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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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Law firm employees provided with lifetime allowance for fertility treatment

Foot Anstey LLP has partnered with Europe’s most comprehensive reproductive health benefits provider, Fertifa, to introduce an enhanced fertility and family-forming and gender-based health benefit.

Starting in October 2023, all employees at the law firm will have access to unlimited 1-2-1 wellbeing support and navigational advice for their fertility challenges and fertility journeys. As part of the partnership the firm will offer employees' financial reimbursement for clinical treatment up to £15,000.

With Fertifa as its partner, the firm will have expert resources...

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Exeter-based energy technology specialist AnTech celebrates employee long-service awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:40pm

Exeter-based energy technology specialist AnTech celebrates its employee long-service awards. AnTech’s impressive staff retention reflects the company’s employee-centric culture and dedication of its staff.

AnTech is always striving to understand and develop its team by finding new ways to help them grow and thrive. This is demonstrated in the years of service from the team. The sector as a whole is experiencing dramatic change so ensuring your team is stable and knowledgeable means that as a business AnTech can better prepare and help customers in their journey toward a net-zero...

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Ixora Energy Ltd is excited to announce its acquisition by ENGIE

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 10:12pm

Ixora Energy Ltd (Ixora) is excited to announce its acquisition by ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy, from Downing LLP. The deal adds three anaerobic digestion (AD) sites in the UK to ENGIE’s already extensive portfolio.

ENGIE has a strong position in renewable gas production in France and, with the acquisition of Ixora, aims to strengthen its presence in the UK and become a key player in this fast-growing green energy market.

ENGIE was particularly impressed with the positive working culture of Ixora, its excellent health-and-safety track record, award-winning...

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Exeter property consultancy makes promotion after success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:02pm

A leading property consultancy in Exeter has made a promotion following a strong period of success for the firm.

Fisher German has promoted Stephanie Christensen, who joined the firm in 2017, to associate.

Stephanie is based at the firm’s Exeter office and works within the valuation and professional practice department.

Fisher German has promoted 39 colleagues across all areas of its business following another six months of success for the firm.

The news comes after Fisher German announced it is opening a new office at 15 Colmore Row – a prominent...

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Devon’s culinary talent honoured at annual Food Drink Devon Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:24pm

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (2nd October) night’s 12th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 444 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Sandy Park the home to Gallagher Premiership Rugby team, the Exeter Chiefs. During the evening Mike Palmer, Executive Chef at Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor was awarded the coveted title of ‘Chef of the Year’. The award acknowledges the explosion of talented chefs in the region who have been...

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UK’s leading EV rapid charging network opens hub in Kennford

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Posted: Tue, 10/03/2023 - 10:39pm

InstaVolt, the UK’s largest and most reliable public EV (Electric vehicle) rapid charging network, has opened a new hub in Kennford.

Eight rapid charging stations are located at the Gissons Hotel, Kennford which offers a range of food and drinks, for EV drivers to relax while charging. These latest additions bring the first InstaVolt EV charging hub in the Kennford area.

With plans to install 10,000 rapid chargers by 2030, InstaVolt currently has more than 1,200 chargers across the country and is installing at a faster rate than any other charge point operator.

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Plymouth Science Park secures £500k for state-of-the-art DREAM project

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:24am
Cutting-edge additive manufacturing facility ba South West LEP

Plymouth Science Park has been awarded £507,000 for a new digital engineering test facility, to complement their Advanced Digital Manufacturing Innovation Centre . The funding has been allocated by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) , from the £8m Digital Investment Programme.

The DREAM (Digital Reverse Engineering And Metallurgy) project will offer businesses a digital engineering test facility for reverse engineering, design, manufacturing and validation of additive manufactured prototypes...

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New name for your local insurance broker: A-Plan is now Howden Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:25pm

Howden Exeter is now the new name for A-Plan, as the local insurance brokerage officially reveals its new name.

The rebrand marks the next chapter for the branch - and over 100 of its counterparts on high streets across the country - after joining the Howden Group two years ago. Dedicated to a people-first ethos, the new name reflects the local branch’s part in the Howden family, while maintaining the same great people and service the community has come to enjoy from the branch.

Founded in 1994, David Howden set out on a mission to build an insurance business that had...

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Under the ‘Micro’Scope – Exeter’s smallest businesses neglected by Government at a time of crisis

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:23pm

With 5.2 million microbusinesses in the UK, having a combined turnover of £808 billion*, the sector is a major contributor to the nation’s economy. But a new survey by Valda Energy reveals that many business owners in Exeter feel overlooked and misunderstood when it comes to the right support from the UK government.

With the approach of winter, microbusiness owners (those with less than ten employees) say they remain concerned about high energy costs and call for more tailored help, such as a regular winter support scheme, for companies that need it most.

Steve James,...

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University of Exeter Business School gears up for Global Festival 2023

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Posted: Mon, 10/02/2023 - 8:57pm

The University of Exeter Business School’s Global Festival will get underway this month, with a programme of fun, family-friendly activities and events announced .

The Global Festival is a celebration of the Business School’s cultural diversity, and reflects its commitment to being a truly inclusive community.

Last year’s inaugural festival was a roaring success, and this year the festival returns with a range of workshops, music, games, film screenings, food, support stands, and guest speakers.

The evening’s activities on Thursday 19 October will include a yet-...

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