< Previous20Business Link www.blmforum.netPORTS & LOGISTICSPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/JONSONABP invests £15m in Hull ContainerTerminal ABP has invested £15 million in state-of-the-art equipment at Hull Container Terminal.ABP took over operation of the facility on 1st May and will continue to service theterminal’s customer, Samskip. The port operator has invested in new infrastructure andequipment and taken on 39 staff from previous operator, PD Ports.The 30-acre operation handles more than 9,000 containers per month and dischargesvessels from Rotterdam, Tilbury and Grangemouth.The investment includes two new Liebherr gantry cranes, as well as a fleet of 21 reachstackers, tractors and trailers.Simon Bird, ABP Director Humber, said: “The opportunity arose for ABP to run theterminal when our agreement with PD Ports came to an end. We already run a verysuccessful container operation in Immingham, so it made sense for us to look to operate the Hull terminal too.“The transition has been a smooth one and many of the terminal’s existing employees are now part of the ABP workforce. We’re looking forwardto running a successful operation and exploring new business opportunities in order to maximise the value of ABP’s latest terminal investment.”bioethanol is proving cost-effective formany businesses as emissionslegislation tightens, and these firms willof course be ahead of the game whentraditional fossil fuels have depleted tothe point of no return. Security issues in the haulage tradeare many and varied. Logistics vehicles,including trains, are now beingequipped with monitoring devices todetect biohazards. Piloted in the U.S,Biohazard Detection Systems preventbacteria, viruses and toxins fromcompromising a consignment of goods,ensuring the utmost safety standardsare met when hazardous substances aretransported. Light Detection andRanging equipment is often used toaccomplish this, and companies whoinvest in this kind of gear can nowtransport all manner of hazardous cargoexcept radioactive matter and infectioussubstances.When these goods reach the ports,traceability and security concernsremain paramount. But, with the rangeof multimodal options available in theregion – and the increasing trendtowards integrated logistics solutions –companies’ concerns are being allayed.Why? Because they are reaping thePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/VANDERWOLF IMAGESUnits 3-4, Millfield Lane Industrial Estate, Near Poppleton, York, YO26 6PBTel: 01904 792863 • www.millfieldhaulage.co.ukWe offer Haulage, Distribution and Storage solutions that can be adaptedto meet the requirements of any customer. We at Millfield Haulage Ltd arealso a member of the Pall-ex network, which means that we are able tooffer a competitively priced overnight pallet service throughout the U.K.,including same day, timed and tail lift deliveries.18-21_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:20 Page 3www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 21benefits of a smoother, more logicalsystem. If loading and unloading at theports is kept in-house – i.e. if it is carriedout by operatives employed by the haulagefirm – it is easier for businesses to keep aneye on their goods at a vital point in thesupply chain. Tighter security measuresbecome easier to implement if a singlecompany is handling the goods, and what’smore, telematics similar to those beingfitted in lorries and freight trains are nowbeing employed at port loading bays.Thanks to highly sophisticated track andtrace technologies, companies can restassured that their products are safe andsecure all the way from the factory to theshipping container. Haulage firms in Yorkshire andLincolnshire have a wealth of transportoptions at their fingertips. From road andrail to the region’s magnificent ports,logistics in the region has never had itbetter. Yorkshire’s UK Export Finance Advisercelebrates export qualification UK Export Finance’s ExportFinance Advisor for Yorkshire andthe Humber has earned theInstitute of Export’s flagshipDiploma in International Trade. Paul Wright, pictured, joinedeight other UK Export Finance(UKEF) staff at a graduationceremony held at Mansion Housein London, attended by high-profile figures from the world ofinternational trade. UKEF’s Export FinanceAdvisors work directly withbusinesses and intermediaries,guiding them to the wealth ofexport support available from theGovernment and from the privatesector. The Diploma inInternational Trade awarded by the Institute of Export - the only professional body in the UKoffering recognised, formal qualifications in international trade - reinforces the detailedunderstanding they need to help their customers realise the opportunities of the globalmarketplace.Mr Wright said: “I am delighted to receive my Diploma in International Trade from theInstitute of Export. I look forward to using the knowledge and contacts I have gained throughthis course, and continuing to support exporters in Yorkshire and the Humber.”SPECIALISTS INGENERAL HAULAGEFor all enquiries, please call01469 574244BSB Transport has been established for 20 years, specialising in General HaulageGet in touch BSB Transport has been established for 20 years. Specialising in General Haulage, our fleetnow number 30 units under 4 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 hours a day, 7 days a week.If you have any questions, please contact us on 01469 574 244Email transport@bsbtransport.co.uk or visit www.bsbtransport.co.ukENSURING HAULAGE OPERATIONS RUN SMOOTHLY18-21_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:20 Page 422Business Link www.blmforum.netENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONTogether, our two counties aresteeped in the engineering tradition,having greatly contributed towardssome of the industry’s most pivotalinnovations (the tank was invented inLincoln, after all). It’s an unfortunatetruth that some areas which werefundamental to their respectiveindustries can’t claim the same level ofinfluence and importance at present.Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, however,remain a hotbed of innovation, not onlyturning out tomorrow’s engineers, butalso refining, redesigning andrevaluating the raw materials,components and processes involved,ensuring that advancement is always inmotion. The engineering community wasPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HRYNEVICH YURYMadetomarvel As the most in-demand workers in the UK, the importanceof engineering can’t be overstated and with advances infacilities, materials and processes, our region is continuingto lead by example.22-25_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:16 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 23dealt a crippling blow recently whennews that Tata Steel was pulling out ofall its UK operations, putting thousandsof jobs in jeopardy. It marked the end ofa defining chapter in our region’sindustrial heritage, one which wouldleave a dark mark and dampen futureendeavours. However, some 4,000steelworkers now have a new employerafter Tata Steel completed the sale of itsEuropean long products decision tofamily investment office GreybullCapital. This arm of the businessincludes the Scunthorpe steelworks aswell as two mills in Teeside, anengineering workshop in Workingtonand a design consultancy in York,among others. It serves to follow thatthis decisive action will help our regionmaintain its reputation and, moreimportantly, keep industry alive andactive. Ensuring the legacy of theengineering industry is rightlyimportantly, but maintaining a lead overother regions and ensuring an area ofexcellence means driving innovationforward. Unlike other industries,engineering is more fluid, more ripe forrethinking, be that the processes usedor the materials that go into it.‘Advanced manufacturing’ is the termused to describe the use of innovativetechnology to improve products orprocesses, and that’s exactly thementality that’s being utilised by ournumerous engineering businesses. Achieving these aims, however,requires the right infrastructure to be inplace to encourage and facilitatecontinued innovation. The AdvancedManufacturing Park (AMP) inRotherham is one such example whichserves as a nucleus around whichinnovation orbits and savvy companiesare drawn to. Its most recent building, a32,000 square foot, state-of-the-artfacility, was officially opened recentlyby the Secretary of State for Business,Innovation and Skills, Sajid Javid,backing up the importance of the regionto the natation. The new building, which is funded bythe Homes and Communities Agency(HCA), offers specialist office and workshop spaces for growing advancedmanufacturing and technologycompanies. Mr Javid was given a tourof the facility, which it is hoped willprovide fast-growth SME companiesfrom the neighbouring AMPTechnology Centre the opportunity toexpand into larger premises, as well asattract high technology companies fromfurther afield.Marking the occasion, BusinessSecretary Sajid Javid said: “SouthYorkshire has long been synonymouswith manufacturing. This new buildingwill be a welcome addition to the nextgeneration of advanced manufacturingand technology innovators in theNorthern Powerhouse. “Many of the companies here areinventing, designing, developing andmanufacturing products andtechnologies years ahead of their time,giving them a vital role in the region’sgrowth and the UK economy.” During his visit, Mr Javid wasintroduced to the first tenant of the newbuilding, MetLase, a new joint venturebetween Rolls-Royce and Unipart,which has taken 10,000 square foot ofoffice and workshop space and willcreate 30 technical engineering jobsover the next two years. The companywill make its laser cutting technologyand patented assembly systems whichoriginated in the aerospace industry,24 Á£62.6bn increasein spend onprojects in UKGovernmentconstructionpipelineAnalysis by KPMG has revealed a £62.6billion jump in the value of the UKGovernment construction pipeline sinceAugust 2015, reflecting inclusion in thepipeline of the full cost of HS2 toBirmingham, Leeds and Manchester, andadditional spend on education and nucleardecommissioning. The report, ‘UK Government ConstructionPipeline - KPMG Analysis’, captures £181 bil-lion of spending on Government funded proj-ects, increased from £119 billion in August2015.The volume of projects in the North totals3,085, with the highest proportion by value, at£9.9 billion, relating to energy, followed by£5.8 billion on 220 transport projects. Thetotal attributed to specific Yorkshire and theHumber projects is £3.9 billion.Richard Threlfall, pictured, KPMG’s UK Headof Infrastructure, Building and Construction,said: “It is encouraging to see the dramatic in-crease in forecast spending resulting from theGovernment including the full budget for HS2phases 1 and 2 in the pipeline. The focus nowneeds to be on efficient delivery to ensurethat projects are delivered to time andbudget.”Tel: 01482 325676 • Email: sales@kingston-engineering.co.uk • www.kingston-engineering.co.ukKingston Engineering are specialists in precision engineering, based in Hull. As one of the region’s leading companies in their sector, Kingston Engineering canprovide specialised power screw products, specialist leadscrew and ex-stock powernuts and screws. In addition, they can provide expertise and guidance in factoryand production machinery installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair.22-25_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:16 Page 224Business Link www.blmforum.netENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTIONavailable to companies in other sectorsfor the first time.The Business Secretary also visitedthe AMP Technology Centre, which ishome to more than 40 fast growthSMEs working at the cutting-edge ofengineering, research andmanufacturing. Jacquie Boulton, Area Manager at theHomes and Communities Agency,added: “The official launch of this newbuilding marks a significant milestonefor us. The AMP Technology Centreopened in 2006 and since then we’veworked hard alongside managing andlettings agent Creative SpaceManagement to ‘cluster’ similarbusinesses which benefit from sharingCBI boss urges development ofmanufacturing strategyCBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn has said thatwe must champion and grow the UK’s manufacturingsector because it matters for prosperity and makes oureconomy more balanced, diversified and innovative.To succeed in reversing the long-term decline of thesector, she called on the Government to give its fullbacking to a modern Industrial Strategy, and urgedbusiness to work in partnership with the Government toembrace long-term opportunities and trends,particularly in digital. She also emphasised the need tofocus on developing the right skills in the sector,managing energy costs, and encouraging more R&D investment.Speaking to manufacturing firms at University of Warwick, Ms Fairbairn, pictured, outlined theimportance of the sector to supporting higher-skilled jobs outside London and to diversifying theUK’s economy to make it more resilient to economic shocks.However, she described UK manufacturing as a ‘tale of two sectors’, outlining the contrastbetween the steel industry’s high-profile difficulties with the automotive sector’s recordproductivity, production and sales.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/CHRISTIAN LAGEREK80 English Street, Hull HU3 2DT. Tel: 01482 329553Email: sales@georgelodge.co.uk www.georgelodge.co.ukWe have been distributors ofBearing Products since the 1920smodern thinking…old fashioned service22-25_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:16 Page 3www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 25knowledge and expertise fromlike-minded companies. TheTechnology Centre is now atalmost 100% occupancy and toensure that these companies,which generate valuable high-net worth jobs, stay in SouthYorkshire, we need to makesure we provide the type ofspecialist office and workshopspace in which they can growand develop. This building willallow them to do exactly that.” The ever contentiousconcept of the ‘NorthernPowerhouse’ has once againbeen gaining traction. It can bedifficult to separate fact andaspirations from thehyperbole; nevertheless,engineering is a core part ofthe Powerhouse ideal, both forachieving and maintaining it.Improving upon engineeringmeans turning towardsadvanced manufacturing,specifically, using innovationto evolve existing techniques,processes and materials tofurther increase efficiency, costeffectiveness and sustainabilityin the industry. Spencer backs Amy JohnsonFestival to boost engineeringskillsHull-based Spencer Group has hailed the power of the AmyJohnson Festival to inspire young people to pursue careers inengineering and the sciences.Spencer is among the sponsors of the Da Vinci EngineeredExhibition, one of the centrepiece events of the arts and engineeringfestival. The festival celebrates the 75th anniversary of theinspirational Hull-born aviator’s tragic death in 1941, and raisesawareness of Amy Johnson’s achievements as an aviator, engineerand pioneering woman of her time.In addition to showcasing and introducing new audiences to greatart and cultural events, the festival aims to encourage young people,especially females, to consider engineering and the sciences ascareer choices.Spencer Executive Chairman, Charlie Spencer, said: “The UK as awhole is facing a severe shortage of engineers and technicians andthat is certainly reflected in Hull and the wider Humber area. Thereis also a major issue in that females are hugely under-represented inthese fields.“We simply must promote strongly the reality that careers inengineering and the sciences offer young people well-paid, fulfillingemployment, with a wide range of career developmentopportunities.”Total Electrical, Heating& Plumbing Solutions• Electrical Contracting.• Building Management, PropertyMaintenance & Fire Protection.• Electrical Control Gear, Panel Builders &• PLC Programming.• Power Quality & Power Factor Correction.• Electrical Motor Repairs & Sales.• Marine Installation, Maintenance & Repairs.• 24 Hour Call Out Service.We also now offer through the acquisition &incorporation of Bardale Services a Heatingand Ventilation company the followingservices under the Fairburns Group Banner.• Heating Maintenance & Servicing• Plumbing Contractors• Water Hygiene & Monitoring• Pipework Fabrication• Ventilation & Ducting Works• Design & Energy Consultants• 24 Hour Call Out Service73 – 79 Clarence Street, Hull HU9 1DHTelephone: 01482 323352 Fax: 01482 229873E-mail: info@fairburns.co.ukwww.fairburns.co.uk22-25_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:16 Page 426Business Link www.blmforum.netSUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTHWithin Lincolnshire there is anabundance of family businesses andfirms, many going back generations –and some centuries. But what is it thatmakes family firms such powerfulforces, and how do they continue toweather the storm, while others falter? The family business is a curiousentity. In a sense they are the same asevery other company, and yet if youvisit the website of a family firm – thatFrom generation to generationFamily business is a normal part of life for many, yet to some the idea of mixing business andfamily might sound completely bizarre.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGESOnline Health and Safety Training CoursesHow would you like to save time and money on your next IOSH or NEBOSH trainingcourse? Health and safety training doesn't have to be expensive or boring. Book your course now and you can start within five minutes.Newlands House, Newlands Science Park, Hull, HU6 7TQ01482 211989 • info@wiseglobaltraining.com • www.wiseglobaltraining.comvery aspect is something they regularlyboast about. “A family firm for overthirty years,” or “your local family firm,”however long a business has beengoing it seems that the words “familybusiness” are just as much anadvantage as the length of time acompany has been established. This has a lot to do with consumerattitude in many cases, with manyconsumers feeling that family firms offera more personal and customer-orientedtouch than their larger, more unfeelingrivals. There is logic behind thisargument too, as family firms oftenretain day-to-day control of thecompany, which avoids the typicalbureaucratic problems faced by aheavily spread out company. What’smore, few people care so much about acompany’s reputation than the owner,and family firm’s pass that ethos downthrough generations, creating a businessculture that revolves heavily aroundcore family values. Customers can oftenrecognise this, in the way jobs are done– but also in how staff treat them. Another benefit to family businessesis that the company often comes toreflect the family itself, which makes itnot only seem less oppressive orunapproachable to customers, but alsoto employees working there. The chainof command is often well establishedand clear, with any grievances quicklydealt with. As a result of this manyfamily firms experience lower rates ofstaff turnover than the national average,and are able to keep key employees forlonger – developing them into valuableManagers and Directors. Agatha, a boutique in Lincoln whichwill be celebrating their 20th year, says;“Running a family business takes26-29_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:14 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 27The Henderson Insurance Broking Group is one of the UK’s top five leading independent insurance brokers operating from 14 offices across the UK. Our specialist divisions include professional risks, healthcare, risk management and construction bonds and our success is based on our professionalism, independence and a commitment to always putting our clients’ interests first.We’ve been providing innovative insurance solutions for 30 years!www.hibl.co.ukAuthorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Henderson Insurance Broking Group, Trueman House, Capitol Park, Leeds LS27 0TS T: 0113 393 6300dedication, passion and a belief in what you are doing. Inthe fashion industry sometimes being a small friendlybusiness is a massive advantage, as we can adapt tochanges quickly, such as trading conditions or new trends.” That isn’t to say that family businesses are without theirdifficult periods, or that they have an easier time than theirrivals. One of the biggest difficulties faced by suchcompanies is the very differentials between family andbusiness. This can come from children not wishing to be apart of the family business, or even wishing to be a part –but clashing with the current owner. This can lead to tensefamily meetings, or even talking shop at the dinner table.And it only gets worse if the problems continue, with someparents being forced to face the unenviable decision ofhow to discipline, or even fire, their own children. Forpeople who run family firms there is often a need toseparate the parent from the boss, even if that meansmaking decisions to the initial detriment of one. It’s worthkeeping in mind that a family member can recover from abruised ego, and might receive the company in inheritanceat some point. Whereas a company might not be able to soeasily survive an errant employee doing things wrong. That raises another complex issue in the management offamily firms however, the question of when – and how –28 ÁSouth Yorkshire entrepreneursinvited to apply for businesssupport programmeEntrepreneurs from across South Yorkshireare being invited to apply to take part in anew start-up programme dedicated tosupporting individuals, teams or companieslooking to get a new business idea off theground. The UKSE Y-Accelerator, launched by Y-Accelerator and UK Steel Enterprise andfunded by the newly established SheffieldCity Region Growth Hub, will provide 10successful candidates access to free-of-charge business advice and development, aswell as the opportunity to pitch for a £25,000equity investment to kick-start their concept.Officially open to applicants through the Sheffield City Region (SCR)Growth Hub portal from May 9 until June 30, the programme is welcomingbusiness ideas from ‘anyone with aspirations and an innovative businessidea’ – with the 10 successful applicants then given the opportunity toundergo 3-month intensive training, led by Y-Accelerator.Keith Williams from UK Steel Enterprise, a subsidiary of Tata Steel,pictured, said: “This is a unique initiative that brings together various formsof support to create an intensive incubator for entrepreneurs with start-upideas. The process will help validate ideas, develop strong business modelsand provide people with the tools and skills to launch new businesses.26-29_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:14 Page 2line for succession don’t get on, or are at one another’sthroats? All these questions family firms need to face atsome point or another, along with when it will takeplace. It can be difficult to give away something a personhas worked on for so long and invested so much into,especially when it seems like the one it is being handedoff to someone who is less experienced. But how canthey gain the much needed experience if they have nochance to take the reins? Despite these problems, family firms continue to drivetheir way to success and are a core part of not onlyLincolnshire, but the entire UK economy. One thing tokeep in mind with regards to family business, however,is that they do not always need to be handed down fromgeneration to generation – or to remain within the familyfor perpetuity. While many continue to do so, especiallywhen the business was first established by the family,for those who buy into businesses it is still worthkeeping in mind an exit strategy. This might also besomething to think about if it turns out that those in line toinherit a company have other plans for their life, whichmay not include looking after the family firm. No one wants to force their children to do things they donot want to do, but if the company won’t be able to runwithout direct control than there will need to be some kindof stewardship or exit plan in place. 28Business Link www.blmforum.netSUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTHretirement and succession will take place. In some cases thematter can be made a little easier, particularly if there isonly one heir, but as families become larger it gets far moredifficult. Does the company get split into equal shares? Howabout if certain members are not involved, or do not wish tobe involved in the day-to-day running of the firm? How doin-laws fit into the equation, and what happens if those invalueaddingAdding value when it comes to business advice and tax saving ideasFollow us on Twitter @streetsaccConnect with us on LinkedInWatch us on YouTubeinfo@streetsweb.co.ukwww.streetsweb.co.uk0845 8800320PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ANDREY_POPOVLincoln Print &Copy CentreLincolnPrint & CopyCentre, a localfamilybusiness, hasbeen helpingcustomers inLincoln andthesurroundingarea for 37years thisyear. Theiraim is to provide the printing service and advice customers need torun their businesses and organisations.During that time technology, equipment and print requirementsand possibilities have changed dramatically and Lincoln Print & CopyCentre have changed and adapted to provide the best service, with anew Xerox digital colour press in 2015 to increase capacity and in2016 investing in a high speed KIP printer for engineering and houseplans, point of sale posters and maps, all available on waterproofpaper. The friendly and experienced staff can help and advisecustomers, old and new, to get the best out of their printing.Services include print, design, print finishing, scanning andcopying from small business cards and labels, through to leaflets andbrochures and up to large posters, CAD drawings and prints 1m by3m. Finishing includes laminating, binding and stapling. As anOrdnance Survey Map Data Centre they provide custom maps formany uses including planning applications. If you want to know if it’spossible call or email, advice is always available.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/GLOVATSKIY26-29_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:14 Page 3www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 29A first classserviceS&P Garages Ltd is a family run business basedon Wrightsway, just off Outer Circle Road,Lincoln. Having opened in 2012, owners Peterand Sarah decided to set up business followingthe closure of H & L Garages at the same sitewhere Peter had worked for many years.S&P Garages services and repairstrucks, vans and cars of any make ormodel, undertaking preventativemaintenance such as servicing andvisual checks. The garage has also beenan approved Mercedes-Benz truck andvan repairer and passenger carspecialist since July 2012.This means Peter and his team areable to carry out warranty repairs onvehicles and submit claims directly toMercedes Benz. In addition, the garageis approved to undertake service andrepair work that is covered by repairand maintenance contracts on vehicles,all underwritten by Mercedes Benz UK.S&P Garages also have an MOTfacility which can service cars and vansup to a maximum vehicle weight of 3.5tonnes. This covers most vans that arecurrently on the road.The garage purchases genuineMercedes Benz parts direct fromMercedes Benz which are delivereddaily, then sold via the workshop anddirect to both trade and public.To make things as convenient aspossible, S&P Garages are open forbusiness from 7am to 8.30pm Mondayto Friday and 7am until noon onSaturdays. These opening times help toreduce vehicle downtime. Customerscan drop their vehicles off as their dayhas finished and then collect it thefollowing morning before their daystarts, thus not intruding on theirnormal working day.The garage’s ten-bay workshop isfully equipped with the latesttechnology to work on trucks, vans andcars. With enviable facilities andknowledgeable, friendly staff, S&PGarages take away the hassle andstress normally associated with lookingafter vehicles. The garage offers a fleetof courtesy cars and vans should yourvehicle need to be off the road forlonger than is convenient, thus reducingthe stress of being without your vehicle.Peter explains, “We listen to whatcustomers say to us and don’t makeassumptions. This helps us tounderstand the customer’srequirements and helps us to deliverwhat they want.“Every customer is vitally importantto us so we treat all our customers withthe respect they deserve.”With such a positive message as that,where else would you go?S&P Garages is on Wrightsway, Lincoln, LN2 4JY. To book in or to find out more, call 01522 521777 or visit www.sandpgarages.co.uk 26-29_Layout 1 07/06/2016 12:14 Page 4Next >