Team Changes at SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance has welcomed two new recruits to its growing team, at the same time as saying farewell to one of the company’s longest- standing employees who has retired. Nicki Kimberley has started as Startup Loans Officer, a role that involves supporting applicants to the Start Up Loans scheme and helping them secure the finance they need to get going. Having 12 years’ experience within the Financial Services industry, Nicki’s most recent role as Business Specialist for HSBC saw her working with startup
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INVESTMENT BOOSTS REGIONS MANUFACTURING SKILLS
A £3m ESF funded, 18 month programme aimed at providing a strategic approach to developing employer-led skills with businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIOS) has concluded with exceptional results for the Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG). The CMG, with a funding package of £169,000, has universally been recognised for its outstanding success delivering project completion 153% above the given target. The innovative programme called Developing Skills for Business (DS4B) worked with
Apprenticeships a key part of recovery
UPDATE: Tue 28 July 2020.Truro and Penwith College Business believes Apprenticeships will play a key role in COVID-19 recovery thanks to significant Government investment, a new £2,000 employer bonus, the flexibility to train current staff or add capacity plus the wide range of programmes available. Apprenticeships are a key part of the College’s Business Support Package, recently launched with its new 2020/21 Business Training Solutions brochure. Details of the Support Package and the College’s latest
Funding Secured to Support Agricultural Tech Company’s Expansion
Penryn based agri-tech company, Glas Data, has secured £140k equity investment from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF), as part of a larger funding round, which includes investment from both existing and new private investors. Rob Sanders and Colin Phillipson, founders of Glas Data, recognised that data fragmentation issues within the agricultural sector existed and saw how it restricted farmers, processors and retailers. Technology is developing rapidly, allowing farmers to collect
Cornwall Innovation Centre businesses receive package of support
Cornwall Innovation has introduced a substantial financial support package for the businesses based at its three innovation centres in Cornwall. This includes a 20 per cent rent discount for the remainder of 2020 for all businesses who have retained their offices at the centres since the start of lockdown. The discount is aimed at financially helping companies located in the centres offset some of the extra costs that they anticipate facing as a result of the Government’s Job Retention Scheme tapering
FOLK2FOLK partners with CrossLend to strengthen its institutional investor strategy
FOLK2FOLK, the local lending company, announces its partnership with the institutional digital debt marketplace CrossLend as it continues to build its institutional investor-base. FOLK2FOLK facilitates loans to credit-worthy businesses seeking finance to grow, develop or diversify, funded by retail and institutional investors looking for a secured and inflation-beating return on their capital. The economic recovery following COVID-19 requires a strategic response with government loan schemes now
Cornish Mutual supports Cornwall YFCs through the Covid-19 crisis
Cornish Mutual is supporting the Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) through the Covid-19 crisis. The South West rural insurer has provided a support package, including a financial donation and in-kind support, to help the federation’s 20 local clubs to recover from the impact of the pandemic. The crisis has resulted in all of the planned YFC fundraising events being cancelled. Cornish Mutual has a long history of supporting Young Farmers’ Clubs across the South West. This latest package
Trelawny in a time of Covid
On the same day that face masks become mandatory in shops, a Camborne choir has launched a re-worked version of Trelawny – Cornwall’s well-known anthem. Penned by BID Camborne manager Anna Pascoe, the new wording highlights the need to keep Camborne clear of Covid by following the guidelines and looking out for each other. “There is nothing like Trelawny for rallying we Cornish, so I took the liberty of adapting the verses,” said Anna, who has lived in Camborne all her life. “We’ve been working hard on
New business is launching this weekend!
Via Ferrata Cornwall is bringing the ultimate high challenge adventure activity to Cornwall, helping participants to conquer their fears, have fun and do something unique. This separately funded Community Interest Company is launched by local charity and outdoor activity centre BF Adventure, with all profits supporting its vital work with disadvantaged children and young people. Offering the first full Via Ferrata experience in the south of England, the activity will open publicly on 26th July, with
New Business Support Package launched
Truro and Penwith College Business has launched a new package of training and funding options for businesses that will support recovery from COVID-19. The College’s ‘Business Support Package’ has been launched with its new 2020/21 Business Training Solutions brochure which is available to download online; www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/businesssupport. The new range of training programmes has been developed with Cornish employers to support the needs of local industry and is expected to be key in supporting
WORLD 1st FOR B CORPORATION
WARD WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES CHALLENGES CONSTRUCTION SECTOR TO BUILD BACK BETTER One of the UK’s largest independent property and construction consultancies has become the world’s first Chartered Surveyors to certify as a B Corporation, with a score that places it in the top 10% of all B Corps in the UK. Ward Williams Associates (WWA) has six UK offices, employing over 100 staff, and is growing. Diverse and iconic projects include The Wave in Bristol, The Box museum and gallery in Plymouth and the new
Second Wind for Watersports Business
Mylor-based watersports business, Windsport, has received funding to support the business during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The £50,001 loan, provided by SWIG Finance via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and supported by Triodos Bank, will help safeguard 6 local jobs and provide some additional working capital to help see the business through to next year. Windsport caters for ‘water fun’ of all kinds, from kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, to sailing courses in dinghies,
New research report reveals impact and opportunity of COVID-19 for business in Cornwall
Everest Media’s COVID-19 research report includes insight from Cornwall’s business leaders and presents your recovery action plan. Despite the challenges the pandemic has presented, we're in a time of great opportunity for business in Cornwall. But what are the opportunities, and how can we leverage them to grow our businesses? Everest Media spoke to business leaders across a range of industries and analysed data to understand the impact of the pandemic and what the future holds for businesses in
Get involved in forging Camborne's future
What do you like about Camborne, what improvements would you like to see and what would encourage you to visit the town centre more often? Those are some of the questions in a survey that is being widely distributed as part of work currently underway to bid for £25m of government investment. Launched in November 2019, the Government’s Towns Fund Deal aims to regenerate town centres, boost businesses and improve infrastructure. Camborne is one of four towns in Cornwall selected to
Cornwall Exporting to 53 Countries Around the World
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce have processed over 900 export documents in the last year for 58 different businesses, exporting to 53 separate countries around the world including; the Philippines, Ukraine, Vietnam, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Thailand and China. Cornwall Chamber is the only accredited issuer of export documentation in the county, offering support to new and experienced exporters all over Cornwall. As part of the Employer Led Skills Project, we are expanding our range of services to
GET ACTIVE FOR MARIE CURIE
Choose your challenge and support the Marie Curie Nursing Team working across Cornwall As the UK remains in lockdown many of us are looking for new hobbies, wanting to keep fit and let's be honest, just get out of the house! So how about Getting Active and raising money for your local Marie Curie nursing service? As a company or individual this is your challenge, so set your own goal and fundraising target, as a team or individual to support our incredible nurses on the frontline. Lynda Thomas,
College rapidly expands its traineeship offer in response to July economic statement.
Truro and Penwith College has welcomed and outlined a rapid response to the Chancellor’s economic statement with its opportunities for employers affected by Covid-19 and individuals in employment and apprenticeships, or seeking to get into either. College Principal David Walrond said: “This institution is completely woven into Cornwall’s socio-economic fabric and such a major part of it. The individuals, families and businesses affected by Covid are the people we all work with and for. There are great
Coodes recommended in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Coodes Solicitors has been recommended for its legal expertise and high quality client service in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for the fourth consecutive year. The South West law firm has achieved the highest possible position in the global guide, being named a ‘Band 1’ firm for Private Wealth Law. In its individual rankings, the guide highlights Partner Richard Pollock as a Band 1 ‘notable practitioner’. Based on independent research and client feedback, Chambers High Net Worth lists the
The Hugs Foundation Charity Receives Their New Horsebox to Reach More Horses and Humans in Need
The Hugs Foundation have had a very exciting arrival, a Bloomfields horsebox! Hugs recently received grants from Support Adoption For Pets and the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust, to help pay for a new horsebox and it’s now arrived! Horsebox manufactures, Bloomfields, also very kindly made this dream a reality by providing customisation and some awesome signwriting. Set up in Bodmin in 2017, The Hugs Foundation rescues and rehabilitates horses from across the country, and endeavours to rehome them
Adventure Golf is Coming August 2020 to China Fleet Country Club
China Fleet Country Club Woodland Adventure Golf Coming Aug 2020! Award winning China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall, set to open outdoor Woodland Adventure Golf & new dining area China Fleet Country Club increases its attraction facilities by building an outdoor adventure golf course, alongside a dining facility, The Cabin – café & bar, to be completed by August 2020. 18 holes of adventure are coming to Saltash, Cornwall. Filled with amazing wooden carved features and exciting course
Celebrate Plastic Free July by transforming your property with Oltco
With many of the UK being unable to travel on their planned holidays abroad, people are opting to make improvements to their property instead – creating their own slice of paradise at home. To mark Plastic Free July, Newquay based Oltco (the UK’s leading sustainable resin driveway company) is encouraging people to consider the environmental impact that their planned home improvements may have and to make better choices wherever possible. Oltco is making this as easy as possible for its customers
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Kim Conchie, CEO responds to British Airways to operate flights between Cornwall and London
Kim Conchie, Chief Executive of Cornwall Chamber said "The BA connection to Heathrow is great news for Cornwall and our businesses. BA have taken the public service obligation and linked Cornwall to the World. The gradual increase to daily flights from September will make it possible again to do business in a day in London.But for now this shows we are open for business and will accelerate our economy out of the crisis." Cornwall Council Press Release: British Airways to operate flights between Cornwall
Kim Conchie welcomes the Chancellor's Summer Statement
Commenting on this afternoons announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak Kim Conchie, CEO, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce said: “Our initial at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce reaction is very surprised, delighted and pleased with the measures that the Chancellor has announced. I’m very impressed with the creativity he’s taken to creating jobs in sectors which I think will benefit Cornwall, particularly with emphasis on green, building and green business for the future.” “We are very pleased with the big cut
Stephen adapts to the 'new normal'
With self-catering among the businesses re-opening to visitors, cottage owners are busy complying with official guidelines to ensure they are ‘good to go’ in terms of Visit Britain’s COVID-19 industry standard. None more so than Stephen Chidgey, winner of multiple awards for Old Barn Tregonetha – a luxury eco barn conversion near Padstow. Renowned for going the extra mile at every opportunity, Stephen has always prided himself on welcoming guests in person and showing them around the property. Now that
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.
Hospitality group rolls out support across the South West
International advocacy group Healthy Hospo has launched its mental wellbeing support for the hospitality sector in Cornwall, where the impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the county. 1:1 sessions are free to access thanks to a sponsorship partner arrangement with Warners Distillery. Penryn-based practical stress management expert Craig Fearn is joined by Merlinda Kammerling, a specialist in integrative therapy and NLP practice. This expert team has collaborated to enable Healthy Hospo to provide a
Robotics company eyes growth with £300k equity support from CIOSIF
Service Robotics Limited, a health and wellbeing business focusing on supporting the vulnerable and elderly through innovative technology, has raised £600,000 in their latest funding round. The funding includes a £300,000 equity investment from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) and investment from Britbots and the Enterprise 100 Angel Investment Club. The company has created an intelligent companion robot that will assist the elderly via patient-centred
News Release: Covid-19 legal guides for businesses
A leading Cornish law firm has produced a series of guides to help businesses during coronavirus. Stephens Scown LLP’s covid-19 guides cover how businesses can survive and thrive, key legal issues businesses should not forget about and considerations before hibernating a business. “Although we are starting to understand how the UK may come out of lockdown, there is a very long way to go and lots of challenges ahead for Cornish businesses. There is so much information out there for businesses, but it can
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
Funding for Cornish online platform supporting hotel sector
A Cornish software developer has secured a £150,000 loan to take its business to the next level with the support of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF). Caterbook, based in Camelford in North Cornwall, is a cloud-based hotel management platform providing hotel owners and managers with a sophisticated solution for handling bookings, payments and much more. Business owners, Chris and Sally Noon, gained their expertise in the sector whilst selling a third-party product for over 10
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
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
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,
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
