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Stovax & Gazco are heading to Skypark
SKY’S THE LIMIT The Stovax Heating Group, trading as Stovax
& Gazco, is consolidating its operations into one large site with work about to start on the build of a new facility at Skypark – the new Business Park next to Exeter International Airport that is currently being built. The company, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and has a 300-strong base of local employees, produce premium stoves, fires and fireplaces across solid fuel, gas and electric fuel types. The proposed purpose built 196,037 sq ft manufacturing unit facility is being designed to be in the top 10 per cent of UK non-domestic buildings in terms of sustainability performance. “The move allows us to keep our operation in the heart of Exeter and to preserve employment for our long-standing, talented team of staff, whose hard work, expertise and innovative thinking are at the very core of the Stovax & Gazco brand ethos,” says managing director Alistair Compton. “This is a multi-million pound deal, and a historic event for the Stovax Heating Group,” Alistair concludes. For more: www.stovax.com
DIY SOS Students attending WESC
Foundation’s specialist College in Countess Wear, Exeter, will have a bright new space to live in, thanks to a complete refurbishment. The ‘Bungalow Project’ will see local developers Burrington convert one of the charity’s old classrooms into a modern, twobedroom home for students. It will be a fully accessible single floor space ideal for students who might otherwise not be able to attend WESC Foundation College due to their level of vision impairment and complex needs. “We’re delighted to be able to help WESC by using our skills and local contractors to carry out this transformation quickly,” says Mark Edworthy, group managing director at Burrington Estates.
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It’s a team effort for the project
“Although we have a little more time than the DIY SOS team usually have to complete the work, everyone here is raring to go. We can’t wait to watch the refurbishment unfold over the coming weeks to create a fantastic residential space for the students at WESC.” For more: www.burringtonestates.com
SPOTTED! The Grade II listed former Maritime Inn in
Brixham has recently re-opened following extensive refurbishment transforming the property into five, brand new luxury suites with stunning harbour views. The renovation of The Maritime Suites has taken two years and remains in keeping with the town’s fishing heritage: rooms are named after the trawlers that worked out of Brixham in the 17th and 18th Centuries; Provident, Leader, Golden Vanity, Vigilance and Pilgrim. “The boutique, hotel style rooms are slightly different from our self-catered properties, but with the best position in Brixham, stunning views and interiors, the opportunity was too good to miss,” says James Lund, co-founder of Luxury Coastal. “The building is part of local folklore and I am glad it has been brought back to life allowing guests to enjoy our town as much as I do.” The suites are now for available for holiday rental through South West specialists Luxury Coastal; www.luxurycoastal.co.uk
