Business News

Stevens Rowsell reach award finals

Hastings-based manufacturer Stevens Rowsell Engineering is set to represent Sussex in the regional finals of the MAS Manufacturing award.

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) in the South East provides support to manufacturers to help improve their business processes through training, coaching and best practice networking events, where businesses share ideas and successes for the good of all.

Monday, 1st March, 2010

Internship programme - An offer you can’t refuse!

It isn’t often that a gilt-edged offer with no strings attached comes along – but the recent launch of the Sussex Internship Programme is a unique opportunity for local companies to bring in leading graduate talent to work on new projects.

The Sussex Internship Programme offers local businesses access to talented graduates, locally based and with expertise across all disciplines from universities throughout the UK.

Monday, 1st March, 2010

Is your company Lean enough?

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East is now offering Lean Facilitator Workshops to businesses in this area. A Lean Facilitator can change the culture and skills of a whole company.

Monday, 1st March, 2010

Businesses asked to help with broadband survey

Sea Space, Hastings Borough Council and business community partners are conducting research into businesses’ current broadband use and anticipated future requirements. The results will help local authorities and internet providers to plan improved services to meet demand.

Friday, 26th February, 2010

Heringtons move into One Priory Square

Hastings’ Priory Quarter business district has welcomed its latest office tenant: Heringtons Solicitors. Heringtons are the first business to take space on the new flexible terms on offer.

Heringtons are an East Sussex law firm, with offices in Eastbourne, Battle and Rye. They have particular expertise in supporting both individuals and small and medium enterprises and owner-managed firms, providing a comprehensive legal service built on local knowledge and professional expertise.

One Priory Square stands in a new public space as an imposing, six-floor contemporary building, next to the Lacuna Place offices in Priory Quarter in Hastings town centre. Office suites are available for a simple licence free which includes rent, service charge, rates, cleaning and light, heat and power. Licences give companies the flexibility to move and expand that is not possible with traditional long leases.

Wednesday, 10th February, 2010

Enviro21 units to emit 42% less CO2 than typical business premises

Engineering consultants have forecast that business units on the South Queensway Enviro21 Park in Hastings, East Sussex, will have significantly lower CO2 emissions than standard buildings.

Wednesday, 3rd February, 2010

SEEDA provides £8m to help South East businesses go green

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has allocated £3.8m to green businesses throughout the region and established a £4m sustainability loan fund.

The £3.8m will fund 2,500 businesses to develop initiatives within a framework of six sustainability-led projects. The projects focus primarily on waste reduction, sustainable procurement and the development of sustainable technologies. Qualifying businesses will undergo training and environmental audits in order to establish methods that boost profits through energy reduction.

Thursday, 28th January, 2010

Wind farm to produce jobs boost

The government has announced a massive expansion in renewable energy around Britain’s coast – and East Sussex is set to be one of the major beneficiaries.

The Crown Estate – which owns the country’s sea bed – has awarded the licence to energy company E.ON to develop an offshore wind farm on Hastings Bank, off the East Sussex coast.

Tuesday, 26th January, 2010

National Grid Gas Awards £3 Million Contract to Drallim

National Grid Gas has awarded St Leonards company Drallim Industries the contract for the manufacture of 966 Slamshut Cabinets for their countrywide replacement programme. The contract has a duration of seven years with a value of £3 million.

Monday, 25th January, 2010

Free Manufacturing Review for South East Manufacturers

Manufacturing companies in the South East will be entitled to a free manufacturing review following a visit to the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East stand at Southern Manufacturing exhibition at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire on 10 and 11 February.

The MAS South East team will be on-hand at Stand J15 to discuss the practical support available, including an initial free review of shopfloor processes and overall layout in order to find bottom line benefits.

MAS South East will also deliver an exciting programme of seminars at the exhibition, including.....

Monday, 25th January, 2010