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...
Mountain biking destination pedals its way to success.
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...
PF Director takes web-based solutions to accountancy and financial advice sector
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...
Freight firm gives insight into how AGP has helped them grow
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...
How Rescape Innovation is developing technology to help patients in need of relief
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...