Rotherham Business News November 2008 from www.rothbiz.co.uk

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2. Rotherham-based Cutting & Wear Resistant Developments Limited are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The company, which manufactures and supplies downhole tool products and services to oil service companies across the world. The company has seen fantastic growth over the last 40 years, and that growth looks set to continue. Life begins at 40 for Cutting & Wear www.rothbiz.co.uk

3. Liverpool based developer Iliad has successfully gained planning approval for All Saints’ building - the next project in the ambitious multi-million pound Renaissance plan to regenerate the heart of Rotherham town centre. All Saints’ regeneration scheme gains planning approval www.rothbiz.co.uk

4. The development will create nearly 12,000 sq ft of retail/leisure space, 33,000sq ft of office space and 49 new lower-ground floor car parking spaces. Iliad’s Bill Addy said: "The approval of All Saints’ building represents another milestone in promoting the regeneration of Rotherham." All Saints’ regeneration scheme gains planning approval www.rothbiz.co.uk

5. A Rotherham businessman has welcomed the recently published "Nurturing Talent Report" that urges Yorkshire businesses to train their way out of the recession. Rotherham training business welcomes report www.rothbiz.co.uk

6. Dennis Afflick runs Parkhouse Services, specialising in providing independent advice on training to businesses across the UK. His own commitment to training has seen the business grow to a team of eight based at Moorgate Crofts Business Centre. Rotherham training business welcomes report www.rothbiz.co.uk

7. Plans have been submitted for the 60,000 sq m government office campus at Waverley. Utilising 38 acres of land between the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) and the Waverley Community development, the campus is expected to provide office space for 2,000 employees. Plans detailed for Waverley commercial development www.rothbiz.co.uk

8. Mike Slade, chief executive of developers Helical Bar, said: "Waverley offers a unique opportunity to relocate to one of the most dynamic regions of the UK. We want to ensure South Yorkshire continues to benefit from Government relocation and believe Waverley has all the ingredients which will attract them." Plans detailed for Waverley commercial development www.rothbiz.co.uk

9. UPS Systems plc will supply and install a hydrogen fuel cell for the Environmental Energy Technology Centre (EETC) on Rotherham’s Advanced Manufacturing Park. The "Hydrogen Mini-Grid System" supplies power to the building, enabling it to be self sufficient. It uses renewable energy produced by a 225kW wind turbine, which will produce over 500MWh each year – more than enough to power the centre. Fuelling Rotherham's Hydrogen Mini-Grid System www.rothbiz.co.uk

10. Telecom Service Centres, the Scottish contact centre company with a key operation in the Dearne Valley, continues to out-perform the sector. New CEO David Turner said: "As I read of unemployment growing and increasing news of redundancies, I take enormous pride in the fact that we are actively looking for more recruits in six of our eight UK operations." TSC looks for further expansion www.rothbiz.co.uk

11. Rotherham’s budding entrepreneurs will have a rare chance to ‘test drive’ their business ideas as part of a worldwide event on December 8. Around 50 nations have signed up to take part in the first Global Business Incubation Day, which aims to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. RiDO, the council’s regeneration arm, is throwing open the doors of its three start-up centres to give people the opportunity to discover for themselves what it’s like to run your own business. Budding Rotherham entrepreneurs urged to test drive their ideas www.rothbiz.co.uk

12. Amanda Parris, business centres manager, said: "Our experience tells us that there is an enormous amount of talent within the borough but that sometimes people are afraid to trust their instincts and set up on their own – often they don’t know how to take the first step. "We thought that Global Incubation Day provided us with a great chance to overcome some of the obstacles. " Budding Rotherham entrepreneurs urged to test drive their ideas www.rothbiz.co.uk

13. A recent trip to Korea has resulted in a number of deals for Rotherham company Martek Marine. Martek recently won a large contract for 44 MariNOx systems which are to be installed across four major shipyards in the city of Busan. This agreement has catapulted Martek into the Korean market and created a massive interest in the company and their product portfolio. Korean success for Martek www.rothbiz.co.uk

14. Rotherham is bidding for a new university centre in the Dearne Valley. Local MP John Healey said: "A university centre in the former South Yorkshire coalfields could open up new opportunities for local people. It could draw in those who wouldn’t previously have thought about university for themselves or their families. "It would help complete the transformation and regeneration of South Yorkshire." The University of Rotherham www.rothbiz.co.uk

15. Surveillance Repairs Ltd has had a successful year providing services to clients including ASDA, Marks and Spencer and T K Maxx and, as a result, has needed to take a second unit at Network Space’s Vector 31 Networkcentre in Rotherham. Trutek Fasteners Ltd has purchased a unit from Langtree on the second phase of the Vector 31 Business Park. Ideal space at Vector 31 www.rothbiz.co.uk

16. A whole host of activities were organised by Business & Education South Yorkshire (B&E-SY) for Enterprise Week, ranging from careers fayres, theatrical performances and’ What’s my line?’ challenges, all involving local business people, to the now infamous ‘Make your Mark Challenge’ and the ‘Coca Cola Real Business Challenge’. B&E-SY making their mark for Enterprise Week www.rothbiz.co.uk

17. Joyce Tinker, lead liaison manager for Business & Education South Yorkshire, explains: "National Enterprise Week is about making students more aware of the world of work and giving them ideas about the type of careers they could pursue when they finish their education." B&E-SY making their mark for Enterprise Week www.rothbiz.co.uk

18. Rotherham educational media company u-xplore, has launched a new enterprise section which will run through the latest version of its interactive website, u-xplore interactive. The software enables students to work on providing solutions to actual business challenges whilst being tutored by the entrepreneur in person. u-xplore launch new enterprise section www.rothbiz.co.uk

19. Andy Pickles, CEO of u-xplore, said: "Fostering an understanding of enterprise and the skills needed to develop it, must be embraced by schools, but many are struggling to know how they can deliver this. "Working closely with Make Your Mark, we have further developed u-xplore interactive to address this problem. As well as offering enterprise lesson plans, a host of challenges and an on-line enterprise magazine, the site includes interviews with real entrepreneurs who explain the skills they have used to solve real challenges." u-xplore launch new enterprise section www.rothbiz.co.uk

20. One of Rotherham's most successful companies, AESSEAL, celebrated the completion of the latest phase of expansion at their Templeborough headquarters at a well attended event. AESSEAL unveil £10m development at Rotherham HQ www.rothbiz.co.uk

21. Phase IV of AES' Global Technology Centre is a £10m state-of-the-art investment in UK manufacturing including nine axis machining centres which are dedicated to AESSEAL's move into hydrocarbon processing. The production unit will provide room for growth over the next three years and it is hoped that turnover will double from £72 million by 2012. AESSEAL unveil £10m development at Rotherham HQ www.rothbiz.co.uk

22. During National Enterprise Week, the city of Hull launched Hull Ready- a replica of the Rotherham programme to be managed by the Rotherham Ready team. Rotherham Ready has revolutionised teaching and learning in the borough’s schools. So far more than 300 teachers have received special training in enterprise education and 18,000 pupils have benefited from enterprise activity. Rotherham helps to get Hull Ready www.rothbiz.co.uk

23. Renewable energy solutions provider, Ecolution, recently completed the design and installation of photovoltaic and solar hot water panels at Thomas Rotherham College in Rotherham. The systems are designed for easy access by the sixth form students, to monitor performance for education purposes and provide hands-on experience of renewable energy technology. Thomas Rotherham College goes green www.rothbiz.co.uk

24. The Young People’s Enterprise Forum recently launched a new initiative at Rotherham College of Arts & Technology aimed at giving students on vocational courses the tips and advice they need to start their own business. Chairman of the Young People’s Enterprise Forum Martin Hathaway said: "Students who qualify as electricians, graphic designers, plumbers, or hairdressers need to know how to approach potential customers and tackle issues such as pricing or advertising." RCAT inspiring young minds www.rothbiz.co.uk

25. The first phase of works is now complete at the £31m Magna 34 Business Park in Rotherham. Patrick Herbert of Jaguar Estates said: "Magna 34 has transformed the approach to Rotherham from the M1 and our commitment to developing high quality accommodation can be seen with this first phase. The office offering is sleek and contemporary and the serviced option delivers the flexibility potential occupiers are increasingly seeking." Phase 1 complete at Magna 34 Business Park www.rothbiz.co.uk

26. The Duke has officially opened Macalloy’s purpose - built Dinnington factory. Macalloy's unique tensile steel tension systems have literally been the support for some of the most prestigious structures around the world. Recent projects include the 36,000 tendons that went into the teardrop façades at the new Terminal 3 building at Dubai Airport. HRH The Duke of Kent opens Macalloy’s Rotherham factory www.rothbiz.co.uk

27. Managing director Peter Hoy said: "This is the start of our second year in Dinnington and we have had a record few years of increased sales and orders during which time we’ve taken on an additional 15 employees." RiDO’s Tim O’Connell, added: "Macalloy’s unrelenting global success is flying the flag for Rotherham all over the world." HRH The Duke of Kent opens Macalloy’s Rotherham factory www.rothbiz.co.uk

28. It is the new face of golf, and it is taking shape on the site of what was once one of the UK’s most important coalfields, in Rotherham. Waterfront Golf is a new facility representing a £1m-plus investment in the £135m regeneration project at Manvers in the Dearne Valley. New golf attraction helps to drive Rotherham regeneration www.rothbiz.co.uk

29. Waterfront Golf is home to a 32 bay floodlit driving range, specialist short game area, professional shop and sports bar and café – with a superb nine-hole course to be completed next year. Paul Stancliffe, Waterfront's PGA Pro said: "Waterfront will play a big part in this regeneration programme." New golf attraction helps to drive Rotherham regeneration www.rothbiz.co.uk

30. A "green" IT systems recycling company has chosen one of Britain’s greenest business centres, in Rotherham, as the base for its global operation. Specialist thinc i.t. is an ethical brokering company, specialising in reusing and recycling high-end computer systems for companies around the world. thinc i.t. choose Fusion @ Magna in Rotherham www.rothbiz.co.uk

31. Director Stuart Ganderton said: "I had a look around Fusion and instantly knew it would be a great place for the business with its iconic green walls and environmental credentials," he said. "And it’s half the cost of the premises we had in Sheffield and the same size. Not only that, RiDO gives me continual free business advice through an on-site adviser at Fusion, and its JobMATCH service helped me find two new staff." thinc i.t. choose Fusion @ Magna in Rotherham www.rothbiz.co.uk

32. The cooperative approach of the local authorities of Rotherham and Barnsley is highlighted in a new report on the regeneration of the English coalfields. The Audit Comission report, "A Mine of Opportunities," uses the case study of the successful Dearne Valley Partnership to show how cooperation and cross-border partnership had a massive impact on the regeneration of the area. The regeneration of the South Yorkshire coalfields www.rothbiz.co.uk

33. Employers from around Rotherham are helping to raise aspirations and awareness and create an inspiring focus as part of The Working Heroes Project. Managed by North West Rotherham Action Zone, the project is working in partnership with five schools, two writers, five host businesses and eighty boys aged 11 - 13. Rotherham's Working Heroes www.rothbiz.co.uk

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