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Engineering firm has sights set on further expansion thanks to Business Wales AGP

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“Support from Business Wales AGP over the last three years has been critical to the business’ growth.”

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...
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Ethical beauty products firm Naissance sets sights on international success.

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“When we joined Business Wales AGP we had a turnover of about £6m – we have since grown to £19m”

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...
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Fast-growing construction firm shares the story of its success and future expansion plans

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"The expertise provided by Business Wales AGP has been vital for our growth."

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...
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Inventor farmer and engineer business leader team up to bring new products to market

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“We’ve had proactive help and support from our Business Wales AGP relationship manager.”

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...
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Specialist procurement firm aids faith groups

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"Being part of the Business Wales AGP is helping us to achieve our next phase of growth."

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...
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Mountain biking destination pedals its way to success.

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"Business Wales AGP has been an important support for the company."

Increasingly, the leisure and tourism sector is becoming a key part of Wales' economy. Mountain bike adventure firm, OnePlanet Adventure has identified this and, led by its passionate founders Jim Gaffney and Ian Owen, it is finding growth and establishing itself as a go-to destination for the sport's enthusiasts in Wales. In the latest in our blog series, Jim Gaffney gives insight into OnePlanet Adventure's story, its plans for the future and advice for others...
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PF Director takes web-based solutions to accountancy and financial advice sector

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“Business Wales AGP has surrounded us with expertise which would not have otherwise been easily available”

We have been talking to the businesses we work with, finding out about the journey they have been on, their ambitions for the future and tips for future success. The latest business we look at is PF Director. PF Director was founded by Gareth Salomon. He is a chartered accountant who has been helping business owners navigate their accounting and taxation responsibilities since 2003. Gareth noticed a gap between what the average accountant does and...
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Freight firm gives insight into how AGP has helped them grow

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"FSEW has benefited from strategic visioning and business planning support from Business Wales' Accelerated Growth Programme"

Keeping the economy moving is the driving force behind the next company to feature in our blog series. FSEW is a logistics and international freight forwarding company based at Freightliner in Wentloog, Cardiff and Northampton. Currently employing approximately 80 people, the company provides transport services to clients in the UK, Europe and around the world. Here, FSEW founder Geoff Tomlinson tells his company's story and gives some tips to others venturing out on the entrepreneurial...
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How Rescape Innovation is developing technology to help patients in need of relief

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“Business Wales AGP support was provided to help Rescape to access funding and protect our intellectual property so we could trade”

In the latest in our new blog series, we talk to another business we have been working with to find out more about their journey, ambitions and top tips for business success. Rescape Innovation develops immersive technology experiences to be used in the healthcare sector – these experiences include distraction therapy, therapy, relaxation and breathing exercises. Here, commercial director Glen Hapgood shares his experiences on his business journey so far. Tell us about Rescape Innovation...
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Polymers firm sets sights on expansion into further overseas markets.

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“Business Wales AGP has helped challenge and support us on how best to position our brands and products.”

Growing a business in an already competitive market, dominated by multinationals, is the story of the next company we feature in our blog series. Bedwas-based ColourTone Masterbatch develops and produces custom colour and additive masterbatches in commodity and engineering polymers. It has just undergone an acquisition which has given it the foundation for further growth. Here, general manager of ColourTone, Simon Atteby, tells the story of the business and offers advice to others embarking on...

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