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Insight 1 March 2019 March 2019 Oxbridge calls for Priestley students OUR young women from have secured places at two of passport to seeing the natural world. this year. Fthe oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. “I want to go on to make nature “I’m excited about going into more Kayleigh Allen, Georgia Brown, Yi either Oxford or Cambridge. documentaries, which is a competitive depth with each subject and exploring Chen Hock and Sophie Johnson – who area to get into,” said the former different areas of History as well as all studied at A-Levels at Priestley For Kayleigh the hope is that reading Great Sankey High pupil. being around people who have the College – have received offers from Geography at Cambridge will be her same interests as me,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to see the world and I hope by making documentaries Cambridge is the destination for I can inspire others the way I have former Bridgewater High School Maritime Volunteer Service set been inspired.” pupil Yi Chen who will be studying Engineering. to celebrate 25th anniversary Roughly one in five applicants receive an Oxbridge offer. This year, all of She finished her A-Level programme he Maritime Volunteer Service, whose Head Office is within the Priestley’s Cambridge applicants of Music, Electronics, Maths, Chinese, TInternational Business Centre on Delta Crescent Warrington were successful. Further Maths, the Extended Project celebrates their 25th anniversary on the April 1st. and Physics in 2018, but has taken a Georgia, who was a pupil at Cardinal year out to work in industry. The service was formed when the Fiddler Ferry Boat yard is MVS Newman, studied A-Level History, Royal Navy Auxiliary Service was Curlew the MVS Northern training French and English Literature at “I think the year out has given me disbanded in 1994. vessel and she is undergoing Priestley. Now she is going to read time to prepare for university and a long term maintenance and History and French at Oxford – a make sure I am certain about the The Service has twenty four Units renovation project. Curlew is a 34’ course that accepted only 20 people path I want to take,” she said. across England Scotland, Wales Nelson launch and she started life and Northern Ireland. They as a cutter with the then Customs offer training to their members and Excise Waterguard Branch. and public water based skills, She is in need a plenty of TLC including the water safety course but is especially in need of some for young people. They also carpentry skills. provide community support. On Good Friday the MVS will be Once back in service she will assisting Mediquip4Kids with their be the lead vessel for Operation Duck Race at Salford Quays. Victor, where the MVS extends a helping hand to those less The MVS HQ Registrar Chris Todd fortunate than ourselves and told Colin Daniels “The MVS is very offers them training fun and pleased to have the opportunity chance to change their lives. to base their Head Office here in If you would like to help change the IBC. It is our first bricks and some lives and offer support to mortar home since we left offices Curlew, or just learn more about in London.” the MVS please contact Chris Todd via [email protected] or on Nearby to the Head Office at 07885 448382

Buckley’s Restaurant celebrates prestigious AA College Rosette for second year running HOSPITALITY & Culinary Arts staff knowledge they need to succeed in and students at Warrington & Vale industry. Royal College are celebrating after their revered Buckley’s Restaurant “Buckley’s is not just a place for was awarded a prestigious AA College students to come and learn about Rosette for the second year running. hospitality and catering – it is a state- of-the-art commercial restaurant, one Buckley’s restaurant, located at which they leave as qualified chefs the college’s Warrington campus, and front-of house professionals.” was visited during November by AA Inspector Mr Euan Davidson to The AA College Rosette Scheme aims see if it was worthy of retaining the to recognise students – both front and accreditation. back of house – who are the future of the hospitality industry. The college The hard work and dedication of accreditation process, provided by staff and students paid off, with the People 1st, also recognises colleges restaurant maintaining its Highly offering exceptional hospitality Commended AA College Rosette – training. the maximum that can be awarded to a college. In his report, Mr Davidson declared the food at Buckley’s as the “stand Andrew Macleod, Curriculum Manager out feature” and highlighted the for the Service Industries, said: impressive standards set by the team. “Retaining an AA College Rosette He commented: “There may be some is an incredible achievement and flashier college restaurants but few something we as a department produce food like here.” are extremely proud of. It really reflects the hard work, dedication Mr Davidson also acknowledged the and commitment we continue to student’s good attention to detail in put in here at the college to ensure table set-up and the relaxed ambience our learners are getting the skills and maintained by the staff and students. 2 Insight March 2019 March 2019 From the Chief Executive Colin Daniels Travellers – A change In The Law At Last Police are to get tough new thousands of pounds seeking a it rather than the current six. powers to crack down on illegal court injunction if they want to traveller sites on private land remove travellers. Travellers will also not be including a potential new allowed to return to a site from criminal offence of trespass. The Home Secretary said “There which they have been removed is wide spread perception New legal measures have been that the law does not apply to for at least a year, an increase unveiled to make it easier for travellers and that is deeply from 3 months. Those who Police Officers to intervene and troubling”. breach the act would face up to remove travellers. three months in jail and fines Government counts show there of up to £2000. The Home Secretary is also are up to 1,600 unauthorised Bumper pay considering making it a traveller encampments each Police will also be allowed rises criminal offence for travellers to summer in England and Wales to remove trespassers from trespass on private land when under the proposed changes to camping on or beside a road Workers are in for their bigger setting up an encampment. the Criminal Justice and Public pay rises this year as the Order Act police would be able and get powers to direct travellers to official sites in shortage of staff reaches new It is currently a civil issue to act against an illegal camp if intensity, according to a survey requiring land owners to spend there were just two vehicles on neighbouring authorities. by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Almost three quarters of Vice-Chancellor to retire businesses said they have The University of Chester Vice £20,000 surplus, 21 years ago, the University of Chester and struggled to recruit the workers Chancellor and a Past President to today’s figure of a £10.1 his time as President of the they need to fill vacancies up of the Chamber of Commerce million surplus on a turnover Chamber and a member of from two thirds a year ago. of £128.4 million and net With employment at a record Professor Tim Wheeler, Deputy the Chambers Bank of England Lieutenant will be retiring at assets of £81 million (from just high and unemployment at the end of 2019 after more than £4 million in 1998). Panel. historic lows, bosses are paying two decades, having overseen more in wages and salaries to one of the most prolific and It has been the writers privilege A keen supporter of the Wire, attract new staff and keep the progressive periods in the to be associated with Tim who can forget at the victory workers they have already got. institutions 180 year history. Wheeler and the University at Wembley to have across the for a considerable time both Official data revealed average shirts University of Chester. Prudent financial stewardship when with Dr Hilary Tucker we weekend earnings rose by has seen the University negotiated the transfer of the 3.4pc in the year to November progress from a turnover of Padgate Complex to Chester I wish Tim and his wife Marilyn a 10 year high. just £14 million with a notional and my time as a member of well for the future. The CIPD survey suggests this UK Economy Set To Pick Up in 2019 strong growth will continue. The UK economy has all the “ingredients” for fiercer growth this year. The pace of expansion in 2019 might reach 1.5pc out doing last year’s performance of 1.4pc growth according to EY Item Club which produced the figures. However the forecast was heavily predicated on a Brexit deal. Coming soon - your new look Insight Magazine ROM April, your Insight magazine will be undergoing a transformation and in traditional hard copy format. to view online so you can share your and will return bigger and better with full colour throughout. stories on your own social media F With full colour availability it is more As part of the transformation it will social media platforms. important than ever to supply us with channels and websites. become bi-monthly - but don’t worry good quality photographs - and you Then we will feature the best in our full So start sending us your business we will still be able to publish your never know you may get to feature news stories now to info@warrington- colour glossy magazine which provides on our front cover. business success stories on a regular our members with the opportunity to chamber.co.uk and make the most of basis online via our new website and showcase their success stories online The magazine will also be available your membership.

International Business Centre President: Nigel Schofield Delta Crescent Chief Executive: Colin Daniels Westbrook, Warrington Cheshire WA5 7WQ International Trade Advisor: Tricia Francis Office Manager: Gail McGough Registered in England No. 2964304 Tel: 01925 715150 • Fax: 01925 715159 Administration: Charlene Haslam Members of Chambers of Commerce North West. [email protected] Editor / Group PR: Gary Skentelbery Members of Cheshire Chambers Enterprises Limited www.warrington-chamber.co.uk Design / Production: Paul Walker The views expressed by correspondents and contributors to this magazine are not necessarily those of the Warrington Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Whilst our best endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracy or omission contained therein. Colin Daniels, Chief Executive

Insight 3 March 2019 March 2019 Taking care of your website Why does my wordpress website need updating?

So, you have a great new company reliable 3rd party software (a Compatibility website and it took some time and WordPress theme and installed On top of all this, all the major money to build, not to mention all plugins). Updates for all these Visitors view your website via a web search engines rank websites the effort of getting the text and elements are released by the browser on a device of their choice. higher when they’re regularly pictures together to fill it with. developers on a regular basis. The As a site owner you have no control updated. Surely that’s enough for a business majority of these updates are bug over which browser or device is to be doing? fixes and security updates, therefore used, so you must cater for every How do i update my wordpress if updates are not implemented possible combination. When your website? Unfortunately, there are some site is launched it will work on all quickly and regularly your site is Launching a great website that serious risks associated with more vulnerable to attack. current major browsers, but the launching a website and then way in which these work changes effectively represents your business doing nothing with it. Neglecting In addition, GDPR regulations over time as they are also regularly and engages your customers is a your website diminishes the clearly stipulate that website updated. Where the appearance great start, but for all the reasons effectiveness of your investment software must be regularly checked and functionality of your website above the work clearly doesn’t stop and could potentially cause your and updated to the latest version may have been perfect when you there. business some serious problems. to keep it secure and make it more looked last month, this month a Every Aspire website comes with difficult for hackers to find a way browser may have undergone a The world wide web within a WordPress content management in and access your customer’s major update and your site layout training session included to enable which your website operates is a personal data. Not keeping your looks wrong as a result! constantly growing and changing you to take control of your own website software up to date environment. Your business and Implementing software updates content and keep it regularly the market in which it operates is therefore risks being in breach of updated. We will support you GDPR. means that your site will keep up also constantly changing. with browser updates and will every step of the way, taking care Speed and performance continue to work in the way it was of software updates and adding As your website represents the intended to when it was launched. features as needed. public face of your company and to In addition to security do its job effectively it must grow Accuracy and visitor appeal Contact the Aspire web team now improvements, software updates to find out about our range of and change to keep up. are constantly released to improve Your website’s job is to represent website maintenance contracts Security your website’s speed and efficiency, starting from just £20 per month. as well as to fix bugs that may be your business on the web. As your hampering the way your site works. business changes your website All websites are constantly under content therefore should as well. Aspire Computers Ltd. attack from web robots and hackers. A successful security As speed can be a major factor Suite 2, Central House in search engine ranking, If someone visits your site and breach can cause your business and sees information that is either Central Way, Winwick Street more importantly your customers’ implementing these updates will help your site’s search engine inaccurate or outdated, your businesses serious problems that Warrington, WA2 7TT ranking position, as well as business will appear unprofessional require significant efforts to rectify and sloppy, and they may decide (if that’s even possible). making the site a speedier and www.aspire-computers.com more efficient experience for your to look elsewhere. The opposite Aspire WordPress websites are built customers. If a site takes too long is also true, that people are more Tel: 01925 251143 using WordPress core software to load, most visitors will stop likely to visit your website on a along with additional trusted and trying and go elsewhere. repeat basis if there is often new Email: web@aspire-computers. content available. com

UK’s first chemical engineering degree apprenticeships The University of Chester’s Faculty University of Chester to ensure that of Science and Engineering and the degree is accredited as part of major employers in the region have the apprenticeship. partnered together to offer the first degree apprenticeship in the The new Science Industry UK to be based upon an IChemE Process/ Plant Engineer degree accredited chemical engineering apprenticeship has also been degree. The BEng in Chemical designed in consultation with major Engineering at the University’s employers of chemical engineers in Thornton Science Park is currently the North West. Unilever, the global accredited by the Institution of consumer goods company, was the Chemical Engineers (IChemE) – first employer in the UK to offer the which is working together with the IChemE accredited apprenticeship. 4 Insight March 2019 March 2019 Why image is everything he past decade has seen the rise of a very image conscious society, to site their company. your business goes from a small one Twhere perfection is key. From clothing to grooming, we are now a person company operating out of society that judges and makes quick decisions based on the aesthetic. So Virtual business addresses are an their spare room to a company with surely then it stands to reason that the image we portray professionally incredibly cost effective solution to a team of receptionists answering needs to be every bit – and perhaps arguably more so – as polished as the problem. You use a professional calls, a town centre business our personal image. business centre address, and no address and access to onsite, high one need know that you’re not quality meeting rooms where you When we talk about our business Now let’s rewind and play this physically based there. And if from can catch up with clients as and image the first thing that springs scenario out differently. A potential time to time you need to meet with when you need to. It’s also worth to mind is probably the more new customer finds your business a client, then choose a business mentioning that if you are meeting visual elements of branding - and tries to call. You know today centre which also has onsite people in coffee shops or public logos, colours, what our business you’re in meetings, or that between meeting rooms. That way, you can places for meetings to think not cards look like, the uniforms that 3pm-4pm, you have the children arrange to meet at your business only about the privacy factor but employees wear. This visual image with you and can’t dedicate the address, adding weight to the the risk of cyber crime, as public is of great importance. For example, time to answer your calls. So your professionalism of your company. It spaces such as this can be a prime if we think of Tiffany, the image calls are diverted to your telephone looks far better to meet in a centre target for hackers. Using managed that comes to mind is the iconic answering service. The call is where your client can be welcomed Wi-Fi in a business environment blue box, and if we talk about answered, in your business name, by a reception team, and shown will not only offer better speeds but Apple, Nike or Coca Cola, we can by a professional, experienced to a meeting room rather than will give you and your clients added all instantly conjure up the logos receptionist. They politely explain arranging to meet a client, whom security. that have long been associated that you are currently in a meeting you may never have actually met with these companies. There are however you are expected back face to face, at a local Starbucks Many centres also have co-working however many other areas that within the hour, and will be able or similar. And the fact that 99% or shared space that you can use on make up our brand image that are to return the call then. They take of the time you happily work from an as and when required basis. So so often overlooked. the caller’s details, assuring them your kitchen can remain a secret if school holidays are looming and of a call back within a time frame between you and your dog! you know that working from home If you consider your brand as acceptable to them. The caller When people think of business isn’t feasible, or your heating has representing your business as a hangs up, happy in the knowledge broken down or you have workmen whole, not just in a visual way, then centres, they think of offices. their call will be returned and they However a professional business in, you can simply rent a desk for a you realise that there are so many day, or a week, and take advantage other elements that comprise that get on with their day. You receive a centre offers so much more. All detailed message about the caller, of these elements can help you of the plug and go high speed image. Your brand is what your broadband technology. business stands for. It shows how so when you are free and able to present the brand image that you you want your business to be seen devote the time to the customer you wish others to see. A telephone can call them back. Same business, Choosing the right Business Centre by others, and how it represents answering service means that and services is also key to your the ethos of your company. The same call, two very different clients are getting their calls outcomes. image. Ensure you choose one that fostering of that brand image starts answered first time, every time, reflects the image you are trying to long before someone purchases The same argument can also leaving you free to deal with the day project – there are plenty to choose something from you, visits your be applied to where you base to day running of your company. from offering differing solutions. website, or happens upon one of your business. With more A knowledgeable reception team Portal Business Centres offers all of your business cards. The image people nowadays looking for a will understand your business, and these things and more. With three you wish your company to portray more flexible work/life balance, know exactly what information is centres throughout the North West starts the very second a potential required from clients and potential – Warrington, Ellesmere Port and technology means we have a far clients, allowing you to return the customer or supplier starts to wider choice of where we physically the Wirral – Portal has 90 serviced engage with your business. call armed with the correct details. offices available, up to 350 work sit to work. Many small businesses Some business centres also offer With the advent of mobile keep their overheads low choosing stations, ranging from one man a flexible call answering service, to twenty plus. A range of seven communications systems, people to work out of a spare bedroom or that you can switch on and off as nowadays often run their businesses from the kitchen table and therefore meeting rooms across the sites you choose, allowing you to use offers space from a three person using mobile phones, especially have no need for a permanent office the service as you require – if for informal lounge to training rooms people working for themselves, or base. But what does that say about example you are on holiday, or operating a small business from your brand, and your business, if are spending a few days away at accommodating over 30 people. home. You have a mobile phone, your customers were to know that? a conference. Your clients need Reception areas are manned from therefore you are contactable at This doesn’t make you any less never know that you’re not just on 8.30am until 5.30pm with staff all times - you don’t need to pay capable, nor any less qualified or another call! available to meet and greet guests someone to answer your phone professional. But advertising your and handle inbound calls. The calls, you can do it yourself. Except business using a home address A business address is another latest VoiP technology enables calls it’s not that straightforward. does affect your image. People will cost effective way of presenting a to be answered by any member form opinions based purely on that. professional brand image to your of the team across the three sites Picture any one of these scenarios. You’re too small a business. You’re customers. You can simply use it as and the managed leased line A potential new client tries to call a one man band. You can’t afford a registered office address, or have fibre broadband and Wi-Fi gives you but you’re in a meeting with an office. All by having 15 Beech the full mail handing service where high speed internet access with someone and can’t answer the Avenue on your business cards correspondence is delivered to the complete security. Further details call. Or you’re in the car with your rather than a more suitable address. centre, for you to either collect when on any of the services mentioned children, who despite your best Nowadays not even the smallest of it suits, or have it forwarded to here can be found at www. exertions will not stop talking long businesses should consider using a your home address. Add in a centre portalbusinesscentres.co.uk or by enough for you to answer the call gmail or hotmail email address, but which has a choice of meeting contacting the sales team on 0345 in the professional manner that you they would still use a home address rooms, and suddenly, the image of 456 4592. would like. You might think it’s not a problem, it will go to voicemail and they will leave a message. However research shows that they don’t. If a call goes to voicemail, statistics show 80% of potential clients don’t leave a message - they hang up. They move down the list of similar companies that they probably found on Google. They want an immediate response so they call another company, whose phones are answered quickly and professionally, and that company wins the business. The brand image that you have just unwittingly portrayed is that of a small company, running their business through a mobile phone, a one man band who hasn’t reached the point of employing a receptionist. Chances are they won’t get in touch again, so it doesn’t matter how great your website is, or how edgy your logo is – you’ve lost them. Insight 5 March 2019 March 2019 Radio students get tips from the best in the business

adio students at the University of Chester have been getting advice You need to be able to interact with how to be successful and stand out Rand tips from the best in the business. people.” from the rest. The Student Radio Association conference, at which those who Darryl currently presents on Talk The event was held on the held a regional training day at the work in the industry give talks and Radio and BBC Radio Manchester. Warrington Campus on what was University’s Warrington Campus, hold workshops. He’s previously worked for The World Radio Day – Wednesday, which is home to the University’s Hits, Key 103 and Rock FM to name February 13. award winning campus radio National radio presenter Darryl a few. Darryl gave tips on what to station The Cat Radio - www. Morris spoke to students about do and most importantly what not Radio Production Programme thecatradio.co.uk interview skills. He said: “You don’t to do! Leader, Michelle Ponting, said: “I just need these kinds of skills to get a lot of industry guests in to The SRA holds two regional training work in radio. Interview skills feed Presenter, voice over and podcast speak to students I think it’s really days a year, as well as a national into a lot of what you will do in life. maker Natalie Silverman spoke to students about her career and the important for them to hear their most recent success of her podcast advice and wise words. It was great – The Fertility Podcast. She gave that the SRA asked us to be hosts tips to those aspiring to work in for such a valuable event.” the industry and advice about To find out more about the BA and launching a new podcast. MA courses in Radio Production Former University of Chester at the University of Chester: student John Isherwood spoke to https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/ the students about what makes a undergraduate/radio-production- good presenter. He gave tips about combined/201909

Relationships count as Handelsbanken celebrate 10th anniversary in Warrington Handelsbanken, the local long-term customer satisfaction relationship bank, is celebrating at the very heart of our business its ten year anniversary of serving model. We are ambitious to personal and business banking continue to grow our business over customers in Warrington. Since the next ten years by reaching out opening its doors in February to new customers who would value 2009, the branch has grown rapidly our personal touch service”. through recommendation and has recently moved from its original Handelsbanken’s decentralised location at Centre Park to a new approach gives branch teams full 2,900 sqft office at Wilderspool power to make decisions locally, Business Park. meaning customers benefit from genuinely bespoke banking and Handelsbanken has over 800 swift, clear decisions. branches in more than 20 countries. In the UK, where it has established Handelsbanken has been named its wholly-owned UK subsidiary, the joint top-scoring commercial the Bank supports customers and bank in Global Finance’s ranking of communities in over 200 locations the World’s Safest Banks 2018**. across the country. This reflects the Bank’s long-term focus and prudent, consistent Due to its strong focus on long-term approach to banking throughout all relationships and high levels of economic conditions. personal service, the Bank has been rated top for customer satisfaction In August 2018, Handelsbanken for the 10th year running in an was named the most independent survey of British recommended provider for SME banks’ personal and business banking by the Competition and customers*. Markets Authority’s Independent Service Quality Survey for business The Warrington branch’s banking. The Bank was ranked experienced team of over 10 local top in four of the five categories bankers supports a diverse range identified by the survey - with of customers across the North and 84% of SME banking customers Mid-Cheshire area. Branch Manager, saying they would be extremely James Barron, puts the success or very likely to recommend over the last ten years down to a Handelsbanken to other SMEs for unique combination of customer its overall service quality***. satisfaction, local decision making, and the Bank’s financial strength Handelsbanken was also named and stability, adding: ”We’ve been Best Private Bank 2018 at the FT greatly encouraged by the response and Investors Chronicle Investment of local businesses, individuals, and & Wealth Management Awards. the professional community. There This is the sixth time it has received is a clear demand for our traditional the accolade for its customer-led values of excellent personal service approach to banking and wealth and sound banking advice, with management 6 Insight March 2019 March 2019

Sharples Group announces appointment of Sales Director arrington based Sharples Group have announced the appointment Wof Steve Lowndes as Sales Director. Initially appointed to lead a team are aligned with our own mantra in the newly established Liverpool “putting principle before profit”. Waterfront office, Steve’s role Our future is looking very bright.” has now been extended to cover all group sales including the Sharples Group was established Warrington Hub. in Warrington in 1977 and is an award winning, independent office Making the announcement Joint equipment company specialising in MD David Griffiths said, “Steve’s leading edge print and document vast experience gives us exactly management systems. Sharples the cutting edge we need to take our business to the next Group has built its reputation level. Continued growth requires by providing excellent customer innovative and disruptive behaviour service, developing strong customer in a volatile market place. With relationships and delivering money Steve’s authentic leadership he saving solutions. In line with delivers a rare blend of solid sales projected expansion, the company management, a solutions-driven opened its hub on Liverpool mindset and impeccable ethics that Waterfront in 2018. Production Arts students step into the limelight STUDENTS from a college in with a passion for sound mixing, Warrington now make up more lighting and set construction are than 10% of those accepted onto also stealing some of the limelight. one of the UK’s leading theatre production courses. Tutor Mark Edgington said the opportunities to stage their own Dave Roxburgh, Course Leader for productions was setting Priestley Theatre Production at Guildford students apart from their peers. School of Acting, said Priestley College’s backstage talent had “The talent on stage is matched by the professionalism and skill of our impressed him. production artists,” he said. “The course regularly recruits “They are confident enough by students from Priestley College,” the end of their time at college he said. “GSA regard their students to manage the production of a as both highly motivated and well performance with little, if any, prepared for professional training. guidance from tutors.” As of October 2018, Priestley graduates represent over 10% of Among those in this year’s cohort the students at the GSA production who are aiming to study at programme. Guildford School of Acting is Aaron Cartwright. “The connection between Priestley and GSA is now well established The former Irlam and Cadishead and I look forward to a long and College pupil said: “I am hoping to prosperous relationship.” go on to become a sound operator and work on shows across the Every year dozens of young world. performers reach the country’s top theatre schools after studying “The opportunities I’ve had at A-Levels and BTECs in dance, drama Priestley have put me in good and musical theatre at Priestley. standing for university and I hope the lessons from both will enable Now that success is being replicated me to achieve my goal in the behind the scenes as those students industry.” Insight 7 March 2019 March 2019 Celebrations College community collects once again as students relish food for those in need top exam results ARRINGTON foodbank has thanked Priestley College students, Warrington foodbank relies on business Students carrying out their CIPS Wparents and staff for supporting them over Christmas and New Year. partners and sponsors to continue qualifications with Neil Fuller providing its service. Associates Ltd are celebrating Collections in college gathered “It was an absolute delight to meet some following their most recent exam 275.15kgs of food, which will be used of the students who were involved in Ken Halliday, a member of staff at results being published. to feed those people in Warrington the campaign,” said Project Manager Priestley, was amazed by the response from the college community. Neil Fuller Associates, a CIPs who, through no fault of their own, David McDonald. approved training provider have find themselves in hardship, distress “We would like to invite some of “When I decided to organise the guided their students through or crisis. your students to visit our warehouse collection I had no idea we would fill their exams to see them achieve The donations might also be used for premises to gain a more knowledgeable five shopping trollies with food,” he said. outstanding results right across CIPS the foodbank’s children’s project where insight to the workings of the foodbank levels; from Diploma, Advanced schoolchildren receive food through warehouse and also the volumes of “It was wonderful to see everyone Diploma to Professional Diploma. breakfast clubs or during holidays for food we constantly require to be able come together to make a difference All students benefited from being those who would normally receive a to continue to feed those who need for those who need support in our able to study via the Neil Fuller free school meal. our service.” local community.” Associates Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Centres of Excellence in Liverpool and the Wirral. Further excitement ensued after Neil Fuller Associates Head of Business & Director Steve Lovatt went on to confirm another Centre of Excellence has also opened. The approved training provider has relished seeing their dedicated students take positive steps to achieving their CIPS qualifications. And the MCIPS lecturers have delivered amazingly once more, to see exceptional results with an 85% pass rate which is well above the national average and cements their Centre of Excellence status furthermore. Stephen Lovatt, Head of Business & Director, described the results as a “a wonderful demonstration that top buyers can be found in Warrington, and surrounding areas”. “Whether you’re just starting out on your CIPS journey, or close to achieving your MCIPS status, we as a company are so pleased and so proud that we have topics that suit all professionals, where ever they may be on that CIPS journey. We feel so excited to know that we are helping talented, local professionals achieve their dreams”. He continued, “every organisation relies on effective procurement to ensure the smooth running of their business. We are delighted to be at the epicentre of a flourishing business commerce of Warrington. Our unique training centre location means we are very lucky to be in exceptional company with our cohorts. It’s an exciting combination of very talented, local people”. “The procurement talent pool in Warrington brings exciting times for businesses and for our students who will prove the everyday importance of supply chain management for every business”. CIPS qualifications are designed to equip learners with the knowledge of organisational procedures and Preference and non-Preference Certificates of processes to build strategic direction and stakeholder management. Origin – No Deal Brexit Contingency Planning Warrington based students have The British Chambers of Commerce throughout any period of transition. This will be ready and available made the short journey to the Wirral and the accredited Chamber Network in time for March 29. If you hold and Liverpool centres to study, and continue to work to avoid a messy As part of our contingency planning also taken advantage of being able to blank certificates for printing at and disorderly exit from the European for a no-deal Brexit, our colleagues at your business premises then you self-study, or approach the topics as Union on March 29. However, the British Chambers of Commerce Distance Learning students so they have worked closely with HMRC will need to contact this Chamber businesses need answers they can in advance to arrange a supply of can commit to busy work schedules base decisions on, no matter the and the DIT on the revised format replacement certificates. All blank whilst also being able to study for outcome. This includes the trade of preference and non-preference their exams. documentation for use by exporters certificates of origin. old certificates should be returned MCIPS is a globally recognised to prove origin. to us after March 29. qualification and CIPS is the most In the event of a no-deal Brexit we prestigious institute in the world Should the United Kingdom reach a have made preparations to enable The replacement certificates should for those working in procurement Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, us to provide you with continuity of only be used in the event that the and supply to be a part of. then the existing documents that you service through the issuance of revised United Kingdom leaves the European currently issue will continue to be used ‘United Kingdom’ documentation. Union in a no-deal scenario. 8 Insight March 2019 March 2019 XLR Jet Centre NEW MEMBERS Blue Machinery Spares Ms. Heather Bailey – Export Sales Support Appleton Thorn Trading Estate, Warrington, WA4 4SN host Gulfstream Tel: 0345 1300 669 Web: www.blue-group.com Description: Wear Parts for Crusher Machines G280 business jet V4B Consultant Ms. Claire Davies – Director Ellkat House, Wrexham, LL13 9UH Tel: 07803 5489631 Fax: 01978 664560 event at LJLA Web: www.v4bconsulant.co.uk Description: Vehicle Leasing LR Executive Jet Centre Liverpool hosted an event at Liverpool John Gas Control Equipment XLennon Airport (LJLA) to showcase the Gulfstream G280 super- Mr Stephen Nelson – Supply Manager midsize business jet aircraft to potential users. 100 Empress Park, Penny Lane, Haydock, WA11 9DB Tel: 077128 75787 This class leading aircraft has a range in The event was also an opportunity for Web: www.gcegroup.com excess of 4,000 miles with the capability XLR, which is the premium travel brand Description: Manufacturer and design of gas flow equipment of flying non-stop from the UK to New and subsidiary of Rigby Group plc, Lazy Lawn NW / Active Surfaces York and today’s event was the first to promote their new state-of-the-art Ms Hannah Baker – Accounts & Sales time this aircraft type has visited the executive jet centre which opened last 3b Rear Penketh Business Park, Clevely’s Road, Warrington, WA5 2TJ North West. year at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Tel: 01925 244440 Web: www.lazylawn.co.uk Description: Artificial grass suppliers & Installer & Landscaping Business Pamarco Europe Ltd Ms. Lesley Worrall – Customer Service Manager New Cut Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AQ Tel: 01925 456774 Fax: 01925 456778 Web: www.pamarco.com Description: Manufacturer Printing Parts Allied Pharmacies Ltd Mr. Azam Mahmood – Account Manager Unit 18, Bold Industrial Park, Neills Road, St. Helens, WA9 4TU Tel: 01744 813306 Fax: 01744 832862 Web: www.alliedpharmacies.com Description: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacy Management The Alpha Group (Warrington) Mr. Alan Higham – Regional Director 159b St Helens Road, Prescot, L34 2QB Tel: 0151 556 3009 (L to R): Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman of the Rigby Group with LJLA CEO John Irving Web: www.the-alpha-group.biz and Gavin Thompson, Gulfstream Regional Sales Manager for Europe, Russia & Description: Peer to Peer executives advisory Board Groups C.I.S

Insight 9 March 2019 March 2019 3D Printing for Beginners D Printing, known to many in the industrial space as “additive than their predecessors. For instance, fewer materials, and supporting 3manufacturing,” is a term that covers a broad spectrum of technologies notable examples exist in the aerospace stronger, longer-lasting components. and processes in the modern world. This unique manufacturing strategy industry, where businesses like Boeing allows for the time and cost-effective creation of complex parts and are already building ultra-lightweight Today, 3D printing processes are more components. seats for their planes. accessible than ever before. Once the exclusive solution of large multi-national Though the popularity of 3D printing energy deposit materials layer by • Eliminate or reduce tooling: One of the corporations, additive manufacturing is growing, many people still don’t layer. most labour, time and cost-intensive has now become a valuable component understand what it is, how it works, stages of any product development of many companies, regardless of their and what can be accomplished with • Binder jetting: Powder-based process in manufacturing is tooling. size. it. As specialists in the Additive materials and liquid binders build Additive manufacturing eliminates Manufacturing space, the team at Croft a component layer by layer. the need for tool production and At Croft AM, we help businesses from have plenty of insights to offer. We’re reduces the various costs associated any background to discover the benefits At Croft AM, we specialise in Selective of 3D printing for themselves. in a unique position to share 30 years Laser Melting, which is a form of powder with it. The lack of tooling is one of of engineering, manufacturing, and bed fusion manufacturing. The benefits the most attractive propositions of Contact us today to find out more 3D printing knowledge to drive the of this technique allow us to deliver 3D printing. It’s even possible to about your additive manufacturing adoption of this new technology. highly precise and accurate results for design components that have no opportunities. our clients, using stainless steel powder. assembly requirements thanks to What Is 3D Printing/ Additive intricate features. Croft Additive Manufacturing Ltd Manufacturing? 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In recent years, additive manufacturing The Benefits of 3D Printing has had a notable impact on the way In many applications, traditional that products are manufactured, in manufacturing and design processes industries ranging from healthcare would impose various restrictions on to automobile construction. The innovative companies. Increasingly Export Documentation Services technology has prompted a new way complex manufacturing processes lead of approaching the product development to expensive fixtures and tooling, as well As you develop your international trade activity the Warrington Chamber lifecycle, with a focus on reduced waste, as a growing need for complex parts. expense, and lost time. of Commerce can assist you with all the documentation you need to export Additionally, because traditional If adopted globally, additive your goods and services easily. All our staff have passed the required manufacturing processes are training to become British Chambers approved documentation officers and manufacturing has the potential to “subtractive,” they can waste a make a significant difference to the significant amount of the original are able to provide the following services: global economy, creating new industries, material used for the component. professions and service opportunities. Alternatively, 3D printing uses as little • Certification of European Certificates of Origin The question is, how does 3D printing material as possible, by adding material work? layer by layer to each build. The AM • Certification and Legalisation of Arab Certificates of Origin How 3D Printing Works process allows manufacturers and • Certification of agency agreements, invoices, other documents designers to challenge the constraints There are 7 ASTM-recognised methods of conventional projects. • Certification of EUR1 movement certificates of additive manufacturing available • Certification of ATR movement certificates With greater freedom, it’s possible to: today, including: • Certification of EUR-MED movement certificates • Material jetting: Material is dispensed • Customise components: 3D printing • Certification of GSP Form A preference certificates allows businesses to personalise selectively onto a build platform, • Advice on import and export procedures layer by layer. products according to the individual needs and requirements of each • Powder bed fusion: Thermal energy client. At Croft, we can deliver bespoke (This service is available electronically) fuses regions of a powder bed layer solutions that are carefully tailored to by layer. our customer’s project. Chamber members receive a • Material Extrusion: Material is • Create intricate designs: The growth drawn through a nozzle, heated, of additive manufacturing has seen and deposited layer by layer. an increase in digitally-designed products that can be built according 50% discount • Vat photo polymerisation: Liquid to increasingly complex specifications. resin is cured layer by layer on a These complicated parts would not on all European certification, EUR1 and ATR services. build surface. be able to be produced in any other • Sheet lamination: Sheets of materials way. 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Advertising Rates The copy deadline for the next edition B&W Colour of Insight magazine is Classified £13+VAT Eighth Page £50+VAT £75+VAT March 20th Quarter Page £125+VAT £188+VAT Half Page £188+VAT £250+VAT Please email your news stories and Full Page £250+VAT £313+VAT pictures to the Editor at our NEW email address: Chamber members 20% DISCOUNT [email protected] 10 Insight March 2019 March 2019 Turning back the clock ARRINGTON Wolves turned back the clock with the unveiling of a Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in 2003. Chief Executive Neil Kerly said: Wrestored version of the old Wilderspool scoreboard at Victoria Park as “There have also been many legends of the club took a trip down memory lane. The work was carried out at Total significant times in our heritage Steelwork and Fabrications, owned with anniversaries in 2019. Past players turned out in force father of legend Shaun. by club director Mike Lomax – to mark the occasion alongside just a few yards from the club’s “It was 25 years since Jonathan current squad member Bennie Also in attendance was club new home, the Halliwell Jones Davies was named Man of Steel Westwood, the “last man standing” chairman Stuart Middleton, who Stadium and includes the original and 25 years since Mike Wainwright from the Wilderspool era, who was recounted watching the team scorebroad clock. and Jon Roper made their debuts from the Wilderspool terraces as involved in the final Super League The unveiling marked 15 years for the club. game at the old stadium against his a young boy, to becoming a club sponsor investing £5,000 in the since the club’s first game at the “It was sixty years ago Alistair home town club Wakefield Trinity Halliwell Jones Stadium, which was Wildcats. club, including sponsorship of the Brindle played his last game for scoreboard. also against Wakefield Trinity in 2004. Warrington and it was also Mike Westwood played for 18 months Gregory’s last game for club that “It’s certainly cost me a lot more at Wilderspool and admits he ’ Foundation week 25 years ago.” wondered what he had done when since then,” he said, since investing he first set sights on the stadium around £1.5m to help the club after signing from Wakefield! become the success it is today. Now a veteran of the game and On hand to capture snapshots of the the longest serving player at the occasion was local photographer club, Westwood has no regrets and Eddie Whitham who has been is hopeful Warrington can at long taking pictures at the club since last win the Grand Final before he 1958 including the famous night finally hangs up his boots! in October 1978 when Warrington beat the touring Australians 15- Westwood was joined by 12, despite missing a number of many former players including regulars including internationals Warrington born and bred Paul Ken Kelly and . Cullen, who was Coach on that final day at Wilderspool. Mike Nicholas turned up to watch after being sidelined with a thumb “I couldn’t sleep for a week before injury but ended up being drafted it,” he said. “It was a game we just into the team an hour before kick couldn’t lose. But it wasn’t about off! winning a game of – it was about leaving Wilderspool with After fans helped raise £6,000 dignity.” to kick start the Wire2Wolves project, work started at 4.40pm Other past players who attended on Thursday, September 21, 2017 included Welsh Wizards John Bevan – exactly 14 years on from the and Mike Nicholas, Mark Forster, final whistle of Warrington Wolves’ Ken Kelly and Jackie Edwards, final game at Wilderspool, against

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