Tag: Business

Persimmon Donation to Support Learning at Fareham College Civil Engineering Training Centre

Fareham College’s Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) today received delivery of over 10,000 bricks courtesy of Persimmon Homes. Persimmon is one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders, committed to the highest design, construction and service standards.   The donation, enough to construct a three-bedroom home, forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the […]

GRP Solutions Acquires Allscot Distributors

  GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its acquisition of Glasgow-based Allscot Distributors Ltd, the sole stockists of glass fibre materials and all related sundry products in Scotland. The Allscot business is one of the UK’s oldest distribution businesses and operates from a 15,000 sq. ft facility, including offices and a successful trade counter. […]

EBP South release 2023 Get Inspired and STEM Event dates.

  EBP South are pleased to release their 2023 Get Inspired, Primary Schools’ STEM Fair and Inspiring STEM event dates for 2023. These exciting and interactive events provide businesses with the opportunity to strengthen their talent pipeline and give young people the chance to learn about the wide variety of career paths in their local […]

Finalists announced for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022

  The shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022 were revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show last week.  The finalists were selected from more than 100 entries by judges chosen for their maritime expertise.   Each award nomination represents the very best of maritime in the Solent cluster and the winners will […]

Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome two new directors

Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce two new members of our Board of Directors, Jane Lamer and Emily Howes. Jane Lamer is taking over the Director for Business Programmes role from Mark Pembleton, who retired earlier this year. Jane Lamer is Head of Economic Development and Skills within the Regeneration Directorate of Portsmouth City Council. […]

Solent LEP launches free events and programmes to drive the success of the creative industries

  Following its successful Championing the Solent’s Creative Industries event in March, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced that it will be providing a range of free support programmes and events to help creative businesses in the Solent to prosper and grow. Speaking about the initiative, Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chief Executive at the Solent […]

New Commercial Director joins Wightlink

Phil Delaney has joined Wightlink as Commercial Director, following Clive Tilley’s retirement. Previously, he was Commercial Director at Great Western Railway (GWR) and held senior roles at Flybe and The Trainline.com. “With staycations remaining very popular, ferries are in a strong position to win more customers and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues to […]

Solent Freeport announced as Diamond Sponsor of Maritime UK Solent Awards

  Maritime UK Solent has announced that the Diamond Sponsor for the inaugural awards in 2022 is the Solent Freeport.  Brian Johnson, Chair of the Solent Freeport, said: “The Solent Freeport is delighted to be a major part of these inaugural awards, celebrating the success of the Solent’s maritime cluster. This sector is a significant […]

GRP Solutions appointed Airtech Distributor

    GRP Solutions is proud to announce its appointment by Airtech Advanced Materials Group as a distributor for UK and Ireland of their vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials. The range provides for resin infusion, pre-preg and hand laminating processing of all commonly used resin systems such as polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. Kerry […]