers and increase our service offering to our existing customer base.

“We are extremely excited about the future of our plant and meeting our strategic growth targets.”

Paper-based materials have been produced on the site for almost 130 years.

It was originally developed for the manufacture of graphic papers.

In the process of digging the foundations for the new buildings, construction workers have unearthed some

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This investment will enable us to partner with many new customers Richard Moore, above

notable artefacts from the factory’s history, in the form of 16 granite mill stones.

It is believed that the mill stones were used for grinding wood pulp imported from Scandinavia and transported to the wharfage behind the site via Goole Harbour, a short distance from Rawcliffe.

“The stones are absolutely enormous,” said Mr Moore. “We believe they weigh about four tonnes each.

“They’re roughly around 5ft in diameter and 2ft thick.

“We had no idea they were there.

“They had been buried in the rubble and then concreted over.

“We’ve preserved them and plan on making them into an architectural feature to reflect our heritage.”

Training business invests £4m into new premises Site will give HETA twice as much space to teach apprentices

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

A HULL training business that has been supporting employers for 50 years is investing almost £4m in a new head office and workshop.

Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) expects to move to its new home in Dansom Lane South by Easter next year.

Work to refurbish the premises, which were previously occupied by the Eltherington Group, will start in the next couple of months.

New classrooms, workshop areas and facilities including a restaurant are also being constructed at the site.

The new premises will provide almost 34,000sq ft of space, enabling HETA to increase numbers of apprentices and adult learners and to improve services to employers.

HETA chief executive Iain Elliott said the new centre would also be available to businesses which need workshop space for product development, small batch production and rapid prototyping.

He said: “The UK needs to recruit more engineers and the Humber region is no exception.

“We have been training them for more than 50 years and have a successful model that gives young people the technical skills that they need and that gets them ready for the world of work.

“The new site will provide a much more enhanced and real-

ROOM TO GROW: Outside HETA’s new premises in Dansom Lane are, from left, Barry Haslam, David Garness, Iain Elliott, Kate Seward and Joanne Lawson. istic workplace environment.”

HETA currently works with 300 businesses, with about 650 apprentices training at its centres across the Humber.

More than half of the organisation’s first-year apprentices are based at HETA’s existing site in Copenhagen Road.

HETA also owns a centre at Foxhills, Scunthorpe, which opened in 2014, and leases a third site at Catch in Stallingborough.

Mr Elliott said: “The business

has grown over the last 50 years and we need to be able to continue to offer different types of provision, such as renewables, in addition to traditional industry.

“We also offer higher education qualifications now, and we are doing a lot more adult courses than we used to, upskilling people to meet the needs of employers across the region.

“Copenhagen Road is not big enough for what we want to do

and the new site will give us twice as much space.

“The project will cost around £3.9m for the acquisition and the refurbishment and we are in discussions with contractors now.”

HETA has agreed an initial funding package with Santander Corporate and Commercial to seal the acquisition.

Bridge McFarland Solicitors acted for HETA through the acquisition, with Hull property firm Garness Jones identifying the site.

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ITS products have earned a place in the hearts of real ale fans nationwide – not to mention the title of “Best Beer In The World” at the World Beer Awards.

Now, Great Newsome Brewery in South Frodingham is bidding to double its production capacity with an investment that marks ten years of business.

The Holderness beer producer has submitted plans to East Riding Council for an expansion that would enable it to up production by an additional 14,500 pints of beer a week.

The move would see the conversion of a former farm building into a dedicated brewery building, incorporating brew house, cold store and raw material storage.

Director Matthew Hodgson said the secret to success had been to remain focused on producing classic artisanal beers.

He said: “Our beer is very drinkable and made using malt from barley grown on our farm.

“People will come back to them time and time again.

“We are 100 per cent committed to quality, sustainability and longevity.

“By remaining true to our roots and acknowledging our strengths, we have retained and grown our share in an increasingly crowded market, which

Our beer is very drinkable and made using malt from barley grown on our farm.

People will come back to them time and again BIG PLANS: Matthew and Donna Hodgson, of Great Newsome Brewery. has now become dominated by brands taking inspiration from alternative culture.”

Great Newsome Brewery launched in 2007 as a farm diversification scheme.

It has since become synonymous with high-quality classic beers, with names inspired by the farm and the surrounding countryside.

These include the multi-awardwinning Frothingham Best and the special anniversary brew, Jem’s 10, which is named after the family’s former springer spaniel.

The brewery now employs nine people – a figure set to grow over the next two years.

Its latest expansion plans have the potential to add value to an additional 57 tonnes of homegrown malting barley each year, all of which is turned into malt at Muntons in Flamborough.

While notching up awards over the past decade, including Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Foods, Great Newsome has extended its customer base from Yorkshire to the rest of the UK and has also started selling overseas.

The brewery now has growing business with major retailers including Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons, as well as garage forecourt shops and independent retailers. It is also available

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at pubs in the region and beyond.

Great Newsome has sold more than 60 different beers and is this year brewing the official Hull 2017 cask and bottled beers under the Brewculture label.

Speaking about the decision to move into brewing in the first place, Mr Hodgson – who has a degree in aircraft construction, as well as qualifications in the science of brewing – said: “It was a family decision and we bought a brewery as big as the budget would allow.

“Our first beer was Sleck Dust, followed closely by Pricky Back Otchan. They remain favourites today.”

RETAIL: Two directors at Sewell On The Go have become shareholders.

Katherine Batch and Alex Mortimer have been familiar faces at Sewell Group for several years and became directors on the business’ retail board last year.

Alex, now finance director, has worked for the company as head of retail finance since 2009 and is now finance director, while Katherine joined Sewell in 2002 as a sales assistant before working her way up to sales director.

Sewell On The Go managing director Patrick Sewell said: “It’s about securing the future of the business, recognising and investing in people who are making us what we are.

“Katherine and Alex are as much a part of the decision-making process as managing director Paul Sewell or I.”

Theatre partnership CULTURE: Humberside Airport and KLM have become the first partners to join a new partnership scheme from Hull Truck Theatre.

Spotlight is designed to bring together businesses who want to support local theatre and its role in the community.

Deborah Zost, managing director at Humberside Airport, said: “This scheme enables individuals to enjoy the theatre, who would otherwise be unable to access the arts. We are the gateway to the Humber region, providing world-wide access with KLM, and our association with Hull Truck Theatre demonstrates our support to the local community.”

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A HULL marine specialist has secured a three-year maintenance contract with a York-based tourist boat operator.

Pearson Electrical has sealed a deal with City Cruises York to upgrade and maintain the five vessels in its fleet.

So far, the Hull company has carried out a full electrical rewire on City Cruises’ River Prince Vessel. The other four boats in the fleet – River King, River Duchess, River Palace and Captain James Cook – have undergone a partial overhaul, with plans to fully rewire all of them over the coming months.

Managing director Mark Pearson said: “We’re very proud to be working with companies with the kind of reputation and profile City Cruises York has, and are looking forward to supporting their ambitions to further boost their business success in the years to come.”

Pearson Electrical has built up 30 years’ specialist experience in the marine, industrial and hazardous area sectors.

With the help of funding from Green Port Hull, the company recently achieved ISO accreditations, helping to unlock the door to some of its biggest framework agreements.

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agreement with Siemens Gamesa to help maintain vessels carrying turbine blades from Green Port Hull to wind farms in the North Sea. Mr Pearson said these deals, coupled with the latest City Cruises contract, have boosted Pearson Electrical’s turnover by more than 20 per cent and resulted in a 25 per cent increase in the Hull company’s workforce.

He said: “Our company is growing at its fastest pace ever, thanks largely to our relationship with the Green Port Hull initiative, which has provided us with access to invaluable support including help in securing unique industry-leading ISO accreditations.

“We have grown five-fold from just three employees three years ago, to 19 today.”

Earlier this year, City Cruises York was acquired by London-based City Cruises, which operates the biggest fleet of tourist boats on the River Thames, alongside another operation in Poole, Dorset.

The company now has plans to capitalise on the wider reach of its sister company, to attract significantly more customers – and ultimately more visitors to the region.

Mark Mattinson, sales and marketing manager for City Cruises York, said: “We became part of the London-based company on May 5 and that acquisition has taken us to a new level, in terms of our marketing and customer reach.

“We researched industrial electricians to carry out this work and Pearson Electrical really shone through due to its marine experience and expertise.

“We particularly wanted to support another local company and we really consider Hull and surrounding area to be our marine base in terms of suppliers and infrastructure.”

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‘We’ve become specialists at taking on jobs others won’t’ Mark Taylor talks rubbish – and other hazardous waste matters – to Catherine Lea HE LAUNCHED his business in 2013 with an investment of just £1.

Now, Hull entrepreneur Mark Taylor has grown his enterprise, Wastege, into one of the country’s fastest-growing waste management and recycling companies, now handling hazardous waste from all corners of the UK and for some of the biggest names in industry.

Boasting clients including Crown Paints, Dutch paints and chemicals business AkzoNobel, laboratory testing company Intertek and aerosol company LMA Services, the company turnover in 2016 was double that of the previous 12 months, with further growth of more than 20 per cent expected before the end of this year.

Mr Taylor said: “We’re growing at a very fast rate and it has been rewarding as we started out the business facing some stiff competition in an industry where it is hard to get your foot in the door.

“A big part of what we do is making businesses aware of the constantly changing legislative requirements on them regarding the waste they produce – in fact, many businesses are often not aware what waste they are actually producing.

“It may be waste, but our clients still turn to us as they do any other contractor – they want expertise, advice and customer service. They want peace of mind.”

The company is now expanding its services in the south and London as demand increases nationwide.

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major site clearance of hazardous waste and land contamination that all other specialists contacted were unable to provide.

He said: “That was by far the worst land contamination we’ve ever had to deal with, even in my three decades in the industry, but we worked closely with the Environment Agency and used our skills and technologies to complete the work.

“We’re finding a lot of our specialised services are in demand in the South and in and around London, where we know we offer great value – and extra services – to what businesses can find down there.

“We now have around 15 sizable customers in that area and it is certainly a big potential area of growth for us. These are exciting times.

“We’ve joked that we’ve become the specialists at taking on the jobs others won’t touch, dealing with toxic waste which can cause fatalities through inhalation.

“If it’s dangerous and difficult, we don’t mind.”

With Wastege enjoying continued expansion, Mr Taylor says he remains thankful for support of businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Mark said: “I’d had my own waste management company before and ran it successfully for more than ten years before selling, so I hoped I would find support in the area, but you never know,” he said.

“It was something of a challenge to myself to see whether I could do it again.

“In fairness, we’d never have done it without the business community in Hull supporting us.

“I was awarded contracts from EYG Group and Rix Petroleum, and then the third-party disposal sites, one of which was Transwaste, agreed to charge me five days after I’d been paid by the waste collection clients.

“That enabled me to demonstrate to the bank that we had funds committed to us, so we were able to invest in a fleet to get us started.

“When I look back I am really grateful for that business support in Hull, and while we are spreading our wings nationwide, 90 per cent of our business is still local.

“Hull is where our business is from, and importantly where the people within the business are from.

“I think that is what makes us successful and in demand elsewhere.”

‘EXCITING TIMES’: Mark Taylor, of Wastege.

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GROW FOR IT: Contributors to the Rooted city farm project, including staff from Hobson & Porter, CFI and Imperio Solutions.

30 businesses supporting city centre farm project Rooted transforming derelict land in Hull into a community space

By Catherine Lea Business Reporter c.lea@hulldailymail.co.uk

HULL city centre might not seem the most obvious place to rear livestock and grow asparagus, but that could soon be a reality, thanks to a city farm project which has now gathered backing from 30 local businesses.

Rooted, which is described as Hull’s “far m in a box” project, is currently transforming derelict land in St Peter’s Street into a community space where people will be able to learn about food, agriculture and the

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Our ultimate aim is to connect people back to their food and improve their health Adrian Fisher

environment by witnessing first-hand the journey from field to fork.

Adrian Fisher, co-director of Rooted, spent decades working in the farming industry before transferring his skills to urban settings.

He said: “Rooted is based on innovative design and thinking.

“Our ultimate aim is to connect people back to their food and improve their health and wellbeing, while also encouraging enterprise to all elements of society.

“We now have 30 Hull businesses who are supporting us in some way, and also Hull College’s students, who have shown great commitment to the project.”

Two shipping containers for the project are currently being modified by Hull College students.

One of the containers will be used as a shop to sell fresh produce, while the other is earmarked for a café where residents will be able to buy affordable, healthy food.

Several East Yorkshire firms have already

HELPING HANDS: Above left, CFI Flooring staff with Rooted Co-director Adrian Fisher, centre.

Above right, CFI Flooring staff work on the new café container. been involved in the development and fitting out of the farm’s other containers, which will house food growing and processing facilities, conference space and other on-site amenities.

Hull construction firm Hobson & Porter helped get Rooted up and running by establishing contacts for the project, and has partnered with national building supplier Jewson to provide materials.

Other businesses involved include Bonus Electrical Boston Renewables, who will carry out the electrical fit-outs of the containers, while CFI and Tarkett Ltd are providing materials for flooring. VIP Communications is providing internet access for the scheme, and Imperio Solutions is supplying LGP water heaters.

A host of other businesses are involved in the development of the scheme, which

is targeting completion in late summer.

David Blades, Hobson & Porter’s business development director, said: “We have been working closely with Jewson and other local businesses to help get this project off the ground and it’s great to see the stages coming together.

“There has been input from Hull College’s construction department, and this has given the students some excellent work experience.

“The project has benefits for all parties; it is great for the city and provides an opportunity for local businesses to get involved in a community initiative while working in unison with industry partners.

“Hobson & Porter is proud to support Rooted and will continue working with Adrian and the stakeholders throughout the scheme.”

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FORGOTTEN PENSIONS ONE million people have used the new digital Pension Tracing Service since its launch in May 2016. The Government revamped the service last year to make it quicker and easier for people to track down lost or forgotten pension pots.

Experts estimated that £400million worth of unclaimed pensions sat languishing in May last year and now huge sums have been reunited with savers.

It’s no wonder pension savings go astray because we now have an average of 11 jobs over our working lives, so it’s easy to lose track of funds.

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Young people make better mortgage decisions YOUNG MORE MORTGAGE SAVVY HOMEBUYERS aged 18 to 34 are more savvy than those over 55 when it comes to managing their mortgages.

Nine out of 10 younger buyers have a repayment loan, so they are gradually chipping away at the debt, compared to less than seven out of 10 older borrowers.

Research from L&C Mortgages also reveals seven out of 10 millennials have fixed rate mortgages, giving them security over their monthly budgeting, while just over a third of over-55s have a fixed rate deal.

MORE PENSION STUFF THERE’S a huge difference between how staff and employers view pensions.

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INE out of 10 younger travellers prefer to use cash rather than cards when they head abroad.

That’s despite fears over the risk of theft, poor exchange rates and a lack of protection on any purchases they make, according to research from Halifax.

One in 10 under-25s has ended up out of pocket on holiday through losing currency.

One in eight has struggled to calculate exchange rates accurately and paid more than they anticipated for items.

Older holidaymakers make cannier choices when spending abroad as they are almost four times as likely to use credit cards to give them a bit of extra protection – 46%, compared to 13% of under-25s.

And they are more likely to book holidays on a credit card so they have protection under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act – where the credit provider can take on some responsibility for any breaches of contract by the supplier.

Jon Roberts, director of cards at Halifax, says: “It’s interesting to find that, despite the younger generation’s love of technology, cash is still king for those travelling abroad. More mature holidaymakers worry less about fraud, theft and the fear of misplacing large sums of cash, by using cards.”

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■■ KEEP an eye on the costs for taking out cash at ATMs and try to limit the times you do this.

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WOOD CHIP PLANT GROWS NEW JOBS Building panel products expected to ‘revolutionise global architecture’

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THE chief executive of the company behind a pioneering wood chip plant being built in Hull says he expects the products being created will revolutionise architecture across the globe.

This week, a ground-breaking ceremony marked a major milestone in the creation of Tricoya Technologies Ltd’s wood chip acetylation plant at Saltend Chemicals Park.

The facility will manufacture acetylated wood chips, which will be used to make ultra-durable, nontoxic MDF panels, which, unlike traditional MDF panels, can be used for external construction.

Scheduled to open in early 2019, the new plant is being funded, built and operated by a consortium comprising Accsys Technologies PLC, BP Ventures, BP Acetyls, Medite and Business Growth Fund, among others.

The development will create 130 jobs during the construction phase.

Once operational, the plant will employ 30 permanent members of staff.

But Paul Clegg, chief executive of Accsys Technologies PLC, says he

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DIGGING DEEP: Members of the consortium formed by Accsys Technologies at the site of the new wood chip plant, from left, Mark Jones, of Hull City Council, Akira Kirton, of BP Ventures, Pierre Lasson, of TVUK, Gerard Britchfield, of Medite, Paul Clegg, of Accsys, and Nigel Dunn, of BP Acetyls. expects this number to grow as demand for products grows.

He said: “This is very much a global product that is being produced in Hull. We hope to expand further in Hull in the future.

“That expansion could be two or three times the initial size. It is a long way down the road, but if all goes to plan there will undoubtedly be the potential for more jobs.”

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Yorkshire top of the crops for business FARMING: Yorkshire is topping the league tables at this year’s Rural Business Awards (RBAs) 2017, with six organisations shortlisted across the region, including two from East Yorkshire T Mellor and Son has made it to the finals of the Outstanding Rural Diversification Project thanks to the success of Wold Top Brewery, while T Soanes & Son Poultry is up for Rural Employer of the Year and Best Rural Food & Drink Business.

The awards, run in partnership with the CLA and Amazon, are the only UK-wide programme dedicated to showcasing the success of rural businesses.

Now in their third year and with almost three times as many entries as last year, they are split into 13 sections, with one category winner also crowned overall Champion of Champions.

Doug Gurr, UK country manager at Amazon, said: “It was great to see a record number of fascinating and inspirational entries this year, all of which are a true testament to the creativity and talent of rural businesses.”

The awards are organised by rural businesses for rural businesses and judged by people who understand the rural sector, which is growing rapidly and employs more than 3.4m people across the UK.

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Wood chip plant to create new jobs Continued from PAGE 1 However, the new Hull plant will change wood chips at a molecular level, treating them with an acetylation process that makes the end products impervious to water and microbes and means they can be employed in applications formerly limited to products such as concrete, plastics or metals.

It is this durability and stability that Mr Clegg believes will capture the imagination of architects and designers worldwide.

He said: “This has so many potential uses, from soffits, cladding and doors to bathrooms, swimming pools and signs.

“We believe in the future there will be many million cubic metres of panels across the world that have been created using products from the Hull plant.

“We are launching the product this week in Las Vegas and over the coming months, will be at up to 15 trade shows worldwide.

“This is the beginning of what we believe is a very exciting long growth period for the product and for Hull.

“We are now recruiting in Hull for a key role and expect more to follow.”

The company is seeking to appoint an experienced plant manager, who will be heavily involved in the project management of the construction phase, as well as ensuring the right team is recruited.

Pierre Lasson, general manager of the Hull plant, said: “The construction of this plant is very positive news for local development.

“Over and above the funding from the consortium, it has received additional support and funding from Green Port Growth Programme and the EU Life programme. We already have a proven market for the product, so now is an exciting time to come on board.”

Joe Makin, specialist engineering recruiter at Emmerson Kitney, said: “This is a career-defining role for an experienced plant manager. It is one of a handful of roles that have come up in the area in recent years at this level.”

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Advertisement Feature Teresa Thomas, Partner and Head of Employment at Wilkin Chapman Solicitors MUCH of UK employment law seems unlikely to change following Brexit; a disappointment perhaps for employers hoping some of the extensive and complex European legislation would be abolished.

However, there is one key area where Brexit is already having a significant impact on UK employers – the supply of EU labour.

Many EU nationals work permanently in the UK, in addition to a large seasonal workforce with complete freedom of movement. The agricultural sector in particular

Port of Hull benefits as freight volumes grow P&O Ferries reports 14 per cent increase in goods shipped to UK

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THE Port of Hull is continuing to prove an attractive gateway for continental exporters as new figures show freight volumes have grown significantly over the past year.

P&O Ferries has reported a 14 per cent year on year increase in freight volumes at its two continental rail hubs, Zeebrugge and Europoort, in the first half of this year, suggesting the uncertainty surrounding Brexit has done little to affect trade flows to and from the UK. Between January and June, the ferry and logistics company handled 42,421 units, which were being shipped from the two rail hubs across the North Sea to the ports of Hull, Tilbury and Teesport – an increase of more than 14 per cent.

Earlier this month, P&O Ferries revealed it had carried more freight across the English Channel in the first six months of this year than in any first half of the year in its modern history.

Janette Bell, managing director of P&O Ferries, said: “This outstanding performance at our terminals in Zeebrugge and Europoort illustrates that continental exporters are increasingly using our integrated rail and ferry service across the North Sea for reliable and punctual access to key markets in mainland Britain.

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Sea every week. Our services to Teesport are a point of entry for the north of England and by rail to Scotland, our Hull routes serve the M62 corridor across the Pennines to Manchester and Liverpool, and our ships to Tilbury put exporters within easy reach of London and the M25.”

P&O Ferries sails on eight major routes between Britain, France, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Holland and Belgium.

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Together with its logistics division, P&O Ferrymasters, the company also operates integrated road and rail links to countries across the continent, including Italy, Poland and Romania.

With P&O operating four daily ships in and out of the Port of Hull, along with a newly launched lolo service, the city remains P&O’s principal port on the east coast.

The latest figures show that between January and June, Zeebrugge handled 30,154 units destined for the east coast with Europoort handling 12,087.

Mrs Bell said she expected these figures to further increase.

“With both the British economy and population continuing to grow, we expect increasing demand for this door-to-door service, which is ideally suited to the requirements of exporters across the continent of Europe.”

The future of EU workers in the UK SHORTAGE: The agricultural sector in particular benefits from migrant workers.

benefits considerably from migrant workers. How then could the potential changes to this right affect an employer’s ability to hire EU workers?

Amidst much speculation as to how freedom of movement may be affected, it would appear that companies are already seeing a shortage of EU workers, who

are put off coming to the UK. There is clearly confusion and uncertainty, well before any deal has been proposed or finalised, leading to a change in behaviour by current and potential employees leaving employers with gaps to fill.

The weak pound is also a key factor in this change.

Once the Brexit deal is agreed, businesses will likely have further reduced access to EU workers with potentially tighter immigration controls or even bans on recruitment from EU sources.

Exemptions are being discussed for certain key sectors, as it is feared that hospitality and agriculture businesses will struggle without EU migrants.

A period of transition is likely and EU citizens already here are being offered some guarantees about

their right to stay, but the outlook remains uncertain.

It is likely that migrant workers will start looking elsewhere following Brexit. Companies may have to look to UK nationals to fill this void, despite difficulty in attracting local employees to do work traditionally done by migrant labour. What is certain is that decision makers on the Brexit deal need to address this issue quickly and provide some level of clarity so businesses can plan for the future.

■ For further information, please contact Teresa Thomas at Wilkin Chapman on 01482 398398, or email teresa.thomas@wilkinchapman.co. uk

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Video advertising start-up’s funding boost FOR many SMEs, international expansion takes years of hard work and dedication.

Award-winning Hull company Ash TV, however, is not like many SMEs. The video advertising start-up is less than a year old, but has already opened an office in Amsterdam and is now setting its sights on Paris.

The company, which was founded by former Kelvin Hall pupil Ash Lewis, boasts a number of prestigious international clients – one of the world’s largest food and drinks companies and one of the biggest airline companies in the North of England being just two examples.

This week, the company unveiled plans for expansion closer to home after relocating its Hull headquarters to the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI).

Mr Lewis said: “Most of the companies we work with are London or Leeds-based, but we have international clients, too.

“We have already moved three times this year due to expansion.

“We quickly outgrew our first office next to Queens Gardens, so moved into another part of the building. When that office became too small we knocked a wall through to make it larger, but the company is really taking off, so we are now moving again.”

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SERVICES: Computer systems specialist HBP Systems has been recognised as performing to nationally established standards for the security of the networks and equipment it installs.

The company, which operates throughout the Humber from bases in Hull and Scunthorpe, has secured accreditation from the Government’s Cyber Essentials Scheme.

HPB sales and marketing manager John Anderton said: “Cyber Essentials is a government-backed cyber security certification scheme.

“It sets out a good baseline of cybersecurity suitable for all organisations in all sectors, which, when implemented, can prevent about 80 per cent of cyber-attacks.

“We routinely implement measures more robust than are required by the scheme, but securing this formal approval is, nevertheless, a sign for clients and potential clients of how seriously we take the threat of cyber-attacks.”

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opment of a novel in-browser, video advertising platform for mobile devices. The technology is supported by artificial intelligence software to target advertisements using location and social media data, providing real-time feedback to clients on the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns.

In November, Ash TV won a Northern Stars Award from Tech North – a showcase of the best early-stage tech and digital start-ups across the North of England.

Mr Lewis said this award had been key to the company’s rapid growth.

“One of the biggest driving forces behind our growth has been winning the Northern Stars Award,” he said.

“Through that we met a lot of companies, investors and partner brands, and were sent to the Tech Force in Amsterdam where we made even more contacts.”

The Hull company was this week announced as the first in the Humber to receive funding through Enterprise Venture’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

Mr Lewis, who has more than ten years’ experience working in online advertising for some of the UK’s largest consumer brands, including Argos, Homebase and Boohoo. com, said: “Working with Enterprise Ventures and the NPIF brings a great opportunity for our business and, after recently expanding into mainland Europe, we’re focusing hard on recruiting more talented individuals in our region. This investment allows us to continue to rapidly expand as we take on new clients and media partners.”

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eople worldwide are now used to asking intelligent personal assistants like Siri what the weather is like in a certain holiday destination, or to find a number in their contacts book without having to lift a finger.

But what if this type of artificial intelligence could be used to help businesses find the answers to employment law or health and safety requirements?

It might sound futuristic, but thanks to Hull law firm rradar, this is now a reality.

The firm has launched what it believes is the world’s first customer-facing automated legal support assistant. “rradargrace” uses cutting-edge cognitive computing combined with bespoke coding and content that has been designed in-house by the company’s own technology, design and legal teams, in close partnership with world-leading technology company IBM Watson.

Rradar founder Gary Gallen said: “Artificial intelligence is already a major part of the business landscape and we’ve put ourselves ahead of the curve by launching a new virtual assistant, known as rradargrace. “rradargrace is an advice portal for business.

“I had a five-bar gate for the number of different clients at different companies coming to us for routine advice on the same problems.

“Our team was giving each of them the same advice. I realised we could offer a better service by letting rradargrace do that for them, freeing up our team so they can do the kind of things that add better value for our clients.

“But it is also about democratising the law. Instead of only helping clients when things go wrong, why can we not offer them the kind of support so that things don’t go wrong in the first place?”

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grace, as well as providing resources such as video and online training courses through another innovation, rradarstation.

It is this kind of innovation that the Mail is seeking to celebrate at The Digital Awards 2017.

Now in their third year, the awards will take place at the stunning Stage@TheDock on Thursday, September 7.

Providing clients with downloadable resources that cut out the need to speak directly to a lawyer might sound like a way to cut jobs, but rradar is proving the opposite is true.

The company now employs more than 80 people – a figure Mr Gallen anticipates will grow to 120 by the end of the year.

He said: “Five years ago it was just me in a conservatory at home, now we have 83 people and are growing.

“We are winning more contracts and word of mouth is driving interest in what we are doing here in Hull.”

Though podcasts and artificial intelligence is helping to attract interest from companies worldwide, rradar continues to offer the kind of services one might expect from a “traditional” law firm, including qualified solicitors and specialist practitioners offering face to face advice and investigation, prosecutions and defence coverage.

This approach has seen rradar’s workload grow significantly, from handling 56

legal enquiries a month in 2014 to a figure now reaching 600 each month.

The company was last year named the 19th fastest growing tech company in the North of England after securing a spot in the Northern Tech 100 league table.

Rradar this month relocated to state-of-the-art new offices at The Beacon in Hull, with 3D mountains on the walls, a graffiti wall, themed working areas and a yet-to-be-unveiled “surprise” on the ground floor of the building.

Mr Gallen said: “Our fantastic new building represents a big statement and a big investment.

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Entries for the Digital Awards are now open, with 11 categories up for grabs covering everything from best mobile app to best digital marketing communication.

Hosts KCOM and the Hull Daily Mail are now inviting businesses, organisations and individuals from all sectors to enter, presenting a comprehensive showcase of the innovative spirit and indomitable pride that exist in our region.

Another Hull company that is making waves in the digital world is Visr VR. Based at the University of Hull Enterprise Centre, the company specialises in pushing the boundaries of virtual reality and works with blue chip companies and global brands worldwide.

The company was founded by Hull computer science graduate Louis Deane and Lindsay West, joint managing director of Hull manufacturer Garthwest Ltd. As well as creating ground-breaking video games and working with clients to create bespoke virtual reality experiences, the company has also provided VR headsets for blockbusters including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and provided the first 360 filming for Glastonbury.

It is now the UK’s largest independent supplier of durable, low-cost cardboard virtual reality headsets, and remains at the cutting edge of the VR industry.

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In the second year of Nathan Stead’s apprenticeship, an entrepreneurial spirit raised its head when he passed his driving test, bought a car and charged fellow players their bus fare to drive them to work.

With a promising career unfolding, Nathan had his eye on the top, but when a knee injury took him out of the game for four months, on his return to the pitch he was very protective of it, worried a strike would take him out of the game for good. Impatient coaches sidelined his career when he stopped tackling to avoid further injury and Nathan was relegated to the reserves.

But rather than sit back and complain, he enrolled on the Business Studies course at Hull College, still managing to play semi-pro for North Ferriby United, followed by Immingham and Brigg Town, where he won the FA Vase at Wembley in 1996.

During his studies, N athan also worked part-time for his father and uncle at Stead and Smith Engineering and then joined the company full-time. Business was great for many years, but with all its eggs in one basket at a local food manufacturer, the company became vulnerable when main contacts retired and left the business, to be replaced by new employees, who brought in their own contacts, and so the business folded overnight.

Fortunately, the Stead family owned the premises and Nathan raised the capital to buy it back from the liquidator and Stead Engineering was born in 2014.

He said: “I knew we had to rejuvenate the business and smarten up the whole oper-

FRESH APPROACH: Nathan Stead. ation. So we reinvested in new machinery and equipment, new vehicles, staff training and purchased uniforms for the team.

“I wanted to change the perception of traditional engineering firms, with dirty workshops and a fear of putting our name out there. Instead, we approached dormant clients, people we hadn’t heard from in years and told them we were back with a fresh approach.

“Our efforts were very successful and we immediately gained new business. It had been there all the time – we just needed to ask for it.”

Now managing director of Stead Engineering Ltd, Nathan said networking had also been key to the growth of the business – particularly his involvement with BNI, which he claims has secured “hundreds of thousands of pounds of work” for the firm.

And now the firm has “found its ethos” in terms of serving its clients, namely “The answer is yes, now what is the question?”, Nathan believes growth is inevitable.

“Our clients come to us to solve their problems and that’s exactly what we do.”

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T’S now been a whole decade since the last time interest rates were increased by the Bank of England.

In July 2007, rates were increased by 5.5% to 5.75% – and since then, there has been a series of rate cuts.

So what’s been the impact for savers and borrowers – and how could you improve your financial situation?

This has fuelled concerns that, as living costs rise, people could become over-reliant on credit – leaving them vulnerable.

Significantly, there have been signs of regulators moving to tighten up on lending.

The Bank of England has told lenders to prove they are not taking on too much risk.

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LAST month, Bondholders launched its campaign to engage young talent.

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The Bank of England in London is where interest rates are decided potentially make their money go further, if they: ■■ SHOP around for the best rates.

Sometimes it’s easy to just leave cash in your current account, but chances are you could be doing better from a savings account.

■■ MAKE sure cash is held tax efficiently. Low interest rates and the new savings allowance have made people question the purpose of a cash Isa, but interest rates can rise and a cash Isa offers some future-proofing for your savings.

■■ CONSIDER a stocks and shares Isa if you don’t need the money soon, and can leave it invested for at least five to 10 years.

Rates of return are higher, but so is the risk so you need to be willing to accept the ups and downs of the market.

Borrowers should also make sure their debt is

FEARS SOME PEOPLE COULD BE IN FOR A ‘NASTY WAKE-UP CALL’ THE period of lower rates for SAVERS HAVE BEEN HIT HARD longer means around eight million HARGREAVES Lansdown has Britons have never seen an carried out analysis into the impact of descending rates, which interest rate rise by the Bank of England in their adult lives. has left the Bank of England base Alec Pillmoor, a personal rate at a record low of 0.25%. insolvency partner at audit, For cash savers, the paltry tax and consulting firm returns available mean £1,000 RSM, says: “This new stashed in a typical instant access generation of borrowers account over the past 10 years would be worth just £878 in today’s could well get a nasty money, once the eroding impact of wake-up call.

“Those inflation is also taken into account. who And a huge £179bn is sitting in accounts earning zero interest – up have been from £23 billion 10 years ago. tempted by In contrast to the situation for attractive loan cash savers, the same £1,000 investment in the UK stock market and credit card deals, car finance in July 2007 could now be worth offers and low-rate around £1,323 after adjusting for mortgages may well find inflation, Hargreaves Lansdown that any such rise could calculates. leave them with less cash being available to meet ...WHILE BORROWERS repayments when they fall due.

HAVE BENEFITED CASH savers have been feeling the Those who are struggling now would do well to consider pinch, but borrowers have seen reining in any additional the cost of their repayments kept relatively affordable with 0% credit borrowing.” card deals and record low SO WHAT SHOULD mortgage rates in recent years.

WE BE DOING? The typical mortgage rate has LAITH KHALAF, a fallen from 5.8% in July 2007 to senior analyst at 2.6% by July 2017, according to Hargreaves Hargreaves Lansdown’s analysis.

Lansdown, BUT STRONG GROWTH IN CONSUMER says savers can CREDIT HAS RAISED CONCERNS BANK OF ENGLAND figures have shown consumer credit, which includes credit card, personal loan Interest may be non-existent at the and overdraft borrowing, has been moment, but it could be time to reign in growing recently. the spending and prepare for the future

affordable even if interest rates rise, so they should work out whether they have some slack in their household budget which could be used if repayment costs do start to increase.

Laith says: “Clearly paying down debt is also advisable, starting with the balances on which you pay the highest interest first.”

HOW... CAN SPENDERS TURN INTO SAVERS? NEARLY one in three (30%) of us describe ourselves as “spenders”, according to a new survey.

The research, from Leeds Building Society, found many of us go on a shopping spree just to cheer ourselves up – with women more likely to admit to this than men.

One in three (33%) of women say they sometimes shop to make themselves happier when they’re feeling downbeat, compared with one in seven (14%) men.

One in five (20%) generous women say most of their cash goes on gifts for other people, as do nearly one in 10 (9%) men.

But the survey also shows the effects of this form of pick-me-up is often short-lived. Two-fifths (41%) of women often feel guilty about their purchases, compared with 23% of men.

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LEEDS Building Society has teamed up with consultant psychologist Dr Frank Ryan, to provide tips for those struggling to keep their money in their wallet: ■■ Become a willpower “miser”.

After repeated decision-making your willpower can be reduced. In many supermarkets, for example, vegetables and salads are the first items you will encounter and select – but as you approach the checkout, you’ll encounter temptation from sweets, treats and glossy magazines as you queue.

■■ Make decisions on what you’re going to buy in advance. Consider making a shopping list so you’ll remember what you need.

■■ If you’re tempted to spend while out shopping, distract yourself. The impulse to buy something is often short-lived and can fade in five to 10 minutes.

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Visit to power plant site Prospective UTC students visit region’s biggest construction project YOUNG people destined to become the first students at Hull’s pioneering University Technical College (UTC) have had a behind-the-scenes tour of the region’s biggest construction project.

Sixty teenagers, who are due to join Ron Dearing UTC in September, have become among the first people to see the £200m Energy Works power plant on the east bank of the river Hull.

As well as visiting Energy Works, the prospective year 12 students heard about the sevenyear journey from concept to delivery of the project during presentations delivered at Spencer Group’s Hull headquarters.

Energy Works representative Simon Hornby said: “The presentations focused in part on the design skills within Spencer Group, which have been used to create the facility. Those skills are directly relevant to the specialisms of digital technology and digital engineering on which the UTC will focus, so the students could see how what they will learn can be applied to major infrastructure projects.

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“It was also a really good opportunity to explain how the local area will benefit from the green technology being used in Energy Works and illustrate the employment opportunities available locally in the engineering and energy sectors.”

Spencer Group is one of the Founding Partners of the UTC and has steered the project to develop Energy Works.

The company is now playing a key part in the construction of the energy recovery facility.

The visits to Energy Works and Spencer Group’s offices were part of a programme of engagement for students.

The programme also included visits to the headquarters of another of the school’s founding partners, KCOM, where students saw how the local phone system works, and to the Engineering Department at the University of Hull, the UTC’s Lead Education Partner, where students tackled problem-solving challenges.

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FAMILY FIRM THAT IS SIMPLY THE BEST Hessle consultancy wins UK award as it plans to extend its global reach

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FOUNDER: Andrew Gibson.

Middle East, which suggests that could be a growth area for us, so expansion into Dubai, and places like that, could be next on the agenda.

“We have enjoyed steady, year-onyear growth, particularly over the past four years, and are now in the process of developing our threeyear strategy, which will take us up to 2020.

“This is focusing on our core markets, which are health and social care, judicial work, policing and security, while also looking to develop our service provision in substance misuse “These are areas in which we have a proven track record, and things we know we can really make a difference in, rather than work for the sake of work.”

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Agencia is working with the State Pro-

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AWARD-WINNERS: MD Helen Gibson, left, and office manager Dawn Naylor.

Picture: Kate Woolhouse

Information sought on EU funds effect BREXIT: Businesses are being urged to help the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) secure a fair deal in terms of future funding, by understanding the impact the loss of EU cash will have on the region.

The LEP is asking local organisations to get involved in research looking at how EU structural funds have been used in the past.

The study will examine the pros and cons of the funding’s objectives and rules, and lessons learned, as part of the case for securing replacement future funding.

The Government has announced its intention to create a “United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund”, with a consultation expected in the coming months.

The LEP Board wants to ensure this funding works for the Humber’s needs and that the area is allocated a fair proportion of it.

Isobel Mills CBE, LEP board member, said: “European structural funds have made valuable investments in business, infrastructure and people around the Humber, but they are not without their difficulties.

“We want to hear about the good and the bad from people with first-hand experience, and their views on how the replacement funding should work.

“We will use this to seek to ensure the approach the Government takes works for the Humber.”

The work will build on the engagement that the LEP has been doing with businesses since the EU Referendum to understand their concerns and opportunities linked to Brexit, which has already been fed in to ministers.

■ Visit www.humberlep.org to complete the survey.

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A HESSLE firm has its sights set on further global expansion after completing a series of prestigious contracts worldwide.

Agencia Consulting Ltd was founded by Andrew Gibson, a clinical psychologist who has worked in the NHS. Beginning as a healthcare consultancy, client demand saw the business expand into judicial projects.

Today, its clients include the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence, Home Office, Department for International Development and the EU. In recent years, Agencia has completed a number of prestigious projects, including the reform and restructuring of Croatia’s courts system to enable the country to meet the required standards to join the EU; delivery of a project with the British Embassy and the Ministry of Health in Tunisia on a new system for coding medical documentation; implementing a three-year anti-corruption training strategy in Kosovo for judges, prosecutors, police and customs officers, and implementing the first probation service in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Now the company is gearing up for further growth after securing work from even further afield.

Managing director Helen Gibson said: “We tend to go where the work takes us, rather than targeting a particular place, so if opportunities come through we will follow them up.

“We are working in North Africa and have increasing interest in the

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Global ambitions of Hessle consultancy Continued from PAGE 1 secutor’s Office to increase its capability to tackle corruption, financial crime and money-laundering.

Agencia has also worked with RIPA International, a UK organisation specialising in public sector training and development, on the reform of Nigeria’s justice system and the country’s Supreme Court.

Closer to home, Agencia’s UK projects include Active Recovery, which has achieved above average recovery rates for drug-users in North Lincolnshire by combining clinical and psychosocial interventions, while a pioneering service, Rewire, is successfully developing solutions to the growing problem of addiction to painkiller drugs.

Helen began her career as an A-level psychology teacher. Following an MBA in Hull, she worked for the Cabinet Office and then PA Consulting Group.

She joined her father at Agencia eight years ago as a consultant, before progressing to joint managing director.

Almost two years ago, she became the sole managing director when her father became chairman. Helen’s sister, Joy Allen, is the head of HR and corporate services.

The company, which will mark its 20th anniversary in October, was this week named the Best Small Business in the UK at the National Family Business Awards, overcoming stiff competition from more

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‘OUTSTANDING’: Helen Gibson, centre, and Agencia staff with their award.

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traditional small business sectors to win the award at Wembley Stadium.

Judges said: “Agencia’s contribution back into society across the world, with their health and judicial work, is outstanding and speaks volumes about the culture and ethos of the family business, which encompasses all that makes family businesses both special and unique.”

Helen said: “When the national awards came around and our name was announced we thought we had misheard.

It’s so nice to be recognised and acknowledged.”

WORK on a new multimillion-pound business centre, aimed at the renewable energy and environmental technology sectors, is gathering pace at Bridgehead Business Park.

The £3.9 million Ergo Centre project is being developed by East Riding Council in conjunction with the Wykeland Group.

The scheme was rubberstamped by planners in February and is being built by Hessle-based PRD Construction.

It is set for completion by the end of the year, and once up and running, will be operated through a partnership between the council and the University of Hull.

Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding Council, said: “This new development is a key part of the council’s economic vision for the area and will help grow businesses in emerging sectors like renewable energy and environmental technology – strengthening the Humber’s reputation as the UK’s Energy Estuary.

“A great amount of preparation has gone into bringing the Ergo Centre forward and to see construction start is a really exciting moment.

“The council is really pleased the delivery of this project involves so many local partners, from the developer and contractor to

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PARTNERSHIP: Bill Walker, left, and Cllr Stephen Parnaby at the site of the Ergo Business Centre. Picture: Simon Renilson the involvement of the area’s university. It is an excellent example of how the public and private sector, locally, can work together.”

The Ergo Centre will provide flexible office and work space, conference and training facilities, a café and parking.

As well as capital investment from the council of £1.9m, funding has been secured from the Local Growth Fund, with £1m allocated from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, about £710,000 from the

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‘ECONOMIC VISION’: Work is going ahead at the Ergo Business Centre, which is set for completion by the end of the year.

Green Port Growth Fund Programme and a financial contribution from the University of Hull.

Bridgehead Business Park was officially launched in July 2013. The development is now home to a number of market-leading companies, including bathroom retailer Victoria Plum and laser firm Rofin-Sinar.

Hailed as being the UK’s greenest business park, the site will eventually be home to about 3,000 jobs.

Stephen Hudson, Wykeland’s development director, said: “The Ergo Centre will add yet another prestigious facility to Bridgehead, enhancing its ever-growing reputation as a premier business location.”

Bill Walker, director of strategic relationships and knowledge exchange at the University of Hull, said: “The university is delighted to be part of this exciting development.

“Our investment in Ergo extends the university’s footprint at an important time for us and for the region. We are looking forward to helping our partners make this a lasting success for all concerned.”

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IN BRIEF TEAM PRIORITY: Some of the members of the workforce at Rubitec.

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GUIDANCE: VAT associate Des Woodbine is set to help clients with VAT-related cases.

New role designed to make tax less taxing SERVICES: Independent Tax, in Howden, has appointed a VAT associate to offer its clients expert guidance on VAT-related cases and enquiries.

Des Woodbine joins the business from HMRC, where he spent 13 years after working as an insurance underwriter responsible for assessing levels of risk.

He said: “HMRC doesn’t always get it right and its interpretation of the rules is not set in stone. My role will be to help clients mitigate – and, hopefully, reduce the cost of – their VAT-related disputes with HMRC.” Gary Brothers, managing partner of Independent Tax, said: “Des is the latest in a series of new appointments that we’ve made during the past year and he’s a fantastic addition.”

Engineering growth by investing in machinery Upturn prompts company to spend £100k

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FOUNDING a business in one of the harshest recessions in living memory is not for the faint-hearted.

For one Hull-based engineering firm, however, it has proved to be a sound move.

Rubitec Engineering was established in 2008 in Hawthorne Avenue, west Hull.

Ongoing expansion prompted a relocation two years ago, to West Dock Street, where the company currently occupies two units.

Now, the company is again going for growth after making further investment in machinery, enabling it to take on bigger projects in line with customer demand.

Managing director Andy Shores said: “Since Christmas we have seen a massive upturn in our industry and this has resulted in more interest in what we do.

“It is not quite like the industry upturn we saw in 2013 and 2014, but it has kept us very busy over the past few months.

“We have just spent another £100,000 on a couple of new machines – our third investment in new machinery since we moved here in 2015.

“This year, we anticipate a 15 per cent growth in sales and I anticipate that growth will continue.”

Recent investments include a larger lathe and a multi-spindle lathe, both of which Mr Shores say will provide Rubitec and its clients with a wider variety of options in terms of the work they take on.

The firm currently offers a range of services, from CNC (computer numerical control) turning and milling to 3D modelling and on-site maintenance.

With a skills shortage making it to the top of the agenda for businesses across the region, Mr Shores said retaining his team of expert engineers had been a priority.

He said: “I do feel our area struggles with

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we have received at the Mail across the eight categories including Inspiring Youngster, Local Hero, Charity Champion, Business in the Community, Community Sports, Parent/Guardian of the Year, Public Sector and Child of Courage.

Often the people who deserve the most recognition work beneath the surface, in the background without a fuss, which is why the Mail need’s you to highlight them to us to allow us to bring them into the limelight.

It could be someone who dedicates their life to charity work, or who selflessly puts themselves last in their line of duty, or perhaps someone who generally makes a special contribution to society.

Every nomination received will be con“They by truly are an Hull, sidered a panel of inspiration Mail judgesto who will they go above and beyond the call of duty draw up a shortlist. This shortlist will then and even their business commitments be presented toown an independent panel, to bring ourchoose city and surrounding which will a winner for each catcounties support for each other, charity egory. towards thecategory young, old and anyone in all The eight winners will then be before one overall winner is b etconsidered ween.” chosen and there named the Heart of East YorkThis year are nine awards categorshire. ies up for grabs, with eight open to public

The Local Hero Award is sponsored by Hatfields Land Rover Hull.

Kerr Mackie, Head of Business said: “Hatfields Land Rover Hull are proud to support the 2017 Heart of East Yorkshire Awards and are delighted to be sponsoring the “Local Hero” category.

“These awards give us all the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge these champions of East Yorkshire and give them the recognition they so richly deserve.”

It is the fourth year the Mail has hosted the awards after their launch in 2013 and were previously called the Pride of East Nikki andawards.

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In the coming weeks we will be highlighting some of the nominees as the nominations Inspiring Youngentries arriveincluding at the Mail, by publishing ster, Local Hero, Charity Busitheir stories in the paper.Champion, We will also be ness in the Community, releasing some exciting Community news about the awards evening, which will Sports, Parent/Guardian of be theheld Year,onPubThursday, September at the KC Stadium. lic Sector and Child of21Courage.

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Community Sports Award: This award will recognise an outstanding example of an unsung hero in the field of amateur or junior sport. The award is about honouring the coaches, captains and chairmen who give their all.

Public Sector Award – with EYG: A new award for 2017 to honour the people working in the public sector. We want to hear about the police officers, doctors, nurses, fire officers, refuse collectors and lollipop ladies/men who deserve recognition. We want to award the enthusiasm, dedication and commitment of these hard workers.

Supporting local communities Local businesses play an import ant part in supporting community groups and charities, from raising much-needed funds to offering the time and expertise of their employees as volunteers.

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e love our TV soaps, almost as much as we love our cuppas in the commercial breaks in between. And no one knows more about the switching on of those kettles than Drax Power Station.

“When Emmerdale and Coronation Street finish, there is a huge increase in demand for power,” said Rachael Baldwin, visitor centre manager at the power station, the biggest single-site renewable electricity generator in the UK. Big spikes in demand for electricity come with the territory during major sporting events. Whether it is at half-time or when the final whistle is blown, millions of viewers will take a break from the screen, often to boil a kettle, but also to nip to the loo.

Millions of flushing toilets have an impact on the power system, too, because it is electricity that powers the water pumps that enable us all to flush.

The Drax site, near Selby, is just under 2,000 acres and dominated by its 12 115m cooling towers.

There is plenty to learn on a journey around Drax, and it’s an education the

HAVEN: The Skylark Centre at Drax.

WILDLIFE: A roe deer at the nature reserve.

GREEN FUEL: A handful of wood pellets can prdouce enough energy to boil a kettle. company is happy to offer free to visiting groups, ranging from school parties to the WI. Last year, 12,000 people visited and this year that figure could rise to 20,000.

A newer feature of the Drax skyline, although not as high as the twin sets of north and south cooling towers, are the site’s biomass domes. Drax has upgraded half of the power station to run on sustainable biomass, or compressed wood pellets, instead of coal.

Apart from being a renewable energy source, there is another fundamental difference between the two fuels – coal can be stored outside in all weathers, but biomass has to be kept dry. So Drax has built four enormous storage domes, each larger in volume than the Royal Albert Hall, between them holding 300,000 tonnes – enough to power Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool for more than 12 days.

The biomass they store comes in from ports, including Hull and Immingham, by

train, with each train holding 1,600 tonnes – enough fuel to provide 815 houses in the UK with electricity for a year.

While Drax is now predominantly a renewable energy generator, it still uses some coal, and much of the waste produced from this is used by other industries – some of which are quite surprising.

The finest ash is used in cement works, while the heavier stuff goes into the making of blocks for the construction industry.

Gypsum is another by-product, which is made into plaster products. I was surprised to learn that gypsum, also a naturally occurring mineral, is an ingredient in foods, including white bread.

Another surprise is that right beside the power station – a humming concentration of industry, where the floor literally vibrates – is a peaceful haven for wildlife.

The Skylark Centre and Nature Reserve is a unique ecological site, boasting more than 100 species of wildlife.

The nature reserve is on Barlow Mound, a site created in 1974 using waste ash that could not be recycled from the power station, and planted with grass and trees.

The site has been reclaimed and transformed into an area of natural beauty, which is visited by the public at weekends and also provides experiences for schoolchildren to learn about nature and ecology.

“We get roe deer and badgers, lots of ducks and birds, such as woodpeckers, buzzards and kestrels,” said Rachael.

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The 79-acre site was officially opened by the Duke of York in March this year and offers tenants a saving on business rates of up to £275,000 over a five-year period thanks to its Enterprise Zone status.

The park is one of 24 Enterprise Zones in the UK, putting it at the centre of the Government’s long-term economic plan. With some of the lowest rents on modern office and industrial space in East Yorkshire, the site’s financial incentives allow its tenants to rein-

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vest the money saved back into their businesses.

Thanks in part to these savings, engineering start-up Rexrob has grown from a workforce of three to 19 since joining in 2014. The com-

pany has invested in new equipment and has reached the point it aimed to be at in year six in just two years.

Fellow tenant and manufacturer Cablescan has doubled in size since

joining the site in 2013 and now employs about 80 people. Aided by the savings it has made since moving, the company has been able to set up its own apprenticeship programme.

Dearing Plastics Limited joined in March this year and has been able to create new jobs and invest in production line machinery.

Director Andy Harris said: “Customers are impressed the minute they step on site. The image of our business has been elevated significantly.”

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The Humber Enterprise Park’s community is indeed benefiting from collaboration. The site’s largest tenant BAE Systems works closely with several businesses on site. BAE Systems’ Deputy Site Director, Chris Hitchcock, said working in close proximity with its suppliers “Has enabled us to build good relationships and delivered tangible benefits of efficiency.”

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