Aycliffe Today Business #1 | Page 7

Echo Graphics A thriving brand and web development agency, Echo Graphics Limited, is the latest (some could say ‘brand’ new!) addition to The HUB Workspace community. Echo Graphics has been established for over 5 years and the move to The HUB Workspace was an integral part of the company’s growth strategy. Creative Director, Johnny Woods told us ‘The success we have achieved recently, whilst being absolutely phenomenal, also highlighted certain weaknesses in the business – the primary one being our location. We have huge plans for the company going forward, having already increased our client base and headcount, but quickly realised that we were actually hampered by where we were. As well as being an excellent location for the business to serve existing clients from, The HUB at Aycliffe is also a fantastic central base from which to coordinate and increase our activities. Plus, when you add the fantastic ethos that the guys running The HUB Workspace have into the mix, the opportunities for collaboration with like-minded complementary business services and the tangible feeling of dynamism in the area, it was, to be honest, a ‘no brainer’ – the decision to move was probably one of the easiest I have had to make!’. ‘Our move to the HUB heralds a new phase in the business’ development. We already collaborate with a number of businesses on site, have received fantastic support from Craig and Norman Peterson and are looking forward to getting to know our fellow ‘HUBSTERS’ better. We love the community feel of the HUB Workspace and this reflects our own ethos of creating a dynamic, innovative environment where both Echo Graphics and its employees can grow and develop in an engaged, socially responsible and supportive environment.’ Splash Print Management Splash Print Management have been tenants for 2 years, recently quadrupling the space they rent to accommodate a growing team. MD Sharon Hutchinson told us, “Although most of the multinationals outsource the management and buying of print to a Print Management company, many businesses are unfamiliar with the concept. As we wanted to bring the benefits to a wider market, we knew we needed to surround ourselves with the right people to get our message out. ” “After meeting with Craig and Norman Peterson, I really felt that The HUB would offer us everything we needed to get our business off to a flying start. ” “I can honestly say that choosing to rent space at The HUB was the best decision we could have made. The quality of the accommodation gives the right impression about our business, but the biggest benefits have come from the association with the other tenants. The strong relationships we have built have enabled us to refer business to each other and even collaborate on projects together. ” Time & money? The 2 things you want more of, but usually run out of! We can help! If your business uses printed materials of any sort, we will identify where savings can be made without compromising on quality. Splash Print Management @Splash_PM t: 01325 788 690 e: [email protected] w: splash-pm.co.uk Synkro House / HUB Workspace / Welbury Way / Aycliffe Business Park / DL5 6ZE