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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...

Bertram Fairbanks take on first apprentice to join new trainees

Bertram Fairbanks, a niche commercial Exeter-based law firm is ‘flying the flag’ for the South West by actively recruiting new trainee solicitors, paralegals, and apprentices who have a personal or direct connection to the SW region, as part of its expansion and commitment to local regional plans. The dynamic firm of lawyers rebranded and moved to larger premises in Pynes Hill in 2022, recruiting three new trainee solicitors Kirstie Johnson, Joe Crispin, and Georgia O’Brien. In line with its expansion plans, the firm announces its recent recruitment of Cherry Wong from Hong Kong who...

Printing Powerhouse, Stormpress, Makes Waves with Torbay Expansion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/20/2023 - 11:08pm

Stormpress, a renowned Exeter-based printing firm with over 40 years of experience, is excited to announce its expansion into Torbay, bringing its high-quality printing services to more businesses and individuals across the South West. This bold step promises to usher in a new era of top-tier printing services for a diverse array of businesses and individuals across the region. As an employee-owned company, Stormpress is renowned for its unwavering commitment to forging not just business relationships, but genuine partnerships. This pivotal moment promises to usher in a new era of top-...

Free programme launched to help Torbay businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save money

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2023 - 11:10pm

A new support programme has been launched to help businesses across Torbay to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills.

Local businesses of all sectors and sizes are encouraged to take part in the fully funded programme. Participating businesses will benefit from a bespoke package of support to help them assess their current carbon impact, identify bespoke actions to reduce their impacts and hopefully save money. A decarbonisation plan for making it all happen will also be produced, making it as easy as possible for businesses to implement their ideas...

Ward Williams Associates reappointed to NHS SBS framework agreement

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 11:09pm

Ward Williams Associates, a national property and construction consultancy, has been named as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services framework agreement for the second time running.

The four-year appointment, which commences today, sees Ward Williams secure a spot on three Lots: Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Net Zero, Environmental Consultancy & Sustainability.

Andy Snapes, Senior Partner at Ward Williams said:

“We are delighted to have been reappointed to the...

Quayside Distillery welcomes a new apprentice as their repertoire of spirits, liqueurs and distillates continues to expand

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/14/2023 - 4:27pm

Quayside Distillery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Olly Symons, who will serve as an apprentice to the venue’s lead distiller, Tom Cook. With a passion for mixology, a diverse background in hospitality, and an unwavering love for spirits, Olly brings a unique skill set and vibrant energy to the Quayside team. At just 23 years old, Olly's journey in the hospitality industry began in the heart of the kitchen as a talented chef. His culinary pursuits led him to explore various roles in bar work before embarking on an adventurous journey to Australia, where he managed a small...

Devon international trade specialist heads for record 25% growth with the expansion of its Global Trade Blueprint

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/13/2023 - 10:33pm

Demand for help in exploring export markets has put a South West trade company on course for a record year.

International Trade Matters, founded by Linda Middleton-Jones in 2017, helps around 40 firms every month through a mixture of strategic advice and tactical training.

This has placed her Devon-based business on target to increase sales by 25% to align with the firm’s national rollout of its Global Trade Blueprint (GTB).

Predicated on the principles of ‘Lean and Sensemaking’, the implementation tool has been recognised as a gamechanger for companies wanting...

Department of Education names Old Mill as one of England’s top apprenticeship employers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/10/2023 - 6:48pm

South West financial experts Old Mill have been named as one of England’s leading apprenticeship employers by the Department of Education. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers independently assesses and ranks the nation’s leading apprenticeship employers based on the success of their apprenticeship programmes - specifically their commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of their apprentices, and the number who successfully achieve their apprenticeships.

Old Mill, which has offices in Exeter, Chippenham Wells and Yeovil, has been running an apprenticeship scheme...

IWG adds new HQ office in Exeter as demand for hybrid working rises

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 11:01pm

IWG , the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a state-of-the-art flexible HQ workspace in Exeter as the demand for hybrid working rapidly accelerates. This opening is being delivered in partnership with Matford Business Centres, which has entered into a managed partnership agreement with IWG.

Unprecedented demand from companies of all sizes and workers looking for hybrid working solutions means IWG will add 1,000 new locations over the next year. Hybrid working offers companies a significantly lower cost base...

Exeter company receives funding boost to improve access to specialist pathology services

Diagnexia has received almost £50,000 funding through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for a new digital pathology scanner, helping healthcare organisations connect with specialists around the world.

Diagnexia provides a cutting-edge pathology diagnostics platform which helps hospitals and laboratories refer medical samples to an international network of specialist clinicians, helping to reduce their diagnostic turnaround times and pathology backlogs.

The company is rapidly scaling, and recently expanded its headquarters at Exeter Science...

South West marketing agency seeing significant growth with key new client wins

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2023 - 11:21pm

Positive impact marketing agency welcomes five new clients following recent growth

Exeter and Bristol-based marketing agency Program is celebrating recent growth, welcoming five new clients in recent weeks; IT support provider Acronyms; software development company CoreBlue; Plymouth social enterprise Engaged Communities; multinational hospitality company Accor; and innovative pipeline monitoring company Klarian.

Program is a creative positive impact marketing agency, working with tech, education and infrastructure sectors, including business organisations and government...

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