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Specialising in General Haulage, our fleet now number 30 units under 2 yrs old, with a mixture of Mercedes and Volvo tractor units.•UK General HaulageOffering next day delivery services in the UK•UK CoverageWe cross many motorway networks in the UK•GPS TrackingOur vehicles are monitored using GPS tracking•24/7 OperationWe are in operation 24 hoursa day, 7 days a weekIf you have any questions, please contact us on 01469 574 244Email transport@bsbtransport.co.uk or visit www.bsbtransport.co.ukifc.qxp_Layout 1 26/10/2018 14:42 Page 1Business confidence is all over the place, Theresa May still hasn’tfound her magic Brexit deal that satisfies the Bloc andbackbenchers both, and we’re privy to even more abuses of labour,including workplace bullying, modern slavery and sexualharassment. But it’s not all doom and gloom. In fact, our region hasa lot to smile about as our November issue aims to highlight. As if you needed reminding, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is amanufacturing powerhouse, but there are some roadblocks tosuccess. Our spotlight highlights some of the biggest challengesand how manufacturers can overcome them. Solving one of theseissues – the skills shortage – requires better education andtraining, fortunately we’ve also included a feature on that very topic. Our insightful materials handling and water efficiency & treatment features, meanwhile,explore aspects of business that some might prefer to ignore but can mean make or break. But the highlight of our November issue is undoubtedly our Men’s Health Awarenesscharity feature. This important exposé shines a light on the oft-ignored issues of men’shealth, such as prostate and testicular cancer. We take a fun and informative look at theMovember Foundation to explore how growing a moustache really can make a difference. Of course, it wouldn’t be Business Link without all the usual trappings, including ourcurated news pages, events spread and regular property and hospitality pages. Then there’sthe last word from our resident grouch, Frazer. Good reading, as alwaysMichael FisherEditorThe magazine that caresWe carebecause we want to leave our world a better place than we found itBusiness Linkbelieves that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key tomaintaining a flourishing business that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff willbe proud to be part of.Community- From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extendthat into the much broader local community, through financial support of local causes andcharities. Environment- Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisationof waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.From theEditor03.qxp_Layout 1 26/10/2018 14:43 Page 1CONTENTSNOVEMBER 20186NewsThe latest business news and success stories from around our region11Business sceneThe Family Business Forum is a regular event hosted by StreetsChartered Accountants, Andrew & Co Solicitors and NatWest Bankand supported by Business Lincolnshire which aims to recognise theimportant role that family businesses play in the region’s economy12Commercial propertyWith a spate of high-profile developments taking place to deliverinnovative and educational facilities across our region, Business Linklooks at three of the most exciting16Q&A - Newark and Sherwood District CouncilWe spoke to Julie Reader-Sullivan, Business Manager of EconomicGrowth at Newark and Sherwood District Council, to talk relocatingto the region, investing in business and what makes the area sospecial 18Education and trainingThe manufacturing and engineering industries have been hit hard bythe major skills crisis plaguing the country, and many toutapprenticeships as the solution21Manufacturing spotlightFor all it’s successes of late, the manufacturing sector is facing mixedfortunes in the face of Brexit and the prospect of a productivity gap• Q&A - We sat down with Ashcourt Group to explore its origins,services and different divisions26Materials handling becomes an increasing challenge the moresuccessful a manufacturer becomes, both in the manufacturing chainand the warehouse30Invest Gainsborough Sports DinnerThis exclusive Sports Dinner was organised by the owner of HemswellCourt and the Vice Chair of Invest Gainsborough. Guests were treatedto a fantastic evening with stars from the world of rugby and ParaOlympic sports, whilst raising money for Invest Gainsborough andSwitch the Play32Business developmentBusiness services describes a suite of valuable solutions available tobusinesses, be that advice or provisions needed to achieve the nextlevel of growth, deal with a challenging trading environment or riseabove insolvency36Water treatment and efficiencyThe water sector is certainly strategically important for the UK and inYorkshire and Lincolnshire, where renewable energy and engineeringmakes up a large percentage of the region’s prosperity39Men’s healthBusiness Link explores the history of the iconic MovemberFoundation and how this important charity is helping to raiseawareness for men’s health and save lives44Corporate hospitalityIt’s the perfect time of year to treat staff, thanking them for a year ofhard work and dedication. But don’t worry if you’ve not alreadybooked months in advance, with plenty of other options available48AutoLinkIt’s that time of the year once more when Business Link's motoringcorrespondent jets off to for one of the biggest events of themotoring calendar - Paris's biennial Mondial de l'Auto• We take a look at the Ferrari 488 GTB54EventsWe take a look at business events happening around Yorkshire andLincolnshire58And finally…Yorkshire-Lincolnshire-Business-Link @blmforumblmforum.netCONNECT WITH US12263604-05.qxp_Layout 1 26/10/2018 14:44 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)Nicolle Sizer (n.sizer@blmgroup.co.uk)Emily Bakes (e.bakes@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 - EVERYTHING POSSIBLE • BANNAFARSAI_STOCK • MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES • JO PANUWAT D • POPTIKAwww.blmforum.net3204-05.qxp_Layout 1 26/10/2018 14:44 Page 2Drax snaps upScottishPowerassets in£702m dealDrax Group is acquiring ScottishPower’sportfolio of pumped storage, hydro and gas-fired generation from Iberdrola in a £702 milliondeal.The deal is part of Drax’s vision for a lower-carbon, lower-cost energy future for the UK.CEO Will Gardiner, said: “I am excited by theopportunity to acquire this unique andcomplementary portfolio of flexible, low-carbonand renewable generation assets. It’s a criticaltime in the UK power sector. As the systemtransitions towards renewable technologies, thedemand for flexible, secure energy sources isset to grow.“We believe there is a compelling logic in ourmove to add further flexible sources of power to our offering, accelerating our strategic vision to deliver a lower-carbon, lower-cost energyfuture for the UK.”6Business Link www.blmforum.netNEWSAccolade for York-basedspace-themedself-storage facilityInner Space Stations, the York-based spaced-theme self-storagespecialist, has been crowned ‘UK Best Independent Facility of the Year’ atan award ceremony hosted by the Self Storage Association.Inner Space Stations Self Storage opened a year ago, expanding on thecompany’s existing three external container storage sites and the distinctiveService Station on Hull Road. This flagship site was established over 30years ago and is recognisable by its unique creative branding developedaround the company’s fascination with space and sci-fi.The theme is embraced throughout the facility with Daleks,Stormtroopers and an Optimus Prime Transformer guarding the entranceitself. Each storage unit size is named after a different planet in the solarsystem.Rennie Schafer, CEO of the Self Storage Association, said: “Inner Space Stations Self Storage has boldly gone where no one has gone before.”West Yorks fleet tech businesssecures £5m BGF investmentFleetondemand, the West Yorkshire-based tech company working in the fleet andmobility-as-a-service space, has secured a £5 million investment from the British GrowthFund (BGF).This is the latest success for company CEO Justin Whitston, who previously foundedNexus Vehicle Rental in 2000.He said: “We were approached by many potential partners, but it was clear right fromthe start that the team and investment strategy at BGF was a perfect fit for the nextphase in our growth journey.”He added: “The growth capital will be used to ramp up engineering and productdevelopment and rapidly accelerate our sales strategy in the UK and pan Europeanlaunch in 2019. It’s a hugely exciting time for our business and we look forward toworking together with BGF to deliver our growth potential over the next three years.”Chris Boyes, who led the investment for BGF, will join the board alongside BGF’s Head of TMT, John Eggleston.© DraxDrax Power Stationin SelbyJustinWhitson06-10.qxp_Layout 1 29/10/2018 08:52 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 7NEWSWork starts on NationalCentre of Excellencefor Food EngineeringConstruction has begun on Sheffield Hallam University’s NationalCentre of Excellence for Food Engineering, which will open nextyear alongside the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.Plans for the research-led centre include pilot-scale productionfacilities, laboratories, workshops and teaching spaces.Work will focus on the application of engineering to improve foodprocessing and addressing an industry-recognised shortage of foodengineering expertise.The centre will play a strategic role in developing advancedengineering capabilities for the food and drink industry, providing amajor competitive advantage to the sector. It is designed to tacklefood industry challenges such as productivity, health, minimisingwaste and reducing energy use.It will support the food and drink industry by developing new andenhanced facilities, processes and equipment and creating aknowledgeable workforce with experience of leading engineeringsystems and processes.Reliable occupationalsecurity fromLincoln’s eLOQLincoln’s eLOQ Security offers easy, flexible and secure accesscontrol with electronic locks that don’t require batteries or wiring. With a wide range of easily retro-fittable cylinders andpadlocks available, introducing eLOQ means you can implementincredible flexible levels of remote access control to yourorganisation. eLOQ offers a wide range of lock types which are suitable forindoor and outdoor use, making them ideally suited to anyorganisations’ needs. Both keys and locks are electronic and areprogrammed with a unique system code for each customer. Thislevel of security makes it perfect to meet the needs of modernbusiness working in a corporate culture where security is ofincreased importance. With that in mind, locks have flexible date and time restrictions which can be encoded meaning that users only have access to certain locks whenrequired. Lost or stolen smart keys can also be quickly blacklisted, saving businesses the expense of changing locks. © Shutterstock / muratartHS2 will be‘transformational forLeeds’, says councilleaderResponding to confirmation in Parliament of the launch ofconsultations of the Phase 2b route that will bring HS2 high speed rail toLeeds, Judith Blake, Leeds City Council Leader, said it will be“transformation for Leeds and the region”. “It will bring many thousands of jobs: not just during construction asBirmingham is already proving, but alongside our growth strategy it willdeliver enormous economic benefits, huge improvements in connectivityand significant further numbers of future jobs locally,” she said. “It isimperative however that HS2 is planned and delivered in a way thatmaximises its potential for Leeds while minimising its disruption to thecity.“This is an extremely important opportunity for people living near tothe planned route or indeed anyone who is interested to have their say onthe emerging plans and I would urge them to do so to help HS2 Ltd get itright.”06-10.qxp_Layout 1 29/10/2018 08:52 Page 2TOWER FIELD SERVICESCat Tech Tower Field Services offers bespokemechanical services to oil refinery andpetrochemical plants all around the world.Our team has vast experience in overseeing andundertaking the installation of all types of Towerinternals.Our Tower tray, packing and other internalsinstallation services has deep roots, with severalof the senior team at Cat Tech being involved inthe founding of the Cana-Tex organisation.Since 1971, Cana-Tex had been the premierglobal Tower speciality contractor; performingTower maintenance and plant turnaround projectsaround the world. 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Let us show you what we can do.We work hard to maintain an industry reputation for safety, speed and dependability.Ours crews have been trained by us, this allows us to staff a project with the provenskills necessary to produce customer satisfaction.It is our intention to demonstrate the benefit of utilising Cat Tech for all of yourTower work.The benefits of engaging Cat Tech are:lExperienced Tower specialists.lProven track record.lAbility to supply spares and replacements.lSpade to Spade service.lRevamps or modifications to Towers / Internals.lInspection of Tower internals.lSupervision of external/client labour force.lDetailed inspection reports.lCleaning of tower internals.lReactor tray field services.lTurnkey reactor tray field services.At Cat Tech, we continue tocreate new ways to makeTower work safer, faster andmore productive. And that canmake very good things happenfor your business. Contact usfor further information.Our well established salesteam have a wealth ofexperience. We take pride onensuring all enquires are dealtwith quickly and efficiently.UK: Cat Tech (Europe) Ltd.,1 South Park Road,South Park Industrial Estate,Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire,DN17 2BY UKPhone: +44 (0) 1724 871747Fax: + 44 (0) 1724 861928Bulgaria: Cat Tech Services (SouthEastern Europe) Ltd.,Devnia, Varna District,Povelyanovo, 20 Droujba Str,R Bulgaria, 9160Phone: +(35) 9519 92052Fax: +(35) 9527 46770China: Cat Tech Services (Shanghai) Ltd.,Room 1230 No.1, 58 Nong Huachi Road,Putuo District,Shanghai 20061 CNPhone: +(86) 2152 9175 08Fax: +(86) 2152 9175 05Singapore: Cat Tech Asia Pacific Pte.Ltd., 17 Fan Yoong Road,Singapore 629794Phone: +(65) 6264 6261Fax: +(65) 6264 6401South America: Please contact the UKoffice on +44 1724 871 747Thailand: Cat Tech Services (Thailand)Ltd., 2/1 Soi Banbon NuenpayomRoad, Maptaphut Sub District, MuangRayong District, Rayong Province21150 THPhone: +(66) 894 064 100Fax: +(66) 638 692 382MAKING YOURPLANT WORK…SMARTERwww.cat-tech.comPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/KAWINNINGS06-10.qxp_Layout 1 29/10/2018 08:53 Page 3www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 9NEWS£47m advancedengineering centresopen in SheffieldThe University of Sheffield’s three new £47 million advancedengineering research centres have officially opened.The centres, which aim to boost the region’s reputation as ahub for advanced engineering and industrial digitaltechnology, were recently visited by Northern PowerhouseMinister Jake Berry MP and Mayor for the Sheffield City RegionDan Jarvis MP.They praised the transformative work taking place and howit will allow businesses to gain access to university researchexpertise and use industrial digital technologies such as AI and robotics.Working with companies to help develop new technologies, the centres will use the transformational power of research to cut costs andlead times which will revolutionise industrial processes.The centres are located within the heart of the Sheffield City Region’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District, a key element of theemerging Global Innovation Corridor that stretches across the Sheffield City Region.New CEO forHull’s KCOMHull-based communications specialist, KCOM Group,has appointed Graham Sutherland as its new CEO.Current Chief Executive Bill Halbert will remain withthe business to ensure a smooth transition as well asconcluding certain strategic projects.Mr Sutherland has held several senior leadershippositions in the UK telecoms services sector serving bothconsumer and business markets.Over the last decade he has held several ChiefExecutive roles within BT Group, including BT Businessand Public Sector and BT. Previously he held senior rolesat NTL and Bombardier.Graham Holden, Chairman of KCOM, said: “I amdelighted to welcome Graham Sutherland to KCOM. Hebrings with him a wealth of experience in thecommunications industry and will bring a freshperspective to the Board and leadership of the business.”© Shutterstock/asharkyuUS manufacturing dealfor York’s OptiBiotixYork biotech OptiBiotix Health has signed a manufacturing and supplyagreement with a US-based probiotic maker for its LPLDL probiotic strain.The firm said that under the agreement, US Pharma Lab Inc (USPL) would begranted non-exclusive rights to manufacture and supply formulations containingthe LPLDL strain.USPL is a family-owned business with facilities in the US, India, and China whichfocuses on the handling of challenging ingredients such as probiotics.OptiBiotix said the agreement was “an important step” in its B2B strategy ofutilising its science with partner company expertise and market reach to createmultiple products for consumers.The agreement gives the firm strategic access to the US probiotic market, theworld’s largest with an estimated retail value of $7.1 billion.Per Rehne, OptiBiotix CEO, said that the agreement extended the firm’s productoffering for LPLDL and had created access to the US market with “an establishedindustry supplier”.© Shutterstock/lightpoet© The University of Sheffield06-10.qxp_Layout 1 29/10/2018 08:53 Page 4Next >