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Thursday, July 09, 2020Celebrate 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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Wednesday, July 08, 2020Kim 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
Wednesday, July 08, 2020Kim 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
Monday, July 06, 2020Stephen 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
Thursday, July 02, 2020Dufort 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.
Wednesday, July 01, 2020FOLK2FOLK approved for accreditation under Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to provide loans to local businesses
1 July 2020: FOLK2FOLK has been approved for accreditation by the British Business Bank as a lender under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), placing the South West lender on the financial frontline of support for local businesses. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered through British Business Bank accredited lenders, is designed to support the continued provision of finance to UK smaller businesses (SMEs) during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme enables
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Cornwall's Business Mental Wellbeing extends partnership with global hospitality support programme
Cornwall's Business Mental Wellbeing extends partnership with global hospitality support programme International advocacy group Healthy Hospo is using Cornwall-based Business Mental Wellbeing Ltd to provide extended support to the hospitality sector. Talking therapies, practical stress management and help to manage anxiety for business owners and their staff are free to access, thanks to generous sponsorship from a leading drinks brand. Penryn-based practical stress management expert Craig Fearn has
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Apps and ozone keeping Cornwall’s Budock Vean safe and green - News Release: 01/07/2020
Investment in new technology for cleaning, bookings, resort research and information is helping the Budock Vean country house hotel on Cornwall’s Helford River keep its impeccably green credentials intact while adding extra safeguarding layers for staff and guests alike. In a luxury resort where scrupulous deep-cleaning is a given, a cutting edge ozone sanitisation and disinfection system is another crucial measure in place as the Budock Vean team prepares to welcome a wave of guests from July 10th. Pride
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Wrap around love at Trewartha
For the last nine months, knitters from the local community have been knitting a scarf that is more than 365 metres long – sufficient to wrap around the entire circumference of Cornwall Care’s Trewartha 37-bed nursing home in Carbis Bay. Activities coordinator Paula Botfield has led the mammoth effort, encouraging the home’s residents, staff and members of the public to cast on 20 stitches and produce as much length as possible. “Although the scarf was started before the pandemic struck, its
Monday, June 29, 2020New company rewards thrill-seekers and corporates
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 in late July this
Monday, June 29, 2020Free guide to help businesses coming out of lockdown
A leading Cornish law firm has produced a free guide to help businesses coming out of coronavirus lockdown. Stephens Scown LLP’s latest covid-19 guide addresses issues including how to handle employees returning from furlough, business restructuring, managing cashflow and reputation management. “None of us has experienced anything like this before, and for business owners the amount they have to think about can feel overwhelming. Our legal advisors have been busy helping clients with advice for
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Monday, June 29, 2020St Petrocs’ Chief Executive, Steve Ellis appears in Leaders Council podcast talking about leadership
The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand what good leadership means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Steve Ellis of St Petrocs was invited onto an episode of the podcast, which also included an interview with Sir Geoff Hurst MBE. Host Scott Challinor asked both guests a series of questions about leadership and the role it has played in their careers to date. Scott
Friday, June 26, 2020The Art of Virtual Networking
As online networking becomes the new normal, SWIG Finance’s Business Manager and serial networker, Rachael Taylor, shares her insight on how to best navigate the virtual networking landscape. Networking is vital business activity that, when done effectively, will help boost your business’ profile and build long-lasting relationships with key individuals. Let’s start with looking at the definition of ‘Networking’; the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop
Friday, June 26, 2020Newquay-based translation agency celebrates a decade of success
Date: 26th June 2020 Location: Cornwall, UK Headline: Newquay-based translation agency celebrates a decade of success AJT is extremely proud to announce it is officially ten years old this month. Way back in 2010, when Anja Jones started the company from her kitchen table, in Penryn, Cornwall, she never imagined that one day they would employ a team of 19 in-house staff and a trusted network of 150 freelance linguists, based all over the world. Nor did she think they'd be translating well over a
Thursday, June 25, 2020Mia's magic finale
Ten-year-old Mia Richardson has made it to John O’Groats on her cross trainer – a 1347-kilometre ‘magic’ journey from Land’s End that has so far raised more than £18,500 for Cornwall Care’s Blackwood House in Camborne. Mia ran the final 10k in front of a socially distanced and cheering audience of family friends, care home staff and residents on Tuesday (23 June). Cornwall’s Lord Lieutenant, Colonel Edward Bolitho, was on hand to present her with a special medal to mark her incredible achievement and
Wednesday, June 24, 2020Brewin Dolphin carry a carrot for charity
Brewin Dolphin staff in Devon and Cornwall love a challenge. Having chosen Farms for City Children as their annual charity, they weren’t going to let a pandemic stop them from fundraising. The question was, what to do and how to do it? The answer came in the shape of a carrot. Unusual but these are unusual times. Appropriate too. Farms for City Children is all about introducing young people living in urban areas to the wonders of the great outdoors and growing vegetables is part of that
Tuesday, June 23, 2020The Inclusivity Project addresses bias with a first 'question time' event
We're living through huge global events and cultural shifts - the popular use of the word 'unprecedented' is by now itself unprecedented. First we saw the world swept by Coronavirus, and then, following the death of George Floyd in the US, we watched the Black Lives Matter protests start a wave of cultural re-evaluation. At The Inclusivity Project, through lockdown, we have been concerned about equality. We have watched the very sectors of Cornwall's population that we help businesses to adapt around -
Monday, June 22, 2020Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2020: Cornish businesses operating below capacity amid Coronavirus pandemic and UK Lockdown
The Quarterly Economic Survey is the UK’s largest private sector survey and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth closely watched by UK policy makers including the Bank of England. The key findings below, conducted by PFA Research, are the headlines from the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce QES survey. The data from this survey is submitted to the British Chambers of Commerce, contributing to the national survey. There has been a huge rise in businesses operating below capacityA smaller number of businesses
Monday, June 22, 2020Internet giant Google gives Cornwall Reports $5,000 to expand Covid-19 coverage
Pioneering local news website Cornwall Reports has been selected from more than 12,000 news organisations around the globe to receive funding from Google to support its ongoing coverage of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Launched in 2016, Cornwall Reports is the only local news website in Britain which publishes without any advertising at all on its news pages, relying exclusively on its subscribers for its income. With a reputation for providing hard-hitting and in-depth reporting, editor Graham Smith has been
Friday, June 19, 2020Kim Conchie responds to the governments lack of direction for the hospitality sector
Following yesterday's lack of information on opening dates, and lack of direction for hospitality businesses. Kim Conchie, Chief Executive of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is calling for clarity from the government. Kim says: “Hospitality is what we’re famous for in Cornwall. We have the most amazing network of businesses to welcome our guests all geared up to open their doors on 4th July if it’s safe to do so. The Government has said 4th July is opening date for all these wonderful places but is burying
Friday, June 19, 2020College lends strong support to national post-Covid skills-led recovery plan
Truro and Penwith College has lent its strong support to a major national plan for economic recovery and has written to all Cornish MPs asking them to do the same. The report from the Association of Colleges (AOC) is titled ‘Rebuild: A skills-led recovery plan’. It looks at the potential impact of recession and how young people and disadvantaged adults will suffer disproportionately. It warns of increased demand for college places as high unemployment crowds young people out of the labour market;
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Friday, June 19, 2020Smile Together celebrates National Smile Month 2020 in a different sort of way!
Smile Together Dental CIC were once again very proud supporters of National Smile Month 2020. This national campaign organised by the Oral Health Foundation ran from 18th May to 18th June with dental health professionals and advocates all over the UK getting involved to help raise awareness of the importance of good oral health – especially important with access to dentistry severely restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Smile Together’s Brighter Smiles team (whose usual visits to Cornish schools,
Thursday, June 18, 2020Employers support T Levels
A pilot of over 200 industry placements has been successfully completed as employers come forward to support the delivery of new T Level qualifications in Cornwall. Ofsted Outstanding Truro and Penwith College is the only provider in Cornwall to have been selected by the Department for Education to deliver T levels from September 2020. With the pilot complete, Cornwall Council and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) are the latest to have come forward, offering more than 50 work placements for
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Ideal Foods Secures New Supply of Fish By-Products
International seafood business, Ideal Foods is delighted to announce that it has signed a new supply agreement with Fife-based Mowi Consumer Products UK, which is part of Mowi ASA the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon. Cornwall based Ideal Foods Ltd exports fish, shellfish and fish by-products to more than 40 countries worldwide. In the last financial year, the company sold 11,520 tonnes of fish, 87% of which was sold overseas. As a low cost and nutritious food source, there is no shortage
Tuesday, June 16, 2020CornWELL Festivals seeking Non-executive director
CornWELL Festivals seeking Non-executive director As we prepare to incorporate as a Community Interest Company we are seeking a non-exec director to join the team at CornWELL Festivals. We are looking for someone with financial and commercial experience to complement our existing skills (wellbeing and events management), ask the really hard questions, and bring an even more critical, rational and strategic eye to our operations and plans. The person might already be a commercial or financial director who
Tuesday, June 16, 2020Hospitality 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
Thursday, June 04, 2020Robotics 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
Monday, May 11, 2020News 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
Thursday, May 07, 2020Special 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
Friday, May 01, 2020Funding 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
Monday, March 09, 2020CIOSIF 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
Friday, February 28, 2020SAPC 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
Thursday, February 20, 2020Worldwide 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
Thursday, December 19, 2019SAPC 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
Wednesday, December 04, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, December 02, 2019Innovative 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
Friday, November 01, 2019Four 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
Thursday, October 24, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, July 15, 2019CIOSIF 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
Monday, June 24, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, June 03, 2019Second 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
Thursday, May 23, 2019St 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,
Monday, April 08, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, April 01, 2019SAPC 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
Tuesday, March 12, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, February 18, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, February 11, 2019SAPC 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
Thursday, January 10, 2019SAPC 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
Monday, December 03, 2018SAPC 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
Wednesday, November 28, 2018SAPC 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
Thursday, November 22, 2018SAPC 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,
Thursday, August 30, 2018SAPC 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
Thursday, July 19, 2018£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
Friday, June 29, 201820k 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
Wednesday, May 09, 2018SAPC 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
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Is 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
Monday, March 26, 2018St 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
Tuesday, March 13, 2018Website 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
Monday, March 12, 2018SAPC 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
Monday, February 26, 2018St 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
Monday, February 12, 2018Millionth 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
Tuesday, January 23, 2018Minimising 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
