We ’ re delighted to welcome a number of new businesses who have signed up to Aycliffe Business for the next 12 months , who all feature in this , the penultimate issue of 2023 .
Ebac , Optimum Skills , HR2Day and Digital Edge are the latest to join our growing list of supporters , and you ’ ll be reading more about them over the next year .
Aycliffe Business is deeply committed to showcasing the business park ’ s entrepreneurial spirit , economic growth and innovation , and I ’ d like to think the publication is an invaluable resource for businesses of all sizes across the park and surrounding areas .
One of the magazine ’ s greatest strengths lies in our unwavering dedication to high-quality content , with features written by professional journalists and pictures taken by top quality photographers .
I certainly think that has been one of our USPs over the last 10 years .
More importantly , however , I do hope Aycliffe Business helps to foster a sense of community among local businesses by regularly featuring success stories ,
HELLO
GUEST FOREWORD FROM MARTIN WALKER
Welcome to the 65th issue of Aycliffe Business .
spotlighting industry achievements and promoting networking events .
It serves as a platform for companies to connect , collaborate and celebrate their accomplishments , further strengthening the business ecosystem across Aycliffe .
Aycliffe Business also embraces the digital age with a robust online presence , enabling wider accessibility and engagement .
Our multimedia approach keeps readers informed and entertained across various platforms , and also gives us a wider reach to promote our clients and the work they ’ re doing .
Of course , we ’ d love to have more join us on our journey of collaboration , helping to make Aycliffe Business a vital and indispensable resource for local businesses .
Through our clients and their stories , we ’ re hopefully able to inform and inspire , as well as promote their products , services and successes .
Thanks for reading . Martin Walker Director / editor , Aycliffe Business
CONTENTS
Included in the 65th issue of Aycliffe Business …
6 £ 8M BUSINESS BOOST
Growth programme launched for County Durham firms
12 GETTING TO KNOW YOU
NC Group director Lee Childs answers our 20 questions over a cuppa
15 STILLER HAS SAFETY AT HEART
Training day on NHS bus gives staff knowledge and confidence to use a defibrillator
16 GIVING BACK
Gestamp launches new Health and Wellbeing Hub
AYCLIFFE BUSINESS
Aycliffe Business is Newton Aycliffe ’ s only business publication , which is mailed exclusively to companies on Aycliffe Business Park .
Launched in November 2012 , we provide firms with a unique platform to tell everyone about their services and success stories in our prestigious , high-quality publication .
With an estimated readership of more than 8,000 , copies are mailed direct to every company on our database , and the rest are distributed by hand across the park as well as nearby hotels , restaurants and conference centres .
To book space in future issues of Aycliffe Business , email martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk .
Aycliffe Business Units 8-9 , Parson ’ s Court , Welbury Way , Aycliffe Business Park , Newton Aycliffe , Co . Durham DL5 6ZE
www . aycliffetoday . co . uk
Published & distributed by Mantis Media Ltd : www . mantis-media . com
Tel : 01325 728024 Email : martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk Director / editor : Martin Walker .
Contributors to this issue : Kerina Clark , Phil Atkinson , Sarah Walker .
Our photographers : Chris Booth , Tom Banks .
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20 THE INNOVATORS
New products from Ebac set the firm on course for growth
21 LOOKING AFTER PEOPLE
Aycliffe Business catches up for a chat with HR2Day founder Nicky Jolley
24 OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
Local skills provider continues to grow
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