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Jason Buck and Sally Basker of Exeter Science Park are pictured with members of the Calmfloor team

CALMFLOOR expands to Exeter Science Park amid rapid growth

A company born from research conducted by three PhD students at the University of Exeter 18 years ago has relocated to Exeter Science Park as it continues its rapid expansion.

CALMFLOOR, a pioneering provider of low-carbon solutions to complex building vibration issues, has moved into office space at the Science Park Centre after outgrowing its previous premises.

The company’s innovative plug-in unit, powered by multi-frequency software control, targets specific areas of a building where vibration needs to be managed. Unlike traditional methods - which often require adding...

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voco Zeal Exeter Science Park achieves BREEAM Outstanding rating

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:48pm

Zeal Hotels has achieved the BREEAM Outstanding rating at the design stage for its voco Zeal Hotel, located at Exeter Science Park.

The 142-bedroom hotel is currently on schedule in week 26 of a 75-week construction programme.

Tim Wheeldon , Managing Director, Zeal Hotels said: “It’s exciting to see our innovative sustainability principles being recognised. The project focuses on sustainability and will help transform the established hotel construction and operational benchmarks. It is challenging adopting ESG ethics whilst not diminishing the guest experience and we are...

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New head for major local developer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:03pm

A leading employer in the local housebuilding industry has just appointed a new managing director.

Andy Hill was appointed to head Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon at the beginning of the new year, taking the reins following a period as Acting MD.

He had joined Persimmon as the Regional Production Director for Wales and the South West in 2022 after joining from Tilia Homes where he was a regional construction and SHEA director.

As managing director of the Cornwall & West Devon business, Andy will be overseeing operations across the region, including...

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens Van Centre in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:40pm

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a brand-new Van Centre in Exeter, providing its complete range of products and services to customers in Devon .

The new site, operated by Yeomans Group, now stocks the full range of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, alongside Approved Used vans as well as the full range of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

Located at the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, the 18,500 sq.ft. showroom has space for 100 new and Approved Used vehicles on site. The servicing space has nine service ramps and a Class 7 MOT bay for commercial vehicles, providing full...

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Stephen Wiltshire, Managing Director, Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport Managing Director joins Exeter College Board

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 8:58am

Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire has been appointed to the Board of Governors at Exeter College.

Stephen has a background in mechanical engineering and has been airport managing director for two years, and before that was operations director for 12 years.

The Exeter College Board of Governors is responsible for determining the mission and strategic direction of the College, and governors are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds for their experience, knowledge and skills.

Exeter College offers a range of aviation-related courses, from...

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First-of-its-kind ibis Styles hotel announces opening date for Paignton

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 7:47am

Ibis Styles, the renowned hotel brand synonymous with creative design and playful atmospheres, has today announced the grand opening of its newest hotel in Paignton.

Representing a £30m investment for the local area, the latest addition to the brand’s UK collection aims to redefine the seaside hotel experience in South Devon and is set to open its doors on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

The new-build hotel is the latest venture from Singapore-based owner Fragrance UK Luxury Hotel Group, who recently opened their neighbouring hotel, the Mercure Paignton Hotel, in April 2023....

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MGF expands operations with new 16-acre depot in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/10/2024 - 4:09pm

MGF, a leading provider in excavation, structural support and lifting solutions is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new 16-acre depot in Exeter, United Kingdom. This expansion comes as a direct response to the feedback provided by its valued customers, as MGF continually strives to enhance its service offering to meet the growing demands of the business.

The new depot, which brings the total number of depots to 14, not only furthers MGF’s commitment to the South West region but brings additional support to its customers and the local community by providing additional...

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South West tech companies offered growth boost

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 8:35am

Tech companies across the South West of England have the chance to work with top growth coaches and experts as part of Tech South West’s new business support programme.

Growth Forge will see tech firms utilise a proprietary assessment tool to identify two-to-three priority areas, then work with partners such as Microsoft, Sandler, Bishop Fleming, Ashfords, Howden and Program, along with a range of specialist business coaches, to develop and implement opportunities for growth.

The ‘supergroup’ of growth coaches includes business TedX speaker and author Ruth Farenga, business...

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Revolutionising the Future of Energy: Klarian's AI and analytics tech redefines pipeline efficiency, paving the way for a low-carbon future

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:24pm

Leading innovator in pipeline technology, Klarian , has released details of its transformative AI solution, that has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.

The solution takes a hybrid approach to pipeline condition monitoring and anomaly detection by combining physics-based insights with machine learning.

Klarian's pipeline health monitoring software represents a highly innovative development for the pipeline industry, as it can be applied to any pipeline (fuel, oil or water), thereby reducing the energy...

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EZ-base expands operations with move to Exeter Science Park

Leading technology solutions company EZ-base will be fulfilling its plans for expansion as it joins the thriving community at Exeter Science Park.

The data management company helps small businesses in the tooling and PPE industries to get their online product data correct, enabling them to increase sales and compete against larger national companies.

It is part owned by the five largest buying groups in the Netherlands including Zevi Necomij and Exeter industrial tools and equipment business The Troy Group, where it was based prior to the move to Exeter Science Park....

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Tyler Grange marks B Corp milestone with publication of impact report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/26/2023 - 8:54am

Exeter environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has marked one year of B Corporation status by publishing its first impact report .

The Kings Wharf-based four-day week firm achieved B Corp certification in 2022 - becoming one of only 32 SME environmental consultancies in the UK, and 113 worldwide, to join the global community of for-profit, mission-driven organisations committed to using business as a force for good.

It’s also one of only a handful of four-day week companies globally to be B Corp certified – having concurrently introduced these two mutually supportive...

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