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EX-FOOTBALLER’S GOAL IS SUCCESS

FORMER CITY PLAYER STEERING COMMERCIAL VENTURE IN RIGHT DIRECTION

Joe Lamplough, front centre left, and the team at ProSportsCars

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age of 20 was beset by injuries. He recovered and spent time playing abroad in Australia and at the Glen Hoddle Academy in Spain. He also played for lower league clubs back in England, before deciding to channel all his efforts into his new business venture. His partner, Lauren, was expecting their first child and he says the time was right to move his career in a different direction.

“Of course, my dream had always been a career in football, but things change and you cannot look back. “Instead, you drive forward, and that is what we are doing here,” said Mr Lamplough. With connections in the sporting world, he looked to build a client base that was seeking luxury and high-quality vehicles – often buying cars to an exact specification. Using social media and the inter-

net to the firm’s advantage, the company is able to communicate with contacts, source cars and deliver to clients the length of Britain. “Yes, we are in Hull and it would surprise many people if they knew the standard of the cars we source and the customers we serve. International cricket players, top-flight footballers and soap stars.

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THE Port of Hull and ABP have celebrated a major milestone with the former’s two new £10.5m cranes, pictured, serving their first shipment. The cranes are a major investment at the newly expanded terminal, allowing it to double the capacity trading through Hull. Thea II was the first ship to be processed by the 50m-tall ship-to-shore gantry cranes, which are equipped to handle ships with more than 500 standard containers. The ship arrived last month from Amsterdam and it discharged and loaded 180 containers. The expanded port, which can now handle 400,000 containers a year, is going from strength-to-strength, as it has recently secured three new weekly sailings from Amsterdam to Hull with Samskip. Simon Bird, ABP Humber director, said: “After taking around a year to construct and even longer to plan, seeing these colossal cranes up and running ahead of schedule is a highly anticipated moment. “These huge pieces of kit will be part of Hull’s skyline for at least 20 years, serving about 10,000 vessels.”

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A FORMER Hull City footballer has taken the helm of a multi-millionpound car business that serves international sporting stars and celebrities. Joe Lamplough, 28, is taking the next steps in his business career by steering the expansion of his firm, ProSportsCars, in Cleveland Street. The company has moved into expanded premises at the last available space at Hull’s Waterloo trade park, also known as Waterloo Mills Business Park. Let by regional commercial property firm Scotts Property, the large purpose-built and high-tech unit, is the second premises operated by Mr Lamplough’s team at Waterloo Mills. The firm moved into Unit 3 only 18 months ago, but positive business growth meant it needed another premises in the area. Mr Lamplough, who looked at the new premises alongside Nick Coultish, of Scotts, said: “Expansion was certainly always on the horizon and now, with 14 members of the team, we are serving a growing number of clients from all over the country.” Mr Lamplough, whose parents, Debra and Paul, are also an integral part of the business, was a youth and reserve team player for Hull City who, unfortunately, at the

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‘Success due to client and staff satisfaction’ RACKING FIRM ENJOYING CONTINUED GROWTH AFTER 25 YEARS

Joe Lamplough playing for Hull City Reserves in 2009

Ex-City player competing in business world Continued from PAGE 1 “They all come to us,” said Mr Lamplough, who has taken on his first apprentice as the business expands. “With a base here, it means we are extremely competitive when compared with garages in London and the south, and with social media and the internet, you can be based here, using our own reliable drivers to deliver the cars. “We are confident in our ability to serve our market well. With a fantastic team of people here, we are able to deliver.” Scotts Property said it was delighted to see all the Waterloo units now fully let, with conservatory, window and door trade specialist Stevenswood taking Unit 2. Mr Coultish said: “As a firm, we are proud to have assisted the landlord in redeveloping the site, to provide two fully refurbished units and one new-build industrial unit. “We have seen the project through from start to finish and securing such a positive result is extremely satisfying. “We, at Scotts, are pleased to have assisted both ProSportsCars and Stevenswood in securing new, modern premises. “Witnessing the growth of Joe’s business has been tremendous and we are delighted that he has chosen to remain here and expand in an area of the city that is now emerging as a hub for commercial enterprise. We wish both him, and all the businesses here, every success.”

THE owner of an East Yorkshire racking firm says that its continued growth has come as a result of its commitment to “satisfying customers and staff ” as it marks its 25th anniversary. Filplastic UK Ltd, in Eastrington, was set up by Paul Taylor in 1993, but the firm has seen impressive growth in recent years after diversifying its services. The firm has seen a 60 per cent rise in turnover over the past three years, strengthening its product range and national trade. Although initially starting the firm to take advantage of a gap in the market for wire baskets at builders’ merchants, business owners Paul and Alison Taylor have expanded its services, with a range of new products, such as mezzanine floors, and seen positive growth as a result. Mr Taylor said: “Particularly after the recession, we looked to continue innovating. “We started with wire storage baskets for builders’ merchants and grew to start supplying shelving and pallet racking. “We started with one or two products after seeing that gap in the market, but as the business took off we were able to cover more services for our clients. “Innovation is in our nature, but we have continued to widen services and have seen massive

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growth in turnkey racking, for example.” Mr Taylor said that, alongside others in the construction industry, the firm suffered as a result of the recession, but said that its current sustained growth is down to the efforts of staff who pushed through those difficult times. He said: “We’ve always been totally focused on customer service and feel that any growth we have seen as a firm is customer-led. “We’ve also always tried to have great focus on the needs of our staff, as well. We have now got to a really nice landmark, where we have hired our 25th employee in our 25th year. “To celebrate the anniversary, our staff have also set up a committee to raise money for charity. Supporting the community is another key aspect of the business. “Recruitment is important for any business like ourselves, and we have always run the business based around keeping our customers and staff happy.” The firm is community focused in the Eastrington and Howden area, recently winning Large Business of the Year at the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards. Despite this, Mr Taylor says that Filplastic has grown to become a “national” business. He said: “We are a truly national business now, but are also proud to be based in the area and have customers in the area. “We have developed as a firm through our niche of supplying builder’s merchants. It’s been a really important sector that has been doing well recently.”

Paul Taylor, owner of Filplastic UK Ltd

Company matches its employees’ fundraising efforts FUNDRAISING: A Hull and Humber IT company is helping to put something back into the community through a dedicated employee-led social and charity programme. Members of HBP Systems’ social and charity committee have presented £1,000 each to the Sick Children’s

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Trust and Hull’s Dove House Hospice, and are gearing up for a year of support for Jerry Green Dog Rescue, which operates in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Directors’ PA Georgina Birley is a member of the committee and she says that support for the charities is decided by

the group, but if fundraising targets were met, the company had volunteered to match the total with funds of its own. She said: “As employees, we decide among ourselves which charity to support, and how to raise money for it, but the company gives everyone time off to

get involved with it. “For Jerry Green Dog Rescue, this year some of us will be running the Hull 10k, we’ll have raffles and cake bakes, and some are thinking about doing Tough Mudder for the second year.” Ms Birley said that having control of which charities to support

helped individuals to pick good causes close to their hearts. She said: “Last year, one of our colleagues had premature twins and was given a lot of support by the Sick Children’s Fund. “The twins are now fine, but we wanted to say ‘thank you’ for the support.”

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Firms urged to use voucher to boost broadband speed ÂŁ67M GOVERNMENT SCHEME TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY BUSINESSES in Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged to take advantage of a Government voucher scheme that enables them to claim up to ÂŁ3,000 for ultra-fast broadband installation. The ÂŁ67m Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is being rolled out across the country in a bid to get as many businesses as possible to benefit from full-fibre broadband. KCOM is urging businesses in the region to make the most of the scheme, which is operating on a first come, first served basis. KCOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lightstream services for businesses include a package that offers download speeds of one

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gigabit per second, the fastest service available in Hull and East Yorkshire. The internet provider says it also offers the fastest broadband service available for households in the region, with download speeds of 350 megabits per second. Alan Worthing, KCOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of business, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is an excellent opportunity for businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire that have not already made the leap to full-fibre broadband to unlock the

many benefits of going ultra-fast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already investing ÂŁ85m to make full-fibre broadband available across our Hull and East Yorkshire network and this extra funding from the Government is great news for many small and medium-sized businesses that will be able to use the vouchers to get connected and maximise their online potential.â&#x20AC;? The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is open to any company that wants to upgrade its connectivity to at least 100Mbps using KCOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) technology, which uses a connection that can be increased to one gigabit per second as the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

KCOM is urging businesses to make the most of the scheme to benefit from full-fibre broadband online demands increase. In the previous broadband voucher scheme run by the Government in 2015, KCOM connected more than 1,000 local businesses to its Lightstream service, providing a boost to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading digital hotspots. Independent computer sales and repair firm peckhams.com was one of the first businesses in Hull to use

the voucher scheme in 2015. Owner Paul Rymer said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been superb, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d definitely recommend it. It just means everything is so much quicker now which, as a computer shop, is pretty essential.â&#x20AC;? The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is part of the Local Full Fibre Networks programme, which aims to increase full-fibre coverage in the UK.

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City tech firm is on song thanks to new software TWITTER PROFILES TURNED INTO MUSIC FOR BRITS A HULL technology firm has developed innovative software that allowed social media users to turn their Twitter profiles into songs at the click of a button, to celebrate the 2018 Brit Awards. Styletech, which is based in Dansom Lane South, developed the software for Mastercard to celebrate its 20-year sponsorship of the British music awards, which took place in February. The firm said the concept was a world-first and has led to new opportunities for the growing business, as well as recruitment. The software in question, developed using artificial intelli-

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gence (AI), allows anyone to listen to their own unique soundtrack of their life by turning their Twitter feed into a song. The new technology uses the language, tone, emojis and pictures posted over the past year to translate the Tweets into a series of unique beats, married together to create a personalised song. The soundtracks are intended to allow social media users to look back over their year through the format of a song. The song also updates each time

the user creates a Tweet. David Scotney, managing director of StyleTech, said that, on the back of the project, the firm has seen an increase in demand, which has made it necessary to recruit more developers. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to Soundtrack Of Your Life we saw a huge increase in engagement on our social media channels and are excited for the possibilities it has opened up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Due to the demand for our services and large-scale projects like this, we are taking on more developers, so we can keep creating cutting-edge software and continuing to provide the same level of

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a real interest in AI and are always looking for opportunities to use it to enhance our software applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project was a great opportunity to make use of AI in a new and exciting way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were blown away by the success of Soundtrack Of Your Life and how many times it was used and shared on social media.â&#x20AC;?

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Top rating for house builder E YORKS: Regional house builder Barratt Developments, which encompasses the Barratt and David Wilson Homes brands, has received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders’ Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey for the ninth year running. The firm runs a number of regional sites, including the Tranby Fields development in Hessle. Barratt is the only major national house builder to be rated as five star for nine years in a row. Paul Newman, pictured, managing director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “We are very proud to be independently rated as a five-star builder, and to be the only major national house builder to have five stars for nine years in a row. “To us this is the most important industry award, which is why we put so much effort into building high-quality homes in the first place and then looking after our customers as much as possible. “It is great to know more than 90 per cent of our customers would recommend us to a friend.” Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of the HBF, said: “Achieving high levels of customer satisfaction is hugely challenging. “It requires leadership from board level downwards and commitment from all areas of a house building business and is a credit to every member of staff. “A five-star rating is not easy to achieve and is a very positive endorsement of the processes, systems and culture in place and should provide customers with real confidence in Barratt and the homes it builds.”

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What advice would you give to someone who is starting their own business?

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AS PART of a fortnightly series, in association with For Entrepreneurs Only, the Mail is posing a series of questions to some of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs about their business stories. This week we have spoken to Jonathan Leafe, the founder of Hull digital agency Strawberry, which has led a number of award-winning campaigns since launching 25 years ago. Based at C4DI, the firm, where Mr Leafe is now chairman, offers a wide range of marketing and creative services, including website design and development, graphic design, branding and digital marketing.

Why did you decide to start your own business?

I always knew I would have my own business at some stage. My father was his own boss, many of my friends were, too.

What are the main differences between running a business and working in a nine-to-five job?

Good: you make the calls and the rewards are yours if you do a great job. Bad: the buck stops with you and running your own business needs relentless focus and deep resilience. I didn’t have a holiday for three years when I started.

You need to be adaptable, hard-working, focused and extremely resilient. You also need a level of confidence that’s unshakeable.

What are the three key lessons you have learned along the way?

Patience. If you don’t have it, you need to learn it. You must have a passion for what you do and the desire to do your job uncompromisingly well. Learn to relax and not take yourself too seriously.

What challenges have you had to overcome to succeed?

The world changes all the time – technology, attitudes and needs. You have to be adaptable and understanding to get through some of these changes. But, for me, this is the exciting part of running your own firm. You shape the business and decide the direction it goes in.

How have you recovered from setbacks?

I have always looked at least three years into the future and planned accordingly.

What is your vision for the future of your business?

I’ve recently exited the business

I started almost 30 years ago. It’s made me extremely proud. I’m now looking to pass on my knowledge and experience to growing businesses that need that level of input, whether as a consultant or non-exec director through my new business, Leafe Consultancy.

If you were starting again what would you do differently?

Nothing, really. You learn as you go along. That’s part of having your own business. Initially, you’ll be on your own and you’ll be doing everything the business needs to function. As you grow, the challenges change. It’s down

What do you find most exciting about running a business in Hull right now?

I owe Hull my living. I’ve been a vociferous fan for as long as I can remember. I love its quirky nature, down-to-earth people, the architecture, and the surrounding countryside. City of Culture has accelerated our development, given us confidence and a certain swagger.

What’s your involvement with FEO?

I was a founder member and am a long-time partner of the group. It was a no brainer to start. I get involved where I can, rather focusing on one strand. At the moment, I’m helping the team put together the programme for The Business Day in June.

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YOUR YOURMONEY M ONEY Avoid pitfalls in the dash before the end of the tax year In a last-minute rush to get your finances sorted before the start of the new tax year on April 6? Sarah Coles, a personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, says: “Every year, we see a last-minute rush for Isa and pension subscriptions, as investors dash to make the most of their allowances at the eleventh hour.” In the hurry to save and invest, it’s important to steer clear of any pitfalls that could trip you up. Here are Coles’ top tips: 1. Check contributions so far You might think you’d remember any contributions you have already made, but it’s easy to forget a direct debit. Make sure you are aware of all money you’ve paid into any pensions and Isas during the year, so you stay within the rules and don’t accidentally exceed your allowances. 2. Undecided? No problem Don’t feel under pressure to pick the right shares or funds at the 11th hour. Before the deadline expires, you could consider putting money into a stocks and Make sure you fill shares Isa in forms correctly or Sipp (self-invested personal pension) as cash, and move into your chosen investments when you have had time to choose. 3. Get your ducks in a row If you are sending a postal application, you can’t afford to make mistakes because there will be no time to correct them. If you are applying over the phone or online, make sure you have all relevant details, such as your national insurance number. Isa providers will do electronic anti-money-laundering checks for you, but there are certain circumstances in which you can fail them – such as if you have moved house frequently or recently, or just returned from overseas. If you are applying on the final day and you fail the checks, it could prevent you from completing in time. 4. Know your deadlines There are different deadlines depending on how you are using your Isa and pension allowances. The end of the tax year also falls very close to the Easter holidays this year, so check when your provider is open for business.

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o you reach for the notes and coins in your wallet when popping out to buy a few bits and bobs, or do you simply swipe with your

plastic? Rewind a decade or so, and it might have seemed strange to ‘tap and go’ instead of using cash – but for many people, that’s now a firm everyday habit. And as technology such as contactless payments continues to grow in popularity, the way we use cash has become a hot topic. In the recent spring statement, the UK Government launched a consultation into the role of cash and digital payments, which will close on June 5. It wants to hear from people, consumer groups, charities and industry bodies. Here’s a look at what’s been said and how our use of cash is changing... What does the future hold for 1p and 2p coins? The consultation document does not ask specifically whether the 1p and the 2p coin should be ditched – but it does ask for opinions on whether the current denominational mix of having eight different coins and four banknotes meets current and future needs, and if not, how it should change. After this sparked fears that coppers may be for the chop, the UK Government signalled that 1p and 2p coins are unlikely to be scrapped,

The coppers sitting in our piggy banks and jam jars have come under the spotlight – but what does it mean? V icky Shaw reports It’s not time to retire your piggy bank just yet

with the consultation simply intended to enable a better understanding of the role of cash. So why have coppers been put under the spotlight? It’s thought that around six-in-10 of the overall amount of 1p and 2p coins are only used once in transactions, before they disappear out of the cash cycle. In some cases, this could be because they end up sitting in jam jars and piggy banks, or piled up on sideboards.

But in a staggering 8% of cases, they are thrown away. To make up for so many disappearing coppers, in the past, this has meant over 500 million 1p and 2p coins have had to be produced each year to replace those rolling off elsewhere. At the other end of the spectrum, the £50 banknote is believed to be rarely used for routine purchases. There is also a perception among some people that high-value £50 notes are associated with criminal activity, the consultation says. Some have raised concerns that if copper coins were ditched, this could be the start of a more dramatic move towards a ‘cashless society’. Paying digitally for goods is not a suitable option for some people. Meanwhile, other groups raised concerns about the potential impact on charities, and there have also been suggestions that consumers could be hit in the wallet if prices were to be simply rounded up in the absence of the 1p coin.

The way we pay for things is changing, so what does that mean for our copper coins?

surge in the use of contactless payments, when we once may have rummaged around our wallets for some cash. In fact, we’re so used to reaching for plastic nowadays that by the end of this year, debit cards are expected to have overtaken cash as the most frequently used payment method. Industry body UK Finance says it expects this landmark in our spending habits to happen some time around the last three months of 2018.

Do these trends mean we’re eventually going to be a cashless society? Some people are already living a largely cashless life according to the latest figures. In 2016, 2.9 million people used cash once a month or less often. But, at the same time, a similar number were mainly reliant on cash. Around 2.7 million people relied predominantly on cash for their day-to-day spending. UK Finance thinks predictions of the UK becoming a cashless society are somewhat premature. According to its forecasts, cash will still be the second most frequently-used payment method in the UK in 2026, accounting for a fifth So how is our relationship with of all payments made in the UK. cash expected to change beyond So it looks like we may still have the trends we’re already seeing? use for those piggy banks for a Recent years have seen a huge while yet.

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If we can maintain this kind of order level, it looks like 2018 could be an excellent year for us Paul Coombs

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A HULL caravan manufacturer says it is on track for one of its best starts to a year as it secures large order numbers. Caravan manufacturer Arronbrook says its order book is already full for the first quarter and has seen no signs of a slow-down yet. The firm says its Hedon Road headquarters is currently working to maximum capacity following positive market trends. The company says it has also seen positivity in the current export market, with orders from European customers across sites in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. With the UK holiday park season officially starting at the end of March, it has also manufactured new models on behalf of Bridlington Caravans and several other independent park owners. Having enjoyed a buoyant beginning to the year, Arronbrook director Paul Coombs said he believed team work had been the driving force behind it. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re obviously delighted to have enjoyed a very positive opening few months of 2018, because it shows that our old and new customers have great confidence in us and our products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Significantly, we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet seen the falloff in orders that we sometimes experience at this time of year, and we seem to have maintained a steady order book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that is because the quality of our luxury bespoke holiday homes speaks for itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, it is important to remember that the success we have experienced so far would not be possible without the hard work of all our staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone, from the draughtsmen to our highly skilled fitters, has pulled together

Director Paul Coombs at Arronbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturing site in east Hull and played a major part as a team.â&#x20AC;? Alongside exports, the firm is producing holiday homes for a number of UK customers and Mr Coombs was confident that orders would continue to be taken for the latter part of the year. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always looking for new opportunities and we think there is the potential to form new partnerships with a few more independent UK holiday parks as the year progresses, particularly when the show season gets under way, from July to September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can maintain this kind of order level, it looks like 2018 could be an excellent year for us and will further enhance our reputation as one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best bespoke caravan manufacturers.â&#x20AC;?

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Glacier Windows and Doors has been launched by Joe Marquis, creating 25 jobs in the process

SIEMENS Gamesa Renewable Energy has given its backing to an offshore wind conference, which will be taking place in Hull for the first time. The wind turbine manufacturer has been announced as the headline, diamond sponsor for the annual Offshore Wind Connections conference and exhibition, taking place in Hull for the first time on April 25 and 26. Ray Thompson, head of business development for Siemens Gamesa, said: “We’re delighted to be the lead sponsor for Offshore Wind Connections and to support this important conference. “Our investment to create world-class manufacturing, assembly, storage, load-out and servicing facilities in Hull has played a critical role in the rapid growth of the UK offshore wind industry and transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.” Mark O’Reilly, pictured, chairman and CEO of organisers Team Humber Marine Alliance, said: “We’re very pleased to have Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as our main sponsor and the amount of support from the industry is indicative of the importance of offshore wind.”

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A HULL businessman has left a national firm to launch his own glazing business in Hull and has created 25 jobs in the process. Joe Marquis is already targeting £3m in his first year after assembling his own crack team for the independent firm. The director has created 25 jobs at Glacier Windows And Doors, including around 13 staff recruited from a national firm, which he left last year. The new company has also set up shop in the very building that Joe’s previous employers occupied in Hull, and he hopes he can continue the firm’s rapid success in his new premises. Mr Marquis said: “We know this is a great site, because I worked here for long enough. When Garness Jones offered to show me around I accepted, but I knew the building inside out anyway.” Mr Marquis decided to build a new business after chatting to someone who had been made redundant from the previous company. As he looked for a suitable headquarters he was delighted to see that the former premises in Cleveland Street, Hull, was still on the market. He said: “I was told there was very strong interest from a gym operator, but that fell through and we took a three-year lease. “Obviously, I was very familiar with the building and I knew it had the space we need for offices, a training room and a warehouse as well as plenty of parking and a great, highly visible location.” Dale Gooderham, senior agency surveyor, said the building, with almost 4,000 sq ft of office and warehouse space, attracted significant interest before the deal was concluded. He said: “Properties with this sort of location and

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Businesses set for a double whammy with inflation and rates rise ADVISOR SAYS GOVERNMENT SYSTEM NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE By Henry Saker-Clark henr y.saker-clark@hulldailymail.co.uk

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Glazing company creates 25 jobs Continued from PAGE 1 versatility are in short supply and that was reflected in the level of interest which we received. “We were close to an agreement with a business that wanted to use it as a gym, but it pulled out after running into problems over the change of use. “We also had interest from a car body shop, a car wash and repair centre and a cash and carry operator. “Clearly the building is also suited to Glacier’s line of work, because that was its role for a long time.” The new company provides doors, windows, conservatories and glazing options for the domestic market and is operating as far away as Whitby in the north and just south of Grimsby from its Hull base. Mr Marquis says that he hopes to expand the business’s team of staff to between 35 and 40 by the end of the year, such is the rapid rate of expansion. He said: “We were joined by about 13 people who used to work with us and we’ve recruited the same again by advertising and through word of mouth. “They are working on canvassing in person and by phone and on fitting top quality products to a high standard. “We see this as just the start. By the end of the year we hope to build turnover to £3m and expand our team to between 35 and 40. This business is all about people – the more you recruit the larger you can grow.”

BUSINESSES are facing a double whammy with rates bills set to rise because of the slow pace of transitional relief on top of an increase in line with inflation. The plight of business owners is aggravated by the continuing problems surrounding the “check, challenge, appeal” (CCA) system set up by the Government after the 2017 rates revaluation process to enable people to contest inaccuracies. Adrian Smith, founder of Hull-based AS Rating, said the higher bills are likely to prompt more people to use CCA, but the complications of a system widely branded as not fit for purpose, are still a major deterrent. He said: “There are still more than 150,000 appeals outstanding from the 2010 revaluation process. “The numbers of checks, challenges and appeals from 2017 are still low, but that is only because it is still so difficult for people to register their businesses and begin the process. “Even when they start it they have to allow up to 12 months to check their rateable value and a lot of them are just put off. If it’s only a small amount a lot of them won’t bother. “But it all adds up and there is a view within our sector that the government has achieved what it set out to do in terms of reducing the number of appeals and collecting more money.” The new bills include an increase of 3 per cent in line with the Consumer Price Index from September 2017.

Adrian Smith, founder of Hull-based AS Rating

But while the move away from using the Retail Price Index measurement of 3.9 per cent softens the impact, the effect of transitional relief could be another blow. Transitional relief allows increases and decreases to be phased in before the next rating list goes live on April 1, 2021. Businesses that were handed an increase under revaluation will therefore see their new bill climb to the next level. Businesses that had their rates reduced will receive lower bills this year, but they are still paying more than the true amount, Mr Smith says.

He said: “It’s hard to argue against the assertion that transitional relief creates a situation where businesses that are due a rates reduction are subsidising those which have had their rates increased.” The rates expert quoted the example of two businesses in Hull that are in the same sector and operate in the same street. One has seen its rateable value increase from £7,000 to £23,000 and the other, which operates from premises twice the size, has had an increase from £15,000 to £23,000. The actual liability is about half the rateable value, but

Energy giant hosts group of visiting dignitaries ENERGY: Regional energy giant Drax welcomed a group of senior business people, policymakers and government officials to its power station near Howden tomorrow. The group visited the power station, which produces energy for many East Yorkshire homes, to learn more about it and its transformation to become Europe’s largest decarbonisation project. The Whitehall and Industry

Group, a charity aimed at building cooperation between Government and different business sectors, which Drax is a member of, had a tour of the power station and heard about how Drax upgraded half of its generating units to use sustainable biomass instead of coal. Andy Koss, pictured, Drax Power CEO, who met with the delegation said: “Using our extensive

engineering skill and expertise we successfully upgraded half of the power station to use biomass, transforming the business to become the largest decarbonisation project in Europe. Today we produce 15 per cent of the country’s renewable power – that’s enough for four million homes. “We’re continuing to innovate. We plan to convert a fourth generating unit to use biomass

later this year and we’re also progressing plans for repowering the two remaining coal units with gas power generation and batteries.” Drax, located close to the North and East Yorkshire border, takes imported feedstock from Humber quaysides, with Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal, a £130m investment by ABP, the world’s largest facility of its type.

can be adjusted by transitional relief. Mr Smith said: “There are question marks over both assessments, but whatever the reality of the situation, checking and challenging the figures are not easy because of the problems with the system. “One of our clients has had problems registering on the system because she recently got married and her name is no longer the same as on her passport. “She now has to try to contact the Valuation Office Agency to explain things, but even doing something as simple as that is riddled with difficulties.”

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Business Roger Hallett and Freya Cross in the lounge which BSB Architecture designed at The Deep Business Centre

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Deep centre helping its tenants to expand BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY LANDLORD A BUSINESS centre, which has supported the creation of more than 200 jobs by start-ups and expanding small firms during the past five years, is preparing for further growth by existing tenants and prospective new arrivals. Two architects, who built their businesses after starting from scratch at The Deep Business Centre, have now doubled their space in the building to 500sq ft. Another tenant is in discussions about expanding to accommodate new recruitment, and management of the centre are also advising a business that is exploring options to relocate its 15 Hull staff after outgrowing its current premises. Freya Cross, business and corporate events manager at The Deep, said: “We are experiencing a rush of activity and enquiries from businesses here that want to expand and from new contacts which have seen the benefits and flexibility that we can offer. “Some of our tenants open with only one or two people and never get any bigger. At the other end of the scale we have Vizion Network, which began with one person and now employs more than 100 here and nearly 50 at a second office in Wellingborough. “Most of them start with one or two people and expand gradually, building the business with our support, recruiting more staff and taking more space.” BSB Architecture was launched at The Deep in 2011 when Roger Hallett and John Hunter decided to set up their own firm. Since then they have expanded to create a team of five, with further recruitment likely. Mr Hallett said: “We’ve been winning more work and, because of that, we’ve needed more hands at the pump, which now means

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we need a bigger office to accommodate everybody. It’s the culmination of what we have been doing over the past few years. Building a good reputation, which helps us to attract repeat business. “We also get business from being at The Deep. We have completed projects for other tenants and for The Deep itself, including the communal lounge area, which opened in 2015.” Leeds-based thisismy, which has been providing foetal ultrasound scanning, genetic screening, 4D baby scans and diagnostic ultrasound services since 2003, opened its Hull centre at The Deep in 2009 and recently doubled its accommodation to 500sq ft. Judith Pilling, managing director of the company, said: “We started with one person in Hull and now we have four clinical staff and three admin people and we’ve doubled the space to include a dedicated patient waiting room and two scan rooms. “We are expanding our services and looking to make people more aware of our expertise, not only in general obstetric scanning and 4D baby imaging, but also non-invasive prenatal testing screening for chromosomal abnormalities.” Freya Cross, who is a member of the national board of the Business Centre Association, said: “BSB Architecture and thisismy illustrate the variety of sectors in which our tenants operate. We see our role as taking care of the day-to-day tasks so they can focus on building the business, and that’s particularly important when it comes to eliminating any disruption and downtime that can arise from moving offices.”

Freya Cross

CONSTRUCTION: Hull builders’ merchants MKM Building Supplies has continued its fast growth with the opening of its 53rd branch in the UK. The recognisable Hull firm, started by current executive chairman David Kilburn in 1995, has opened its most recent branch in the city of Telford, becoming the builders’ merchants first site in Shropshire, bringing 18 jobs to the town. The firm’s wide product portfolio will be available at the new branch, staffed by a team of skilled local people. MKM operates branches throughout England and Scotland and, last year, the company celebrated its 22nd anniversary along with a milestone 50th branch. The firm has since set an objective to open more than 100 branches by 2022. The merchant has recently been undergoing a strategic growth initiative, handpicking new locations throughout the country. The new Telford branch is headed up by Paul Tarr and Mark Evans, pictured. Mr Tarr said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be opening our new branch in Telford. Despite now being 53 strong throughout the country, this is MKM’s first in the wider area. We’ve handpicked a fantastic, skilled team of local people everyone’s raring to show trade and public what MKM is all about. We can’t wait to start welcoming customers in-branch for a coffee and a chat about their next project.”

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Business IN BRIEF Steve Crosby, Iain Ferguson and Mike Medcalf, of Crosby, Ferguson and Medcalf, in the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new offices

Culture chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry talk CULTURE: The new executive director at Hull 2017 will speaker to business leaders later this month about what is next for the UK City of Culture. Emma Morris, pictured, will discuss Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful year and how to create a legacy as guest speaker at the Institute of Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (IoD) Meet-Up Monday event at Humber Street Gallery on April 23. Ms Morris said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hull 2017 was a landmark year for the city. The city now faces a new challenge: to capitalise on this momentum and establish itself permanently as a major player in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural consciousness.â&#x20AC;? Ms Morris will talk about her role with the Hull 2017 Legacy Company, discuss evaluation findings and outline cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regeneration. The event, which takes place from 5.30pm to 7pm, is free to attend for IoD members and non-members. To register, call 0113 2430152 or email iod.yorkshire@ iod.com

Infrastructure firm in move to historic site NEW TOWN CENTRE BASE FOR COMPANY By Henry Saker-Clark henr y.saker-clark@hulldailymail.co.uk

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road and town centre improvement works in the East Riding. The new-look for Beverley Market Cross, including the layout, street furniture and lighting, was designed and executed by Crosby, Ferguson and Medcalf. Outside of the town, the firm is also completing improvement works on A-roads across East Yorkshire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motorists will see a significant difference when this work is completed, with substantial, quality and long-term improvements,â&#x20AC;? said Mike Medcalf. As the firm looks at expansion into private sector road layout schemes, for projects including housing or industrial estates, it says its ambition is to train the next generation of developers and designers. Crosby, Ferguson and Medcalf also works on the management of flood alleviation scheme construction, with work either carried out, or planned, in Willerby and Derringham, Anlaby and East Ella, and Cottingham and Orchard Park. Mr Ferguson said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we endeavour to further expand our portfolio in both the public and private sectors, we also look to bring the next generation along with us.â&#x20AC;?

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AS THE Royal Air Force (RAF) celebrates its 100th birthday this year, the “teamwork, dedication and skills” of the Red Arrows display team will be highlighted at the programme launch of Humber Business Week. Andrew Morton, communications manager for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, will speak at the event, highlighting the achievements of the world-renowned flight team. With its base at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire and the Hawk jet used by the Red Arrows long linked with BAE Systems in Brough, the event organisers say that the Red Arrows have an intrinsic link with the Humber region. Mr Morton, has been responsible for the publicity and engagement strategy for the Red Arrows for the past five years. He will speak at the Humber Business Week programme launch, which will take place in the Kingsley Suite at Canham Turner on the University of Hull’s Cottingham Road campus from 5.30pm on Tuesday, May 1, one month before the week takes place from June 4 to 8. Mr Morton said: “Having attended previous Humber Business Weeks, I know how well-regarded its events are – being highlights in the region’s business calendar – and I’m delighted to be asked to participate in its 2018 programme launch. “One of the key aims of Business Week is to inspire and this is also an objective shared by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. “The Red Arrows strive to inspire people, especially the next generation, through a display of teamwork, dedication and engineering excellence, both in the air and on the ground. “The team also plays an ever-greater role in supporting the UK’s interests overseas, particularly in promoting business, trade and education. “Given these themes, and with activities to mark the Royal Air Force’s centenary in 2018

Humber Business Week will be launched with a talk about the Red Arrows by Andrew Morton, below, the team's communications manager just getting under way, it’s a good opportunity to join with the Humber Business Week community for its programme launch.” It is the first time a preview night has been held ahead of the week itself, and guests will be able to network, as well as catch a glimpse of the week’s new branding when it is unveiled for the first time. With the announcement of the programme on May 1, the deadline to submit details for events has been extended from Friday, April 13, to Friday, April 20. Any events submitted after this date may not be included in printed literature for the week. Kath Lavery, chair of Humber Business Week, said: “The programme launch will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to make the most of the week by planning ahead, filling their diaries with the events they wish to attend and promoting their own events.” To reserve a place at the 2018 Humber Business Week programme launch, or to discuss holding an event as part of the week, call Lindsey Nicklin, at the University of Hull, on 01482 464963 or e-mail l.nicklin@ hull.ac.uk

Design specialist seeks new creative talent DIGITAL: A Hull design and web agency is looking for a new recruit to tackle a specially created role, following the firm’s regeneration of Edmund House in St Mark’s Square. The firm is continuing to expand its team of specialists and has created a new role to

ensure that innovative online solutions can be delivered to its wide-ranging client base. The new role in question is a full-time mid-level web developer. The required core skills must include PHP, MySQL and JavaScript. The firm says it is looking to add someone

with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn new technologies. “This is a highly skilled and extremely rewarding role,” said creative director, Kevin Wilkie. “The successful applicant will work with our team of six on an array of e-commerce and

business websites for companies, charities and the public sector. At Umber Creative, no two days are ever the same.” Since moving into Edmund House, Umber Creative has grown its client base along with its team. For more information, call 01482 606010.

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he council provides the following assistance: • advice on available land and property • links to the supply chain • sourcing financial assistance • local information and research • relocation support • training and skills advice • assistance to recruit/train workforce • liaison with planning and other council services. The council supports hundreds of businesses every year, helping to play a small part in some of the region’s biggest success stories. Integra Buildings is a fast-growing designer and manufacturer of high-quality modular buildings and has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The council has worked with the company for more than 10 years, providing practical advice and guidance on a number of issues – including developing a funding bid to the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing the Humber programme to help the company’s current relocation of office and manufacturing operations from Burstwick to an expanded site at Paull. The move is part of a £3m growth strategy which will position the company for further growth in a sector of ever-increasing importance to the construction industry. The plans involve consolidating all Integra’s functions in a single, fit-for-purpose operation at Paull, including a new modular office block which will showcase the quality of materials and design available to the company’s clients. In the past three years, the company has gone from strength-to-strength adding 20 more members of staff to its 90-strong workforce. The company also maintains 90% of its supply chain within a 30-mile radius, demonstrating its commitment to the local economy. Gary Parker, managing director of Integra Buildings, said: “We’re grateful for the support we have received from East Riding of Yorkshire Council over a long period of time and particularly in relation to our successful Growing the Humber funding bid. “The grant was a key element in the financial package that has enabled us to make a major investment in our facilities and manufacturing capacity, creating fresh opportunities for the business and new jobs. “We look forward to realising our exciting

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ambitions for the business from our expanded Paull site, confident that we will continue to have the support of the local authority.” Helen Wilson, inward investment project manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Integra Buildings is at the forefront of modern modular building methods, which is

an emerging sector within the UK construction industry. “The council has worked closely with Gary and his team for a number of years, providing advice and guidance to help the company relocate – supporting Integra’s expansion plans and secure new orders.” Councillor Andy Burton, cabinet portfolio

holder for economic investment and planning delivery at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “With the support of the council, Integra Buildings has been able to thrive and create the kind of high-skilled jobs that will help develop and grow the East Riding economy. “As one of the East Riding’s main economic drivers, the council’s business investment

and tourism service would welcome the opportunity to speak to other companies to see how they can support them.” For further information about the council’s business investment services, visit www. eastriding.gov.uk/bis follow @ER_Business on Twitter of like www.facebook.com/eastridingbusiness on Facebook.

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Building firm to create city HQ after buying land COMPANY HAS OUTGROWN ITS CURRENT HOME A NATIONAL modular building firm has purchased land from Willerby Holiday Homes as it looks to build a new city centre headquarters and create up to ten jobs. The former Willerby plot of five acres was sold via PPH Commercial to modular firm Wernick Hire. Currently based on Leads Road, the firm is one of Britain’s largest independent manufacturers and hirers of modular buildings and portable accommodation, operating from 36 separate sites across the UK. Established in 1934, it works in partnership with a range of national clients including organisations

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in the construction, education, healthcare, commercial and events sectors. Wernick had looked at a number of different sites in the city, but was attracted to the site in Elba Street, off Hedon Road, because of its position and ease of access for vehicle movements, a key factor in the firm’s decision to relocate. Chairman David Wernick said: “This freehold deal is hugely significant and is a major part of our continued commitment to invest and expand Wernick Hire

as a national modular building specialist. “We have outgrown our current site and need somewhere in Hull that is capable of being able to store and renovate all our buildings on one site. “Acquiring this land is vital to the expansion of our business in the city. Obviously, we’re excited by the relocation potential and the new opportunities and jobs it could also deliver.” Planning permission will be sought to develop the site and a further £2m could be spent on building new offices, a workshop, storage area and staff facilities.

Ben Medhurst, the PPH director who negotiated the deal, is confident the freehold land sale can be a catalyst for future growth. He said: “We’re thrilled to have played a key role in this deal because it is a significant one for our clients Willerby Holiday Homes and for the national expansion plans held by Wernick Hire, as well as being a significant investment in Hull and its economic future. “It’s satisfying to be able to match a client’s available land with a requirement from a progressive national firm that’s looking to expand. “Wernick was a pleasure to deal

David Wernick and, above, an aerial view of the purchased plot with and I would like to wish David and his team every success once they move into their new facility in Elba Street.”

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A HULL businesswoman has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2018 English Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards North. Dr Jillian Anderson, who joined online retail specialists Summit eight years ago, scooped the award for creating an innovative new analytics tool for the company. The awards celebrated the achievements of women in business. Dr Anderson said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted to have been awarded the Technology Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had a passion in exploring the power of data and predictive analytics, so to have been able to bring this to life and build a team around the technology is hugely rewarding.â&#x20AC;? The Forecaster tool Dr Anderson was instrumental in creating has generated more than ÂŁ1bn of revenue since 2013. It tells retailers where and when best to spend their money to deliver the best profit. Ben Latham, director of digital strategy at Summit, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jill has been instrumental in building our proprietary predictive analytics tool, which has been the bedrock of Summitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposition.

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A HULL business has secured a prestigious new contract, which will see all Oyster Cards used in London be manufactured in the city. Paragon ID, the leading provider of smart cards, has announced the multi-million-pound deal will run for the rest of the year. It means Oyster Cards used by millions of people in London to travel around the capital every day will start out life in Hull. John Wise, technical sales director for Paragon ID, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased to extend our relationship with Transport for London further and include them among our growing list of clients within the mass transit sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Retaining our position as a manufacturer of Oyster Cards means that once again we are able to reaffirm that we are a marketleading business in the smart ticketing industry.â&#x20AC;? The deal, which has been struck between Paragon ID and Transport for London (TfL), is worth ÂŁ2.2m. Oyster cards are rechargeable smart cards used to easily pay for journeys on bus, tube, tram, DLR,

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‘I am delighted to be taking on this new challenge at a very exciting time for KCOM’

Sean Royce is set to take the reins of KCOM’s East Yorkshire operations

BROADBAND PROVIDER ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD OF REGION’S OPERATIONS KCOM has announced Sean Royce is to take the reins of its East Yorkshire operations. Mr Royce, who is KCOM’s executive vice-president for technology, service and operations, will take over from Gary Young, who announced he would leave the broadband provider in January. Mr Young had led KCOM in the region for six years, and overseen the roll-out of its fibre broadband service, Lightstream. His successor, Mr Royce, said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this new challenge at a very exciting time for KCOM in Hull and East Yorkshire. “We are now well into the final phase of rolling out our ambitious £85m full-fibre network across our Hull and East Yorkshire network, which will be completed by March

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2019, making world-class broadband connectivity available to more than 200,000 properties. “This will bring many exciting new opportunities for our customers, both at home and in business, as our region cements its reputation as a leading digital hub for the UK.” Mr Royce joined KCOM back in 1989, and has held a number of senior roles within the company. He leads KCOM’s regulatory, engineering and customer service operations teams, and is also responsible for managing the business’s product portfolio. Outside of KCOM Withernsearaised Mr Royce, who is married

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with two grown-up children, is an active member of the local business community. “Hull and East Yorkshire is at the dawn of an exciting new chapter, bringing together new and innovative industries and the digital economy,” he said. “As we enter this new era I’m determined KCOM will be an integral and active part of this bright new future.” Mr Royce is also vice-chair of the East Yorkshire branch of the Institute of Directors, and a governor at Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC. He also helped establish Hull’s Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI). KCOM’s chief executive, Bill Halbert, said: “Sean has a deep understanding and experience of

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our Hull and East Yorkshire market, gained through his previous finance and commercial roles and, most recently, through the part he has played in the deployment of our full-fibre network. “I am pleased to announce his leadership of this important part of our business.” Mr Young, whose shoes Mr Royce is set to fill, confirmed he would step down from his role to pursue other opportunities. He has overseen a hugely successful period for KCOM.

In December last year, KCOM achieved its target to make fibre available to 150,000 premises and has now started the second wave of its fibre deployment to cover the other addresses in KCOM’s market. Last year the firm announced everyone on its network should have access to its ultrafast service by March 2019. This will be the completion of a seven-year fibre broadband programme which has seen about £85m in investment.

Hull smart card firm: The world is our oyster Continued from PAGE 1 London Overground, TfL rail, river bus and most National Rail services throughout the city. Millions of journeys are made daily using the Oyster Card, making it one of the preferred options for anyone wishing to access public transport in the capital. “Oyster Cards are one of the greatest examples of smart-ticketing technology in the world, so to secure this order adds further credibility to what we do,” Mr Wise said. “We are looking forward to working with TfL throughout 2018 and contributing to their success.” Paragon ID, whose Hull base is on Stockholm Road, off Sutton Road, currently employs more than 600 people in their sites around the world. They are part of the Paragon Group – the leading provider of identification services – which turns over more than £550m.

The Hull-based business is one of the few in the country to offer specialist smart tickets, including magnetic and contactless tickets, smart cards and mobile ticket apps. They are also helping businesses across the country make the gradual change from paper-based tickets to digital

and smart tickets. The latest contract is a massive boost for Paragon ID, and cements their place as one of the leading businesses in the industry. The company was also the first supplier to introduce magnetic tickets in Europe, with clients including British Rail.

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Firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success is in the jeans MANUFACTURING: A Hessle company has been revealed as the manufacturers of lasers used to create fading and tearing on Levi jeans. BBC news recently featured an article on the innovative product, which can finish a pair of jeans in just 90 seconds. Hessleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rofin-Sinar has now announced it has been supporting the denim industry for more than 15 years. Dr Ken Lipton, managing director of Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd, pictured, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our innovative lasers have been used worldwide for more than 20 years in applications as varied as the cutting of metals, plastics, glass, textiles and wood to label marking.â&#x20AC;?

COMPANY SECURES CONTRACT TO SUPPLY 100 UNITS TO HOLIDAY PARK A HULL hot tub company has secured a major contract to supply more than 100 tubs to a national luxury holiday park. Outdoor Living, based in Goulton Street off Clive Sullivan Way, has confirmed the deal, which is worth more than ÂŁ500,000, will see the company look to take on more staff in coming months. Details of the holiday park have not been revealed by the company, but the Mail has been told they have a site in the Lake District. Georgina Newby, marketing and project manager at Outdoor Living, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially, we will be supplying 75 hot tubs for the main site, and the others will be coming later in the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big contract for us, and we have had to make some changes to how we do things to make sure we could supply them all, but we have a few weeks left now and should be ready. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will be used in lodges which have hot tubs in them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it will be a high standard of holiday park, which I believe is aiming for five stars.â&#x20AC;? Ms Newby said Outdoor Livingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest contract had previously been for about 20 tubs. The company, which has become well-known in Hull for its popular yellow

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duck which greets motorists coming into the city on the A63, started out in 2003, and supplies hot tubs to domestic customers. The firm has now begun to branch out to larger, commercial customers and the latest deal is a coup for the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The commercial sector is something we really want to get on board with,â&#x20AC;? Ms Newby said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lots more staff jumping on, because we want to get the business taking on bigger orders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a really big difference for the business, but we are really pleased with the progress so far. We are a family-run business, and we will always work with domestic customers.â&#x20AC;? Hot tubs for Outdoor Living are manufactured in Italy, before being shipped over to the UK. The Hull company began supplying hot tubs to holiday parks about three or four years ago, Ms Newby said, and was still a â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? venture for the business. Outdoor Living currently employs more than 30 members of staff, but the company has confirmed the new lucrative contract will see them expand its team.

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e’re living and breathing the green dream as potential and possibility becomes business reality for scores of companies in the Humber region. Recognised as THE hub for the emerging critical mass of offshore wind, with the world’s biggest farm now under construction, the Energy Estuary vision has become the vista from our ports and harbours, with the supply chain running back over the quaysides and into the wider community we are proud to represent. But we’re not just about wind, as the entries to Humber Renewables Awards 2018 have clearly demonstrated. From solar to smart generation, anaerobic digestion to advanced education, the nominations are a credit to the commitment of so many. Once again we are delighted to bring forward the night, uniting the Grimsby Telegraph, Hull Daily Mail and Humberbusiness.com’s reach for a special celebration. It is the seventh year, and it will prove lucky for nine category winners, honouring firms large and small for doing their bit to make this area a fulcrum of green energy. The judges have now met, and we can reveal the shortlist for the awards that were open to entries. From these a special renewables champion will also emerge, to be revealed on the night at a gala dinner at The Hallmark Hotel, North Ferriby on Friday, May 11.

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by Associated British Ports ■ GEV Wind Power Priory Tec Park, Saxon

Way, Hessle

Humber Renewables Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Cobus

Blade maintenance specialist that has devised a special protection system for use on a turbine so it can work longer and better while controlling temperature and humidity.

■ HOTA Malmo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial

Estate, Hull.

■ MyEnergi Church View Business Park, Binbrook

Global Wind Organisation-accredited training provider now welcoming 8,000 delegates annually, with preferred trainer status secured for the world’s biggest wind farm. ■ McAustland & Turner Ltd Victoria Dock

Designer and manufacturer of an eco-smart electronic vehicle charger, Zappi, that has caught the eyes of Red Dwarf ’s Robert Llewellyn and former Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy.

Offices, South Bridge Road, Hull

Marine surveyor and consultant of 130 years standing, experiencing significant growth in turnover from contracts with major offshore wind developers. ■ Petrotech Services Ltd Carlton Street,

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Diversifying from one of the Humber’s traditional energy sectors, it has built on an initial blade washing contract to include transportation services for the huge structures.

Best Renewable Project or Installation – sponsored by Xceco ■ Associated British Ports Port Office, Grimsby Already playing a huge role in biomass and offshore wind, 23,000 sq m of solar panels have now been installed on the huge warehouses at Port of Immingham, with a 4.5MW capacity. ■ Grimsby Shipyard Services Port of

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£1.85-million investment to provide vital ser-

vice, repair and inspection facilities for the growing fleet of crew transfer vessels serving the six operational wind farms. ■ Race Bank (Orsted) Port of Grimsby East, Grimsby The first truly Humber wind farm, built and operated out of Grimsby with Hull blades, taking the total installed capacity over 1GW for the estuary.

Excellence in Renewables Skills and Training – sponsored by Arco ■ Catch Kiln Lane, Stallingborough Industry-replicating site hosting a suite of training providers is making major strides in knowledge export, recently signing an agreement with an institution in New Bedford, Massachusetts. ■ HOTA Malmo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull. Global Wind Organisation-accredited training provider now welcoming 8,000 delegates annually, with preferred trainer status secured for the world’s biggest wind farm. ■ Modal Training Middleplatt Road, Immingham

£7 million maritime and logistics focused facility using state-of-the-art simulators to bring the most dangerous of situations in authentic settings to a learning environment.

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Parade, Grimsby

Primary school and highly receptive launchpad for Orsted’s TeachFirst partnership to help raise STEM skills, industry awareness and aspiration in operational areas. ■ Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square, Hull Over-subscribed innovative technical college forging strong partnerships with leading organisations in green energy. Forget blackboards, check out VR headset tours of wind turbines. ■ University of Hull Cottingham Road, Hull Preparing to deliver an operations and maintenance centre of excellence on the Humber with Government-instigated Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

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■ Y Pellets Brackenholme Business Park, Howden Fast-growing pellet brand that is bringing forward a £10 million first-of-its kind production facility for biofuel feedstock in East Yorkshire.

Humber Renewables Medium / Large Business of the Year – sponsored by Humberbusiness.com ■ Singleton Birch Melton Ross North Lincolnshire quarrying giant that entered renewables to ease energy pressures, only to acquire the anaerobic digestion provider it turned to for its own and third party production. ■ Spencer Group Humber Quays, Hull Record year for the multi-disciplinary engineering firm as two huge renewables projects develop, Energy Works green power station and wood pellet reception facilities on Tyneside. ■ Vivergo Fuels Hesslewood Business Park, Hessle

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Became the leading voice for the bioethanol industry when forced to suspend production due to political uncertainty. Successfully lobbied for change.

Women in Manufacturing and Engineering – sponsored by Eon ■ Jordon Marie Brompton, MyEnergi Business development prowess behind innovative products that aid micro-generation use, attracting major investment and attention in all the right circles. ■ Kirsty Clode/Julie Shave, Women into Manufacturing and Engineering Key figures behind a collaborative programme that has brought in high profile partners with significant commitment. ■ Sarah West, ABP First woman to command a major warship in the Royal Navy is now leading on Humber International Terminal, home to the world-leading biomass reception facilities.

Engaging the Community – sponsored by Spencer Group

■ Environmental & Management Solutions Ltd Preston Road Village Centre, Hull

Its charitable status ensures it ploughs back all profits to enhancing operations, and the annual dunkathon is always a highlight.

A multi-award winning charity working with the community to alleviate food and fuel poverty.

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■ HOTA Malmo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull.

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RICH nominations not only underlined the depth of the Humber’s involvement with the green economy, but the expertise building within it. Judges were impressed by the quality of the organisations put forward, and while scale and impact varied, the understanding of the importance, commitment to be the best and champion the area was a constant. Mark O’Reilly, pictured, chairman of Team Humber Marine Alliance, took time out of the hectic preparations for the region’s Offshore Wind Connections 2018 event, which takes place next week, to lead the judging panel. “It is clear from the entries we assessed that this part of the world gets it,” he said. “Blessed with location, we’re not taking it for granted, we’re going out and competing while embracing the inward investment that is coming online too. “It was a real pleasure to read through the back stories of our nominees. Years of experience is now being evidenced as we approach the first decade of offshore wind, and increasingly other sources of green energy are of paramount importance too.” Once again Siemens Gamesa is headline sponsor for the awards, building on a phenomenal year themselves having welcomed the Queen to the blade plant and waved off the first consignments to Dudgeon and Race Bank offshore wind farms. Head of port operations Barry Denness said: “Our headline sponsorship of the Humber Renewables Awards is part of our commitment to develop the Humber region as a world class hub for renewable energy.”

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SALARIES: Top CEOs who have graduated from the University of Hull are among the highest paid in the world. New research, which examined the salaries of CEOs of FTSE 100 companies, revealed two top bosses earn an average salary of ÂŁ2.1m. John Fallon is the CEO of publishing company Pearson, while Jeremy Darroch graduated from Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s university and went on to become chief executive at Sky. The result places Hull 12th in the list of universities which have yielded the top-earning, top-flight CEOs.

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CHAIR OF C4DI IS BEING PLUNGED BACK INTO THE WORLD OF START-UPS AS GUEST SPEAKER AT BUSINESS WEEK A BUSINESS giant regarded as being Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;digital ambassadorâ&#x20AC;? has been confirmed as a speaker at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Humber Business Week. David Keel, who took his Trident business from nothing to employing 750 staff around the world, will speak of his delight at being appointed Chair of Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s C4Di (Centre for Digital Innovation), plunging him back into the world of start-ups. Mr Keel has been announced as a speaker at the Hull Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Club meeting in June, which forms part of the Humber Business Week calendar. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is exhilarating to think that I grew a business from nothing to 750 staff around the world, most of them from Hull. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what is more exciting is that I was asked to become a director and then chair of C4Di, which has taken me back to the start-up days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I afford to employ someone? Have I got enough work to keep them busy for the next six months or a year?â&#x20AC;? Mr Keel will be joined at the event, held at

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the Deep on Thursday, June 7, by Catriona McAulay, Daniel Groom and Temitayo Ogundimu. The trio of graduates from RBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future Leadership Programme will talk about how technology is shaping the future of business. The Humber Business Week will run from Monday, June 4 to Friday, June 8. It aims to showcase the wealth of talent and entrepreneurship in the region, and inspire others to take the plunge into business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recognised that Hull had a thriving digital industry, but not a community,â&#x20AC;? Mr

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Keel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were many businesses all over Hull doing amazing things digitally, but not talking to each other, so I used C4Di to bring them together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital businesses touch peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives daily, locally, nationally and globally. Every business is digital and it is ridiculous trying to pretend otherwise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking away the gas, electric, water and roads would not have as much effect on a business as taking away internet connectivity.â&#x20AC;? Pat Coyle, chair of the Hull Businesswomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Club, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;David Keelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insight is drawn from his experience of leading an international company into the digital age and now supporting start-ups and will be relevant to all, from large and small businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the presenters from RB, we can look at the impact of millennials in the workplace with three young people who are making their mark in a programme devised by RB to drive the global success of some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest brands.â&#x20AC;?

Hull firms facing a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rapidly tougheningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; marketplace ECONOMY: Businesses in and around Hull are facing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rapidly tougheningâ&#x20AC;? marketplace, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber of Commerce has warned. The first quarterly economic survey of 2018 has revealed all key sectors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including home sales, orders and

turnover predictions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were down, as the Humber area got off to a rocky start. Dr Ian Kelly, chief executive of the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, said the results were â&#x20AC;&#x153;a matter of some concernâ&#x20AC;? for businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chamber is

sensing a rapidly toughening marketplace for our local businesses,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The national picture, with the exception of the export sector, is also muted despite quite strong global trading conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With more public sector cuts and interest

rate increases, plus added up-front costs to business in the form of raw material prices, minimum wage increases, auto pension enrolment costs, business rate rises and the apprenticeship levy, the Government needs to take great care not to over-burden the capacity

of our businesses to generate the growth and jobs needed to sustain economic recovery.â&#x20AC;? Home sales fell from 16 points to 14, with home orders slipping down to 17 from 28. Cashflow in the past three months has fallen into negative figures, with turnover expectation also down.

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FINANCIAL FACT APRIL 3 was the most popular day for Isa investing in the tax year 2016/2017 according to Fidelity International, which analysed its own figures. In the 2015/2016 tax year, investors left it even closer to the wire to use their annual Isa allowance before the end of the tax year, with April 4 being the favoured date for last minute investors to boost their Isa savings. SAVINGS ‘HAMPERED BY DAY-TO-DAY EXPENSES FOR MANY’ MORE than half of people (56%) say their daily spending habits get in the way of their ability to save for the longer term, a Lloyds Bank survey has found. Around 51% said money they set aside for longer term saving is often swallowed up by unexpected expenses or emergencies. CHILDREN UNDERSTAND VALUE OF MONEY ‘BY AGE OF 10’ PARENTS believe their children understand the value of money at 10 years old on average, a survey by Santander suggests. This is when they stop believing money is infinite, and instead learn that it must be earned and that it’s important to save. However, some 7% of parents think children understand the concept of money even younger, by age five. ANIMATRONIC ARNIE RETURNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PPI DEADLINE THE animatronic head of Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in a fresh awareness drive, reminding people to check whether they had payment protection insurance (PPI) and decide whether to make a complaint before the August 29, 2019 deadline. Animatronic Arnie highlights that PPI was sold alongside a vast array of products which many people may The animatronic not think of, Arnie in one of the new adverts including car finance, catalogue credit, credit cards, store cards and mortgages. Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), says: “We know PPI was sold on a huge variety of credit products throughout the 1990s and 2000s, but many people just don’t realise they had it.”

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A NEW SURVEY SHOWS WE’RE GETTING PRETTY INVENTIVE WHEN IT COMES TO BEING THRIFTY AND MAKING ENDS MEET, AS VICKY SHAW REVEALS

ITH many people feeling the squeeze from the cost of living, looking for ways to save cash here and there can really help – and, according to a new survey, we’re finding ever more creative ways to do this. Carphone Warehouse quizzed more than 5,000 people about the lengths they go to to save some precious pennies. However, we’re not always shouting about our thrifty ways: nearly three-quarters (73%) said they like to keep how much they’re saving, and the best deals they’ve found, to themselves. So how are people saving cash? While some methods on the list may seem fairly standard, others might be less obvious to many people (and just to note, this is not a list of recommendations – and some of the methods revealed may require permission from others to avoid getting into trouble!). Here is a selection of some of the weird and wonderful ways people say they are saving cash...

TAKING YOUR OWN BAGS TO THE SUPERMARKET (70%) A great way to save forking out, as well as doing your bit for recycling.

MAKING THE MOST OF REWARD CARDS (65%) Building up loyalty points can help you save money at your favourite stores.

COUPON COLLECTING (54%) Keeping your coupons organised will reduce the chances of you forgetting when you make a shopping trip.

TAKING A PACKED LUNCH INTO WORK (53%) A good way to make tasty savings.

agreement with any fellow housemates about this first.

BECOMING YOUR OWN HAIRDRESSER TO GIVE YOURSELF A DIY HAIRCUT (23%) Just be careful you don’t end up needing to fork out for someone to put your ‘on-trend’ new hairdo right.

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STOCKPILING FREE CONDIMENTS FROM RESTAURANTS (11%)

EATING AT A FRIEND OR RELATIVE’S HOUSE (8%) This could save you cash – but at someone else’s expense. If you start turning up to a loved one’s house with a knife and fork it could be a fast way to ruin a friendship.

WEARING EXTRA CLOTHES INSTEAD OF TURNING ON THE HEATING (47%)

GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD (23%) A healthy and rewarding moneysaving option.

ONLY DRINKING TAP WATER WHEN EATING OUT (20%) One in five people thirsty to make some savings have tried this one out.

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SEWING RIPPED OR WORN CLOTHES TO MAKE THEM LAST LONGER (31%) It helps to be handy with a needle and thread for this money saving trick. RE-WRAPPING GIFTS YOU HAVE RECEIVED TO GIVE TO OTHER PEOPLE (31%) While this may give unwanted goods a new purpose, you may run the risk of offending the original gift-giver.

BUYING CLOTHES FROM CHARITY SHOPS (22%) You can grab a one-off bargain and put money towards good causes at the same time.

CHARGING YOUR PHONE OR LAPTOP AT WORK (20%) One in five say they have tried out SHOPPING FROM BARGAIN this one – but it’s wise to check with BINS (25%) Getting to know the time of day your the boss first or risk getting into trouble at work. Plus your colleagues local supermarket makes markdowns, and keeping an eye on social may not take to kindly to tripping over a mass of wires plugged in at media and emails for alerts about stores’ upcoming sales, could help to your desk. save a fortune. SHARING BATH WATER (13%) How appealing this is to some NOT FLUSHING THE TOILET EVERY people may rather depend on who TIME (25%) you’re sharing with. You may want to come to an

BREWING YOUR OWN BEER OR WINE (7%) If you love a tipple and you have the space, this could be a good option.

SEARCHING FOR DISCOUNT CODES ONLINE (7%) A quick win to get instant money off an internet purchase. WATERING DOWN DRINKS SUCH AS JUICE OR MILK (7%)

BUYING BOOKS SECOND-HAND (7%)

NEGOTIATING UTILITY CONTRACTS ONE MONTH BEFORE RENEWAL (5%)

ASKING FOR DISCOUNTS ON DAMAGED GOODS (4%) Good negotiation skills can go a long way when it comes to saving money.

USING A CASH BACK CARD FOR IN-STORE PURCHASES (4%) Money can soon add up.

WATCHING TV WITH THE LIGHTS OFF (2%)

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Hull firm answers call to keep our emergency services on front line

Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy TECHNOLOGY COMPANYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOFTWARE USED IN MORE fastest growing THAN 70 BLUE LIGHT CONTROL ROOMS AROUND WORLD GROWTH: Hull has been named as the fastest growing city economy in Yorkshire. The UK Powerhouse study, produced by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research, showed Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GVA (gross value added) grew by 1.5 per cent in the final quarter of 2017. The result means Hull is also the eighth fastest growing city in the country, with Rotherham also performing well. Dorrien Peters, partner and head of business legal services at Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This latest report highlights how both Hull and Rotherham were able to maintain their strong performance in terms of GVA growth across the final few months of 2017.â&#x20AC;? GVA measures the total value of goods and services produced.

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A HULL technology company is at the forefront of a communications revolution sweeping across the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency services. APD Communications has become the first business to have software officially certified to support the drive, and is now in pole position to support the blue light sector. Cortex, APDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s software, is used to answer emergency calls and communicate with front-line responders in more than 70 control rooms around the world. APD managing director Mike Isherwood said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted to gain this accreditation for our software, which is the result of many months of work by our development teams and collaboration with the Home Office, emergency services organisations and our technology partners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re totally committed to ensuring existing and future customers are prepared for ESN (Emergency Services Network), to ensure they experience a seamless transition and are able to maximise the benefits from this revolution in life-saving communications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cortex helps our customers connect, collaborate and communicate when it matters most. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radio, telephony, CCTV and access control all on one screen.â&#x20AC;? The Home Office is currently driving the transition to ESN, which will be an essential part of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical national infrastructure. ESN will provide police, fire and rescue and ambulance services with secure and

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radio, telephony, CCTV and access control all on one screen APD managing director Mike Isherwood

APD Communications team, from left, Keeley Barrick, Mike Isherwood, Darren Jackson, Sean Hancock and Declan Whiting. Below, using the Cortex system resilient voice communication and data services. As a supplier of critical, life-saving software used by one in two UK police forces and other emergency services organisations across the UK, APD is at the forefront of the ESN transition process. Sean Hancock, APDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical manager and ESN lead, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Achieving this accreditation validates the highly-structured process we applied to this challenge. We built a dedicated team and infrastructure for the project, as well as an in-house test environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ahead of the game and can now focus on further features to deliver additional, value-added operational benefits, such as incorporating video streams into control rooms.â&#x20AC;? Founded in Hull and based at the Newland Science Park, APD has developed cutting-edge digital technology in the city for more than 30 years.

College named in the top 10 per cent for apprentices

APPRENTICESHIPS: East Riding College has been named as one of the best in the country for students completing their apprenticeships on time. The college has been placed in the top 10 per cent nationally in the recent Government National Achievement

Rate rankings. The result is a key measure of success for apprentices completing their courses either early or on time. The average apprenticeship takes between 12 and 18 months to complete, but higher apprenticeships can take as long as five

years. Richard Sellick, director of business programmes at East Riding College, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think one of the reasons why we are doing well is because we work so closely with our employers to develop the provision and support them with recruitment and vetting.â&#x20AC;?

The college is also the number one in Yorkshire for employer satisfaction, with a figure of 97.3 per cent. Hull company Eco Modular work closely with the college. Dan Pollard, chief manufacturing officer, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with East Riding College

to deliver training that ensures the highest standard of workmanship, which is key to our success. We value the partnership we have with the college and our latest apprentice, David Wadsworth, an ex-East Riding College student, joined us on stage to collect our award.â&#x20AC;?

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THE region’s top 30 young business figures have been celebrated at a glitzy awards night in Hull. The Top 30 Under 30 was launched last year to recognise the best employees under the age of 30 working for companies across the Hull and Humber area. The list was announced in February,

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and on Friday, the achievements of those who made the Top 30 were celebrated at the event at the KCOM Stadium. Simon Jones, organiser of the event and founder of recruitment agency

Identify, said: “It is so important that we positively promote careers in the Humber. “The message needs to be clear and united. You can live, work, earn and prosper in the Humber region. You can be aspirational and stay. “There are many exciting careers and opportunities on your front

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Business Celebrating the best in business Continued from PAGE 1 One of the Top 30 was Jess Tomkins, assistant category manager at Victoria Plum.com She said: “I’m originally from Margate, and after graduating from Hull Uni, I chose to stay. “I was amazed by how much industry there was in the area, and the amount of opportunity. No matter what you are into, science, retail, arts, media, marketing – there is something for everyone.” A lengthy judging process led to the 30 business figures being selected. The selected candidates cover a wide range of sectors and ages, with people coming from a mix of education backgrounds, from young apprentices to high-flying graduates. Hannah Boyes, online marketing manager at wine merchant House of Townend, also made the list. She said: “It is great to see that they (the awards) are celebrating young talent in Hull. People are too quick to dismiss Hull. “There are a lot of people who flourish in Hull, and you can have a decent career here and hopefully incentivise a few more people to look closer to home.” Jack Walker, head brewer at Atom Beers, was another of the Top 30. He said he was “genuinely shocked” to have made the list. He said: “To have my name up there with other young people who have done really well is really cool. “Hopefully we can inspire people to do something similar. Take your passion, follow it, because I’m enjoying it and loving it.” At the awards night, each winner had been filmed talking about their business and background. Major regional businesses including ABP, Smith & Nephew and MKM had employees selected, along with Hull brewery Atom Beers. Organiser Mr Jones has pledged the awards, which are in their debut year, will be back for 2019. He said: “Starting something new always has an element of risk. “Thank you all for getting behind us and showcasing your talented employees.”

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Services firm ‘excited’ to be a part of region’s booming wind industry INTERNATIONAL COMPANY OPENS BASE IN HULL By Phil Winter philip.winter@trinitymirror.com

AN INTERNATIONAL company that aims to be “the extended arm” of renewables giant Siemens Gamesa has opened in Hull to support the region’s booming wind industry. The Muehlhan Group, which is headquartered in Germany but runs its wind branch from Denmark, has come to East Yorkshire to share its expertise in the installation, maintenance and repair of turbines. The company has opened an office base in Nelson House, close to Humber Street, and has laid out ambitious plans to employ up to 100 UK-based technicians within two years. Thomas Andersen, CSO at Muehlhan Wind Service, said: “Since Siemens is our biggest customer at the moment, it made sense for us to come to Hull. “We are their extended arm, and can help with installation, maintenance and the repair of turbines, both onshore and offshore. “We want to be close to our customers, and hopefully in the future we can start to expand in the area and offer jobs to people living in Hull and the local area.” The arrival of Muehlhan Wind Services re-enforces the region’s status as world leaders in the wind industry. Photos were released on Monday morning of the first of four offshore “jackets” to be installed at the Hornsea Project One site. The jackets, each of which weigh as much as 1,700 tonnes, will form to create a

From left, Stefan Hougaard, Signe Bjarlov, Daniel Davidson and Thomas Andersen, of Muehlhan Wind Services, which has opened a new office in Nelson Street, Hull Picture: Jerome Ellerby

substation which can convert the electricity created by the turbines into high-voltage cables, before being sent to the National Grid. Muehlhan Wind Services opened its Hull office on Friday with a special launch event. People from the industry and businesses across the city were invited to learn about the work Muehlhan will be doing in the region, and also enjoyed a demonstration of a rescue mission that would take place if a person is taken ill while working on a turbine. “We are hopeful that by being here we will be able to recruit local talent – that is one of our ambitions,” Mr Andersen said.

“We need to have access to technicians, and we need a workforce and a good source of employees. “East Yorkshire has become the centre of the wind industry, and we are excited to be here and to be a part of that.” Muehlhan Wind Services has a factory in Southampton, where turbine blades are manufactured. The company has between 200 and 250 technicians working around the world. ■ The country’s biggest names in the wind industry will meet today and tomorrow at the Offshore Wind Connections conference, hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton in Hull. Siemens Gamesa is the headline sponsor for the event.

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Tourism groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office makeover INTERIORS: A Hull-based office interior design company has completed a refurbishment project at the home of tourism organisation Welcome to Yorkshire. Chameleon Business Interiors based the floor design of the Leeds office around the tourism groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yâ&#x20AC;? symbol, pictured Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their vision to create a functional, open-plan office space that looks fabulous has been appreciated by not only the team at Welcome to Yorkshire, but numerous visitors, too.â&#x20AC;?

Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, left, and Corrina Cawthorn have taken the plunge and launched their own hair salon business in the city centre Pictures: Richard Addison

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Launching business was best decision of our livesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FRIENDS OPEN CITY CENTRE SALON A PAIR of Hull businesswomen who left their jobs to launch a city centre hair salon together have said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best decision of their livesâ&#x20AC;?. Capelli hair salon was launched by duo Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill and Corrina Cawthorn in March. The duo first met when they both worked for Supercuts in Princes Quay. The pair went their separate ways, but reunited and decided to take the plunge into running their own business. They have now launched Capelli, in Vernon Street, and have not looked back since. Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always wanted to work for myself and so has Corrina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financially, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to do it on my own, and Corrina wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have wanted to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt like fate had brought us together. We met at Supercuts, before Corrina left and worked at a few different places. She later got in touch for a reference from me, and we ended up working together again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided we wanted to launch our own business, and an empty hair salon appeared for rent in the city centre.â&#x20AC;? The duo successfully applied for a business loan from Hull City Council and opened their doors on March 3.

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Almost two months later, Capelli has established itself with regular customers and is â&#x20AC;&#x153;growing all the timeâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We added new basins to the salon and got all our own equipment, but all the fundamental things were already here,â&#x20AC;? Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really was a walk-in business. A business in a box, if you like. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We honestly could not have hoped for a batter start. We have had so many wellwishers and are in a fantastic location in the city centre.â&#x20AC;? Capelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-owner said the salon was continuing to expand, and had received excellent feedback from customers. It currently boasts an impressive feedback score on its Facebook page, with 31 out of 32 reviewers awarding them with five stars. The pair have more than three decades of experience between them in their industry, and their hard work appears to be paying off. When asked what advice she would give to those interested in launching their own business, Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have got the ambition and drive, and also the client base to follow, then go for it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the best move I have ever made in my life. I used to suffer from anxiety quite badly before starting here, but since then it has lessened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corrina has also really developed the business side of things and we are still learning new things all the time.â&#x20AC;? Capelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is now preparing to celebrate the royal wedding on May 19. The salon will be kitted out with bunting and banners, and bubbly will also be on offer. â&#x2013; Capelli Hair and Beauty is based in Vernon Street in Hull. To contact the salon, call 01482 328376.

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Cuban diplomat is Havana good time LEADING business figures in Hull have welcomed the Cuban Ambassador to the UK to the city. Her Excellency Teresita Vicente Sotolongo, pictured above, made a first visit to Hull on Thursday, April 19. She met with the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive Dr Ian Kelly, senior Hull City Council figures and prominent business figures. The ambassador’s visit coincided with a historic day back in Havana, Cuba, as Raul Castro stepped down as President of the Republic to be replaced by Miguel Diaz-Canel. Dr Kelly said: “The ambassador paid tribute to our local business connections to the Republic, which go back to the turn of the century and indicated to the Lord Mayor and assembled guests, including the leader and deputy leader of the council, her intention to report back personally to the new President of the Republic about the opportunities for friendship and stronger trade links with this part of the world.” The Hull visit followed a trip to Cuba earlier this year, when a memorandum of understanding was signed to improve trade links between the two Chambers of Commerce in Hull and Havana. The Cuban ambassador visited Spencer Group’s Energy Works in Hull, which specialises in innovative renewable energy technologies and turns recycled waste into energy. The facility in Hull is the first of its kind in the UK.

A recycling project has cut firm’s spending by £10,000

Liam Pickup was the driving force behind the initiative in Hull

PIONEERING SCHEME HAS SLASHED COMPANY BILLS A PIONEERING recycling system, which has saved a Hull cladding business £10,000 in its first year, could be rolled out across the country. Vivalda, based in Mount Pleasant, was previously spending £1,400 a month in collection and landfill charges. It trialled a new recycling scheme from January 2017, and in the first year revealed impressive savings of £10,000.

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It’s been amazing what we’ve been able to achieve with just a little bit of planning and investment Liam Pickup

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The system could now be rolled out to all of Vivalda’s eight sites in the UK. Liam Pickup was the driving force behind the initiative in Hull. He said: “Until January 2017, we simply threw all of our plastic wrapping, off-cuts of cladding and insulation into skips. “It was a huge waste that was costing us around £1,400 per month in collection and landfill charges. And those costs were going to be getting bigger, not smaller.” Vivalda is the UK’s leading distributor of decorative cladding and building boards. The company became concerned at the increasing cost of landfill charges, and the volume of waste it was producing.

It outlined plans to reduce the amount of plastic, panel board, insulation and metal away from landfill sites. It took the plunge into a pioneering initiative, which saw a bailing machine installed at the Hull base. The company now has its waste collected and recycled free of charge, and off-cuts of panels are delivered to local building firms for use. Vivalda has also installed an aluminium extraction unit at the Mount Pleasant site, which turns waste metal into a material, which goes back into the manufacturing lifecycle. Mr Pickup said: “We have had a lot of support and interest from the staff, as well as local

companies, which are interested in using the materials that we previously threw away. “In terms of capital cost, the only kit we’ve needed to acquire is the plastic bailer and the aluminium extractor. “It’s been amazing what we’ve been able to achieve with just a little bit of planning and investment. To really make recycling work, we’re realised that it’s about good communication and educating staff, suppliers and local businesses about the potential value hidden within waste materials.” Vivalda has confirmed the success of the scheme in Hull has led to plans to roll the system out to its other sites across the country.

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New team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors

New recruits at solicitors firm A Hull-based solicitors firm has unveiled a new financial director and trio of newly-qualified solicitors. Andrew Jackson LLP has announced Peter Taylor has been appointed as a director at the firm, which has bases in Hull, York, Grimsby and Scarborough. Rachel Joyce and Harry Mills have joined the litigation and commercial property teams in Hull, as Grace Moreton secures her place in the York corporate department. Mr Taylor said: “I am delighted and excited to be leading the finance function of the firm this financial year and aim to use my experience to add real value to the Andrew Jackson team. “I look forward to playing my part in ensuring that, collectively, we build on this success and continue to provide an exceptional service that is tailored to the needs of the businesses and individuals we work with.” Managing partner Mark PearsonKendall said: “Having undertaken their training contracts with the firm, Rachel, Harry and Grace have already developed strong relationships with our clients and have shown their commitment to providing them with trusted, commercial legal advice. “I have every confidence that they will continue to make a valuable contribution to our combined achievements and we’re very pleased to have them on board.”

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MY BUSINESS STORY Fitness is a mission for woman giving new inspiration and skills to clients Clare Bennett, owner of Pole 4 Fitness in Spring Bank West

WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR HAS PASSION FOR HER BUSINESS By Phil Winter philip.winter@trinitymirror.com

A POLE fitness instructor, who was once forced to sell her house to fund her business, has said nothing would stop her – even winning the lottery. Clare Bennett, owner of Pole 4 Fitness in Spring Bank West, said there had been times when she did not know whether she could afford Christmas, and had worried for the future of the company. Her passion for seeing her clients improve and grow in confidence has inspired her to drive forwards, though, and she has dreams of opening a second studio. Ms Bennett spoke about launching Pole 4 Fitness. She said: “I had gone through as far as I could in the job I was in. I didn’t enjoy the middle management in the fitness industry, so thought it was a good idea to open my own gym. “I remember my first week in business. I had to order soap and holders for the toilets, and it was never a decision I had ever thought about. “With this came the realisation that, ultimately, this business would fail or succeed on the decisions I made. “We have sold our house in the past to fund my business. I am now stronger in all aspects, as I am prepared for the dips and

turns in the industry and have learnt what I can change and accept what I cannot.” Ms Bennett joined business community For Entrepreneurs Only five years ago. In an interview recorded with the company, the business owner said she was driven by seeing women with low confidence and low self-esteem come into the studio, and leave a different person.

“I don’t wake up and think ‘oh no, it is a Monday morning,’ Ms Bennett said. “I don’t get that nasty feeling about coming to work. I would like to see the business grow to sustain everyone’s job security, and allow it to run without me so I can open a second branch. “There is a buzz about the city and people are really excited about events that have happened in the last year especially. The

city is looking great and I feel people are celebrating our successes.” When asked what her most satisfying business moment had been, to date, the pole instructor said she was unable to pick one, as it had “not happened yet.” “I am a great believer in looking forward and I think my greatest achievement is still to come,” she said. Pole 4 Fitness offers a range of courses and sessions and can cater for both beginners and those who already have experience in pole fitness. Ms Bennett also runs AOF Air classes, which use silk ropes to improve strength and stamina. “When I started the business, I wanted to do something different,” the owner said. “I wanted to empower women, and help women who did not want to go to a normal gym. It was about thinking outside of the box. The thing that inspires me most is the people. I cannot think of one person I have not taken something from.” For Entrepreneurs Only is a network of local business figures, who collectively turn over more than £3.5bn every year. Members of the group employ more than 22,000 people, and represent a wide variety of business sectors. For more information on the group and details, visit www.for entreprensursonly.co.uk

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HOUSEHOLD SPENDING COOLED BY BAD WEATHER IN MARCH THE Beast from the East kept shoppers away from stores in March as people huddled in the warmth of their homes amid the big freeze. A report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG, covering the final days of February to the end of March, said the period was volatile as the run-up to Easter helped to offset the impact of the “seemingly endless” cold weather on sales. Meanwhile, Barclaycard said spending at garden centres plunged by 26.4% annually – the biggest fall since Barclaycard’s records on this started in September 2014.

Garden centre sales are suffering HOLIDAYMAKERS LEAVE GETTING INSURANCE UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE RESEARCH from GoCompare shows the vast majority of holidaymakers only arrange travel insurance just before they go. More than half (58%) of holidaymakers who bought through GoCompare in 2017 did so within a week of departure. In general, cancellation cover would enable a holidaymaker to reclaim the costs of their holiday, up to the cover limit and minus any excess, should certain circumstances arise before taking the trip. GoCompare’s consumer advocate, Georgie Frost says: “It’s shocking so many people treat travel insurance as an afterthought, with many sorting it on the actual day their holiday begins, meaning they have no protection from the valuable cancellation cover provided by most single trip policies.” BANK INITIATIVE HELPS PEOPLE BUILD CREDIT HISTORY TSB is partnering with start-up LOQBOX to give people options to build their credit history that don’t rely on spending and paying off debt, but on savings instead. Customers select a monthly amount to save over a year – between £20 to £500. They then buy a digital savings voucher worth 12 times the monthly savings commitment and use 12-month interest-free finance to buy it. At the end of the 12 months, not only has the customer built up their credit history, but they get their lump sum of savings returned to them, TSB said.

New regulations should make retirement more comfortable for us all. V ICKY SHAW finds out what we need to know

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PRIL’S pay packets may be looking a bit lighter for some people, as new rules have come into force which mean more cash is being funnelled into workplace pensions. From April 6, minimum contribution rates into workplace pensions have been increased – meaning those who only pay in the minimum amounts will see this stepped up. The changes are happening under automatic enrolment – the pensions revolution introduced in 2012 to encourage a greater retirement savings culture in the UK. Here’s a look at what the increases mean and how you could grow your pension pot for a comfortable retirement... WHAT’S HAPPENING? MINIMUM contribution rates into workplace pensions are gradually being stepped up, to help nudge people towards saving more for their retirement. Contributions are made up of money from staff, their employers and the taxman, through tax relief. Previously, the minimum rate was a combined 2%, now it’s 5% and in April 2019 the rate steps up again to 8%. WILL THIS BE ENOUGH FOR ME TO LIVE THE KIND OF LIFESTYLE I WANT IN RETIREMENT? WHILE everyone’s circumstances and ideas about retirement are different, if you’re just saving the absolute minimum, this may be unlikely. Alistair McQueen, head of savings and retirement at Aviva, says that, while the minimum is a “solid foundation”, a 22-year-old saving the

investment growth over time can really help boost the size of a pension pot. He says: “The sooner you start saving, the sooner you benefit from interest and investment returns.”

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minimum throughout their working life could end up with the equivalent of less than half their salary to live on in retirement. As a very general rule of thumb, someone aiming for a comfortable retirement which doesn’t mean a drop in living standards, may want to aim for the equivalent of around two-thirds of their salary in retirement, he suggests. SO HOW CAN I GO ABOUT IT? A 22-year-old at the start of their working life may want to consider putting 12% of their salary into their workplace pension to achieve the goal of a comfortable retirement, he says. “That can be a scary number,” Alistair says, “but that 12% includes your money, money from the employer and tax relief.” Another simple way to think about it could be to put £5 away per day, based on a 22-year-old on an

Small, regular savings towards retirement will mount up into a sizeable sum

WHAT IF I’M THINKING OF OPTING OUT OF MY WORKPLACE PENSION? WHILE opting out is an option, McQueen says those who opt out are “turning their back on free money”. Pensions are flexible ways to save, he says, and it’s possible to vary the amounts you put in, depending on how your personal circumstances change.

average salary, he suggests, which could help someone of this age on their way to hitting their target retirement savings level. For those who are older who have not saved into a pension previously, saving a salary percentage which equates to around half their age could help them towards a more comfortable retirement, Alistair says. For example, a 40-year-old may want to save 20% and a 50-year-old 25% – although again, this includes money from the employer and tax relief as well as the employee. Workers may also want to try and make sure they have at least 10 times their salary in their pension pot for a comfortable retirement – so someone on £25,000 may want to make sure they have built up £250,000 for example. While this may also seem like a daunting sum to save, Alistair says

WHAT IF I WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY PENSION? A GOOD starting point is to take some time to go through your annual pension statement, Alistair says. Many pension companies also have online tools and apps nowadays which can help. You can also speak to your pension company for further guidance. Some people may also want to pay for advice about their finances from a regulated financial adviser. WHERE CAN I GO TO GET FURTHER INFORMATION? EMPLOYERS can help. But if they don’t know the answer to a question about your finances, there are also plenty of places which offer free, impartial help. The Money Advice Service offers free and impartial guidance and the Pensions Advisory Service also provides free, impartial information about pensions. For those aged over 50, the Pension Wise service may be able to help make the options available clearer.

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Optician has eyes on prize AN ANLABY optician has become the first winner of a new industry award. Jane Gray, pictured, who runs her own practice in Wilson Street, Anlaby, and also works in general clinics at Goole Hospital, has been presented with the Optima Dry Eye Award for her research in dry eye disease. Mrs Gray said: “To receive this award in recognition of the work produced was a very pleasant surprise, as I had an excellent group of fellow students who made the contact days a great learning environment and fun, supported by excellent tutors. “I probably should spend some of the award on my further studies, but also feel I should treat my husband Clive, who supports me and is understanding of the time spent studying.” Mrs Gray set up her own practice in Anlaby in 2015.

Book Expo space TRADE stands are up for grabs at the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce Expo 2018. The event is the Humber region’s leading business to business networking event, and will be held at Costello Stadium on June 6 and 7. More than a thousand businesses are expected to attend, with almost 90 stands available. The event will kick off at 3pm on June 6, and 10.30am and 2pm on June 7. Stands are available at different prices, ranging from £435 for a 3m x 1m, up to £745 for a 5m x 2m, not including VAT. Free parking is available, along with free internet access. The event is the perfect opportunity for businesses to promote products and services, and meet other people in the business community.

Eurovia Contracting oversaw a £26m project, which saw locations including Queen Victoria Square, King Edward Street and Jameson Street regenerated

Contracting company up for projects award COMPANY BEHIND REGENERATION FACES RECOGNITION By Phil Winter philip.winter@trinitymirror.com

THE company behind the transformation of Hull city centre has been nominated for a prestigious national award for its work. Eurovia Contracting oversaw a £26m project, which saw locations including Queen Victoria Square, King Edward Street and Jameson Street regenerated. The leading contractor has now been nominated for the CIHT (Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation) Major Projects Award, where it will go up against projects in London, Sunderland and Edinburgh. Scott Wardrop, contracting managing director, said: “This project has had such a positive impact on the city of Hull and I am delighted it will receive wider national recognition with this nomination for a CIHT Award.” The first phase of the city centre regeneration was completed in time for Hull’s year as UK City of Culture. It saw stunning lightning and fountains installed in Queen Victoria Square and new paving laid across the city centre. Eurovia has also worked with Hull City Council on the redevelopment of the historic Beverley Gate at the end of Whitefriargate. The gate, where in the 17th century Sir John Hotham famously refused Charles

I entry to the city, formed part of the transformation project. Neil Huntington, regional director of Eurovia, said: “This nomination puts the fantastic work by Eurovia Contracting North, deservedly, in the spotlight. “I wish our Eurovia Project team the best of luck with its nomination and hope it inspires other teams across Eurovia.” Eurovia is up against the Northern Spire bridge project in Sunderland, the Queensferry Crossing in Edinburgh and the Westminster Bridge South Scheme in London. A total of 14 city centre streets, and four public spaces, were redeveloped by Eurovia. It was also behind the regeneration of Trin-

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ity Square – home to Hull Minster. The contractor claims, since the work, 88 per cent of people in Hull visit the city centre more regularly, and the number of people who visit the centre in the evening has risen by 83 per cent. The work forms part of the larger Hull City Plan, unveiled in 2013, which aims to create 7,500 jobs for local people across the city. Last year, the Major Project Award went to the M1 Junction 19 scheme – a £191m initiative aimed at reducing traffic problems and improve transport links in the area. The winners will be announced at the CIHT Awards 2018 ceremony at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on June 14.

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