£3.4 million funding boost for Cornwall’s innovative businesses
£3.4 million funding boost for Cornwall’s innovative businesses Innovative businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can continue to access expert support from the University of Plymouth after it secured a multimillion-pound funding boost. Part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Acceleration Through Innovation 2 (ATI2) will run from now until the end of 2022 and support businesses who are looking to increase innovation, growth and productivity. The project, led
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The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce team are fast becoming the go-to place for information directly addressing issues related to Covid-19 as businesses work to understand what has hit them in these unprecedented circumstances. We have a wealth of information that will help businesses to get on top of the financial, HR and lockdown issues facing us all. As Cornwall’s business voice, we are here to digest and tailor information suitable for all Cornwall’s businesses – be it from HMRC, Treasury, BEIS, our LEP
Virtually experience the great South West with “Stay at Home VR”
From the depths of a tin mine to the heights of a zip wire – a new compilation of virtual tours is freely available for people to experience our amazing South West while self-isolating at home. The team at Westcountry-based Sound View Mediais working with visitor attractions and destinations from across the region to bring some of our favourite places into our homes with the use of Virtual Reality technology.Sound View has built up an impressive library of 360 degree VR and as the country locked-down this
The Hugs Foundation
The Coronavirus is affecting every individual and organisation in the world. Cornish Charity, The Hugs Foundation, have come to the very difficult decision to close their doors on a temporary basis, to their well-being interventions, events, public visits and visits off-site. Sadly, for Hugs (as a small Charity), this has impacted already because their income has reduced dramatically and therefore, they have had to put a plan in place that reflects the speed at which the matter is escalating to ensure that
CHILDREN’S CHARITY REQUESTS URGENT SUPPORT AS CORONAVIRUS POSTPONES RESPITE BREAKS
CHILDREN’S CHARITY REQUESTS URGENT SUPPORT AS CORONAVIRUS POSTPONES RESPITE BREAKSSouth West-based national children’s charity CHICKS has been forced to postpone all respite breaks for vulnerable children and young people, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.CHICKS has provided free five-day respite breaks for UK children living in a wide variety of difficult circumstances since 1992. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the organisation to postpone this service indefinitely for the first time in its
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NEW HIGH SHERIFF FOR CORNWALL
Kate Holborow has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Cornwall, taking up the reins from John Willis who has held the office for the last year. The swearing-in took place this weekend with a small ceremony in the garden of her home in Ladock. The Office of High Sheriff is the oldest Royal appointment, with each county in England and Wales having an appointed High Sheriff. In Cornwall the appointment is made by HRH The Duke of Cornwall. The history and tradition of The High Sheriff goes back to before
Tips and strategies for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing when Working from Home
With the current COVID-19 situation many of us are now working from home, which, as amazing as it might sound, the new experiences, the isolation, lack of contact and the change of routine can result in struggles with our mental health and wellbeing.Whilst there is no right or wrong way to self-care when working from home, some of the following ideas have been recommended by a range of mental health professionals which hopefully might help during this difficult period or for those who work from home in
Free virtual fitness classes available on Better UK app
People in Cornwall may be having to stay at home but that is no excuse not to keep fit. Thanks to a free app from leisure social enterprise provider GLL, which runs all Cornwall leisure centres under the Better brand, everyone can now take part in free virtual fitness classes. Available on both IOS and Android devices, the app is free to download and offers a range of different sessions. “Following the UK Government’s latest announcement, we’re going to be spending almost all of our time at
HEALEYS CREATES HAND SANITISER AFTER CALL OUT FROM ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITAL, TRELISKE
One of Cornwall’s leading drinks producers and business famed for its award-winning Rattler Cyder joins the fight against COVID-19, by supplying urgently required hand sanitiser to Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske. The hospital approached Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm to ask for its help in making the much-needed product to help combat the spread of COVID-19 amid UK shortages. Under new measures, HMRC is fast-tracking applications so that companies wanting to produce hand sanitising products using 65% high
Care home residents receive ‘cheer boxes’ from students at Redruth School
Year 7 students at Redruth School have sent what they’ve entitled ‘cheer boxes’ to the residents of Cornwall Care’s Redruth care home. Two boxes were made, containing activities such as word searches, homemade bingo games and books donated from the school’s library, as well as items such as crème eggs, shortbread, hand cream and face masks. Cards were also created to let the residents know that the students were thinking of them and to stay positive. “It’s such a thoughtful idea,” said Andrea
Kneehigh “Windows to the World” Sharing Tales and Challenges - News Release: 24/03/2020
As one of the world’s most inventive theatre companies, Cornwall-based Kneehigh was never going to let a thing like Covid 19 halt its creativity and outreach.With physical rehearsals on pause for the moment, the team has burst onto an online scene with their “Windows to the World” daily challenges and story collections to inspire, gather and share talent of all people living in isolation.Kneehigh’s team was inspired by the creativity people were showing in places like Italy and Spain where music,
Devices donated in memory of grandad
When Charlotte Pearce lost her much-loved grandmother in August last year, she knew how alone her 87-year-old grandad would feel. Too far away from him to visit on a regular basis, she decided to give him an iPhone so they could stay in touch via video calls. The technology transformed the remainder of his life. A goodnight kiss had always been an important part of his life, so Charlotte and her family ensured someone phoned him each evening to do that. Getting out and about himself wasn’t possible
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measuresGovernment steps in to provide stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff during Covid-19 outbreakAll train operators presented with opportunity to temporarily transition onto Emergency Measures Agreements, enabling greater flexibility and transferring revenue and cost risk to the governmentOffer includes measures to provide fee-free refund of all Advance tickets as passengers follow Government
Working towards a COVID-free Camborne
BID Camborne has introduced a number of measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Camborne. These include contacting every business to see what support they need; explaining the financial help available from the Government; writing to George Eustice MP to lobby for urgent additional support for the town; asking about the possibility of bringing forward the £25m earmarked for Camborne as part of the Cornwall Council Towns Fund and calling for the match funding requirement to be cancelled; working with
Pasty and ice cream deliveries to help keep Cornwall smiling
In a bid to make these uncertain times more positive and bring a smile to those who can’t visit in person, the team at award-winning Callestick Farm have launched a Cornish pasty, sausage roll and ice cream delivery service. Three options are available to choose from, which all include Proper Cornish pasties – both meat and cheese and onion – sausage rolls and Callestick Farm ice cream. A gluten free option is also on offer. Delivery is being made throughout Cornwall, with next day for certain areas.
NEW CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOAN SCHEME OPENS TO SMALLER BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UK
• 40+ accredited lenders and partners • Eligibility terms confirmed • Details released on how smaller businesses can apply for the scheme 23 March 2020: Announced by the Chancellor at Budget 2020, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) opens for applications today and can provide facilities of up to £5m for smaller businesses across the UK who are experiencing lost or deferred revenues, leading to disruptions to their cashflow. Delivered by the British Business Bank, through 40+
DM Orthotics celebrates its fifteenth birthday
DM Orthotics (DMO) has marked its fifteen years in business with a birthday party at its factory in Redruth. Guests joined the company’s clinicians, business development, administration and manufacturing staff for the special celebration on 10 March – a milestone moment for founder Martin Matthews. “I set up DM Orthotics in 2005 with 15 employees, including my father who was 70 at the time and who came out of retirement to help,” said Martin, an orthotic clinical specialist and honorary University
China Fleet Country Club cooks up some smiles during challenging times
China Fleet Country Club’ Brasserie to offer takeaway restaurant meals for customers. The popular brasserie in Saltash is set to start doing takeaways giving customers access to restaurant style food they can enjoy at home. Situated just outside Plymouth, the country club is meeting demand for their food as a takeaway option. Customers can order by phone and pick up in the Club which is also encouraging social distancing. “We appreciate some people may not go out socially to cafes and restaurants at
Remote Working – Maximising your Productivity
As employers begin taking measures to slow down the spread of Corona Virus, many businesses are reviewing their Work from Home policies, and in many instances, employees being encouraged to work from home. SWIG Finance’s Business Manager, Clare Lenihan-Thomas, who works from home regularly, shares her best practice when it comes to maximising productivity when working remotely.Designated WorkspaceCreating a designated workspace can go a long way to keeping your workday productive. At home, it can be easy
Tackling COVID-19
We recognise that the current situation surrounding COVID-19 will be a cause of major concern to everyone but we want to assure all of the individuals and organisations we work with that we are committed to ensuring the continuity of our services. We know that many people are going to require additional assistance and we are available to work with you through this challenging time. To help, we have created a COVID-19 Knowledge Hub on our website that will curate and host an increasing number of useful
Engaging your People through a Crisis: Free Advice
Engaging your People through a Crisis. However much we all hope the current Corona Virus situation passes us quickly and without affecting us or our family, friends and colleagues, all Businesses are going to feel some pain throughout this worrying period. For many large businesses, this will be the first time they test their “major disruption” policies. For smaller Companies, there will obviously be major concerns about how they can keep going long enough to get through the current crisis, and how they
FREE Urgent Digital Support For All Cornwall Businesses
In an effort to help struggling businesses over the coming weeks, digital marketing agency Peaky Digital will be offering a free 30-min phonecall clinic to any small Cornwall business. The marketing agency is running the free clinics for any small businesses who may be impacted by the current economic climate, offering them free advice on how to market themselves at this critical time to try and minimise the effect the virus has on income. The free calls will see Peaky Digital offering advice on
Nourish proves a hit at Chyvarhas
Chyvarhas nursing home in Callington is the latest Cornwall Care home to introduce an app-based system that is transforming the way carers work by simplifying the record-keeping process and enabling them to look after individuals better. Known as Nourish, the app is downloaded onto smart phones supplied by the home. Staff log into them when they come on duty and then use them to make note of what is happening with the people they are looking after in real time – rather than laboriously writing up
Best practice advice on preparing your communications
As businesses are readying themselves for potential effects of the Coronavirus, we wanted to share some best practice advice on preparing your communications. We hope this helps, and we are here to help and guide you should you need further advice. If Coronavirus hits your businessWhile HR may handle all internal comms, one single source of information is best for external comms. And this needs to be linked of course to what you say internally for absolute clarity. Your website is best placed to host a
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News Release: Cornwall law firm plugs into the future with electric vehicle charge points
As part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, Cornwall law firm Stephens Scown LLP has introduced electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its Truro office.The firm now has four EV charging points at its Truro office site, which can be used by visiting clients for free, as well as by employees at the firm. A government-backed OLEV grant of £1000 went towards the installation, which was carried out by EV Charging Cornwall.The new charge points support Stephens Scown’s Giving
We’ve got you covered
Due to the current environment, we know how precarious things are with employees going off sick and/or self-isolating. That’s why we’re making sure that we are here to pick up the reins for any marketing roles you need filled, no matter how brief the period. Within 24 hours, we can be integrated within your system ready to get online and interact with your customers, sell your brand and keep your business online when your employees are off ill. Oh So Social is an international, multi-award-winning
China Fleet Country Club are delighted to announce the launch of Made For Life’s Cancer Touch Therapy™ a first for Plymouth and surrounding areas.
After undergoing an accredited training course, therapists at the Saltash based China Fleet Country Club are now qualified to offer Cancer Touch Therapy for those going through,or recovering from cancer as part of Made for Life. These treatments are also beneficial for those suffering with anxiety, mental health issues or PTSD. Founded by Amanda Winwood in 2003, Made for Life is a Cornwall based company producing organic, handmade skin products. In 2008, The Made For Life Foundation was founded to
Keeping your office open for business
Dear fellow Chamber member 13th March 2020 Remote / Homeworking during Coronavirus pandemic period Having exhibited at the Cornwall Business Show in Wadebridge on Thursday it became apparent that there’s an urgent need for an emergency phone system set-up for many of the attending businesses, something that I discovered as I was approached by various fellow exhibitors towards the end of the event. Consequently I am advising of our capability to be able to
Pulling together to tackle coronavirus at Cornwall Care
Now that the World Health Organisation has declared a pandemic and the Government has moved into the delay phase of managing coronavirus in the UK, Cornwall Care has been busy planning for potential staff shortages in the weeks and months to come. The organisation has 1400 employees and runs sixteen care homes across the county. It also provides domiciliary care and other vital support for vulnerable people. Yesterday, Cornwall Care CEO Anne Thomas asked all those who work in the charity’s
St Austell Leisure Centre is plastic free and officially green
Going green is a key priority at St Austell Leisure Centre. Not only has the team just achieved ‘Plastic Free St Austell’ status, they have also been presented with their ISO14001 certificate – an industry standard awarded in recognition of effective environmental management. Committed to reducing single use plastics, general manager Amelia Kitchen and her staff provide a water bottle refill station in the gym, sell reusable cups in the café where a discount of £1.50 is offered on future hot drink
Fowey Hall Hotel launches two new ‘Edible Garden’ afternoon teas including one with Beatrix Potter’s own recipe
TO MARK THE RELEASE OF ‘PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY’, FOWEY HALL IS LAUNCHING TWO NEW ‘EDIBLE GARDEN’ AFTERNOON TEAS - FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.This is the first time that all five hotels in the Luxury Family Hotels group – which includes Fowey Hall - will offer two entirely different teas; one especially designed for adults; and the other for children; both incorporating Potter’s best-known characters and drawing on her life as well as her classic tales for inspiration. The adult menu celebrates Potter’s
Murrell Associates LLP advise on acquisition of ACIEM
A £14m-turnover mechanical and electrical engineering business has been acquired by a Scottish group, RSE (Ross-Shire Engineering). ACIEM provides engineering services to UK Water Authorities from its facilities near Bath, Leeds and Port Talbot. Henry Maples, Partner at Murrell Associates, advised the sellers on the acquisition. Henry joined Truro-based Murrell Associates in 2013 and has particular experience of advising on mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, group restructurings and
Sharing stories for International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day 2020 the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Hub spoke to some of Cornwall’s women business leaders about their life in business. Q - Who is the most important woman in your life and how have they influenced you?A – Gemma Teague, Atlantic Blankets: I have a number of important women who have influenced me; my mum, my daughter, my friends. But one woman in particular who has influenced my decisions is my great aunt; a strong, powerful, authoritative woman, who’s drive to
Camborne launches community and commerce awards
Nominations are being invited for Camborne’s first Community and Commerce Awards. Jointly organised by BID Camborne and Camborne Town Council, the awards will recognise exceptional individual, group and business contributions. “There is so much in Camborne to celebrate and we thought this would be a wonderful way of acknowledging what so many people are doing to make our town a lovely place to live and work in,” said BID (Business Improvement District) Manager Anna Pascoe. “We pride ourselves on having
Bishop Fleming expand Truro office following its centenary year
Business of the Year, Bishop Fleming has continued to expand its Cornwall office with the recruitment of four new positions.The Truro office of the Top 30 accountancy firm has swelled its numbers as it continues to grow.The firm, which delivers accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses and private wealth advice to individuals, in the last month has significantly increased its headcount of staff in its Truro office.Since the start of 2020, the recruitment drive has seen Alex Gabriel and Bradley
Smart Working: Is it time to forget the Eight-Hour day?
As a new start up, or as a growing business you might not always be in a position to offer salaries as high as your competitors. But what if you can offer something more than just a high salary? What if you can offer incentives that actually benefit your company at the same time? As a Business Manager at SWIG Finance, I regularly work with new and growing businesses, and smart working is certainly a growing trend that we have been observing. Smart working is a model of work that makes use of new
CIOSIF loan helps Padstow pooch business grow
A Padstow business specialising in wholesale dog care products is expanding into new markets with the support of a £32,000 loan from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund as part of a £97,000 package of support. Slickers Doghouse has developed its own range of dog wear and dog pharmacy products, including branded dog slings and blankets, plus skin and coat care treatments, hygiene drops and sprays. The business was founded by former telecoms director Lisa Hope in 2016 who saw the market
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New sponsor for popular family cycling trail
Callestick Farm Ice Cream has joined forces with the National Trust at Lanhydrock to sponsor one of its family cycle trails. The sponsorship has helped to fund resurfacing work on the Lodge cycle trail, to make it easier for children on small wheeled bikes to use. The 1 ½ mile green trail is already enjoyed by visitors of all ages and is suitable for bikes, trailers, tagalongs and disability bikes. The gentle trail weaves between the trees along a wide, well surfaced track and is the perfect
Cornwall Air Ambulance Summer Ball 2020 - Sponsorship opportunities
Cornwall Air Ambulance has announced the date of their highly popular Summer Ball 2020 as Saturday 4th July, once again being held at their unique airbase venue. The charity, which is coming to the end of its two year New Heli Appeal, is seeking businesses to join them as event sponsors for this flagship event.Welcoming 200 supporters and guests from the business sector, the Ball is always a sell out and raises approximately £50,000 for the air ambulance, which goes towards fuelling the helicopter and
Hair and beauty Apprenticeships are best in the UK
Truro and Penwith College is officially a cut above the rest, having been recognised as the best provider of hair and beauty Apprenticeships in the UK. The College attended the 2020 AAC Apprenticeship Awards at the ICC Birmingham on Tuesday night, where it was awarded Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider of the Year.The annual Awards, organised by FE Week and the Association of Education and Learning Providers, is open to all Apprenticeship providers and employers across the country, and celebrates
Woodland Adventure Golf
Woodland Adventure Golf Coming May 2020! China Fleet Country Club are very pleased to announce that Woodland Adventure Golf will be available at the club in May 2020. The course will be 18 holes of exciting, interactive, fun, perfect for team building, away days, special occasions and all ages. Alongside this will be a café & bar facility with indoor and outdoor seating, offering a selection of food and drink.https://www.china-fleet.co.uk/adventure-golf/
Get set for Swimathon
Taking the plunge for SwimathonSwimmers of all abilities across Cornwall are signing up to take part in Swimathon 2020. The events will be taking place from 27 to 29 March at Bodmin, Launceston, Helston, Liskeard and Truro leisure centres to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.For over 30 years, Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swim, has encouraged swimmers from all corners of the UK to take part, swim a distance that will challenge the individual and raise sponsorship funds in the
Budock Vean Hotel raises funds for Cornish communities - News Release: 04/03/2020
Leading Cornish hotel, the Budock Vean on the Helford River, is raising funds for Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) to support Cornish communities in need. During 2019 guests have been invited to make an optional donation at check out, resulting in a cheque for £3,212.66 presented to the Cornwall Community Foundation. Hotel owner, Martin Barlow, is also arranging a Gin and Jazz evening on Friday 13 March to raise additional funds. Martin Barlow, said, “Our guests have been extremely supportive of our
Official opening of Harmony Lane in Launceston
Colonel Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, has officially opened a new 15-bed household called Harmony Lane at Cornwall Care’s Cedar Grange home in Launceston. The new facility specialises in looking after people with advanced, often complex dementia and represents a major step forward in state-of-the-art dementia provision in Cornwall. Each part of Harmony Lane has been carefully designed with residents’ comfort and safety in mind. The dining room, for example, has been decorated in bright colours
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
Innovative Healthcare Tech Company Receives CIOSIF Investment
Truro based, Clinical Design Technologies, a business producing a new way for healthcare professionals to carry out urine testing, is the latest to receive funding from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF). Clinical Design has received a £750,000 CIOSIF equity investment as part of a £1.57 million fundraising round, which includes £400,000 from Sorbon Investments Ltd. The funding will support rollout of the product in the UK, alongside progression with overseas markets and will also
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
CIOSIF Loan to Help Ethical Homeware Designer Grow
A manufacturer and distributor of ethical and environmentally responsible homeware products is the latest business to receive funding support from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF), with an £80,000 loan made up of £35,000 from CIOSIF and £45,000 from SWIG Finance. Truro based I for Design Limited produces a range of cork products that is proving increasingly popular with retailers from across the region and beyond, with an existing client list that includes Rick Stein, The Eden
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
£10 million family-run business reaps benefits of tailor-made management development scheme
The UK’s leading organic children’s clothing brand, Cornwall based Frugi, which currently has a £10 million turnover and 86 staff members has reaped the benefits of a tailor-made management development programme that was designed from ‘scratch’ by specialist coaching services provider, Oxford Innovation. For 30 years, Oxford Innovation has been delivering exclusive coaching packages for high growth SMEs like Frugi. Current Oxford Innovation support for Frugi comes via Transform, a coaching programme aimed
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
Minimising Paperwork, Maximising Efficiency
As IT providers in Cornwall, we've worked with many companies whose business model is somehow related to the mining industries and heritage of the region. We were delighted then, when Datson Consulting, a well respected civil, structural and mining engineering consultancy practice approached our stand at last year’s “Celebration of Cornish Mining” at Heartlands – part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. They’d seen some of our work in the sector & wanted support from a
