Please see below, a summary of businesses that have been supported by the Accelerated Growth Programme.
Award-winning distillers Andy and Rhys Mallows are to open a new £5M state-of-the-art distillery in South Wales. The father-and-son duo, who co-own Mallows Bottling, are also set to launch the first-ever Welsh bourbon whiskey alongside a range of premium artisan spirits. The purpose-built 30,000 square foot distillery will undertake contract bottling for global brands as well as manufacturing Mallows' own branded spirits. The facility can process up to 12,000 bottles an hour, ranging from 5cl...
Leading cake manufacturer La Crème Patisserie enjoys the sweet taste of success with the launch of its first retail store
Leading bespoke cake and patisserie manufacturer La Crème Patisserie has bucked the pandemic trend by opening its first-ever dedicated retail store. The family-run business, which has manufacturing facilities in Neath and Cwmbran, has signed a 10-year lease on a 1200 square foot premises at 24-26 Llandaff High Street in Cardiff. The store will enable customers to purchase a wide range of high-end cakes, desserts and patisserie to take away. La Crème Patisserie was founded in...
How one family business is aiming to become an iconic Welsh motorcycling brand once again.
Beautifully crafted by skilled engineers, the Wardill 4 motorbike promises to offer motorcycle enthusiasts something genuinely different – and distinctly Welsh -when it enters the market. Wardill Motorcycles is a family business based in Pontypridd. Mark Wardill, the great-grandson of the company's founder, Henry Wardill, is busy reviving a firm with a rich heritage. And he has plenty of exciting plans for the future. Wardill Motorcycles is being supported by the Business Wales Accelerated Growth...
Business solutions firm has global expansion in its sights after securing investment.
For entrepreneurs, tapping into specific business expertise can be invaluable in nurturing a business as it grows and evolves. Welsh-based on-demand talent platform Business Butler helps business decision makers do just that by connecting them with a panel of vetted business experts through its online portal. It's a vital service in a world where face-to-face networking has been on pause since the start of 2020. Business Butler has been supported through Business Wales Accelerated Growth...
The educational technology company which is leading the sector – and continues to grow.
The way learning is delivered is constantly evolving. This evolution has accelerated in recent decades alongside technological advancements, which have opened up a world of possibilities for developing educational resources. Swansea-based educational technology company CDSM Interactive Solutions has been at the forefront of that change, supporting business and government in providing digital teaching and learning for a broad range of users. CDSM Interactive Solutions has been supported through the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP)...
The growing law firm with a unique altruistic model shares its business story.
Can a law firm operate with a completely philanthropic business model? Caerphilly-based AltraLaw is proving that such a revolutionary model is possible and can be a real driver for growth. The law firm has altruism running through every fibre of the business. Established by Nathan Vidini, its set-up is very different to its traditional competitors. And Nathan’s story shows just how successful a not-for-profit law firm can be. Caerphilly-based AltraLaw, has been supported through the...
How one Welsh firm is helping people get back on their feet after damage to their homes
Recovering from the damage wrought by something like a flood or fire is a daunting and emotional prospect for any homeowner. One Welsh firm, TSG, has come up with innovative solutions for the insurance sector to support recovery work and help householders regain some normality while their beloved homes are repaired and renewed. The company began life in 2012 and has since grown to a turnover of £4m, employing 48 people from its Deeside headquarters...
Online pharmacy which helps patients and care homes manage their prescriptions more efficiently has big growth ambitions
Automation in healthcare is helping patients, pharmacies and care home owners better manage their medication. Online pharmacy PillTime is at the forefront of this change. Using robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), the firm has created automatically dispensed medication pouches which provide an easier way for people to take their medication at the right time and on the right day. PillTime has been supported through the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), which provides targeted support...
Entrepreneur shares how she overcame personal obstacles to steer a fast-growing cleaning company to success.
Overcoming challenges is a shared experience for most entrepreneurs. Some barriers, however, are more significant than others. Rayner Davies is an entrepreneur who has turned her business into a huge success through sheer grit and determination. Her inspiring story is proof of how an entrepreneurial spirit, and a mindset of perseverance, can spur personal and business growth. Her company, A&R Cleaning Services, has been supported through the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP). The AGP...
Tech start-up has 360-degree vision as it eyes an exciting future.
The use of virtual reality technology to aid businesses across a range of sectors is growing. Cardiff University students George Bellwood and Robin David identified a need and developed technology to fit into that space, using their expertise and skills while in their final years at university. Their firm Virtus Tech is a virtual reality and data insight company providing virtual reality platforms to businesses. Their flagship DIGI Tour uses 360 degree images and digital...