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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

The estuaries and coastal stretches around Exeter, Exmouth, and Torbay are home to some of the South West's richest marine ecosystems. From delicate seagrass beds to thriving fisheries, these coastal waters support both biodiversity and our local tourism economy. Yet, beneath the surface lies a persistent threat that rarely makes front-page news: non-native invasive species transported across the globe via commercial shipping.

As heavy cargo vessels navigate British waters to deliver essential goods, they rely on seawater as ballast to maintain stability, trim, and structural...

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New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Leading timber engineering manufacturer Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK with a new location in Exeter.

The new branch in the south west of England will service Devon and the surrounding area, including Cornwall.

DTE has recruited a team of 12 for the branch, including Karol Radziejowski who takes up the role of general manager following three years as general manager of the Cambridge site. Karol has worked at DTE for 13 years, starting as a production operative in Ilkeston in September 2009.

The new site will...

Optix Solutions commits to Net Zero

Exeter based digital marketing agency Optix Solution s has made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its activities with a ‘Race to Net Zero’ pledge.

Working with SWMAS, the company has generated an audit which highlights the current status and where there is room for improvement.

Optix MD Rob Stevens who put the report together along with colleague Kate Ippaviz, says “While it’s true that a digital business doesn’t have the same impact on the planet as a heavy industry, there is always a carbon footprint – and consequently the opportunity to reduce it...

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.

SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.

The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.

Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.

As...

4 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities in Laboratory Work

Working in a medical laboratory is full of possibilities, but it also has its share of challenges. The most common obstacles include experiencing a spike in samples requiring examination, stress from tight deadlines, and understaffing issues.

On the other hand, laboratory work gives you an opportunity to contribute to scientific studies and work with newly-developed laboratory equipment innovated by reputable companies such as KNF . When working in a laboratory, you increase your understanding of how to correct specimens, place them on the testing equipment, and use them...

Westcountry Payroll unveils its new name and brand identity

Exeter based firm Westcountry Payroll is excited to announce that it will now be operating under the new trading name Astria Precision Payroll Limited .

The refreshed Astria brand aligns with its objective of delivering comprehensive, reliable, and efficient payroll management services to its clients.

Westcountry Payroll was established in 1996. The business has since grown and evolved, and now manages payroll for over 300 businesses across the UK. The name Astria, meaning goddess of precision, represents the company’s high level of accuracy as well as its wider reach...

New partner for Griffin as growth continues

South West accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has appointed a second Partner.

Laura Waycott joins founder Misty Nickells at the firm, which was founded in 2015 to provide accountancy and auditing services to a range of businesses, academies and charities and has two offices, in Exeter and Honiton.

Laura’s appointment comes after Griffin experienced impressive growth of 20 per cent in 2022, following the firm’s stable growth trajectory over the past 7 years with 80 per cent of new business coming via referrals.

Misty said: “After yet another strong...

Foot Anstey advises August Equity backed Agilio Software Bidco Limited on purchase of ProDental CPD

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has supported and advised Agilio Software, backed by private equity firm August Equity, on the purchase of shares in ProDental CPD, the go to place for dental CPD courses and modules for professionals.

Agilio Software is a leading provider of compliance and HR software into the dental and wider healthcare industries. The purchase of shares in ProDental CPD Ltd is part of Agilio's next stage of growth having previously acquired, with Foot Anstey's support and legal advice, INICA's specialist cloud-based dental software modules, MyLocumManager's...

Free Business Resilience Event aims to help Local Businesses struggling with rising costs

Business owners across Devon can kick off the New Year with free support to boost their resilience and help with the recent rises in the cost of living.

Following a successful event held in Somerset in November, the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, delivered by Devon County Council, has teamed up with Plymouth City Council and the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to put on a Business Resilience Event in Plymouth to support local businesses in the area.

This free event will take place on 8th February at Plymouth Science Park, Davy Rd, Plymouth and local...

Bumper year for Trowers' Corporate team in Exeter

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has enjoyed a bumper year of deal activity, advising many of the best food, drink and leisure businesses in the South West of England.

Stuart Mathews, corporate partner, said: "It is a pleasure for everyone here at Trowers to advise our clients at every stage of the business life cycle and we are delighted to play our part supporting each and every one of these exciting and successful South West businesses."

Most recently in December 2022, Trowers & Hamlins advised the shareholders of Westcountry Food Holdings Limited ("...

New brand identity for IMP Software as company steps up mission to support smarter MAT finance

Education sector leader IMP Software, which supports over 220 multi-academy trusts (MATs) with its budgeting, forecasting and reporting software, has unveiled an exciting new brand identity as it approaches its fourth anniversary.

The company, which was co-founded by Will Jordan and Dave Hall in February 2019, has revealed a new logo, brand colour scheme and fonts, and website to reflect its transition from “a plucky start-up” to a fully established systems provider now serving one in three large Trusts and around 20% of the overall MAT market.

Having doubled its customer...

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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Optix Solutions commits to Net Zero

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

4 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities in Laboratory Work

Westcountry Payroll unveils its new name and brand identity

New partner for Griffin as growth continues

Foot Anstey advises August Equity backed Agilio Software Bidco Limited on purchase of ProDental CPD

Free Business Resilience Event aims to help Local Businesses struggling with rising costs

Bumper year for Trowers' Corporate team in Exeter

New brand identity for IMP Software as company steps up mission to support smarter MAT finance

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