< PreviousD MARSHALLPROPERTIESLTDHigh Quality LightIndustrial Units TO LETin Kirkstall, Leeds(close to Leeds Town centre)From 1200 to 5000ft2Flexible TermsFor Further Details ContactAndrew MarshallTel: 01132 893062Mobile: 07734 71470210:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:06 Page 111:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:06 Page 1GROUND FLOOR OFFICESTO LET - PRIME LOCATIONIN GRIMSBYTELEPHONE 01472 310302From 27.5m2(296ft2) to 199m2(2142ft2) approx. availableRecently refurbished to a high standardEasy access to motorway, ports and towncentreSecure off street parking for staff andvisitors Negotiable terms WE AREHERE12:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:06 Page 1BUILDING MATERIALSwww.blmforum.net13Solar PV panels, rainwater harvestingand intelligent lighting are just some ofthe items now installed as part of newbuilds, but there are a lot more optionswhen it comes to choosing materials.For example, technology used in theprocess of coating buildings meansbuildings can now have thermallyresponsive coatings – which changefrom white to black depending on thetemperature. The benefits of such anarchitectural coating mean heat insidebuildings is compensated for. Whitereflects sunshine during hot summermonths, and in the colder months thecoatings turn black to absorb the heat.Aditya Ranade, Lux Research Analystand lead author of “Painting a GreenFuture: Opportunities in SustainableArchitectural Coatings, says,“Sustainable coatings technologiesreduce the energy, resource, andenvironmental impact of paints andcoatings, but often get confused with‘greenwashed’ unsustainablealternatives. Sustainable coatingtechnologies are moving beyond lowvolatile organic compound content toinclude advances in additives likesurfactants and coalescing agents, aswell as energy-impacting coatings likecool roofs and even solar paints.” Solarpaints have been developed recently,but sadly their efficiency stands at alowly 2%, whereas solar PV panelsoffer 13-15%.One development in insulation is theuse of very lightweight polystyrene,expanded so that it consists of 98% air.This creates a barrier that is botheffective and non-toxic. Along withstraw bales it is becoming a morecommon insulation method in newhomes and commercial properties thansimply using cavity wall insulation. Thissaves on costs as well as ensuringcarbon footprints are kept low. Heatrarely escapes from polystyrene blocksas the air barrier is so thick.In our region, developments in thesector are assisted by the ConstructionServices Network. Originally set up byYorkshire Forward, and hosted byLeeds Metropolitan University, theNetwork emphasises best practicethroughout the industry. Its mostrecent development is the launch of aBuying Alliance which allowsconstruction companies to obtain newmaterials at reduced prices thanks tothe benefits of bulk purchasing. Nodoubt they will also benefit from LeedsMet’s new Leeds Sustainability Institutewhich aims to specialise in the builtenvironment and encourage newthinking in construction and design.Companies in our region may verywell soon be seeing these innovationsappearing in new builds, but existing,inefficient buildings could also see thebenefits from such techniques. Itseems ludicrous not to take advantageof such effective solutions.Buildingthe futureNew, more sustainable buildingmaterials are ensuring constructionprojects are more efficient andenvironmentally friendly than ever before13:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:07 Page 114www.blmforum.netFREIGHT AND STORAGEWith rising fuel costsand pressure tolower carbonemissions what doesthe future have instore for thetraditional haulageindustry?The freight industry has been one ofthe hardest hit in recent years, withwhat must seem the people and theGovernment wholly against them. Thegeneral populace are clamouring forless pollution and more sustainablesolutions to transporting vast amountsof goods about, which has led topotential fines and poor mediacoverage if one makes a mistake.Meanwhile the Government hasfollowed the previous Labour budgetsand once more increased the fuel dutytax, further straining the industry. Thishas led to what some might call aparadox, where companies must bothreduce their carbon emissions andenvironmental impact, while alsospending less money on their day-to-day running. An obvious conclusion to these twodemands is that lorries and road trafficwill be unlikely to achieve either aim.Though often a necessity at least insome part of the logistics chain, usingthem exclusively could end upbankrupting a freight forwarder in thecoming years. Realistically that leavespeople with the two alternativeoptions for transport of large amountsof freight - trains and ships. Air freight is a possibility, especiallyfor long international journeys, butrising fuel prices across the worldcontinues to place intense pressure onthis form of transport. What’s more,many large scale shippers struggle touse air freight due to the weightrestrictions placed on industrialplanes. Domestically, air travel is evenless feasible, especially consideringthe delays associated with removingstock from the cargo bays, andtransporting them off an airport site. Rail is one of the most commonforms of freight transport in some partsof the world, and in America inparticular it’s used to great effect forthe vast majority of freight forwarding.This hasn’t been quite so easy toachieve in the hilly lands ofLincolnshire and Yorkshire, particularlysince the rail links are not nearly asextensive as they are in the USA. Still,a growing number of supermarketretailers have begun moving towardsrail for their transport, including Asda,Tesco, Morrisons and the othersupermarket giants. All of these requiretheir goods to be delivered on time,undamaged, and with as little fuss aspossible. In fact, one could go as far asto say that supermarkets have some ofthe most demanding logistical chainsin the country, so their movement torail speaks a lot about its opportunities. Tesco are perhaps the most obviousin their commitment to rail, and theirtrain carriages, boasting the messages“Less Co2 Rail” can be seen across thecountry. Typically they work bytransporting goods en masse, by rail,By land and seaBy land and sea14-15:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:08 Page 1FREIGHT AND STORAGEwww.blmforum.net15to a central distribution centre, whichthen links out to various regionaldistribution centres. These are thentransported the final legs by road. Tothis day, Tesco boast that they havesaved 41 million road miles a year, and39,000 tonnes of Co2. Considering therising costs of fuel, this would equateto heavy financial savings as well. The problem with rail, is of course,that the links in the country are notwhat they could be. This is expected toimprove, particularly in Yorkshire,which will see new high speed linesconnecting Leeds and London. Thoughthese are being built mostly forcommuters, there is no doubt that therail links will also be of great use to themany freight forwarding companies inthe region. The second method of freightforwarding that should be consideredis by sea or coast. Considering we arean island nation, and that bothLincolnshire and Yorkshire have richmaritime traditions, it is strange thatthe sea is used so little. Admittedly it isused commonly in deep sea trading,where goods are shipped to differentcountries, but it can also be used in acoastal role, to ship large quantities ofgoods down the country. Transportingby sea, though often consideredslower than by road, comes withabsolutely huge savings both in termsof costs and environmental impact,achieved by the sheer amount ofgoods that can be transported on asingle liner. One company who have madesignificant savings on sea freight arethe Yorkshire Linen Company, whoexport their goods to Spanish stores.Dealing primarily in household linen,the Harrogate company has strict orderdeadlines to send goods to overtwenty stores across the Costa Del Solevery fortnight, so there is no room fordelay or accident. They transport thegoods, still in lorries, on a ferry likesystem. In this way hauliers are notnecessary in the final leg of thejourney, which reduces the chance formiscommunication or mistakes. NiddTransport, who provide freightforwarding for Yorkshire Linenemphasise the advantages. Like forlike, road and water have cost-paritybut the sea voyage is one day quicker.It’s also more restful, secure andpleasant for drivers, and the fuel savingis significant.For those who trade domestically,sea freight can still be used from themany ports in our region. The OlympicGames committee used a similarmethod for their constructionmaterials, which saw them shippeddown rivers to the final location,reducing the road journey for eachlorry to just four miles. For companiesand organisations who wish to showtheir commitment to the environment,such savings are worth their weight ingold. Currently road remains the mostcommonly used method of domesticfreight forwarding in the UK. This ismostly the case due to the strong roadlinks in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, andthe prevalence for distribution centresto be built and located next to majormotorways. If further sanctions comedown on the carbon footprint ofcompanies, then it could see roadtraffic becoming the exception ratherthan the rule in the supply chain. As rail links improve across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, we may seemore freight being delivered by trains14-15:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:08 Page 216www.blmforum.netLINCOLNSHIREBusiness in Lincolnshire has alwaysbeen inextricably linked with theagricultural sector, with a specialism inengineering and manufacture alsoevident through history. Recentchanges, particularly in Lincoln itself,mean the city is now poised to becomeknown throughout the country, if notthe world, as a centre for advancedengineering. With a large contract - in fact thelargest contract ever won by thecompany - Lincoln is now firmlyensconced as the Siemen’s home.Winning a multi-million pound longservice agreement for a major liquefiednatural gas project in Australia hascome at the perfect time too. Thecompany is due to move to purpose-built premises at Teal Park which willprovide a new service centre and amodern, professional environment forcustomers and employees.Neil Corner, director of SiemensService in Lincoln, says, “This isfantastic news for our service businessin Lincoln. It is the largest everorder for this product line, andwe are extremely proud that thishappened here. The local teamworked exceptionally hard,demonstrating dedication andprofessionalism throughout. The winunderlines our excellent performanceand prospects.”The six-year contract includespreventative maintenance, remotemonitoring, parts supply, and fieldservice for sixteen SGT-400 industrialgas turbines spread across threeSantos GLNG sites. The agreementwill help to ensure predictablereliability and maintenance costs forthe SGT-400 gas turbines at theSantos GLNG Project, and contributesto creating a cleaner fuel for thefuture.As well as this, the University ofLincoln’s recently-opened School ofEngineering should provide an excellentsupply of suitably-qualified graduatesover time. This is something that hasbeen a concern in recent years, alack of suitably qualified andexperienced graduates who wantto remain in the city. With thiscontract win, Siemens can buildon their already enviablereputation and could meanLincoln takes on a morecosmopolitan feel as time moveson.Developing retailOn a smaller scale, but no lessrelevant, is addressing thecounty’s retail offering. Among themost active towns that are taking partin the Mary Portas Pilot Scheme fortowns is Market Rasen. The townschosen for the Portas Pilot Schemecould be awarded a share in £1 millionto improve the high street toencourage more business. MarketRasen may be holding its breath to findout the outcome of its bid, butresidents and businesses alike havetaken the initiative.Traders and business people are notsitting back, or taking anything forgranted. As part of making a bid forfunding, the Market Rasen BusinessImprovement Group, know as MR BIG,drew up plans for how the town centrecould be reinvigorated. The team tooktheir lead from some of the ideas MaryPortas talks about on TV - namely, pop-up shops, vibrant local markets and asustainable strategy for High Streetregeneration. People in Market Rasen decided totake some action, hence last month,local traders took matters into theirown hands and organised their ownpop-up market. The group signed up32 stall holders, creating a BIG marketthat filled up the Georgian MarketPlace, the likes of which hasn’t beenseen for many years. There was even atown crier for the event, a street cafeand a busking from a local musicianA county ofendlesspossibilitiesLincolnshire has some of the most amazing vistas theUK has to offer as well as plenty of things to see anddo. No wonder local businesses are rightly proud.Lincoln is becoming a place and thatmore graduates want to settle, its strongsense of history only adds to thisResidents support the pop-upmarket organised by MR BIGin Market Rasen16-20:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:14 Page 1LINCOLNSHIREwww.blmforum.net17provided entertainment. Sara Scott, a member of the coreteam of MR BIG organisers explainsthe thinking behind the event. Shesays, “Our Monday market was proofpositive of what’s achievable in a shortspace of time with zero funding. OurTown Council offered the Market Placeand Stalls for free, members of MR BIGgave their time and support at no cost,we got local community groups andschools involved and we were amazedand impressed at how many shoppersturned up.“With one great event under theirbelts, MR BIG are planning moreprojects to transform the town,including an ongoing programme ofmarket-based events and an initiativethat would see local vacant premisesused to create a pop-up shop wherenew retail businesses can learn theirtrade at low cost, before moving on totake premises of their own. This willcertainly be something to shout aboutif it takes off.Boost for businesses…In more positive news forLincolnshire, rural communities are setto receive a massive boost after aninvestment of £1.5 million from EastLindsey District Council into new ruralprojects.The Rural Development Programmeis designed to support the rural areasof East Lindsey and provide newopportunities in the more sparselypopulated areas, where economicactivity is low. Local communities andorganisations can bid into the schemeto deliver projects that will improve thearea’s economy.Projects that stand a strong chance ofbeing supported are those that increaseinvestment, improve digital technology,support the creation of new businessesincluding development of socialenterprises and other business supportthat will create local employment in theform of apprenticeships.Grants of up to £50,000 are availableand the money will be targetedtowards new projects or projects whichincrease or expand existing services.The programme of investment hopesto benefit communities across EastLindsey by bringing in more businesses,creating more jobs, and providing morevolunteering opportunities.Above: A full and busy marketplace is somethingwe could get used to thanks to towns becomingmore engaged with improving their retailprospects.Top right: Lincoln’s Brayford Pool, which has seena Hilton Hotel, Starbucks and a Wagamamarestaurant all take shape over the past year.Right: Siemens in Lincoln has secured a multi-million pound contract, making its move to TealPark in the city all the more sweet.16-20:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:14 Page 2Stefano’s Electrical ServicesStefano’s Electrical Services is a local family-basedbusiness, fully registered with Elecsa and the ECA.Stefano’s install in commercial, industrial anddomestic properties, and also complete inspection andtesting as well as PAT testing. They provide a widerange of services such as security systems, kitchen andbathroom installations along with traditional electricalwork such as rewires and consumer unit replacements.Stefano’s can also project manage if desired. Visit Stefano’s at the Show where they will beavailable to answer any queries or just for a chat. Theywill be displaying a small sample of the products theycan install, electric reaction games for adults and activities sheets for younger ones. They look forward to seeingyou.Tel: 01507 327737/07947 712483 www.stefanoselectricalservices.comSee us at the Lincolnshire Show, Stand 4-20B18www.blmforum.netLINCOLNSHIRE SPOTLIGHTModular Silo IndustriesModular Silo Industries are a new, innovative storagesolutions company based in Lincolnshire, specialising inproviding a full and comprehensive service to its clients.Their service is fully integrated and encompasses everyaspect of successful contract and managementspecifically designed to meet the client’s needs, from theinitial enquiry through to project completion.The full service includes...* Planning * Bulk storage * Bulk conveying * Flat stores * Storage silos (up to 32m dia) * Steel-framed buildings * Civil * Electrics * Process bins * Plant building * Project planning * Project management * Site management * On farm silos * Livestock feeding equipment * InstallationMSI deliver exactly what you want on time and on budget. Visit them at the Lincolnshire Show.Tel: 01427 667608 Email: info@msindustries.co.ukwww.msindustries.co.ukSee us at the Lincolnshire Show, Avenue 4 Stand 29RuddocksExciting things are happening at Ruddocks. The largestudio rooms above the shop are being refurbished forthe Art & Craft departments, which will be expanded.To get there, the stairs, which many Lincolnians willremember from before 1980, are being replaced. Therewill also be a lift adjacent to the stairs.The five large windows which can be seen over thefront of the shop hide one of Lincoln’s secrets – anearly 19th century drawing room. This will be recreatedas a Regency drawing room where beverages and lightrefreshments can be enjoyed in peace and comfort.Ruddocks have already introduced a range ofcreative, educational and fun toys. They will besignificantly expanded and located in the old art & craftdepartment.And finally... Ruddocks will be adding ranges ofquality gifts and collectables, including Moorcroftpottery and Steiff bears. Enjoy a visit to Ruddocks – youwon’t be disappointed.Tel: 01522 529591Email: enquiries@ruddocksoflincoln.co.ukwww.ruddocksoflincoln.co.ukLincolnSecurityLincoln Security have beenawarded a place on ESPOsLocksmith Services Frameworkagreement. Peter Corlett, BusinessDevelopment Manager, says, “We’redelighted to have been awarded thiscontract. This framework will allowmembers to procure products andservices from a central source withagreed rates and pre-qualified health and safety documentation.”Formed in 1974, Lincoln Security has sustained successful growth andexpansion, enabling the company to develop its products and servicesincluding installation, service, manufacture and supply of securityequipment. Services include supply, installation and maintenance of almostany security application for private and commercial sector clients, includingutility companies, local authorities, NHS and the MoD.Lincoln Security manufacture and install high-spec steel and timber securitydoor sets, offer a full architectural specification service by their qualifiedarchitectural ironmonger, design and install bespoke access control, intruderalarm and CCTV systems, and install door automation to DDA requirementsand specialised door operating systems for individual requirements.Tel: 01522 532038 Email: info@lincolnsecurity.co.ukwww.lincolnsecurity.co.ukFarmstarFarmstar is a CASE IH agriculturaldealership dedicated to providinga high quality of service tocover the requirements offarmers, contractors, localauthorities and others. Inaddition to offering alarge selection of newand used machinery, theyalso stock a wide range ofparts and accessories.They are also dealers formany other suppliers, providing a vast range of agricultural and groundcare equipment.Farmstar’s team of highly trained technicians and support staff alsoensure consistently excellent after-sales support.Farmstar can now offer an even better service with the opening oftheir new branch at Hawton Lane in New Balderton, Newark, ensuringextra convenience for customers in South Lincolnshire and SouthNottinghamshire. The head office, located close to the A1 at Marr, servesSouth Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, the Brigg branch servesNorth Lincolnshire and Market Weighton serves East and NorthYorkshire. The virtual depot, meanwhile, offers fantastic servicewherever you are!Tel: 01302 786786 www.farmstar.co.uk16-20:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:14 Page 3marquee, there’s much else of exceptionalvalue for anyone interested in doing businessin Lincolnshire. Over sixty thousand visitors areexpected, and one of the main roles of theevent is to illustrate the importance ofagriculture and farming in the life of the county.The Show has retained its major sponsors,with Clydesdale Bank and Duckworth LandRover on board for a further year and, despiterumours to the contrary, director JayneSouthall has confirmed that the Show willcontinue in its midweek slot in future years,saying this is the strongest way to retain itsagricultural heart. She says, “We are set oninnovation and continuing to broaden ourappeal, but the Show must support our corecharitable aims – which are to promoteunderstanding, and awareness of the roleplayed in the county by agriculture andfood production – and we must have theagricultural community fully on board.“The Show is still the county’s bestkept secret. We’ve pushed up to morethan sixty thousand visitors but there isstill huge potential and we’re set onincreasing numbers of both visitors andexhibitors in 2012. I want to developmore involvement in the Society byyoung people and further boost ourlinks with education.”The Lord Taylor of Holbeach, CBE,Government minister for theLINCOLNSHIRE SHOWwww.blmforum.net19With many of the organisations that wereonce responsible for marketing Lincolnshirenow defunct, the Lincolnshire Show hastaken on increased importance as apromotional vehicle for the county and aplace for local businesses to meet up and dobusiness. See overleaf for our completeguide to the Showground and what you’ll beable to see on Wednesday 20th andThursday 21st June.Of course, any visit to the Show willinvariably start with a trip to our marquee.Hosted in association with our sisterpublication Lincolnshire Today, visitors willbe able to enjoy regular live music courtesyof Off Limits, as well as being able to findout more about what we can offerLincolnshire businesses. Visit us by theringside on Stand 13 – just across from theMain Ring.Yet again we’ll also be distributing ourmuch sought-after shoulder bags. Anyonewho’s attended the Show in recent years willdoubtless have seen these environmentallyfriendly items, each of which contains aunique number. If the number on your bagmatches those we print in the post-Showissues of our sister magazine LincolnshireToday, there are huge prizes to be won. Ifit’s anything like previous years, werecommend you grab hold of your bagsearly, as they go fast.If you can tear yourself away from ourVisit us bythe ringsideon Stand 13Avenue 6Visit us bythe ringsideon Stand 13Avenue 6Lincolnshire at its bestThe Lincolnshire Show illustrates all the excitement thecounty has to offer20 16-20:Layout 1 25/5/12 10:14 Page 4Next >