MARCH 2016 £3.50YORKSHIRE & LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEADING BUSINESS MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukVOLUME 31 ISSUE 3ENERGY &RENEWABLES The energy estuaryCOMMERCIALPROPERTYThe model mixENGINEERING &CONSTRUCTION A cog in the machinePREPARINGFOR CHANGEPREPARINGFOR CHANGE01_Layout 1 07/03/2016 11:56 Page 1bctf British Craft Trade FairBritish Craft Trade Fair10th - 12th April 2016Great Yorkshire ShowgroundHarrogate, HG2 8QZ, UKFeaturing 500 of the best British designer-makers creating unique handmade interior and exterior accessories and giftware. If you haven’t already registered, go to...Tel: 01444 246 446Email: info@bctf.co.uk British by design... British by design... British by design... Britishwww.bctf.co.uk02_Layout 1 07/03/2016 11:59 Page 1As we go to press this month we can’t help but wonder what George Osborne hasin store for us come March 16th. Normally at this time of year businesses talk of littleelse, but this seems to have been overshadowed somewhat, by talk of the Brexit andwhat life outside the EU might look like. It’s hard to get a straight answer from anyone.Details on the contents of the Budget are just as scant. Amongst the rumours aretax rises on fuel and changes to pensions. Whether the maximum annual contributionwill be cut to as low as £25,000 - or the whole tax relief system abolished, in favour ofan Isa-style system with tax upfront, but tax free on the way out, remains to be seen. We think theChancellor will defer tinkering with the system but we’ll see. There is also talk ofincreasing the retirement age, although this does beg the question as to what jobs willbe available given that more and more companies are having to invest in automation,to ensure they remain profitable, given all the rises in employment costs. The living wage, the apprenticeship levy and the rising burden of business ratesmeans companies will have to find £29bn over the next five years, so any rise in taxescould easily tip investment decisions, growth plans and job creation.But, as the Chancellor is missing his targets on deficit reduction, growth and stillfalling short of what he’d hoped to bring in from global tax dodgers, it is hardlysurprising to hear him dropping large hints on the need to step up austerity measuresonce again. The problem is of course, that the more Government’s apply thesemeasures, the more they risk stalling global growth; and therein lies the problem. Beyond that, in this March issue we’ll take a deeper look at what a Brexit might meanfor the employment law sector, while also examining the latest on the environmental front including theimpact of the DONG Energy Hornsea project taking place off the Yorkshire coast.Elsewhere in this issue, we delve into the ever-evolving world of engineering, we look at theimplications and costs involved in keeping goods moving - in particular products chilled, both in transit– and within the warehouse, and our regular news, events and commercial property features keep youabreast on what’s going on in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Whatever the coming weeks and months have to offer, be it Budget or Brexit, Business Link will keepyou informed so keep logging into our news site at www.blmforum.net or better still, join the thousandsof businesses who subscribe to our news feed and get the latest news emailed to you inbox each day.Good reading as alwaysW S FisherEditorThe magazine that caresWE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place than we found itBusiness Link believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key to maintaining a flourishingbusiness that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of.Community-From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extend that into themuch broader local community, through financial support of local causes and charities. Environment-Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisation of waste andensuring our trading partners do likewise.From theEDITOR…“The living wage,the apprenticeshiplevy and the risingburden of businessrates meanscompanies will haveto find £29bn overthe next five years”03_Layout 1 07/03/2016 14:40 Page 113CONTENTSMARCH 20162044www.blmforum.net6NewsCatch up with the latest business news from around our region9OH ServicesFrom their new facility in Immingham, OH Services provides occupational healthsurveillance and treatment locally, regionally and nationally11The Living WageAre you ready for The Living Wage 2016 – it is compulsory from the 1st April!by Linda Lord, Partner Streets Chartered Accountants10LettersReaders’ letters and replies13Commercial propertyWith new builds, listed buildings and alternative office space, our region offers adiverse range of commercial property and caters to the changes happening inthe marketplace17Supporting business growth2016 may be the year of the monkey, but it might as well also be known as theyear of employment law changes. Suffice to say, there’s a lot going on20Ports and logisticsOur region has proved its worth as a logistical stronghold, and with developmentsacross the supply chain, it’s becoming more efficient and integrated24Engineering and constructionAlmost 75% of the UK’s manufacturing lies within a few hours of the Humber, soit’s perhaps no surprise that our region plays such an important part in theengineering market28Food, chemicals and process industriesTemperature control is paramount for many industries, but even the smallestbreach can cause huge losses for companies32Energy and renewablesWith the world’s largest offshore windfarm being built off the Yorkshire coast, it’sclear that our region is at the epicentre of the wind power industry36AutoLinkThere’s been a great deal of controversy following the recent collision betweena driverless car and a bus, but should we be so surprised that technology ismoving in this direction?39Conference and Hospitality ShowThe Conference and Hospitality takes place on the 26th April, at the First DirectArena – Leeds42Yorkshire Business Market Support local, buy local, sell local – that’s the message of the 2016 YorkshireBusiness Market, which will be held in Harrogate on 18th April44Commercial Vehicle showThe CV Show held at the NEC in Birmingham on 26-28 April is Britain’s bestattended, largest and the most comprehensive road transport and logistics event46EventsWe take a look at business events happening around Yorkshire and Lincolnshire50And finally…04-05_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:53 Page 1EditorSteve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)JournalistsMichael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Stuart Pearcey (s.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk)Dominic Cuthbert (d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial contactnewsdesk@blmgroup.co.ukTel: (01472) 310305 Fax: (01472) 310317Sales DirectorAngela Cooper (a.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)AdvertisingDanielle Chester (d.chester@blmgroup.co.uk)Christine Jewitt (c.jewitt@blmgroup.co.uk)Kerry Randerson (k.randerson@blmgroup.co.uk)Tel: (01472) 310310Accounts & SubscriptionsAngela Sharman, John DownesTel: (01472) 310301 Fax: (01472) 310311Design & ProductionGary Jorgensen, Mark CassonTel: (01472) 310304 Fax: (01472) 310314(studio@blmgroup.co.uk)E-Mail:yorks-lincs@blmgroup.co.ukWebsitewww.blmforum.netAddressHaychart Ltd, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N.E. Lincs., DN31 2QE.ISSN No:1462-2092All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without expresspermission of the copyright holder, for which application should beaddressed first to the publisher. While every reasonable care istaken, neither the publisher nor its participating agents acceptliability for loss or damage to prints, colour transparencies,negatives or other material of whatever nature submitted to thispublication. The views expressed in this publication are notnecessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines,you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes ofpaper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year.Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you removeall plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. If you are unable toparticipate in a recycling scheme, then why not pass yourmagazine onto a local hospital or charity?Yorkshire-Lincolnshire-Business-Link @blmforumblmforum.netCOVER PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM - ROMAN SIGAEV • TEUN VAN DEN DRIES • HXDYL • ANDIA • HRYNEVICH YURY3204-05_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:53 Page 2Sheffield makes top10 Cities of theFuture list twice Sheffield has been listed twice in the top ten Cities of the FutureAwards from fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times.These league tables rank cities across Europe in terms of howattractive they are for future inward investors. The results serve as abarometer for European cities that are proactively pitching themselvesfor inward investment.This year Sheffield appeared seventh in the fDi’s Mid-Sized EuropeanCities of the Future 2016/17 - Connectivity category. And Sheffield CityRegion’s LEP was ranked second in the fDi’s Local EnterprisePartnerships of the Future 2016/17 - Cost Effectiveness category.Sheffield City Council deputy leader and Cabinet Member for Business,Skills and Development Councillor Leigh Bramall, said: “The city isexperiencing a transformation both physically and in the way the publicand private sector work together to grow Sheffield’s economy and criticalto our success in this is ensuring that we are an internationallycompetitive city.”fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17 rankingsprovide an invaluable benchmark for assessing the continent’sinvestment landscape.6Business Link www.blmforum.netNEWSBritish Craft Trade Fairchampions hand-made UKproducts Dazzling! Inspiring! Magnificent! British Craft Trade Fair Harrogate! Allwords used to describe the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF).This iconic trade fair presents the largest selection of hand-madeproducts in the UK and differs from any other home and gift trade fairwith its ethos solely championing British crafts.Support for this creative and thriving industry continues to grow withmore and more consumers recognising the quality of ‘Handmade inBritain’. With all the exhibitors meeting strict criteria on quality anddesign, if you want to buy British, there is no better trade fair to visit.An extensive mentoring programme provided by the organisersoffering business advice, ensures that all exhibitors are professional,confident and ready to supply trade orders.When you visit you will find over 500 makers, featuring a diverse assortment of disciplines and materials. Parking at the venue is free and free shuttle service is available from Harrogate station.Green light formajor East Ridingemployment hub Sterling Capital and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA)have been given the go-ahead for a large-scale employment anddistribution hub in Goole. The planning consent could create upto 3,000 new jobs. The proposed development comprises two elements: Goole36– a total of 39 96.4 acres across a larger area of the overall site,promoted by the HCA for direct development, and Capitol Park –32 acres controlled by Sterling Capitol and offering design andbuild development opportunities. Together, Goole 36 and Capitol Park will include a mix ofemployment uses, leisure facilities and car showrooms – a total of199,698 square metres – plus a 100 bed hotel. The site has directaccess to junction 36 of the M62 and the Port of Goole, and sitswithin the Humber Enterprise Zone with potential for a dedicatedrail link.The decision follows an initial outline application for the site in2008, which was deferred. Since then, the HCA has replaced theprevious development partner, Yorkshire Forward, funding Phase2 of the spine road. 06-11_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:46 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 7Edward Leigh visitsAMP RoseSir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament whorepresents Gainsborough, has visited the new purpose-built A. M. P.Rose factory in the town. The company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of machineryto the chocolate, confectionary and snack industries with over 80%of their products exported to more than eighty countries world-wide.Mr. Alan Mann, the Chairman of A.M.P. Rose, gave a tour to SirEdward, who said: “It is really great to be given the opportunity tosee a local company that is investing in new facilities, expandingand putting the ‘great’ in Great Britain with exports around theglobe. It is a real success story of a company founded in the late1970s building a world class reputation and becoming pre-eminentin their field. “The Rose name has a long history associated withGainsborough, dating back over a century, to the packaging industryestablished by William Rose in 1881. I am confident that A. M. P.Rose will continue to flourish in this century as it has in the past.”Optix Software createsfirst optical appA unique optical app has been launched that allows people to bookeye appointments with their opticians and is the first of its kind availablethrough independent opticians across the UK. The MySight App will ease making or changing appointments forpatients who are on the move. Even where no internet connection isavailable, the app still allows users to view their eye test results, checkwhen they are next due to visit for a further examination or contact lensaftercare and view photographs of their retina. The app, available on both Android and iOS devices, was designedand built by York-based Optix Software, a business managementsoftware provider for leading independent opticians throughout the UK. Trevor Rowley, pictured, managing director of Optix, said: “The truth isthat the optical industry has been way behind the curve in providingonline services. People expect to be able to arrange their whole lives online, with access at times and locations that suit them rather than the serviceprovider.”CrownBio tocommercialise York Uni’sprostate cancer models Crown Bioscience has reached an agreement with UK’s University ofYork to exclusively license and commercialise the University’s uniquecollection of patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models for prostatecancer. CrownBio intends to expand characterization, including nextgeneration sequencing, of the models and ultimately to develop newmodels resistant to current clinical therapies. Derived from primarytissue, the collection includes pre-treated and naïve material, plusexamples of both clinically diagnosed castration-resistant (CRPC) andhormone sensitive prostate cancer.The models were developed by Dr. Anne Collins in the laboratoryof Professor Norman Maitland in the Department of Biology at theUniversity of York, with major funding from the independent regionalcharity Yorkshire Cancer Research. “This agreement benefits cancer researchers around the worldbecause these models will now become more widely available,” saidJean-Pierre Wery, PhD., president of Crown Bioscience. “With thisagreement, we can offer researchers one of the largest, if not thelargest, collection of well-validated prostate cancer PDX models. Theuniversity’s models will be marketed alongside our industry-leadingHuPrime® collection and run to CrownBio’s meticulous standard.”PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/GAJDAMAK06-11_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:46 Page 28Business Link www.blmforum.netNEWSNewCold start internationaltransport activates betweenEuropeanoperationsAfter the start of their ownnational distributiontransport in France,Germany, Poland andWakefield, Yorkshire,NewCold, the integratedservice provider for cold chain logistics, has now successfully startedthe international transport activities between the different Europeanoperations using the customer production facilities and NewCold coldstores as hubs.These transport activities are performed under the name of NewColdPan-European, with MDC Foods being one of the first customers tomake use of the service. Last year saw the official opening of NewCold’s Wakefield warehousewhich is fully automated with a storage capacity of 55,000 pallets at atemperature of minus 23 degrees Celsius. NewCold is building a network of large-scale cold store anddistribution sites throughout Europe. In addition to its current sites, itplans to open 1 to 2 new sites per year with Italy, Spain and NorthWest France next in line.Increased transparencyrules put more onus onYorkshire business Yorkshire businessowners are being urgedto consider theimplications of majornew transparency rulesbeing imposed on nearlyall UK companies fromApril 2016 to combat taxevasion, moneylaundering and financingterrorism.The Small Business,Enterprise andEmployment Act 2015 – designed to boost trust and promote the UK as asound business and investment destination – will clarify legal andbeneficial ownership.Michael Cantwell, a partner in the corporate department of hlw KeebleHawson, said: “From this April, business owners must keep a register ofall people and companies – PSCs – that have a ‘significant control’ overthem. This includes holding more than 25% of the company’s shares orvoting rights – along with anyone who has the authority to appoint orremove a majority of the board of directors.”The legislation could hit some firms badly in other ways, for examplewhere PSCs have notoriety or if they work with other, controversialenterprises and customers shun them as a result. The new rules apply to all UK companies formed and registered underthe UK Companies Acts, except those subject to the disclosurerequirements of the DTR 5.1 in 5 thinks stress isn’ta genuine mental healthcondition More than one in fiveworkers in Yorkshire andthe Humber are scepticalabout colleagues whotake time off as a resultof mental health issuessuch as depression,stress or anxiety, newresearch has revealed.The study of 1,388workers commissionedby Willis PMI Group(part of Willis Towers Watson) also found that 19% in the North East,Yorkshire and Humber still do not believe stress is a genuine mentalhealth condition despite 29% claiming to have suffered from mentalhealth problems at some point themselves. “These results highlight the extent of the challenge employers’ face ineducating their staff about the serious nature of mental health issues,”said Mike Blake, pictured, director at Willis PMI Group.He added: “Stress and mental ill health are both among the top fourcases of long-term absence for manual and non-manual workers.Therefore, it is crucial businesses overcome the traditional stigmaattached to these conditions in order to create a more open, empatheticculture. Doing this will allow them to better identify sufferers, provideeffective treatment and make the return to work process smoother andless daunting for the employee.”You might not expect your accountant to be trendy, but you would expect them to be on trend. www.streetsweb.co.ukWhat’s trending this month?info@streetsweb.co.ukFollow us on Twitter @streetsaccConnect with us on LinkedInWatch us on YouTubewww.streetsweb.co.uk0845 8800320 month?this ending trs hat’W oinfeets@strweb.co.ukatch us on WubouY.uk.coebweets.strwww witterFollowusoneetsacc@strConnect with us on edInLink0845 8800320 eetsacc06-11_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:46 Page 3www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 9OH SERVICESMechan coops majorindustry prize Sheffield-based raildepot equipmentspecialists, Mechan,has received nationalindustry recognition forits work on the highprofile InterCityExpress Programme(IEP).The manufacturerscooped one of thisyear’s 23 UK RailIndustry Awards andwas named‘subcontractor of theyear – small’ at the ceremony held at Battersea Evolution in London. Attracting entrants from across the county, the accolades celebrateinnovation and outstanding contributions to the future of the railindustry. Mechan was recognised for its delivery of advanced lifting andhandling products to four sites integral to the IEP. Sales engineer, Adam Elliot, said: “More than 1,000 members of therail sector gathered in London for this landmark event, which is overseenby an experienced panel of cross-sector judges who put winnersthrough a tough selection process. We believe Mechan stood out thanksto our ability to meet the demands of a national project like the IEP, thebreadth and depth of our expertise and the quality of our products.”Lincoln expansionlaunch partyFlixborough EcoTechnologies celebratedtheir expansion andopening of a new officein Lincoln with a stylishevent, attended by overfifty leading businessfigures. Offering guests foodfor thought, insightfulpresentations were madeby guest speakers : RobPartridge, ManagingDirector of KingstonCapital Finance, ChrisParrott, Managing Director of CR Parrott Consultants and MichaelDixon, Installer Sales Engineer for heating and renewables on behalf ofDaikin and Stuart Turner, Flixborough Eco Technologies TechnicalDirector, on the different ways businesses can future proof theiroperations against the rising cost of energy. As Stuart explained, “helping clients become more energy efficientand sustainable calls for a holistic approach, looking at all aspects of thebusiness. How they process things through to what they pay for powerand perhaps even generating some, or all, of their own. Savings we’vemade for clients just over the past few weeks include: Witham Oil andPaint in Lincoln, Albert Darnell fish factory in Grimsby and SomerscalesHeavy Haulage Ltd, based in Immingham; all of which are now enjoyingsignificantly lower bills and running costs - and will have a quick returnon their investment”As Giles Barker, Managing Director explained: “We could not behappier with how the business is developing. Bringing our services andprofessionalism to Lincoln really puts us on the map and shows that weare leading the way in bringing the best value to our growing customerbase.”State of the artnew facility forOH Services LtdFrom their new facility in Immingham, OH Services Ltdprovides occupational health surveillance andtreatment locally, regionally and nationally.OH Services Ltd openedtheir new Imminghammedical centre inOctober 2015, followingheavy investment in abrand new state of theart facility that can cater for largergroups of clients. With extensiveground-level car parking and easyaccess to the building, theexpansion is a welcome point inthe company’s development.Occupational health is important forany business within various industries, and is a proven way toimprove staff motivation, reduce turnover and improveperformance. OH Services Ltd can cater for any needs that aparticular company has, either at their medical centres in Hull orImmingham, or by visiting an employer’s premises directly.“Many people choose to get in touch with us when a reactivesituation occurs,” Nicki Fulton of OH Services Ltd comments,“they find that there’s been an incident, or that a health and safetyaudit has shown they need certain checks and procedures inplace to continue their work. In many cases we can help preventthose kinds of incidents from happening in the first place.”OH Services Ltd can provide:• Health Surveillance• Counselling• Drug & Alcohol screening• Vaccinations• Sickness absence management• Case management • Fitness to work reviews• And much, much moreIn addition, OH Services Ltd also specialises in SpecialistMedical Tests that can be a necessity for any business wanting tocater to specialist industries. These include ENG1 SeafarersMedical, OGUK Oil & Gas Offshore Medicals, Asbestosexaminations, ionising radiation and HGV/LGV.Also of particular interest to our region is medical assessmentsfor the fitness of workers to operate on wind turbines. This is acombined fitness and medical test which is a necessity for anycompany wanting to undertake work on any of the wind farmscropping up in the Humber region. And might be the differencebetween securing a contract with such companies, or not. For more information about OH Services Ltd, you can contactthem directly on 01469 571 030 or 01482 712113, or to view afull, comprehensive list of the services they offer, visit –www.oh-services.co.uk PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AYZEK06-11_Layout 1 07/03/2016 13:46 Page 4Next >