AUGUST 2018 £3.50YORKSHIRE & LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEADING BUSINESS MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukVOLUME 33 ISSUE 08SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENTBehind the scenesCOMMERCIALPROPERTYThe rise and fall ofretailPRINTING ANDPACKAGINGSolving the plasticproblemKEEPING AHEADOF THE CURVEKEEPING AHEADOF THE CURVE01 .qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:37 Page 1SPECIALISTS INGENERAL HAULAGEFor all enquiries, please call01469 574244ENSURING HAULAGE OPERATIONS RUN SMOOTHLYBSB Transport has been established for 20 years, specialising in General HaulageGet in touch BSB Transport has been established for 20 years. 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VATfollowed by 35 monthly paymentsProcessing fee £199.99 inc. VATMitsubishi L200Diesel Double Cab DI-D 178Barbarian 4WDPersonal Price per monthinc. VAT from£301.42Business Leasing £251.19Based on:8000 miles per annumInitial payment of £301.42 inc. VATfollowed by 35 monthly paymentsProcessing fee £199.99 inc. VATCitroen BerlingoL1 Diesel1.6 BlueHDi 625kgEnterprise 75psPersonal Price per monthinc. VAT from£232.44Business Leasing £193.70Based on:8000 miles per annumInitial payment of £232.44 inc. VATfollowed by 35 monthly paymentsProcessing fee £199.99 inc. VAT02.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2018 07:59 Page 1No doubt, by now, readers will have familiarised themselveswith the hotly anticipated Brexit White Paper. While it’s not themost riveting read we’ve ever enjoyed here at Business Link HQ,it does provide some much-needed clarity. While the White Paper has largely ticked all the right boxes,business and industry are still racked with fears over a potential“no-deal” scenario. The warnings have been coming thick andfast, with the PM even suggesting stock-pilling food andmedicine should she fail to secure a favourable deal. Things are more upbeat for our August issue where we’recelebrating businesses across our region, be that in the print and packaging industry,or security. It’s also that time of year where we delve into the accountancy sector forour review, while elsewhere we cover business services and supply chainmanagement. This month’s commercial property feature looks at the dichotomy betweentraditional retail space and facilities aimed at ecommerce companies, while in ourcorporate hospitality feature we show how the great British pub is making acomeback. Elsewhere we’ve got all the best news and events, plus industry comment andinsight. Basically, you’ve got the go-to guide for regional business in your hands. Butbe sure and check out our website for all the news you need to read. Good reading as alwaysMichael FisherEditorFrom theEditorOAKLANDS HALL HOTEL & THE COMFY DUCKTo make a booking on any event, please contact:(01472) 872 248 | meetingsandevents@oaklandshallhotel.co.ukBest Western Oaklands Hall Hotel, Barton Street, Laceby,Grimsby, DN37 7LFwww.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk | www.thecomfyduck.co.ukNow taking Christmas Party BookingsDeliciously Deliciously LincolnshireGoldAwarded for outstanding quality and service byLincolnshireTodayawardWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETAUGUST31st - Classical ConcertAn evening in our gardens with Tre Amici and Supporting Acts. Prosecco & Canapés on arrival, Pulled Pork Buns and Pavlovas served throughout the evening, £35 per person.SEPTEMBER14th - Comedy Night2 Course Dinner Followed by entertainment from local stand-up comics, £25 per person (18+)28th - Champagne Tasting6 Course Tasting Menu paired with complementing Champagnes, £95 per person. Fancy making a night of it? Enjoy 2 tickets to the event, Bed & Breakfast for £249 based on 2 adults sharing a standard double room (upgrades available).EVENTS03.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:40 Page 1CONTENTSAUGUST 20186NewsThe latest business news and success stories from around our region12Commercial propertyCloser scrutiny of the commercial property market, both nationallyand at the regional level, reveals a widening gulf between traditionalretail and ecommerce. While there has been a fall in the level of retailproperties being traded, demand for major industrial and logisticsspace is continuing to rise, driven, in part, by online spending.16Streets annual charity golf dayLincoln based Streets Chartered Accountants, a top 40 accountancypractice, hosted their seventh annual Charity Golf Day this Julyraising £5,813 for the Air Ambulance.18Printing and packagingPlastic packaging waste is one of the biggest issues currently facingthe supply chain. Here Business Link explores some of the problemplastics and their solutions; the UK’s recycling crisis, and whatbusinesses in our region can do about it. 22Business services keep a company running, but they should not be afire and forget solution. Choosing the wrong service provider cancost in the long run.25SecurityData security is a hot topic for businesses at present. With thenumber of data breach incidents on the rise, its time to step up one’sphysical and digital data security.28Supply chain managementAs the demands of manufacturers and retailers increase, those in thesupply chain who can adapt to the challenges may find themselvesreaping the rewards. 31Accountants reviewAn accountant may not work for your company, but there are fewwho want you to succeed more than they. Choosing the right onecan be a difficult process, however – and many small businesses putfar too little thought into it. • Q&A - A P Robinson36Corporate hospitalityAs that rate of pub closures continues to slow, and demand for craftspirits and beer rises, pubs are again proving an attractive prospectfor investors. For businesses looking to wine and dine clients,customers and colleagues, it’s high time to give the pub a go. 40AutoLinkWe’ve reached a tipping point where pursuing low emissionstrategies are good for business, and that includes electric and hybridvehicles. • We take a look at the Lamborghini Huracán Performante46EventsWe take a look at business events happening around Yorkshire andLincolnshire50And finally…Yorkshire-Lincolnshire-Business-Link @blmforumblmforum.netCONNECT WITH US18222504-05.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:43 Page 1Group EditorSteve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)EditorMichael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)JournalistsDominic Cuthbert (d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk)Stuart Pearcey (s.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk)Tess Egginton (t.egginton@blmgroup,.co.uk)Editorial contactnewsdesk@blmgroup.co.ukTel: (01472) 310305 Fax: (01472) 310317Sales DirectorAngela Cooper (a.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)AdvertisingSam Trott (s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk)Vicky Hunt (v.hunt@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, ArmstrongStreet, Grimsby, N.E. Lincs., DN31 2QE.ISSN No: 1462-2092All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwisewithout express permission of the copyright holder, for whichapplication should be addressed first to the publisher. Whileevery reasonable care is taken, neither the publisher nor itsparticipating agents accept liability for loss or damage toprints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material ofwhatever nature submitted to this publication. The viewsexpressed in this publication are not necessarily the views ofthose held by the publisher.COVER PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK - ZHAO JIAN KANG • BONDVIT • NATTANAN726 • ND3000 • BMWwww.blmforum.net2804-05.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:43 Page 2British Steelreportssubstantialprofit andpromises moreinvestmentIn its second annual trading update, BritishSteel said its turnaround remains firmly on trackand reported a significant long-term investmentplan to support the business for years to come.This will include a £50 million investment inScunthorpe Rod Mill, and a commitment tospend £40 million to other capital expenditurein the next financial year to maintain andimprove the existing asset base.The company’s annual turnover was £1.4billion in FY18 versus £1.2 billion in FY17.Executive Chairman Roland Junck said: “Ourtransformation remains firmly on track and continues apace with unprecedented levels of investment going into the business.”To support its growth plans, British Steel has recently secured £90 million of new financing from White Oak Asset Finance, an affiliate ofWhite Oak Global Advisors. 6Business Link www.blmforum.netNEWSUncertainty seesconfidence dip amongstYorkshire businessesBusiness confidence in Yorkshire & the Humber fell 16 points during Julyto 19%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds BankCommercial Banking.Companies in Yorkshire reported lower confidence in their businessprospects at 16%, which was 25 points lower than in June, and lowereconomic optimism at 22%, down six points since June.Together, this gives an overall confidence of 19%, which is 16 points belowlast month’s figure of 35%.As a result, companies reined in their recruitment plans for the yearahead, with a net balance of 12% of businesses in the region now sayingthey expect to hire more staff during the next year, down 11 points on lastmonth.Steve Harris, Regional Director for Yorkshire at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “It is difficult to pin point the causes for the disparity inYorkshire confidence than that seen elsewhere.”Incoming Non-Exec Chairmanfor Safestyle UKSafestyle UK, the Bradford-based retailer and manufacturer of PVCu doors andwindows, has appointed Alan Lovell as Non-Executive Chairman.Mr Lovell has held numerous listed company directorships, both executive and, morerecently, non-executive.He has been the Non-Executive Chairman of Flowgroup plc since 2017, NationalChairman of the Consumer Council for Water since 2015 and was appointed as SeniorNon-Executive Director at SIG plc in July 2018.He was also appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the RestructuringCommittee of Carillion plc as part of an attempt to put together a rescue package for thecompany during its final 10 weeks of trading.In his executive career, Mr Lovell was CEO of six companies, most recently Tamar Energy Limited (2011-2013) and Infinis Limited (2006-2009).This comes as the Board formally welcome Rob Neale as Chief Financial Officer.© Shutterstock / isak55© Shutterstock / Zhaio jian kang06-11.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:45 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 7NEWSFood & drink exportsfrom Yorks & Humberreach almost £1bnExports of food and drink from Yorkshire and the Humberincreased to almost £1 billion in the year to March 2018 – up 13%compared to the previous 12 months, according to the latest figuresfrom HMRC.The most popular products from the region overseas were meat(19% increase to £161 million), dairy products and eggs (28% increaseto £75 million), and beverages (14% increase to £57 million).The statistics also show that more firms in the region are targetingthe Middle East, with 33% more food and drink exported to the UAEduring the period, when compared to the previous twelve months.There was also a marked increase in appetite for Yorkshire producefrom North America, with local businesses growing exports to Canadaand the US by 7% and 6% respectively.Exports to Japan grew by 6%, a market considered to be a growingopportunity for UK food and drink businesses.Lincolnshire AIproject set torevolutionise UKfarmingAt the start of this year the University of Lincoln, SagaRobotics UK and Berry Gardens Growers began a two-year project to develop advanced autonomous systems tosupport the production of soft fruit.The project – the largest of its kind in the EU – has beencited as a ‘trailblazing’ in artificial intelligence by theDepartment for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy in its AI Sector Deal.The deal pledges an additional £1 billion of funding to put the UK at the forefront of the artificial intelligence industry.The machines can transport heavy boxes of fruit from the picking point to the collection point, relieving agricultural workers from the heavy work.Ultimately, the machines are designed to increase productivity at the point the fruit is picked.The venture, seen as revolutionary for Greater Lincolnshire as an agricultural region, is being strongly supported by the Greater Lincolnshire LocalEnterprise Partnership.© OHishiapplyShutterstockSheffield selected asnew HQ of nationalvideo games agency Sheffield will house the national headquarters of the British GamesInstitute (BGI), a new national agency for video games modelled on theBritish Film institute.It will be housed at the Sheffield Kollider, a new hub for creative andtechnology industries currently being developed in the former Co-opCastle House in Castlegate.The Kollider building is being renovated with DCMS funding as part ofa wider push to create a new cluster for high growth industries inCastlegate and the wider City.The BGI is one of the first arrivals from a range of creative, technologyand biotech businesses expected to locate in Kollider over the next 12months.BGI will also move the National Videogame Arcade (NVA) from itscurrent home in Nottingham to the new premises.The video games sector is worth £1.5 billion a year to the UK domesticeconomy. © Shutterstock / Monkey Business Images06-11.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:45 Page 2NEWS8Business Link www.blmforum.netWordsandSpacesLtdtel:01724 352156 mob:07736 952885 fax: 0871 989 5784 email: stuart@wordsman.co.uk twitter:@stuartpearcey Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2QEI’ll write blogs, websites, ads, articles, leaflets, news releases and newspapers; I’ll design print and buy it. I’m Stuart Pearcey. How can Imake your life better today?www.wordsman.co.ukWhere goodcopywritingmeans businessNew CEO for SheffieldForgemastersSheffield Forgemasters hasappointed David Bond as itsnew CEO with long-standingboss, Graham Honeyman, takinga global business developmentrole.The company said it has beenlooking to make seniormanagement changes for anumber of months as it buildson its current senior team toincrease market reach andinsight.Honeyman will continue withthe company as consultanthead of international businessdevelopment working with thenew Bond, who takes up officein August 2018.“It has been my intention tostep down from the role of CEOfor some time now and to allowfor a new managementstructure to take the business forwards, David Bond will be joining us fromBAE Systems as CEO from 1 August,” said Honeyman.The CEO change is part of a wider raft of changes at SheffieldForgemasters, which will also include forthcoming appointments of a newchief financial officer, a new chief operating officer and a company chairman.Graham Honeyman,stepping down asForgemasters’ CEOLeeds shortlisted fornew Channel 4 HQ Channel 4 has included Leeds on a shortlist of three for its newHQ, alongside Birmingham and Manchester.The decision has been hailed as ‘fantastic’ by leaders of the localauthorities and the City Region LEP.Roger Marsh, Chair of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership,said: “Channel 4’s decision to include us on its shortlist for its newnational headquarters demonstrates the strength of the case wehave made.”He added: “I believe firmly that Channel 4 and Leeds City Regionshare the same ambitions, to celebrate our diversity, nurture creativetalent and pioneer new technologies, making us ideal partners.”The winner will be announced in the autumn. © Channel 406-11.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:45 Page 3Drax brings ‘first of akind’ biomass railwagons into serviceDrax power station near Selby has developed bespoke train wagonsable to transport compressed wood pellets in the quantities needed tofeed the power station.They’re the first of their kind in the world and were designed anddeveloped by Lloyd’s Register Rail (Ricardo) and WH Davis – the UK’slast independent freight wagon manufacturer.Work is now being carried out at Davis Wagon Services’ facilities (asubsidiary of WH Davis) to re-brand all 225 of Drax’s rail wagons,complete with new Northern Powerhouse branding.Jake Berry, Northern Powerhouse Minister said: “The developmentof Drax’s train wagons is a Northern Powerhouse success story – I’mdelighted to unveil the first of the newly branded wagons.“The energy sector has been and will continue to be a major sourceof jobs and economic opportunity in the North of England. It is worthover £5 billion to the North and the region has more low carbon jobsper 1,000 employees than anywhere else in England.”£3.4bn Sky Betting &Gaming acquisitioncompletesStars Group has completed its £3.4 billion acquisition of Leeds-based Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) as the Canadian Group expandsits geographic reach.“This acquisition represents a pivotal moment in The Stars Group’sevolution,” said Stars CEO Rafi Ashkenazi. “SBG’s mobile-focusedsportsbook pairs well with our industry-leading poker offering tocreate two premier customer acquisition channels. We believe thiscombination along with our combined online casino offeringspositions The Stars Group for continued growth in the evolvingonline gaming industry.”Ashkenazi added that the transaction creates the “world’s largestpublically listed gaming company”.“This significant scale also positions The Stars Group to bothsecure and expand upon its global footprint,” he said.The purchase was made up of a combination of cash and newlyissued common shares of The Stars Group.www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 9NEWSHealth & safetyaudits with LACTSHealth and safety audits are an important tool inensuring compliance with current legislation that appliesto the workplace. This generally involves a critical, in-depth examination of an organisation’s Health and Safetymanagement system.With Lincolnshire & Counties Training Solutions(LACTS), every health and safety audit is undertaken by itsexperienced team of specialist consultants. This can beprovided as a one-off ‘standalone’ service or as part of aservice contract.Once the audit has been completedA summary of all of the audit findings is presented in aHealth & Safety Audit Compliance Checklist and written report outlining the findings with comprehensive recommendations of any actionsrequired so that your health and safety plan is robust, understandable and compliant with current regulations and practices.Where applicable, hazards are identified and the level of risk established for each.For more information, visit www.lacts.co.uk.© shutterstock/docstockmedia(L-R) Jake Berry, Drax CEO Andy Koss andJohn Hall, MD of Davis Wagon Services © Sky Betting & Gaming06-11.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2018 09:45 Page 4Next >