JUNE 2017 £3.50YORKSHIRE & LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEADING BUSINESS MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukVOLUME 32 ISSUE 6CHRISTMAS INJUNEJingle bells?LINCOLNSHIRESHOW It’s all set to happen at the133rd Lincolnshire ShowPORTS &LOGISTICSAll changeLOOKINGAHEAD…LOOKINGAHEAD…01_Layout 1 08/06/2017 14:32 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. 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.uk02_Layout 1 08/06/2017 14:32 Page 1June is a pivotal month. Not only forthe general election, but also becausethe new government will finally agreedates for the first negotiating sessionwith the European Commission.One might, therefore, be thinkingnow is the time for concern. However,the business world has adapted andpersevered through difficult times, andas many of our international friends say,‘crisis begets opportunity’.Here in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,the news isn’t all bad either. Theeconomy remains strong, and despiteBrexit our manufacturing sectorremains confident. With 75% of UKmanufacturing within 4 hours of theHumber, this bodes well for our regionespecially.The Summer months are also filledwith opportunity thanks to theLincolnshire Show, which is both aconsumer and business focused event.Business Link Magazine will be there, ofcourse, and you can visit us in ourmarquee by the main ring, which we’llbe sharing with our sister magazines,From theEditorThe economyremains strong,and despite Brexit,our manufacturingsector remainsconfident. With75% of UKmanufacturingwithin 4 hours ofthe Humber, thisbodes well for ourregion especially.Lincolnshire Today and Food & DrinkInternational.Meanwhile, our June issue of BusinessLink focuses on some of the key topicsfacing businesses. Our dedicated Ports &Logistics feature looks at the changingshape of UK trade, along with theopportunities available to localbusinesses and foreign investors. Weinvestigate the Agri-business, a keyhistorical, cultural and economic sectorthat dominates Yorkshire andLincolnshire.Alongside that, we look at thepsychology behind the annual Christmasparty, why it’s still in use, and why it’simportant to plan and book ahead. Withour up-to-date news, detailed analysisand expert industry commentary, ourJune issue will be one to keep at hand. Good reading as always.Michael FisherEditorGLGLGLCommercialsEuropa Way, Grimsby, N E Lincolnshire DN41 8DSTelephone: 01469 574239 Mobile: 07711 496138Email: glcommercials@btinternet.comwww.glcommercials.co.ukGLC REPAIRS LTDGLC REPAIRS LTDGLC REPAIRS LTDEUROPA WAY, STALLINGBOROUGH, N. E. LINCSRELIABLE TRAILERHIRE• Flat Bed Trailers• Skeletal Trailers• Taut LinersTRAILER REPAIRS &SERVICING EXPERTS• 30+ Years of Experience• Trailer Servicing Bay• Breakdown Call-out Service• MOTPreparations03_Layout 1 07/06/2017 09:23 Page 1CONTENTSJUNE 20176NewsCatch up with the latest business news from around our region11LettersReaders’ letters and replies 13PropertyRising property prices, high employment rates and growth inprivate housing market levels has seen investors look beyond the‘London property bubble’ to the northern regions for safeinvestment options18Made in LincolnshireThe Made in Lincolnshire Awards took place in May, with some ofthe most innovative and impressive manufacturers in the regiontaking home top awards20Ports and logisticsChange is imperative for forward momentum, as demonstrated bythe logistics industry, and our region is positioned to takeadvantage of the changing future of UK trade24Construction, machinery and engineeringAs a fundamental part of the Northern Powerhouse, ourengineering and construction industries are leading by example28Lincolnshire ShowA highlight of the regional calendar, the Lincolnshire Showcelebrates more than just the agricultural heritage of the county. Italso celebrates local business and innovation32Agri-business spotlightYorkshire and Lincolnshire has a strong history and heritage withinagriculture, but it’s going to require more than history to thrive intoday’s market. Innovation, efficiency and a view for the long termare needed35InsuranceAs criminals become more sophisticated in their actions,companies are expected to improve their own security. Insurancecompanies are at the forefront of this, demanding clients keep up-to-date wherever possible38Christmas in JuneYou might be thinking June a tad early to be thinking aboutChristmas, but venues can book up fast44Meet the expertsDo business locally - that’s the motto and creed of some of themost successful companies in the world, but why do they favourlocal services over bigger firms in places like London?46AutoLinkFor many years, diesel has offered the company motorist reliability,longevity and lower costs of motoring. So are politicians andjournalists just making an easy target of diesel cars?• Bentley Continental GT V8 S road test50EventsWe take a look at business events happening around Yorkshire andLincolnshire54And finally…Yorkshire-Lincolnshire-Business-Link @blmforumblmforum.netCONNECT WITH US20323504-05_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:16 Page 1Group EditorSteve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)EditorMichael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)JournalistsStuart 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)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.This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recyclingmagazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UK paperindustry each year. Before you recycle your magazine,please ensure you remove all plastic wrapping, free giftsand samples. If you are unable to participate in a recyclingscheme, then why not pass your magazine onto a localhospital or charity?COVER PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK - 69STUDIO • ALEXANDRU NIKA • ALEXANDR KAZHARSKI • ALICE-PHOTO • BONDVITwww.blmforum.net2404-05_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:17 Page 26Business Link www.blmforum.netNEWSLeeds healthcarecompany eyes USacquisitionTissue Regenix Group, the Leeds-based regenerative medical devices company,has lined up the potential acquisition of Texan business CellRight.The company has confirmed that it is currently in discussions with CellRightregarding a possible acquisition.It added, that its discussions do not equate to an acquisition outright.Tissue Regenix works in the field of regenerative medicine. Its patenteddecellularisation (dCELL) technology removes DNA and other cellular materialfrom animal and human tissue leaving an acellular tissue scaffold which is notrejected by the patient’s body which can then be used to repair diseased or wornout body parts.The potential applications of this process are diverse and address many criticalclinical needs such as vascular disease, heart valve replacement and knee repair.Tissue Regenix was formed in 2006 when it was spun-out from the Universityof Leeds.The company commercialises academic research conducted by its partnersaround the World.Majorcompanies back£200mYorkshireEnergy ParkVodafone and Hull College are among those who havethrown their weight behind the proposed £200 millionYorkshire Energy Park.The site earmarked for the project is a formeraerodrome within the boundary of South Preston village– close to the Saltend BP plant – in the East Riding ofYorkshire.The park could create more than 1,000 jobs andgenerate a multi-million pound investment boost for theYorkshire and Humber economy with every £1 investedexpected to have an impact of £3 on the local economyfrom the construction phase alone.Yorkshire-based developer Sewell andtelecommunications partner MS3 Networks havepartnered with Chiltern, a national renewable energy,infrastructure and technology project facilitator, todeliver the proposed scheme.Subject to a successful planning application, work onthe Yorkshire Energy Park could begin in early 2018.Ringrose Law joins forces with local BostonSolicitors BambridgesBoston-based Bambridges Solicitors has joined forces withRingrose Law, strengthening the latter’s position as one of the town’sleading independent law firms.With over 140 staff and 9 partners, Ringrose Law has grown froma family-operated business to one of the largest legal practicesacross Lincolnshire and Newark.Existing Partners and staff of Bambridges Solicitors have relocatedto Ringrose Law’s Boston head office. All local clients will be dealtwith at the firms Boston Office at Endeavour House, Gilbert Drive.Bambridges Solicitors have been a household name in Boston forover 17 years, and specialise in wills and probate, family law, litigation,residential and commercial property. Its current Directors Sarah Spencer and Dennis Bambridge havejoined the Ringrose team.Paul Cooper, Senior Partner at Ringrose Law, said: “Our acquisitionof Bambridges is another important milestone in the firm’sdevelopment and we’re delighted to have their experienced team ofsolicitors and legal advisors joining us.”© Shutterstock / Nednapa Sopasuntorn 06-10_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:18 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 7East Yorks supplementmaker named‘inspirational Britishcompany’Bee Health, the East-Yorkshire vitamin, mineraland supplement manufacturer, has been namedone of the ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’in a London Stock Exchange Group report.The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic SMEs.To be included, companies needed to showconsistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years,significantly outperforming their industry peers.Bee Health produces over 100 millioncapsules and tablets a week at its 80,000 sqft facility, for customers in over 40 countries.The company recently doubled the size ofits manufacturing site in Bridlington creatingmore warehousing, a new packing hall and 80new jobs in the process.Managing Director Steve Ryan said: “The health supplement marketis experiencing a period of significant growth and we have invested instaff and machinery to ensure we are more adaptable to capitalise onthis.”Agenda introduce newDirector of ScreeningServices & BusinessDevelopmentAgendaScreening Services,the Hull-basedglobal screeningservices company,has introduced CarlButler as its newDirector ofScreening Servicesand BusinessDevelopment.Mr Butler,pictured, has spentover 30 years incustomer operationenvironments foremployers includingFirst Direct,Barclays, LiverpoolVictoria and Capita. More recently, hehas worked withthe Home Office as Operations Director at the DBS and with BBC TVLicensing, also as Operations Director.As well as working across a range of sectors, Mr Butler brings awealth of experience in understanding the needs of customers andclients and shaping operations to meet those needs.The company said it is excited to have Mr Butler as part of itsexpanding Screening team. AMRC develops‘game-changing’ 3Dprinting processA team at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced ManufacturingResearch Centre (AMRC) has developed a unique hybrid 3Dprinting process which allows electrical, optical and structuralelements to be introduced to components in the build process.The patent-pending technology – known as ‘THREAD’ – bringsthe benefits of integrated data transfer to additive manufacturing(AKA 3D printing) and ensures the protection of ‘sealed’connections and conductive tracks from threats posed by impact,debris, corrosion and contamination.Engineers at the AMRC have developed the automated processthat enables manufacturers to build components with in-built,continuous connectivity and additional functionalities passingthrough the X, Y and Z axes at build stage.The team have previously adapted these technologies forapplication in the build and maintenance of complex aerospacecomponents. The THREAD process enables advances in medicalprosthetics, consumer electronics and structural components.The innovationwill helpmanufacturers tointegrate dataservices andconnectivitycapabilities intomodules,componentsand wholeproducts.© Shutterstock / Viktoriia LiSaPHOTO: AMRC06-10_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:18 Page 2NEWSSolar to powerCoca-ColaCoca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has opened a solar farm in Wakefield tosupport production of its flagship beverage at Europe’s largest soft drinks factory.The solar farm – the size of twelve football pitches – will produce up to five MWof energy.Located 1.5 miles from CCEP’s Wakefield site, it is directly connected to thefactory via a series of underground cables, delivering 15% of the site’s totalelectricity use as part of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement.The project will help to reduce the site’s operational carbon footprint by 8.6%,with approximately 900 cans and 330 PET bottles produced using renewableelectricity every minute.The solar panels have been installed by Athos Solar, and the farm has beendeveloped in collaboration with local landowner and businessman StephenButterfield who owns the fields.Trevor Newman, Operations Director at Coca-Cola European Partners, Wakefield,said: “We’re proud to be a local company making one of the most recognisablebrands in the world in a sustainable way here in Wakefield.”8Business Link www.blmforum.net© Shutterstock / focal pointNorthern Powergridsigns electric vehiclepartnership with NissanNorthern Powergrid, which operates the network across the NorthEast, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, and the electric vehiclemanufacturer Nissan have signed an industry-leading partnership.The two organisations, through a new Memorandum of Understanding,will work together to explore a range of innovation projects over the nextsix years. Northern Powergrid and Nissan will work together over thecoming months to develop plans for a series of projects.The projects will look at how electric vehicles, batteries and othertechnologies can support energy networks.They will also explore how new technologies can enhance thecapacity, capability and resilience of the region’s power network tomake it more active and responsive to the growing and changingdemands of both domestic and commercial customers.Patrick Erwin, pictured, Policy and Markets Director at NorthernPowergrid, said: “By bringing together our expertise we will help theregion – as part of the Northern Powerhouse – play a leading role inexploring innovation and technological advances.”UK businesses risklosing workforce tomobile black spotsA quarter of British office workers say they would consider movingjobs – or have already moved – due to a lack of mobile coverage in theirbuilding.That’s according to new research from communications infrastructurecompany Arqiva, which highlights the extent of the UK’s struggle foradequate indoor mobile coverage and its potential impact to businessesin the future.The survey, conducted among 1,000 UK office workers, revealed thatas many as 1 in 2 respondents have experienced poor mobile coveragewithin their office building.Of those, almost three quarters say this is an occurrence that happensevery week, and a quarter say it is something they face daily.John Lillistone,Head of Productsfor Telecoms atArqiva, said:“Networks,architects, buildersand employers allhave a part to playand as the UKbattles to becomea leader of the 5Gconnected world, itis vital for them allto work togetherto understand theirrole in finding asolution forcurrent indoorcoverage woes.”© Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com06-10_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:19 Page 3TOWER FIELD SERVICESCat Tech Tower Field Services offers bespokemechanical services to oil refinery andprotochemical 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 several ofthe senior team at Cat Tech being involved in thefounding of the Cana-Tex organisation.Since 1971, Cana-Tex had been the premier globalTower speciality contractor; performing Towermaintenance and plant turnaround projects aroundthe world. 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