Murrell Associates boosts its property offering with the appointment of David Williams as a Partner.
Niche commercial law firm Murrell Associates has appointed David Williams to their growing partnership (July 1st). Previously part of Foot Anstey’s real estate team, David brings with him a wealth of market facing experience, particularly in private equity backed M&A and leisure sector asset management. Senior Partner, Hugh Murrell commented: “We are thrilled that David has joined our team. He not only adds invaluable support to our corporate team but also bolsters our real estate capability at a time
UK first as Cornwall College and Eden launch ‘trailblazer’ apprenticeship
Cornwall will be home to the UK’s first ever ecological postgraduate degree apprentices with the launch of a new course by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG). The unique opportunity to secure a master’s degree in ecological restoration, and specialise in one of three ecological subjects whilst working full-time, has been added to the environmental and conservation courses on offer at Eden Project Learning – a partnership between the world-famous attraction and TCCG. Businesses interested in taking
Paralympian launches local leisure discount card
Paralympian table tennis player Dave Wetherill has launched the Cornwall Card at Newquay Trampoline and Play Park. Busy with final preparations before travelling to Tokyo, the Torpoint-based athlete joined GLL Head of Service James Curry, Councillor Richard Pears and Centre Manager Chris Perry at the facility which first opened its doors to the public in July 2019. Free to residents until 31 August 2021, the Cornwall Card offers up to 20% off non-member prices at all Better leisure centres in
The bunting is out in Camborne
With lockdown restrictions easing and the bunting up, there’s a sense of celebration in Camborne. BID Camborne Chair Sharron Lipscombe-Manley, who also runs a delicatessen in the town centre, says it’s milestone moment. “It’s a huge step forward for the success of our high street and something that many people have been waiting for. We do understand, though, that whilst it’s wonderful to return to more normality, it’s still very important to remain respectful about people’s right to wear masks and
Testing Slowdown
Today's news headlines: ‘Covid test delays hamper England’s battle against new wave’. As the Delta variant continues to push infection rates higher in England, access to regular testing appears to be increasingly difficult. The national booking system is being consistently turned off to manage demand for tests according to people on the ground. As the UK eases nearly all restrictions today, it‘s likely infection rates will continue to rise, with some scientists estimating around 100,000 cases per day.
Last minute opportunity to become a qualified lifeguard
Anyone wanting to become a qualified National Pool Lifeguard is being given the opportunity to join a course being run at Newquay Leisure World from Tuesday 20th to Sunday 25th July inclusive. Successful candidates will be offered a fixed term contract for the summer holidays on completion of the course at Ships and Castles Leisure Centre in Falmouth and Newquay Leisure World. They will also be rewarded with a loyalty bonus. The course runs from 9am to 5pm each day and those wishing to enrol will be
News Release: 14/07/2021
Unmanned Survey Solutions joins the fight against climate change At USS, we have been reviewing our green credentials and have committed to cutting our carbon emissions to 'Net Zero' by 2040. We are serious about climate change, protecting our planet and the amazing marine life in our oceans. As part of our commitment we will: minimise waste by printing lessrecycle and reuse our packaging materialsuse solar energy on our unmanned surface vesselsencourage our colleagues to use the 'cycle to work
EUR softens to three-month lows
The Euro to Pound and Euro to US Dollar currency pairs have slipped to three-month lows in recent trading sessions. Both the Pound and US Dollar have climbed on the back of solid inflation data—at a time where interest rate hikes and a highly anticipated return to normal are in focus—while the Euro's surge in Delta infections creates concern in the Eurozone. The EUR/USD currency pair hit its lowest level since 5th April at 1.1772, while the GBP/EUR exchange rate has climbed to its highest level since 6th
Widow urges 'Freedom Day' caution
As lockdown restrictions ease and ‘Freedom Day’ beckons, Irene Rowe and Sarah Fry are urging people not to become complacent. Both work as carers at Cornwall Care’s Trengrouse Home in Helston and both know only too well how devastating Covid can be. Like other staff and residents, Irene and Sarah caught the virus during an outbreak at the home in early January. Their diabetic husbands also became ill and were admitted to hospital within one day of each other. Malcolm, 62, married to Irene
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National Nominate a Smile prize scooped by local island dentist
Smile Together Dental CIC's Isles of Scilly dentist Dr Michael Twamley has been recognised for his dedication to improving oral health in his local community as part of a nationwide competition by the Oral Health Foundation. The competition, which ran as part of the charity’s National Smile Month campaign (17 May – 17 June), aimed to find hidden heroes in communities up and down the country. When it comes to spreading healthy smiles you can’t find a much better example than Michael Twamley. The
Covid-19 Business Survival Guide
Businesses across Cornwall are being invited to attend a ‘Covid-19 Business Survival Guide’ webinar to help them navigate the pandemic after the rules change on Monday, July 19. The virtual event is being held between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday, July 20 - the day after legal restrictions come to an end in England. Featuring a panel of experts from Cornwall Council’s Public Health and Public Protection teams, it aims to let business owners know how best to continue to protect their staff and customers. By
Rebrand repositions Gilbert & Goode for the future
A Cornish construction company has undergone a complete brand refresh, revealing its new brand identity and launching a new website. Established in 1972, St Austell based Gilbert & Goode is transforming into a residential developer, with its new look being an integral part of its repositioning. Managing director Pete Sadler said: “Our new, modern identity really reflects where we are now as a company, our values, and our vision for the future. “We instructed the expertise of Dapper Marketing Group to
Meet the company which helped put Cornwall on the world stage
JHAV managed seven separate events across its busiest week ever A Cornish event production company has completed its busiest ever period, working simultaneously on seven separate events over the G7 Summit week. Liskeard-based JHAV was appointed to help deliver multiple events associated with the G7 Summit for clients including Spaceport Cornwall, Virgin Orbit, the University of Exeter, and surfing brand Finisterre. The team also created a press conference suite to be used by US President Joe Biden in
Cornwall Council’s Covid-19 testing team announcement
Public Health Cornwall Council would like to offer support to businesses accessing lateral flow tests within their organisation. We are aware that a significant number of any workforce is made up of younger workers who may not have received both of their vaccinations and therefore are at greater risk of catching Covid-19. This has significant implications for the continuation of any business operation short term. With this in mind, we are reaching out to you to see if you would be interested in obtaining
Free opportunity to help prevent plastic pollution in the River Tamar
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) is urging businesses in the Tamar catchment to help prevent single-use plastic (SUP) entering the River Tamar.As part of its work in the €14m Preventing Plastic Pollution (PPP) project, involving key partners in England and France to avert plastic hotspots in the Channel, WRT is offering small and medium-size companies the opportunity to take advantage of confidentialfree waste and resource audits to streamline business waste systems. Project manager Andy
Children's holiday activities
Three Better leisure centres in Cornwall will be offering holiday activity sessions for children from 26 July to 20 August. The Time2Move holiday programme is open to all young people and free for those aged 5 to 16 on free school meals. Delivered in partnership with Active Cornwall and funded by the Department of Education, sessions for children aged 5 -12 years will take place at Helston, Bodmin and Launceston leisure centres and will include an hour’s swimming with qualified GLL
How smaller retailers can respond to challenging trading conditions
It’s frequently reported how the high street is under immense pressure, with smaller retailers taking the brunt of the impact. The shift to online shopping, rising costs and the reduction of footfall in town and city centres have already heavily impacted the retail sector, and that was before the monumental impact of the pandemic which accelerated these challenges. Small and medium sized shops and independent retailers are particularly feeling the brunt of these pressures, as they tend to have fewer
British Chamber of Commerce - Quarterly Recruitment Outlook Results
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook – 70% Face Difficulty Finding Staff as Workforce Growth Expectations Surge Over half (52%) of firms say they attempted to recruit in Q2, highest since last pre-pandemic quarter Nearly two fifths (38%) expect to grow their workforce in next quarter, higher than pre-pandemic 2018-19 average of 29% 70% of those who attempted to recruit now report difficulty finding staff, a 7-point rise from the previous quarter The British Chambers of Commerce today released the results
BCC Comments on Euro 2020 Final Plans for Businesses
BCC Comments on Euro 2020 Final Plans for Businesses Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses across England will recognise the momentous nature for many of the prospect of football ‘coming home’ on Sunday night. “After such a tough 15 months, the final will lift people’s spirits and give an added kick to consumer and business confidence. “Firms already set up to work flexibly should be able to easily plan for allowing staff short periods of time
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Celtic Sea Power drives floating offshore wind ambitions
Celtic Sea Power drives floating offshore wind ambitions The company tasked with leading the development of floating offshore wind energy in the seas around Cornwall is to be known as Celtic Sea Power. Formerly called Wave Hub Development Services Ltd, the Cornwall Council-owned company has changed its name to better reflect its future role, which includes attracting large scale floating wind projects to the Celtic Sea and capturing the economic benefits for the Cornish economy. Celtic Sea
Fashion passion makes a medical difference
Three local women have used their fashion design expertise to forge a rewarding career making bespoke orthotics. Charlotte Jowlett, from Penryn, Ella Tresidder, from Camborne and Holly Vinter, from Hayle work as pattern cutters at Redruth-based DM Orthotics. All have degrees in fashion and all are delighted to be part of a worldwide business that improves life for children and adults with neuro-muscular conditions. Charlotte, 39, studied at the University of Salford and has worked with the company
GOVERNORS: A VITAL ROLE AS CRITICAL FRIEND & SUPPORTER
GOVERNORS: A VITAL ROLE AS CRITICAL FRIEND & SUPPORTER While we are already nearly half way through 2021, you may still be looking for a way to ‘do your bit’. If so, have you considered becoming a school governor or trustee? Martin Barlow from Mawnan has been a governor at the local primary school for the last nine years. He became Chair of Governors last September. Martin’s decision to become a governor stemmed from a desire to give something back to the community in which his family lived. “My
AN EDUCATION BACKGROUND ISN’T ESSENTIAL TO BE A TRUSTEE OR GOVERNOR
AN EDUCATION BACKGROUND ISN’T ESSENTIAL TO BE A TRUSTEE OR GOVERNOR What is a trustee of a multi academy trust? What even is a multi-academy trust? It wasn’t that long ago that schools were run by local education authorities. Governors (most of whom were local) acted as critical friends and local councils got the flack when things went wrong. Local was most definitely the common thread. That has changed. Guidance for schools comes predominantly from central government. Trustees, who are a blend of old
GBP/USD hits 11-week lows
GBP Eyeing Covid restrictions Last week the Pound traded in a tight range against the Euro but sank to an interbank low of 1.3733 versus the US Dollar after strong data emerged across the pond. Markets are keenly eyeing the announcement from Boris Johnson expected today about the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Meanwhile, the rest of the week will see Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey speak, as well as a few influential data releases. The most significant could be Friday's growth stat for May,
British Chamber of Commerce - Prime Minister's update to roadmap reopening
BCC SAYS QUESTIONS REMAIN AS GOVERNMENT SETS OUT PLANS FOR REOPENING Reacting to the Prime Minister’s statement today, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step on the road to normality and we welcome the Prime Minister setting out the direction of travel in advance of reopening. “But businesses in England still do not have the full picture they desperately need to plan for unlocking. “Much remains in the balance, firms do not yet know the
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Brighter Smiles Ahoy for Children in Port Isaac
Children at Port Isaac Community Primary School and Nursery will be smiling brightly thanks to the generosity of local residents Mick Allen and Hannah Hutchison. The couple are generously funding Brighter Smiles – Cornwall’s Oral Health Campaign – in this Cornish school community which will see over 70 children receive oral health care and education from September 2021. This commitment sees Mick and Hannah, both experienced dentists, join a growing number of supporters committed to reversing the
South West first for out of this world apprenticeship
The development of the South West’s first Space Engineering Technician apprenticeship was announced on Friday at a special event attended by dignitaries and VIPs at Truro College.The ground-breaking apprenticeship was revealed at the launch of Truro and Penwith College’s Cornwall Space and Aerospace Technology Training (CSATT), which is being delivered through the ESF part-funded SS HLS project.CSATT is developing the apprenticeship along with new short courses that will boost Cornwall’s £1 billion Space
BCCSW - Businesses need clarity as coronavirus restrictions ease
Businesses need clarity as coronavirus restrictions ease Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined details for the final stage of lifting the remaining coronavirus restrictions in England. The Government is still anticipating all restrictions to finish on July 19, subject to a final review of the data next week. That will include an end to social distancing and no limits on social gatherings - indoors and outdoors - while facemasks will no longer be mandatory. Weddings, funerals and other life
British Lithium applies for two more patents
British Lithium has applied for two more patents following extensive research and development. Coming less than two months after the company filed its first patent, the latest applications are part of an innovative hydro-metallurgical process that uses salt, rather than acid, to extract lithium, the key ingredient in making electric vehicle batteries. British Lithium is based in the St Austell area of Cornwall and all three inventions are the result of six years’ intensive project work to
Project ARGO joins forces with Turn to Starboard to sail 250 NHS staff from The Royal Cornwall Hospital
Project ARGO is a fundraising initiative that was started by a group of volunteers in Falmouth, who wanted to find a way to give back to our frontline NHS workers in an impactful way. No-one can truly comprehend what they’ve been going through or the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on their mental health, but we know for sure that it has affected them.We knew about Turn to Starboard, The Forces’ Sailing Charity in Falmouth and the sailing opportunities that they offer veterans who have been
Cornwall Tour of Britain - Sponsorship Opportunities
The UK’s premier road cycling event, The Tour of Britain, will be hosted in Cornwall in 2021 for the first time ever. This will be a high profile, high octane event –and you can be part of it! Choose from a range of great sponsorship options for your business. Get the benefit of increased profile and association with a high profile event, an exciting way to increase your brand awareness and company profile and enhance your company image and reputation.The UK’s biggest professional cycle race and the
Cornish business shortlisted for top regional award
Cornish Food Box is in the running to be named one of the leading rural retail businesses in the UK after being shortlisted for a prestigious regional award. The Cornish Food Box Company will battle it out against fellow rural businesses from across the South West (Cornwall – Wiltshire & Gloucestershire) for a place in the national finals in the Rural Business Awards 2021. Established in 2010, Cornish Food Box is widely regarded as the leading online retailer of Cornish food, drinks, hampers and gifts
National Water Retailer Launches On-line Quoting Tool
Source for Business which is the new name for South West Water Business has launched an innovative, quick and easy to use online quote service. Existing customers and those who are looking to switch to Source for Business in England can visit their website and obtain a competitive quote in 5 simple steps, accepting that quote immediately with no phone calls or unnecessary paperwork. Any small and medium sized business in England can visit www.source4b.co.uk/switch with a bill to hand to obtain a quote
Experienced family lawyer joins leading Family Law team
Employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has welcomed a new partner with over 20 years’ experience to their award-winning Family Law team. Jill Bruce, an experienced family solicitor specialising in high net worth cases involving complex pensions, business interests, inherited wealth and trusts, has recently joined Stephens Scown’s Family Law team, which has Tier 1 ranking in both the Legal 500 and Chambers independent guides to legal services. Jill regularly advises families on wealth protection,
Platinum status for Mountford House
Mountford House nursing home in Truro has had its Gold Standard Framework (GSF) accreditation for end-of-life care renewed and achieved GSF Platinum home status. Rigorous assessment takes place every three years and specialist training over 9 months, as well as substantial evidence of embedding good practice into daily routines, are required to earn the prestigious GSF badge. Run by Cornwall Care, Mountford looks after people with a range of conditions and offers full palliative care
Let’s do it for Cornwall - protect yourself and others against COVID-19
A surfer, chef and doctor are among the faces encouraging people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to arm themselves against COVID-19 by booking their jab. The NHS and Cornwall Council’s public health team has joined forces with people working in our community to front a new campaign explaining why they’ve chosen to be vaccinated. The Let’s do it for Cornwall campaign is launched today (Friday, June 18) to tie in with the announcement that anyone older than 40 can bring forward their second dose from
How to get ahead in the race to net zero
A webinar due to take place on Friday 25 June will support businesses looking to reduce their carbon emissions and encourage everyone to get ahead in the race to net zero, as well as reflecting on the issues raised at the G7 Summit (11-13 June). Building on the aspirations of the G7 Summit – to help the world build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and to create a greener, more prosperous future – South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is leading the way by hosting a ‘Greener Business’ webinar from
Leading law firm launches new public sector team
Building on its strong track record of working with town and parish councils, leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has formed a new Public Sector team to offer specialist advice to unitary, county, town and parish councils, public sector-owned companies and other public authorities and bodies. Headed up by Tim Walmsley, who worked in the public sector for over 20 years, including four years with Cornwall Council, the multi-disciplinary public sector team at Stephens Scown includes a number of
New Billboard Sites
We are pleased to announce that we have recently acquired four new billboard sites, which are now available for outdoor advertising. They are situated across the South West in St Austell and Bristol, each in high footfall areas. Our new billboards in St Austell are in two separate locations, both of which are seen by many local residents. Our first billboard based in St Austell is on the Capitol Bingo building on Alexandra Road, just two minutes away from the train station which is used by over 38,250
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Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
Cornish tech company doubles in size and is helping other companies recover after COVID-19
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
BUSINESS MATTERS: STAYING AHEAD OF THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER
Clive Quantrill, BT’s enterprise migrations director, offers insight into the next generation of communication and collaboration solutions – and how you can make your business future ready. Technology is changing the way we work and collaborate. And at such a rapid speed, these changes can be rather intimidating. But they don’t have to be. IP solutions provide the next generation network: phone, conferencing and collaboration services that run over the internet or private networks, rather than old phone
Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen?
Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen? 2020 really showed us that we need to innovate to stay relevant and profitable. But this is not something new, this is a lesson we have seen repeated throughout history. There are a number of high-profile cases we can look at to learn this valuable lesson. Blockbuster Blockbuster was a giant in the film rental industry and a worldwide household name. They were founded in 1985 and by 2004 they had nearly 10,000 stores
ASK THE EXPERT: GET THE ATTACKER’S VIEW ON YOUR CYBER DEFENCE
Steve Benton, deputy CISO director protect services and operations at BT, underlines the five core aims of cyber attackers and the multi-layered defence approach that could stop them targeting your business. I’ve been talking to hackers, to get into their mindset so I can work out how best we can help businesses protect their end users and sensitive data. And the first thing that comes out is that, generally, a cyberattack is nothing personal; you’re not being specifically targeted. Most phishing,
New Business Club established for South West Companies
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has launched a brand-new initiative for companies based across the South West – the CHSW Business Club. The charity is encouraging others to join with them to show their support for CHSW’s work with local children and families in what is its milestone 30th anniversary year. Several businesses based in Cornwall have kick-started the Club by becoming Founding Members. These include: Smarter Changes, Polymermedics Ltd, Circular and Co, Watson-Marlow Ltd, Phoneta and
Peaky Digital Names Cornwall Charity of the Year
Falmouth-based digital marketing agency, Peaky Digital, are delighted to announce that they’ll be partnering with Cornwall Mind as their charity of the year. Peaky Digital will be supporting the Bodmin-based mental health charity by providing a day’s worth of digital marketing services each month. The agency will be providing a range of services including digital strategy, SEO, website optimisation and Google Ads. Cornwall Mind supports people in the county with mental health difficulties, providing
HOW CAN GREEN TECH INNOVATION HELP US HIT NET-ZERO?
Ian Caveney, head of Tech for Good at BT, offers insight into the Green Tech Innovation platform and BT’s net-zero climate strategy. Leading the charge BT’s forward-thinking attitude to carbon reduction has, for some time, been its best kept secret. In fact, it’s been over 28 years since we began leading on climate action, and as one of the first companies in the world to adopt science-based targets, we are trailblazing a green recovery, and urging other businesses to do the same. Driving our climate
SAPC happy to unveil 2021 calendar
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
5G – BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE, TODAY
Fotis Karonis, chief technology innovation officer at BT Enterprises, examines how 5G will shape the future of business. The next generation has arrived 5G is the future, and it’s time we embraced it with open arms. As the development of digital infrastructure around the world continues to accelerate, more people are becoming digitally connected every single day. By the end of 2020, we’re expecting more than 20 billion connected devices across the globe. Such high-scale expansion - for communities and
Ask the expert: Is the future hybrid working?
Dr Nicola Millard, principal innovation partner at BT shares her views on the future of work. The death of Dolly? For many of us, much of 2020 has been spent living at work (or working from home, depending on your perspective). Our commutes may have been reduced to popping some fluffy slippers on and walking across the landing, but our working days, according to research from Harvard University, have been lengthened by about 48 minutes. Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” seems to be a distant, quaint memory of
SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
Dufort Associates have worked with Concept Shed to provide face shields
Dufort Associates have worked with Concept Shed to provide face shields for many businesses, schools, care homes and hospitals in Cornwall. These are CE certified and are available for purchase by members.
Special edition Top Trumps to raise money for NHS Charities
Winning Moves, the people behind Top Trumps have released two new editions of the popular game, raising money for NHS Charities and manufactured by St Austell Printing Company. Britain at its Best: Key Workers, and Britain at its Best: Hospitals celebrate COVID-19 key workers and hospitals, including our very own Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Winning Moves will donate £1.50 from each sale to NHS Charities. The packs and boxes were manufactured in SAPC’s factory on the outskirts of St
SAPC release Cornwall Wildlife Trust card game
St Austell Printing Company has teamed up with one of Cornwall’s most beloved charities to unveil the third edition of their popular “Cornish Pairs” card game. The family-run company has worked with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, dedicating the latest edition of their promotional card game to the wildlife who call Cornwall their home. A total of fifteen animals are featured in each pack, along with promotional information about the charities’ work. Thousands of packs, including the recyclable packaging have
Worldwide recognition for SAPC’s Augmented Reality Card and Brochure
Two recent SAPC printing projects which fuse print and digital platforms have been featured in a special showcase alongside a number of prominent brands from across the world. In 2019 SAPC worked with local agency Studio Wallop to embrace augmented reality across a selection of their marketing materials. This enables the print to ‘come to life’ when viewed through the free Zappar app on a phone or tablet. These projects have recently been featured in a special Zappar showcase, where the technology company
SAPC to feature on national TV programme
St Austell Printing Company is set to feature in a special documentary on Channel Four this Christmas “The Secret World of Toys at Christmas” will lift the lid on three iconic toy, crafts and games manufacturers – including the card game Top Trumps which is manufactured in SAPC’s sustainable factory here in Cornwall. Top Trumps owners Winning Moves share the history of the iconic card game as well as reveal how their teams come up with the content and design for the packs. The show then follows the
SAPC release highly-anticipated 2020 calendar
SAPC has once again teamed up with local students on a project which will help raise money for a much-loved local charity. The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Land, Sea and Air”, three key ingredients which help define Cornwall’s identity. Illustrations feature Cornwall’s indigenous wildlife, the story of how the Minack Theatre was born and even a
Four major environmental awards in 12 months for SAPC
Fresh from being named the UK’s “Environmental Printing Company” in London, St Austell Printing Company completed a haul of environmental awards winning the “Best Environmental Project” at the Cornwall Manufacturing Group (CMG) Awards. The annual CMG awards took place at Newquay’s Atlantic Hotel and saw manufacturers from across the County recognised for achievements across the sector. SAPC were recognised for their “Smaller footprint” project, in which a number of innovations have helped them towards
SAPC celebrates third environmental award in just twelve months
St Austell Printing Company has brought home a third major environmental award in less than 12 months, continuing to secure its position as one of the UK’s most sustainable printing companies. The family-run company was awarded the UK’s ‘Environmental Printing Company’ trophy at the prestigious national Printweek Awards in London. The highly-contested awards featured 70 shortlisted printing companies from across the UK, with six in the environmental category. This is the third environmental award in
“All under one roof” enables SAPC to receive Made in Cornwall accreditation
Two prominent advocates of Cornwall have presented St Austell Printing Company with a special accreditation, recognising their commitment to manufacturing in the County. The family-run company has become the only printing company to be awarded the “Made in Cornwall” accreditation as part of the official Cornwall Council scheme, which recognises businesses who manufacture their products in the County. Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and St Austell Mayor Cllr Tim Styles were invited
SAPC provides location for German film crew
A brand new newspaper recently moved into town - but just for the weekend! A few weeks ago the St Austell Printing Company Factory was transformed into the offices of the fictional "Cornish Gazette" newspaper for the filming of a German television drama. The crew from FFP New Media are currently based in Cornwall, filming television adaptations of novels by the Cornish author Rosamunde Pilcher. Pilcher's novels are very popular in Germany, with a quarter of a million Germans making the pilgrimage to
SAPC announce continued partnership with TEDxTruro
St Austell Printing Company has announced their continued sponsorship of TEDxTruro in October. This is the third year SAPC are sponsoring the event, which takes place at Truro College. SAPC will also print the event programmes in our sustainable factory. This is the fourth consecutive year that the day-long event has taken place, featuring a wide range of insightful speakers covering subjects based around this year’s theme: “Uncharted Waters”. TEDxTruro is a licence of the popular TED conference, devoted
SAPC named Green Company of the Year in national awards
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has been recognised as one of the UK’s most environmentally-friendly printing companies after winning a coveted national award. The family-run business was named “Green Company of the Year” at the Print, Design and Marketing Awards which took place in London last week. The awards celebrate the achievements of printing companies, designers and agencies from across the UK. The Green Company award recognises a thorough and ongoing commitment to sustainability and was one of
Second edition of SAPC Card game released by popular demand.
St Austell Printing Company are pleased to announce the release of a second edition of their popular “Cornish Pairs” card game. Last year SAPC unveiled their promotional card game which is is an adaptation of the well-known game “pairs”; but instead of matching numbers, players have to match up 15 different Cornish landmarks. The 2019 edition features a new set of Cornish landmarks, including Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Trevose Head Lighthouse and the iconic colourful beach huts on
St Austell Printing Company announces return of Print Power Event
St Austell Printing Company has teamed up with Business Cornwall Magazine for the return of a free event to help local businesses to embrace the power of their print. Back for the second year, “Print Power” will take place at St Austell Conference Centre on Thursday 11th July and features leading experts in the printing and publication industry with presentations and workshops to help business owners, managers and marketing professionals to get their most out of their printed marketing. Matt Bunt,
SAPC chosen as preferred printing partner for Cornwall Wildlife Trust
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has announced a business partnership with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment, the family-run company has announced that is has become a Wildlife Partner of Cornwall Wildlife Trust for 2019/20; joining other prominent brands such as South West Water, Frugi, Whistlefish and BBC Radio Cornwall. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is the county’s only charity that conserves habitats, protects wildlife and
SAPC unveils digital printing expansion
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has announced an expansion to its digital printing department, with a major investment in a number of new printing presses which offer increased quality, efficiency and exceptional turnaround times. The family-run company has taken delivery of two new Xerox Versant machines, which are now running in conjunction with two existing presses and a number of large format machines. This investment is to enable SAPC to keep up with continued demand for digital printing from both
SAPC announces major investment in new folder
During a period of sustained growth, St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has made a major investment in new equipment which increases the number of products on offer, as well as enhancing quality and sustainability. SAPC’s Bindery team have taken delivery of a Horizon computerised cross folder, which offers a large number of folding options for printed products. This includes leaflets, brochures, folders and magazines. This significant investment is one of the most recent by SAPC, who in 2018 invested in
SAPC Calendar raises £200 for Cornish charity
It has been revealed that the 2019 St Austell Printing Company Calendar has helped to raise £200 for a much-loved Cornish charity.Each year SAPC team up with talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students to produce a calendar, with thousands printed and sent to SAPC’s clients across the UK.For the first time, additional copies were produced and sold in various Cornwall Hospice Care Shops and on the St Austell Printing Company website. All money raised went directly to the charity.This year’s
SAPC introduce new delivery system to help decrease carbon footprint
St Austell Printing Company has introduced a new delivery management system designed to help decrease it’s carbon footprint, save time and improve customer experience. SAPC runs a fleet of vans which make dozens of deliveries across Cornwall every day. The new software securely holds all the details of that day’s orders and automatically creates the best route for the deliveries. It optimises the route based on a combination of distance, delivery weights and live traffic conditions to ensure the
SAPC announce Cornwall Business Awards 2019 sponsorship
For the second-consecutive year, St Austell Printing Company is pleased to announce a headline sponsorship for the Cornwall Business Awards. The popular awards recognise the most inspirational, successful and entrepreneurial businesses in Cornwall. SAPC are once again sponsoring the “Best Family Business” award with SAPC Operations Manager Beth Mayman taking a place on the judging panel. Peter Moody, SAPC’s Managing Director said: “We’re very pleased to be asked to support the awards for the second year
SAPC recognised as one of Cornwall’s most sustainable businesses
St Austell Printing Company have been recognised as one of Cornwall’s most sustainable businesses at a recent prestigious awards ceremony. Organised by Cornwall Council and The Environment Agency, The Cornwall Sustainability Awards is designed to reward and recognise the people and organisations that are protecting and growing the natural environment of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. SAPC were named winners in the “Best Managed Medium Business” category at the ceremony which took place at the Headland
SAPC team up with local students to raise funds for Cornwall Hospice Care
A St Austell Company has once again teamed up with local students on a project which will help raise money for a much-loved local charity. The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Progress and innovation”, with the artwork reflecting Cornwall’s history and continuing innovation journey. Some of the subjects include St Austell Brewery’s sustainability
SAPC shortlisted for coveted award
The team at St Austell Printing Company are celebrating after it was revealed they’ve been named a finalist in the prestigious Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2018. Organised by TEVI, the CSA encourage, reward, and recognise the excellent work organisations are doing to improve their own sustainability while positively growing the natural environment in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. SAPC have been named a finalist in the Best Managed Business category by demonstrating their commitment to energy,
.eu Domains To Be Cancelled Following Brexit
Brexit ramifications rumble on and for several of our clients the news that EURid (the European Registry for Internet Domains) has decided that anyone without an EU postal address will not be able to own a .eu domain after Brexit, is another issue to factor in. Click here to read the full notice from EURid. If you have an EU postal address, we strongly suggest that you switch the registration of your .eu domain name to that one so that you can keep it. Otherwise, the domain will be cancelled on one of
SAPC continue commitment to sustainability with solar panel installation
St Austell Printing Company has made a significant investment in meeting it’s sustainability goals, by unveiling one of the largest roof-based solar panel arrays in Cornwall.A total of 441 panels across two buildings at Carclaze will generate an impressive 130,000kWh per year - the equivalent of 40 domestic solar PV systems. It’s hoped that the 150kWp system will present a carbon-saving of at least 45 tonnes per year.Beth Mayman, Operations Manager for St Austell Printing Company said: “We’re really
20k viewers in just 3 months for St Austell Webcam
A webcam designed to promote the beauty of St Austell across the world has been well-received, racking up thousands of viewers in just three months. St Austell Conference Centre, which is part of St Austell Printing Company launched the webcam in March 2018at their landmark premises at Carclaze. It has now racked up 20,000 unique viewers. Beth Mayman, Operations Manager said: “So many people comment on how stunning the views are from our conferencing and event suites. Because we’re up high, on a clear day
SAPC produce special Top Trumps for Royal Wedding in record time
A family-run Cornish company is vying for the Royal seal of approval after manufacturing a special souvenir to commemorate the upcoming royal wedding. Working with games manufacturer Winning Moves, a collectable “Royal Wedding” edition of the popular card game Top Trumps has been designed by Winning Moves and manufactured by the St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) team at their purpose-built factory on the outskirts of St Austell. Last year SAPC were awarded the contract to print the popular card game by
Is Facebook Fiddling With Your Mobile Phone Contacts?
Oh dear – more bad news for Facebook. The beleaguered behemoth of social media let slip – by way of a blogpost from their chief technology officer – that Cambridge Analytica may have improperly shared an additional 37 million user’s data – significantly up from the 50 million noted in earlier reports. Ouch! This will undoubtedly add to the concern that many users – both individuals and businesses – will have about trusting the company with their data. There’s no doubt that Facebook are working hard to
St Austell Conference Centre launch webcam
A St Austell-based company has installed a new webcam overlooking the bay in a bid to help promote the town around the world. St Austell Conference Centre, which is part of St Austell Printing Company has installed the webcam at their purpose-built premises at Carclaze. The camera provides a 24-hour HD live stream taking in the town and views across St Austell Bay. Beth Mayman, Operations Manager said: “So many people comment on how stunning the views are from our conferencing and event suites. Because
Website Translation - Tips
Perhaps more than ever – given recent political events – businesses in the UK are considering how they’ll continue to, or begin trade with other nations. For most companies of any scale & vision, having local language-specific sales & marketing brochures, information and tools has long been a given – whether or not they have offices, local representatives or subsidiaries “overseas”. But does that focus translate and permeate as far as their websites and related digital services? Not always as effectively
SAPC leads the way with £1m equipment investment programme
To keep up with increased workload St Austell Printing Company have kick-started a £1 million investment programme with a brand new state-of-the-art press which offers increased efficiency, capacity and a range of new product options. The family-run company has unveiled a Ryobi Mitsubishi (RGMT) Series SRA1 offset press, becoming the first printing company in the south west to embrace brand new LED-UV drying technology. The 27 tonne press was shipped directly from Japan and installed over four weeks at
St Austell Printing Company develops the next generation of printing experts
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) is developing their next generation of printing experts with the appointment of two apprentices to their team. Lucy Everett (18) and James Richards (17) have joined SAPC through an apprenticeship scheme facilitated by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF). Lucy has joined as an apprentice print operator and James as an apprentice bindery assistant. They are the only BPIF apprentices in Cornwall. The apprenticeships offer an opportunity for James and Lucy
Millionth pack of Top Trumps to be produced in St Austell comes off the production line
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) have celebrated reaching a major milestone – with the millionth pack of ‘Top Trumps’ to be printed in Cornwall rolling off the production line. Last year SAPC were awarded the contract by Winning Moves to print the iconic card game at their purpose-built factory on the outskirts of St Austell. This led to a major £500,000 investment in a specialist Rollem finishing machine and the creation of additional skilled jobs. Prior to the production moving to Cornwall, the
