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Business world to show its resilience after Brexit vote
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o the decision has been made, a huge exercise in democracy with millions of people contributing. The UK is to leave the European Union. Like it or not, and there’s no doubt the decision has divided opinion almost equally, we are now facing a future as a satellite nation, orbiting Europe rather than embedded in the Union. We were warned of potentially catastrophic results. But, like most of the hyperbole surrounding the debate, this hasn’t been the case. Yes, the markets panicked and the pound slumped. But as any business leader knows, the world of business is much more resilient than that. The world keeps on turning and the sun continues to rise. That does not mean to say there may not be challenges ahead. Many, many millions of pounds of European Union funding will be lost in our region. Competitive, outward-looking companies with markets in Europe await the negotiations which will see exactly how much being outside the Union will cost them. And there will be a cost. But speak to senior figures in industry and commerce here in the Humber region and there are two responses. Firstly, the pragmatic approach; we are where we are and we will do out utmost to adapt to a changing business environment. Secondly, the optimists; let’s see what advantages this brings us and capitalise on the new-found freedom. Siemens is a good example of the former. It did not want Britain to leave and made its position clear. Yet its chief executive in the UK, Juergen Maier, has said its investment here is secure, its focus unaffected. It wants Brexit Britain to secure good trading relationships to ensure European markets remain open for the future of its wind turbine blade manufacturing. But he is hopeful. The latter are best represented by Tim Rix, of the Hull-based Rix Group, one of our region’s most successful companies. He believes strongly that the “European experiment”, as he puts it, was flawed and failing. Better out than in. Let us unburden ourselves of the clutter of European regulation and push on with faith in our
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own products, skills and services. We are good enough to prosper without the Union, he argues. What is clearly crucial is that those tasked with negotiating Britain’s future outside the EU ensure they secure the best possible trading agreements with our former Union partners. It is not in Europe’s interests to turn its back on Britain. And the growing influence of the Humber, with its rapidly evolving green energy expertise, reinforces that argument. We will continue to maintain and develop close ties with European partners. But the new Government, led by Theresa May, needs to ensure it provides the help, support and assistance to fill the immediate vacuum left by European funding and investment.
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PAGES 12-13: KRL Group has been providing cuttingedge products for 30 years PAGES 14-15: Business ‘Pioneers’ are spearheading a civic crowdfunding campaign PAGE 16: Paragon Space offers firms room to grow anywhere in the country PAGE 17: KWL celebrates its tenth year as a leading building contractor PAGE 18: Getting to know their customers is at the heart of what KCOM does
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PAGE 19: Caravan sector is creating jobs and building a healthy local economy PAGES 20-21: How staff are helping make BAE’s centenary a soaring success PAGE 22: The changing face of Hull will bring benefits for 2017 and beyond
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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE
Harnessing the power of the Humber T he concept of a Northern Powerhouse aims to redress the economic balance between the North and South, and attract investment into northern cities and towns. Former Chancellor George Osborne’s vision was “a collection of northern cities sufficiently close to each other that, combined, they can take on the world”. But, while the recently published Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review (NPIER) highlights areas in which the North is a “world leader”, it also points to “radical change” needed to close skills and productivity gaps. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) held a Humber Northern Powerhouse Business Summit during this year’s Humber Business Week, which focused on how the Humber should define its role in the Northern Powerhouse. Lord Haskins, chairman of the LEP, said: “The quality of speakers and debate made this one of the most significant events in the Humber to drive future growth. “There was a clear call from businesses and partners to work together finding one voice, with a clear vision and plan for t he Humber as part of the Northern Powerhouse from which we can develop a list of asks. “There is no doubt now that we face unprecedented uncertainty in the wake of the EU referendum; however, we must not
‘IMPORTANT MILESTONE’: Lord O’Neill speaking about the Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review.
Calls for one voice, a clear vision and a plan to establish the region’s role in tackling the North-South divide
freeze during this time as we will have to work even harder to define our role and what we need to make it happen. “What we do next is still crucial, and we will work with partners to provide clear leadership to see what we can now do to make sure the Humber is playing a key role in the Northern Powerhouse.” Highlighting the areas in which the North is a “world leader” – advanced manufacturing, digital development, health innovation and energy – the NPIER said these were supported by three enabling capabilities – education, logistics and financial and professional services – all considered to be “vital” if growth in these areas is to be successfully nurtured. “These sectors account for about 2.1 million jobs and in excess of £100bn in gross value added [GVA], representing about 30 per cent of all jobs in the North and just more than 35 per cent of GVA,” the review said. Focusing on these strengths could reduce gaps in productivity and enhance the North’s competitiveness. “Overall, 1.56 million new jobs could be generated by 2050, with 850,000 of these
directly attributable to the success of the Northern Powerhouse,” the report said. “About £97bn could also be added to the region’s economy.” Transport for the North (TfN), the body that will have statutory authority for long-term transport investment strategy in the North, commissioned the review on behalf of councils and partner organisations. Former CBI director-general John Cridland, the chairman of TfN, said the NPIER would be “fundamental” for future planning. “Central to powering the North’s future economy will be an efficient high-capacity transport network capable of fully mobilising the workforce between the North’s key economic heartlands,” he said. “The review clearly identifies that such a network must be tailored and shaped to recognise emerging and sustainable strengths while acknowledging that many northern jobs are in other service sector businesses on every northern high street. “In addition to this, improved education will also be vital in northern schools to give young people the chance to go for
MOBILISING WORKFORCE: Sir Richard Leese, left, and John Cridland at the Northern Powerhouse Business Summit. better jobs using the improved transport links we are delivering.” Commercial secretary to the Treasury, Lord O’Neill, said: “This review represents a hugely important milestone for the Northern Powerhouse and supports this Government’s commitment to rebalance the economy. “As the Chancellor has said, the referendum result is even more of an instruction to deliver on our work to build a Northern Powerhouse and so it is hugely encouraging that the region’s leaders are working together to set out their long-term priorities.”
The North ‘must build on its own strengths’ to attract investment THE Northern Powerhouse has the best chance of attracting investment and creating jobs if it builds on its own strengths rather than trying to emulate London, according to a new report from the City Initiatives for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CITIE) consortium. The report explores the strengths and weaknesses of the various city regions of the Northern Powerhouse, including Hull, with regard to supporting innovation and enterprise. As the smallest city region by population in the analysis, Hull faces considerable competition from other parts of the Northern Powerhouse and the rest of the UK for talent, ideas and capital, said CITIE. “Unlike other Northern Powerhouse city regions, it has yet to benefit from negotiating devolved powers or merging with other local councils to form a combined authority,” the report said.
FOCAL POINT: C4DI was identified as one of the region’s strengths. “However, despite its scale and close proximity to larger cities, it has managed to achieve double-digit growth of 24 per cent in the number of digital businesses between 2010 and 2014. “Hull demonstrates strength as a host to start-ups and SMEs, particularly through its new Centre for Digital
Innovation (C4Di), launched last year, which serves as the focal point for the city region’s tech sector. “With a clear vision and investment from the city region and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, C4Di could become the core of an innovation district that would sharpen the region’s strengths in e-commerce and data management and analytics, as well as attract more capital and investment to Hull.” CITIE said Hull had also demonstrated strength as an investor, particularly in younger talent, with the city council contributing substantial financial support through the Acorn fund (up to £25,000 for start-ups) and by delivering comprehensive support to those under 21 through the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. “The scheme has already seen 350 young entrepreneurs through the programme and has achieved an
impressive 74 per cent business survival rate.” CITIE noted that the region had occasion to become a stronger advocate for local talent as it transformed into the UK’s City of Culture. “Over the course of 2017, Hull will be putting on a range of arts and culture events, with a strong focus on digital gaming, content creation and the wider creative sector,” it said. “The festival will grant Hull’s digital sector sustained exposure, and the city council and Humber LEP should ensure that start-ups and SMEs are a core part of the festival programme to take advantage of this international exposure. “Hull should use its status as the 2017 UK City of Culture to catalyse support for a dedicated innovation team and build a shared vision for the Hull City Region as a digital innovation leader.”
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‘GREAT NEWS’: Spencer Group is bulding a facility for the handling, storage and rail-loading of wood pellets at the Port of Tyne.
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Bio-massive job on the Tyne Spencer Group is designing and building wood pellet facilities at the Port of Tyne in a significant contract that will create up to 200 construction jobs
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ull-based Spencer Group has won a significant contract to design and build wood pellet facilities at the Port of Tyne. Lynemouth Power Ltd, which operates Lynemouth Power Station on the Northumberland coast, has awarded a contract to the specialist engineering business for the design and construction of a facility for the handling, storage and rail-loading of wood pellets at the port. Up to 200 construction jobs will be created as a result of the contract awarded to Spencer and work on the project has begun. Charlie Spencer, founder and executive chairman of Spencer Group, said: “This is the largest single contract Spencer Group has secured in the materials handling and storage sector and is great news for everyone within the business. “It validates our long-term strategic focus on major infrastructure projects in the renewable energy field and recognises our industry-leading capability in the safe, reliable and efficient movement, storage and loading of biomass materials. “We are proud to be contributing once again to a significant project supporting the UK’s transition to a secure and sustainable low-carbon economy.” The facilities being designed and built by Spencer are at Tyne Dock, South Shields, where the Port of Tyne recently invested £25m in extending Riverside Quay to support the project. The new facilities will handle up to 1.8m
tonnes annually of wood pellets, offering the capability to meet the full requirements of Lynemouth Power Station. The fully integrated and automated Spencer system will enable wood pellets to be conveyed mechanically to one of three newly built silos, each capable of storing 25,000 tonnes of material. The pellets will then be discharged from the silos via two conveying streams to a rail-loading facility to take the material to Lynemouth. Industry-leading particle controls will be in place throughout the system, as well as sophisticated measures to monitor and manage the condition of the wood pellets. Spencer’s in-house Slipform Engineering technology and equipment will be used for construction of the silos to deliver enhanced quality and safety performance during the build. The Spencer project also includes construction of a control room, workshops, stores and welfare facilities, creating a standalone facility at the port. In addition, Spencer will carry out modifications to the existing rail infrastructure to provide dedicated rail lines to serve Lynemouth Power Station and connect the new facilities to the 11,000-volt mains supply. Spencer Group is one of the UK’s leading privately owned multi-disciplinary engineering businesses and has substantial renewable energy activities. The company has carved out an industry-leading reputation for biomass facilities, including being the first UK
contractor to have successfully constructed and commissioned renewable fuels handling facilities at both ports and power stations. Flagship Spencer schemes have included designing and building a biomass reception, handling and storage facility at Drax Power Station in 2010 and, in the same year, a wood pellet storage and rail-loading facility at the Port of Tyne, which was then the first of its kind in the world, again to serve Drax. In 2013, Spencer constructed biomass handling, storage and discharge facilities at the Port of Hull, once more to support Drax’s biomass conversion. Those facilities set industry-leading standards and reinforced further Spencer’s demonstrable track record in this field. Spencer’s engineering director Ian
Atkinson said the contract win recognised the company’s experience and expertise in the design and construction of renewable fuels handling facilities and reflects the long-term, trusted relationships it has in the industry. He said: “We are delighted to have worked with the Port of Tyne and Lynemouth Power to develop a design and build solution to meet the exacting requirements of both the port and the power station. “Our in-house expertise and proven track record in developing and delivering materials handling, storage and loading systems gives the client, Lynemouth Power, the confidence that we will deliver this business-critical project in line with their programme, performance and cost expectations.”
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PROFILE: PARAGON SPACE
Giving you space to grow Paragon Space offers new and used options for anyone needing temporary buildings anywhere in the country
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ffering a range of new and approved pre-owned modular and portable buildings, Paragon Space aims for the highest standards in quality and service. This East Yorkshire company provides cost-effective solutions for anyone needing temporary buildings the length and breadth of the country. There are huge advantages in dealing with Paragon Space, which has the same stock availability and the same industry experience as the leading names in the sector – but not the massive overheads – which means the savings are passed on to you, the customer. Gareth Foster, managing director of Paragon Space, said one of the company’s specialisms is its refurbished pre-owned buildings, which can be used in school and business situations where there is a need for accommodation. “Selecting the used option brings savings
of between 40 and 50 per cent over new,” said Mr Foster. “All of our used models have new interiors – the only thing that is used is the steel and outer shell. “From a recycling perspective to the cash savings, this is particularly appealing to our clients.” Paragon Space, of Burstwick, always carries an extensive stock of used modular buildings and its in-house design team is always on hand to design for new modular buildings. “With either our new Space Range or used buildings, we work with our clients to ensure the buildings suit both the application and budget,” said Mr Foster. “With our Space Range of bespoke modular buildings, we create unique working environments. “We can ensure your new modular building exceeds your requirements and our team is on hand to install your building anywhere in the UK.”
COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS: Gareth Foster, managing director of Paragon Space.
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QUALITY AND SERVICE: Some of the Paragon Space team members.
At Paragon Space, flexible terms and very competitive rates are offered on hired buildings, whether new or used. The company will discuss your project and tailor a package to suit your requirements. “This a very tax-efficient way of gaining extra space for a growing company,” said Mr Foster. Paragon Space recently carried out a £250,000 contract for a large construction
firm in Vauxhall, Central London, providing welfare and office facilities. “We do quite a number of projects in the South, a lot of our work coming from recommendations,” said Mr Foster, who has a workforce of ten people. “We cover everywhere from the north of Scotland to the tip of Cornwall and every one of our buildings is bespoke to the customer’s needs, whether they need a classroom or a meeting room. “We work in partnership with other companies so we can supply bigger or smaller buildings in any number, we can shrink or grow depending on the need.” ● Paragon Space is at 4 Hill Rise Forkerleys, Hedon Road, Burstwick, HU12 9HA. Call 01482 890705, email info@ paragonspace.co.uk or visit www.paragon space.co.uk
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PROFILE: KWL
From the the From underdog underdog local to a local to champion champion K
WL is a Hull business that is celebrating its tenth year of successful trading, operating as one of the region’s leading building, repair and maintenance contractors. For those who do not know, KWL is an independently operating private limited company with a sole shareholder in the shape of Hull City Council. Working across Hull and East Yorkshire and beyond, KWL vehicles have become a familiar sight, but many will be unaware of the Rocky Balboa-style story that has taken KWL from being the underdog to a well-respected champion in its field. Starting with a 200-strong workforce in 2007, the business now employs about 500 local people, with annual revenues in excess of £40m. The success of the business is good news not only for the business itself but also the wider community, thanks to all profits being retained by the city council. But what does the Kingswood-based KWL actually do? It offers a diverse range of services in the public sector and the private sector, including property refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, gas and specialist electrical work, street lighting and parks maintenance. That means, when you see a KWL vehicle in your street, it could be on its way to a fix a broken boiler, repair a street light or convert a derelict building into highquality apartments. The company might also be busy with garden improvements, such as repairing a path – a job that also happened to be KWL’s one-millionth job carried out for the council.
Hull business KWL is celebrating its tenth year as one of the region’s leading building, repair and maintenance contractors
2015 RECRUITS: An apprentice night at the Guildhall with then Lord Mayor Anita Harrison. In more recent years, KWL has branched out into vehicle and plant hire and maintenance. It also has an MoT facility that is open to the public from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. It is not always what you see on the surface that makes KWL an interesting business to work for.
It also undertakes more unusual tasks, such as working through the night with a film crew last year to temporarily remove and disguise road signs and street lights in the city centre. This helped to take Hull briefly back to the 1940s during filming for A Royal Night Out, a tale of a young Elizabeth II and her
sister, Margaret, slipping into the streets on VE Night. Popular events, such as Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on, Hull Fair, and the annual veterans’ weekend in East Park, happen thanks to sponsorship and the behind-thescenes work of KWL. Jobs like these are not the only example of how the company strives to put something back into the community it serves, however. KWL is both proud and incredibly excited to be a Principal Partner sponsor for Hull 2017 City of Culture and has worked on the BBC’s DIY SOS programme, ITV’s Love Your Garden and with Blue Peter to set a new world record on the Humber Bridge. Perhaps what sets KWL apart from most businesses is its award-winning apprentice training and development programme, which gives young people the best possible start towards a career. There are currently 37 apprentices working at KWL and more than 100 have been trained by the business since 2007. This year, the business will seek to recruit up to 15 school leavers to train for roles such as electricians, gas engineers, joiners and HGV technicians. All the apprenticeships are for three or four years and more than 80 per cent of the apprentices are retained by the business once their training is complete. KWL truly is a successful local business delivering outstanding services for the people of Hull and beyond – that is definitely something worth celebrating in this tenth anniversary year. ● KWL is in Connaught Road, Kingswood, Hull, HU7 3AP. Call 01482 614099 or visit kingstownworks.co.uk
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PROFILE: KCOM
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While global investment in energy and logistics fuels East Yorkshire’s manufacturing industry, the home-grown caravan sector is also creating jobs and building a healthy local economy
up 10 per cent on the same period last year, which is phenomenal in a sector that only a few years ago was hit heavily by the recession.� A total of 6,500 people are now employed in the caravan industry in Hull and the East Riding. Coachman alone employs 174, a 6 per cent increase on last year. In order to achieve its full potential, East Yorkshire’s manufacturing sectors need a skilled workforce to ensure growth continues. Companies such as Siemens are recruiting at pace and focusing on training and qualifications, and in the world of caravans, it is no different. Mr Hibbs said: “Apprentices have always been a vital part of any manufacturing business, and we’ve always trained up our own employees in this way. “We invest in ongoing training and
qualifications for all staff, as we need our people to have the latest knowledge and skills. “We also seek out the most creative and innovative product designers, as caravan makers are constantly competing to poach each other’s customers with the best new features and stylish designs.â€? Mr Hibbs added: “However, we’re only as good as our last caravan. That’s why it’s so important for us to recruit the best people in order to keep building the best caravans. “We’re always investing in the latest machinery and constantly training our staff to stay at the forefront of caravan technology.â€? As the UK trade body for caravanning, the NCC represents an industry that contributes more than ÂŁ6bn each year to the UK economy through the sale and manufacture of products, services and related holiday spending. John Lally, NCC director general, said caravan production was growing as businesses fought back from the economic slump with renewed energy. He said: “The caravan market, from small manufacturers to huge park groups, has emerged from the recession invigorated, with a terrific product offering and a bright future.â€? Mr Hibbs agreed, saying: “The recession made us all stronger, and the efforts are now paying off.â€?
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‘Investors will look at Hull with a fresh pair of eyes’ It has been a frustrating time for city centre retailers as the public realm work is carried out, but the changing face of Hull will bring benefits for 2017 and beyond
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he emerging new look for Hull reflects the growing feelings of positivity by the city centre’s retailers, it has been claimed. According to Kathryn Shillito, city centre manager for Hull Business Improvement District (HullBID), businesses are “seeing light at the end of the tunnel” as the public realm works continue on apace and some of the newly paved areas begin to be revealed. “People are paying attention to what is going on and businesses are keeping a keen eye on developments,” said Ms Shillito. “I think there is pride in our city centre environment and that pride is only going to increase as everything takes shape. “We knew it was going to be a bit of a journey to get the foundations set, but people are now starting to see these wonderful pavements going down.” Ms Shillito said: “Generally, there has been frustration and it has been tough, but when it is completed, what businesses will be seeing is a really attractive city centre with lots more going on. “There are going to be water features, and places for people to sit and things to look at and to attract families, which all increases dwell time.” Ms Shillito said she thought potential investors in the city would find it a “more appealing option” after the ambitious £25m facelift. “I think external investors and commercial property agents will be looking at Hull with a fresh pair of eyes.” The scheme – a far-reaching vision by Hull City Council – is being realised by a Yorkshire-based division of construction and public works company Eurovia. The contract, which will transform the centre of Hull in time for the city’s official designation as the UK City of Culture in 2017, calls for the repaving of part of the city centre – 42,000sq m in all – with sandstone and granite slabs. The scheme began last October with initial works in Jameson Street. Completion of the first phase of repaving in a number of locations across the city centre remains on schedule to be completed by the end of the year.
‘LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL’: Kathryn Shillito, city centre manager for Hull Business Improvement District.
PAVING THE WAY: The public realm work in Whitefriargate and, below, Queen Victoria Square.
With this project, Hull becomes the setting of one of the most extensive and prestigious public works initiatives undertaken in the UK in recent times. Garry Taylor, Hull City Council city major projects manager, said: “The redevelopment plans for the city centre are the most fundamental and far-reaching the city has seen in more than 70 years and will help to move Hull into the 21st century, where it rightly belongs, and guarantee the city’s long-term future. “We know that capital investment into these key areas is imperative and will increase visitors, attract new business and help to create much-needed jobs for the area.What we are doing now will ensure re-investment continues into the future. “It is essential that we are ready, not just for our year in the spotlight in 2017 but beyond this; and the council is determined to create a thriving city centre and a legacy that has tangible benefits to the city and its residents.” Stuart Forman, contracts manager with Eurovia, is heading the team responsible for the delivery of the project. He said: “The public realm works
have not been without their challenges. “We have encountered issues in certain areas. For example, the archaeology works outside Holy Trinity Church have been more extensive than anticipated. “This being said, we have sufficient allowances in our programme of works to deliver on time as planned.” Mr Forman said: “The first phase of works is due for completion in December, with the second phase completing next spring. “The programme is such that the majority of the areas have had to be carried out concurrently, with the obvious affect this has had on the city centre businesses and the people of Hull. “Communication has been key in this and employing two local public liaison officers has provided great benefits in keeping people informed as well as gaining their feedback. “Inevitably there will be an element of disruption until such time that the works are complete; however, we are always looking at ways to minimise this and keeping people informed will be the key. “Businesses and the public should now start to see some completed works opening up and what quality product is being constructed.” Mr Forman said the company was “extremely confident” that the scheme would provide the city with an infrastructure that would allow it to maximise the impact of the Hull 2017 celebrations. “Hull City Council’s vision has always been to create a city centre that will not only attract the expected one million additional visitors next year, but will also encourage them to come back time and time again,” he said. “We are always striving to engage with the local community as we are very keen to not only leave Hull with people being happy with the finished product, but also having a positive opinion of Eurovia as a company.” Eurovia has sponsored a Moth for Amy, as part of the Amy Johnson Festival, and is to visit a number of local schools to promote the public realm scheme to Hull children.
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