Reduced VAT rate for hospitality - how it works
Earlier this year when the temporary 5% VAT rate was introduced for the tourism and hospitality industry, businesses in the sector scrambled to work out to what it applied. Alice Elsmore at our Bath office explains the rules. As with many emergency measures, the scheme is often introduced before the fine details are released. If you are applying the new 5% rate, now we are a few months in, it is useful to check you are applying it correctly and are planning for when the scheme ends.Let us recap the
Time is running out for Brexit preparations…
Following the EU summit last week and the Prime Minister’s subsequent statement, it is now increasingly likely that the UK will end the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 with no Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. Even with an FTA, businesses need to plan for the introduction of a physical border between GB (England, Scotland and Wales) and the EU, with the requirements for full customs documentation and the potential need for other checks on goods crossing the border, such as inspections for
Support your leisure centre this half term
Newly re-opened and ready for business, Cornwall’s leisure centres are offering a range of activities this half term. Family swimming will be available at all pools with the exception of Launceston, which is undergoing essential maintenance, whilst fun pools at Ships & Castles in Falmouth, Bude Leisure Centre and Newquay Waterworld will also be open to customers. There is trampolining and soft play at Newquay Trampoline & Play Park and the opportunity to take part in junior gym at various leisure
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Free webinar to help with difficult workplace conversations
Businesses from across Cornwall are being invited to develop their team’s skills around difficult conversations, to empower them and increase their confidence. CCB Training part of The Cornwall College Group will be hosting their free online webinar, “Workplace conversations ….. the tricky ones you’ve been meaning to have”, on Friday 6th November, 10.30am – 12pm. This event is part of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s, Cornwall Festival of Business; a week-long festival created to inspire the business
Google Arts & Culture partners with Cornwall Chamber
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Google Arts & Culture to create an online platform to celebrate Cornish culture by showcasing 10 Cornish businesses. The collaboration will give the local organisations an opportunity to address a global audience - telling their story, highlighting their role within the community, sharing their expertise and showcasing their unique Cornish offerings. Google Arts & Culture work with cultural institutions to develop and apply technologies that help to
Cornish leisure centres reopen
Swimmers and gym users have turned out for the opening of five leisure centres and three swimming pools in Cornwall this week that had previously been closed since lockdown in March. To mark the moment, Cornwall Council’s Deputy Leader Adam Paynter, Councillors Mike Eathorne-Gibbons and Andrew Mitchell joined GLL’s Head of Service James Curry and Senior Manager Amelia Kitchen at St Ives Leisure Centre on Wednesday 14 October. GLL is a leisure social enterprise provider that runs thirteen leisure
Introducing Clean-Mist’s Natural Room and Hand Sanitisers
Introducing Clean-Mist’s Natural Room and Hand Sanitisers Are you suffering from dry hands or sceptical about some of the ingredients in sanitisation products? Clean-Mist has the solution for you as they launch their non-toxic natural sanitisers. As we move further into autumn and winter approaches it is important to maintain a high level of hygiene. This involves carrying out thorough sanitisation on both your hands and surfaces that surround you. Many suffer from dryness of the skin or skin
Christmas 2020 at Budock Vean Hotel
The Budock Vean Hotel have announced details of their Christmas plans for 2020. The Hotel, a country house hotel on the banks of the Helford River in South Cornwall, has a full programme running from late November through to New Year 2021. “We do Christmas really well and we’re determined that this year will be no different. We’ve re-imagined our entire programme to ensure we can continue to follow all new legislation whilst offering really special and memorable events for people to enjoy.” Martin Barlow,
Everest is holding a practical Masterclass session to help boost the confidence of business leaders
With digital transformations and IT projects on the rise accelerated by the pandemic, Samuele Armondi, Managing Director of Everest is supporting businesses to remain in control of IT projects and the in-house or out-sourced teams looking after them. He says: “Digital transformations and IT projects can be extremely costly and if you’re not a business leader with a tech specialism, it’s not always easy to hold your project team to account. “This can result in big gaps between the business and IT, leaving
New Hires For Marketing Agency Peaky Digital
Peaky Digital, which has offices in Cornwall and Loughborough, has seen a huge growth in clients across the South West and Midlands. To support their expanding portfolio, Peaky Digital are excited to announce the addition of two new members to the team. Ben Clements and Chloe Davison will be joining the team as Digital Marketing Assistants, working on a range of client projects and supporting with SEO, PPC and Social Media campaigns. Natalie Crouch, Director at Peaky Digital, said: “We’re really
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the economy reopening. The bellwether survey of 6,410 firms, employing over 580,000 people across the UK, revealed that, while key indicators have improved from historic lows in Q2, they remain significantly lower than before the pandemic
Leading insurance firm Lorica Insurance rebrands to PIB Insurance Brokers
Lorica Insurance, a leading regional insurance firm has rebranded to PIB Insurance Brokers.The move is part of a nationwide programme that will see a number of businesses under the parent company, PIB Group, rebrand to simplify the business offering.The commercial and leisure insurance specialist was established in Preston more than 40 years ago and has a branch in St Columb, Cornwall which employs 4 people. The organisation has grown to employ more than 100 people across seven sites in the UK. Lorica
LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS CELEBRATE SIGNING OF 25TH FRANCHISE
Cornwall-based entrepreneurs, Tom Stringer and Johnny Pearce, are celebrating a period of sustained growth for Oltco, as the duo behind the UK’s leading sustainable resin driveway company welcome the 25th franchise to the business network. Established in Cornwall in 2004, Oltco has grown from strength to strength and is showing no signs of slowing down after expanding its franchise offering from two to 11 in 2019, a rise of 450%. Since the beginning of 2020, Oltco has launched in a further 14 areas with
When times are good you should advertise. When times are bad you must advertise
A lot of business leaders have talked a lot about why it is important to ‘pivot’ during the Covid 19 pandemic. They all have their own ideas about what it actually means as well as their own agendas for telling every business owner that its important to do it. What does it actually mean? What is it important? I think that ‘pivot’ means that during times of crisis, its more important than ever to get seen more by your customers. I think its important because consumers need an extra nudge to make
High profile appointment for British Lithium
British Lithium Ltd (BLL) has appointed John Walker as Strategic Advisor, effective immediately. Cornishman John Walker started his career at Imerys in St Austell in 1990. He went on to become general manager of the company’s tableware division in Belgium, before moving to the US and taking charge of Imerys North American Ceramics. In 2011, he joined The Quartz Corp (TQC) and led the implementation of a significant expansion of the company’s production capacity and was subsequently appointed as CEO. TQC
Top ranking in legal guide for Stephens Scown
One of the South West’s leading law firms has received top ranking in the latest edition of an independent guide to the legal profession. Stephens Scown LLP, one of the South West’s leading law firms, has received the highest ranking in four sections of the 2020 Legal 500 guide. In addition to receiving 18 rankings overall, 11 of the firm’s lawyers have also been singled out for individual praise, with eight being included for the first time. The firm’s top rankings came for the corporate, family,
Coodes gets high praise for expertise and client service in the Legal 500
Coodes Solicitors has once again been recommended in the prestigious national directory, the Legal 500. The South West law firm is ranked for five areas of legal expertise in the 2021 edition of the guide. Based mainly on client feedback, Coodes Solicitors is recommended for its expert advice and client service to businesses and individuals in the following areas: corporate and commercial; clinical negligence; agriculture and estates; contentious trusts and probate; and property litigation. In the
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce announces St Petrocs as Charity of the Year 2020/21
Each year Cornwall Chamber invites charities within The Duchy to apply for the position of Chamber ‘Charity of the Year’. With 2020 being a slightly different year, the Chamber wanted to recognise the hard work charities of Cornwall have had to cope with during the pandemic. St Petrocs has stood out with an amazing amount of work for Cornwall’s homeless and gone above & beyond to help others during this difficult time. The Cornwall Chamber team decided collectively that St Petrocs would take the position of
Furloughed workers start to return as jobs scheme winds down
The introduction of the flexible furlough scheme from 1 July 2020 saw around 20% of furloughed workers brought back into the office in that first month, according to HMRC statistics. But with the scheme due to end on 31 October 2020, to be replaced by the less generous Job Support Scheme, what impact will this have on the employment figures? The flexible furlough scheme has been hailed as a key measure by the government to protect jobs from the lockdown resulting from Covid-19. Under flexible
#wemakeevents
Apt-GB and Teleprompter.video are a Cornish audio visual manufacturing company. We employ locally but supply globally.We know there is a massive unseen chain involved when it comes to moving events from conception to fruition.The events industry is being left behind, and everyone in this invisible chain is suffering right now.So let's raise awareness and show our support to everyone involved in the #WeMakeEvents #LetTheMusicPlay #letthemplay movement.Please support us by taking a moment to read the
£750k funding to kickstart Camborne improvements
Camborne has been awarded £750k of funding from the Government to kick start developing plans for improving the town. The money will be spent on improving local businesses and securing a central site to build a vibrant, multi-purpose community hive. Camborne Town Deal Board was formed this summer to identify and implement projects that will help build a prosperous future through innovative regeneration. As one of 100 towns throughout the UK to be selected for the Government’s Towns Fund Deal,
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Prima Bakeries Primed for Success
SWIG Finance are delighted to share good news from one of their ex-customers, Prima Bakeries, who have been doing record business and recruiting new staff, at a time when other businesses are losing jobs. SWIG Finance helped Mark and Lynne Norton take over the long- established Prima Bakeries business in Scorrier back in 2010. The Nortons were relocating back to Cornwall having run their own holiday home business in Brittany for several years. It was just the challenge the Nortons were looking for, and
New Cornwall Environmental Consultants Managing Director to help Cornwall build back better
With all this talk of ‘build, build, build’, the climate and nature crisis and a looming recession, it’s reassuring to hear that a long-established, Cornish company providing trusted, professional environmental advice, surveys and landscape design expertise across Cornwall and beyond, is expanding. Cornwall Environmental Consultants (CEC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Natasha Collings-Costello as their new Managing Director. Of her appointment, Cornish born Natasha says: “I am
Fully-funded online training to develop leaders
Existing and future leaders are being given a helping hand to develop the skills needed to lead their business through uncertain times due to the immense impact of Covid-19. Funding is available to provide leadership training for small to medium size businesses and public sectors across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This new fully-funded leadership training delivered online is part of the Developing Leaders projects, which is set to help, according to Pilar Torres-Subire, Project Lead and Training
SWIG Finance is looking for a new Chair and NED
SWIG is a not for profit Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), and as a charter member of Responsible Finance (trade body) aspires to support inclusive, sustainable economic growth. For almost 30 years SWIG has provided loan finance to micro, small and medium sized businesses throughout the south west of England, many of whom cannot access funding from the large commercial banks. SWIG operates from offices in Truro, Exeter and Bristol with fund managers based throughout the region. SWIG
Kickstart scheme win-win for employers and young job seekers
CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has become an approved intermediary representative for the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, and are urging local businesses to get involved. The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality, paid six-month work placements for young people. “This is a great opportunity for employers from all industry across the private, public and voluntary sector to get involved,” stated Justin Olosunde, Assistant Principal
Ice Machine Cleaning Specialists line up with Cornwall Council
Clean Ice are Cornwall's very own ice machine cleaning specialists. Born out of a stream of adverse press reports on the level of bacteria present in some of the countries leading food and drink venues, Clean Ice have established a primary authority with Cornwall Council, in order to produce a service that scientifically tests, cleans and then retests, to ensure that the ice being served is free from harmful pathogens. Clean Ice will visit a venue and use specialist equipment to test the levels of
News Release: 28/09/2020
Clean Mist combines the effectiveness of one of the world's most natural sanitisers with misting technology, in order to produce a service unique to Cornwall. The solution they use is completely natural, free from toxins, food and animal safe and harmless to the environment but effective against pathogens, including, bacteria, viruses, spores, fungus and mould. Effective after just 30 seconds, it leaves surfaces and high touch areas completely sanitised to clinical standards. Alongside the misting
Winter Economy Plan: at a glance
Winter Economy Plan 2020 announcements made on 24 September 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his Winter Economy Plan, which entails a multibillion-pound package of financial support to help protect jobs and the economy from the impact of Covid-related restrictions. The measures build on his March 2020 Budget and the Summer Economic Plan for jobs. This new plan will help the country to get through the winter, in advance of a likely March 2021 Budget and the availability of a Covid
BF Adventure Installs the South West’s First Via Ferrata Climbing Route Following £150,000 Investment from Resonance
Resonance, a social impact investment company, with its headquarters in Launceston, Cornwall is delighted to announce a £150,000 investment into Cornish charity BF Adventure. This investment also marks Resonance’s first investment into a Cornish organization from its South West Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) Fund. Thanks to this investment, BF Adventure, an education and activities charity based near Penryn, has been able to develop its tourism and leisure sector income stream by installing a new
Revolutionary remote water monitoring and temperature testing product
AquaTeq – The future of Legionella Monitoring and Compliance The world as we know it has changed unrecognisably over the last few months. A lot of the things we used to be able to do without a second thought, are no longer possible or are fraught with extensive planning and health and safety considerations.That may now have changed – well from a legionella monitoring perspective anyway.AquaCare, our Group’s water hygiene specialists have launched a new, innovative product, hailed as the future of
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
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Smile Together celebrate IT Pro Day Awards success
Smile Together Dental CIC's Systems Support team have been honoured with the “Rockstar of the Year” award in the inaugural IT Pro Day Awards, which recognises IT professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their profession. The team of Nick, Kate and Joe were nominated for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic – fast-tracking their 3-year strategy for a more ethically and environmentally minded way of working whilst also ensuring that Smile Together employees were able to keep working
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Smile Together publish 2019/2020 Social Impact Report
Smile Together Dental CIC have published their Social Impact Report for 2019/2020, marking another year of outstanding social impact that has seen them make a real and sustainable difference to the oral health of thousands of children and adults across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Using their social impact framework of prevent, reach, treat and engage, this report showcases just what the hard work and commitment of their dedicated and passionate team has achieved on behalf of their patients, one
CIOSIF Invests nearly £10M Supporting Regional SMEs during the Pandemic & Beyond
The global pandemic COVID-19, has been described as the worst economic crisis for 90 years, hitting UK SMEs particularly hard. Many were forced to furlough their employees or cease trading altogether. No doubt the months ahead will be challenging, in ways that could not previously have been predicted. In these uncertain times, whilst the road to recovery is a long one, it is important to remember that UK SMEs are both resilient and creative. Despite the pandemic and difficulties faced by Cornish
Team Building offered at Via Ferrata Cornwall
Is your team in need of a reward after having worked their socks off all season? Or maybe your workforce has been scattered during the pandemic and now is the perfect time to build the team as staff return to work? Via Ferrata Cornwall is offering Team Building Days that are unique, fun and perfect for developing communication and problem solving skills. Above all, they’re a fantastic way to help your team bond as they share something new and exhilarating together! What is a Via Ferrata? A Via Ferrata is
Codices raise game to the next level with £650K equity investment
Penryn-based tech company, Codices, has secured £250k equity investment from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF), as part of a larger £650k funding round, which includes investment from both existing and new private investors. Codices Interactive Limited (Codices) was founded in 2018 by Tim Edwards and Fern Pombeiro at the Falmouth University Launchpad Entrepreneurship programme. Codices works with brands and influencers to create live interactive shows on Twitch, a video live
CIOSIF Loan supports independent music publisher with company growth
Penryn based independent publishing company, Red Planet Publishing Limited, has received an £80,000 loan from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF). Red Planet Publishing, established in 2013 by founder Mark Neeter, who brings to the table a wealth of experience gained from BBC local radio as well as national stations including Radio Caroline and behind the scenes at Capital Radio, before turning his love of music to journalism. The result is an eclectic mix of informative music
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
