Behavioural therapy firm Skybound, which has been given growth support by Business Wales AGP, is the latest firm we feature in our blog series. Founded by behavioural analyst Risca Solomon in 2012, who was a sole trader until 2019 when Skybound became a limited company, the firm employs a range of therapists specialising in behavioural, speech, occupational and social skills. The company, based near Haverfordwest, now has 14 full-time and eight part-time staff. Here, Risca...
Fuel delivery system manufacturer’s sector-changing design
Our blog series looking at the companies Business Wales AGP has helped continues, with FuelActive – a groundbreaking fuel delivery system manufacturer based in Taff’s Well. FuelActive has developed a method of fuel delivery which eradicates issues which result from contaminated diesel. The patented FuelActive unit replaces the standard pick-up pipe and only delivers the cleanest fuel in the tank. The story of FuelActive began in 1998, led by founder Mike James. Mike, an engineer...
Engineering firm has sights set on further expansion thanks to Business Wales AGP
Continuing our blog series on the companies Business Wales AGP has helped to develop and expand, we look at Qualitek Engineering. Llanelli-based Qualitek was formed in 2010 and is both a precision engineering and fabrication company – an unusual combination in the engineering sector. It has a strong and diverse client base, ranging from local manufacturers in a range of sectors to several original equipment manufacturers (OEM), which trade globally. Here, director and design manager...
Ethical beauty products firm Naissance sets sights on international success.
Our blog series on the firms supported by Business Wales AGP continues with ethical beauty products firm, Naissance. Founder Jem Skelding was born in Wales and brought up in countries around Africa, where he would watch his mother handcraft remedies in the family kitchen using natural ingredients. Years later, this inspired him to start his own company from a spare room, which has since turned into a multi-million-pound turnover business. Here, Jem Skelding tells the...
Fast-growing construction firm shares the story of its success and future expansion plans
We've helped dozens of businesses across Wales develop, grow and find new markets. Our blog series is focusing on many of those companies – and here we take a look at Mochdre-based Brenig Construction, a firm led by Howard Vaughan and Mark Parry. Brenig has been delivering high-profile, award-winning civil engineering and building projects throughout North Wales and the UK since 2012. Mark Parry made a career for himself as a project manager at a...
Inventor farmer and engineer business leader team up to bring new products to market
There are dozens of innovative businesses which have been given support by Business Wales AGP to provide a platform for growth. The latest firm which has used Business Wales AGP expertise which we feature in our blog series is Bison Security (Wales). The company was established by farmer Gareth Davies and engineer Phil Corke, combining their skills as an inventor and business leader respectively, to success. Here, Gareth Davies and Phil Corke tell the story...
Specialist procurement firm aids faith groups
We continue our blog series on the businesses we've helped to develop and grow with a look at 2buy2.com – a procurement firm based in Pencoed, Bridgend – and its new spin-off, Church Buying. Established seven years ago, 2buy2.com employs around 40 people and launched Church Buying to help churches and others reduce time and money spent on day-to-day purchases and their long-term planning needs. Here, Rob Kissick, CEO, tells the story of 2buy2.com and...