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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

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PCE wins installer award for fourth time

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has won the Federation of Communication Services’ (FCS) Installer of the Year award for the fourth time.

The Exeter-based radio and mobile communications specialist won the industry award for its work in installing radio equipment and 360-degree covert lights and sirens into a South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust officer’s car.

PCE has previously won the award, which recognises good workmanship, proven knowledge and practical ability in providing quality and safe installations of electrical communications equipment...

PCE purchases new premises to accommodate expansion

Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) has purchased new premises in Exeter to accommodate its economic trend-bucking business growth.

The new much larger site in Bittern Road is a short journey from the two-way radio and in-vehicle communications specialist’s current premises in Osprey Road, also on the Sowton Industrial Estate.

Karen Langley, PCE’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have simply outgrown our current premises and need more space to be able to accommodate the increasing amount of work we are taking on, which is pleasing considering the UK’s current economic...

Everys Solicitors club together for Exeter Foundation golf event

Everys Solicitors enjoyed meeting the other participants as the main sponsor of the Exeter Foundation Charity Golf Day.

The event, also supported by Exeter Chiefs, took place on 20 June at the East Devon Golf Club near Everys’ Budleigh Salterton branch.

Bruce Brooker, commercial director of Everys Solicitors, said: “It was a great day, although visibility was a challenge, and a great opportunity to meet some new people, to play alongside some of our Budleigh Salterton clients and to help raise some extra funds for the Exeter Foundation.”

IT revolution to save businesses time and money, says leading Exeter-based IT firm

Businesses can now take advantage of an IT revolution that is expected to save time, money, and manpower, as software vital to businesses will now be accessible over the Internet through a web browser.

Thanks to a ground breaking new service from Exeter-based IT company, Hosted Desktop UK (HDUK), cloud-based application programs including those from software developers such as Sage, Digita, and Iris, will now be accessible through any standard web browser using software developed by this award-winning organization.

Adam Chetnik founded Hosted Desktop UK in 2010 and is...

Rebrand celebrates continued growth of Exeter-based agency

The Exeter-based digital marketing agency formerly known as Organic Development relaunched on 18 June as The Organic Agency, with a brand new website ( www.theorganicagency.com ).

With its head office in Exeter and a base in London, the agency has gone from strength to strength over recent years and has doubled in size in the past two years.

2013 is certainly no exception with a host of new account wins, retained clients and new additions to the company’s ever-expanding team of locally recruited employees.

The agency offers digital marketing and communications...

Crediton-based Graphic Plc acquires Calflex USA

Graphic Plc, the Original PCB Manufacturer established in the UK for 45 years with links to the Inventor Dr. Paul Eisler, has acquired the assetts of California-based Calflex, the Flex PCB Specialist with 30 years experience in supplying the military, aerospace and medical industries. The Graphic Group now has a real World presence of PCB Manufacturing with specialist IMS Plants in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Graphic UK was awarded with 12 accolades last year with Manufacturer of the Year, Quality and Delivery Performance of the Year and is a Prefered Supplier of PCB's to many military...

Businesses increasing usage of temps says local recruitment expert

Employers in the South West are set to increase their numbers of temporary staff over the next six months of 2013, as many businesses turn to the expertise and knowledge of recruitment professionals to help them trade their way to recovery, according to one local figure.

Peter Brown, business manager at Frontline Recruitment in Weymouth, says that businesses in the region are looking to “try before they buy” as the economy recovers.

Peter says that local businesses are following the trend of the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, which has revealed it is only hiring...

The Importance of Vision for Business Growth

Sampson Hall Ltd was delighted to attend the inaugral monthly meeting of the South West Business Association.

The SWBA exists to inform and help businesses with their vision and strategic planning.

Phil Sampson of Sampson Hall will be speaking at the next event on Thursday 11 July, discussing "Implementation of Strategy and Vision" http://www.sampsonhall.co.uk/services/our-metrics/the-sampson-hall-strategy-model.html

This event was held at Radiance MediSpa in Exeter and the evening began with an introductory talk from Dr Ros Debenham, founder of MediSpa. www....

Thirsty Work Winners

We are delighted to announce that Matt Stimpson, Sales Director of Topsham-based firm "Thirsty Work" http://www.thirstywork.com is the winner of our prize draw.

Matt entered our draw whilst visiting the Bridgwater Network Central event. Not only was he the lucky winner of a bottle of bubbly but also the winner of 4 i3 profiles worth over £500.

This profiling tool is fantastic in enabling greater understanding of how members of a team work together, bringing improved cohesiveness, cooperation and communication which in turn improves team performance and efficiency...

Police Commissioner addresses Michelmores Business Breakfast

Tony Hogg, the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, was the latest high profile figure to speak at Michelmores highly popular Business Breakfast Club.

Elected last November, the new Commissioner has recently reinforced his promise to make a real difference in his pioneering role. In an interview to mark his first six months in office, Tony Hogg has pledged to spend the summer tackling priorities set out in his Police and Crime plan.

Andrew Maynard, Michelmores Director of Client Services who hosted the event at Exeter Golf &...

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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

PCE wins installer award for fourth time

PCE purchases new premises to accommodate expansion

Everys Solicitors club together for Exeter Foundation golf event

IT revolution to save businesses time and money, says leading Exeter-based IT firm

Rebrand celebrates continued growth of Exeter-based agency

Crediton-based Graphic Plc acquires Calflex USA

Businesses increasing usage of temps says local recruitment expert

The Importance of Vision for Business Growth

Thirsty Work Winners

Police Commissioner addresses Michelmores Business Breakfast

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