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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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Volvo retailer renamed following acquisition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:26pm

Five Volvo motor retailers in the South West are being renamed, following the acquisition of Helston Garages Group Limited by Vertu Motors plc in December 2022.

The showrooms in Barnstaple, Exeter, Taunton, Yeovil and Truro have been brought under the Vertu Motors retail brand.

Vertu Motors plc acquired 28 franchised sales outlets from Helston Garages Group in December 2022 and has commenced a rebrand; the existing management teams and colleagues will continue in their roles, giving customers in the area continuity of service.

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive...

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Diagnexia Announces Exeter Accession Facility Expansion with 30 New Jobs

Diagnexia UK Limited owned by Deciphex is the UK's fastest-growing pathology diagnostics service provider.

On Wednesday (19 April), the company proudly celebrated the launch of its expanded facility at Exeter Science Park . The event was attended by local dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and business leaders.

The Exeter expansion highlights Diagnexia’s commitment to driving innovation in digital pathology and supporting local employment. The expanded facility will bolster Diagnexia’s capacity to provide rapid, accurate, and high-quality pathology services to...

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Grants help small businesses bounce back after pandemic

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/20/2023 - 1:09pm

Grants totalling £0.8m have been awarded to small businesses and community projects across the county to help them bounce back after Covid-19.

The Devon Elevation Fund (DEF) awarded grants to small businesses and community projects across the county to respond to the different trading environment resulting from the pandemic, plan for future growth and initiatives, develop new products and services and improve infrastructure.

The government’s UK Community Renewal Fund, aimed at investing in new approaches to skills, community and place, financed the Devon Elevation Fund,...

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New director appointed to head up Westcotts’ Crediton team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:46pm

A new director has been appointed by leading South West firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, Westcotts to head up their Crediton office.

Accountant Matt Melksham (pictured with Westcotts managing partner, Shona Godefroy) joins the firm with more than 23 years’ experience and will lead the four-strong team, while supporting a growing number of clients in mid Devon.

A Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Matt will oversee the growth and development of Westcotts in the area and brings significant specialist expertise...

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Devon businesses join forces to provide solar energy solutions for electric business vehicles

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/18/2023 - 9:13pm

Corparison are excited to announce the launch of a new partnership with Eden Sustainable that will see us become their automotive introducer.

Together with Eden Sustainable , who have offices in Exeter, Corparison are excited to offer our fleet customers access to industry-leading commercial and industrial solar energy solutions.

The partnership allows Corparison to support every aspect of a business’s electrification. Experts in procurement, the fleet solutions provider supply the most cost-effective vehicles, support with charging infrastructure and can now introduce...

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RGB chooses Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/18/2023 - 7:14am

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce that it has selected Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner for 2023-24, and will be organising branch-wide fundraising events throughout the next 12 months.

Children's Hospice South West, founded in 1991, provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, including respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative and end-of-life care.

The charity has three wonderful children's hospices across the South West - Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset...

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Spring safety tips for construction workers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 9:11pm

Maintaining a safe worksite is vital all year round, but different seasons bring with them a variety of different safety concerns. And with World Day for Safety and Health at Work taking place on the 28th of April this year, what better time to evaluate the conditions of your construction site?

To help you and your employees get prepared for the lighter evenings, warmer days, and those inevitable April showers, industrial tool and PPE supplier Zoro have shared their top tips for creating a safer, more supportive worksite this spring and summer.

Expect the unexpected

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Browne Jacobson announces twelve partner and legal director promotions for 2023

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 11:53am

UK & Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has grown its partnership to 173 after announcing the promotion of nine lawyers to partner. The firm has also confirmed the promotion of three senior associates to legal director, bringing the total number of legal directors at the firm to 26.

The promotions span the firm’s Birmingham, Exeter, London, and Nottingham offices and further build on last year’s eight partner and legal director promotions. The promotions will take effect from 1 May 2023.

Birmingham

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  • Jonathan Borer – Real Estate
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Old Mill Fund reaches £50,000 milestone

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:27pm

The Old Mill Fund – the home of financial experts Old Mill’s charitable giving – has reached the impressive milestone of awarding £50,000 in grants to grassroots good causes across Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire since the Fund was first launched just over three years ago.

Old Mill has a strong history of giving back to the community, and in 2019, made a long-term commitment to support local charities by partnering with grant-making charity Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) to create the Old Mill Fund.

In the past three years the Old Mill Fund has made more than 40...

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Michelmores bolsters growing Corporate team with partner hire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:22pm

UK law firm Michelmores has appointed Cathy Bryant as a Partner in the Bristol office of its growing national Corporate Team.

Cathy, who takes on the role of Head of Corporate Tax, joins from Blake Morgan LLP and brings extensive experience in the tax aspects of complex corporate transactions. Cathy joins Senior Associate Anthony Reeves in the Corporate Tax team, building on the Firm’s strong expertise in corporate deal tax and share incentive schemes.

The appointment demonstrates the continued growth of Michelmores’ Corporate team in Bristol, which has also seen the...

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