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The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park | 3 INCLUDED IN THE JANUARY- FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE OF AYCLIFFE TODAY BUSINESS… WELCOME FOREWORD: from Sharon Hutchinson /14-15 RELAUNCH Welcome to the 43rd issue of Aycliffe Today Business S ome of you will have already read online that I was recently appointed the new business manager for Aycliffe Today. As a proud Newtonian – and a huge champion of Aycliffe Business Park – this was a decision that didn’t take me long to take, and a challenge which I’m very much looking forward to. Few will know that I actually worked with Martin Walker to launch this magazine more than seven years ago, offering advice, guidance and some local contacts to get the publication up and running. I moved on from the role I was in then, and spent a number of years as operations director for Stockton-based law firm Endeavour Partnership – a role which was challenging and rewarding in equal measures. It has been fabulous to see the continued success of the magazine over the years, especially when Martin used it as a blueprint for publications in other areas, so naturally I was thrilled when he asked me if I would like to ease his workload by taking the lead on the Aycliffe Today brand and magazine. With more time and energy to dedicate, I am looking forward to not only building on the work he has done, but hopefully improving our product and offering as a vehicle for businesses to market themselves and connect with one another. Aycliffe Business Park has grown immeasurably over the last seven to eight years, with more expansion developments to come. It is always fantastic to see big businesses decide to make Aycliffe their home, not just because of the profile it gives us on the national stage, but because so many small businesses feed off that growth, safeguarding jobs as well as creating new ones and therefore positively impacting on the local economy. We see it as our job to be a vehicle for communication and connection, and I am excited at the prospect of working with more of the companies and people here on the business park, hearing and sharing your success stories, as we all continue to grow and thrive. I also have a few plans up my sleeve to put my stamp on Aycliffe Today Business, so watch this space! I wish you all the very best of luck in 2020. Sharon Hutchinson Business manager, Aycliffe Today Business. Aycliffe Today AYCLIFFE TODAY BUSINESS Aycliffe Today 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. The magazine for Aycliffe k | ISSUE 41: JULY-AUGUST COMPLIMENTARY Business. Aycliffe Today Business Park aycliffetoday.co.uk | [email protected] 2019 The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park COMPLIMENTARY aycliffetoday.co.uk | martin@aycliffetoda y.co.uk | ISSUE 42: OCTOBER-NOVEM BER 2019 WAKE-UP CALL of faith’ during Businesses take ‘leap unusual networking event… Aycliffe Today Business reveals relaunch plans with high-profile breakfast event at Redworth Hall… /18-19 DATS THE WAY Drug and Alcohol Testing Services is providing vital operations to businesses in all sectors… /21 PEACE OF MIND How Sparta Security is helping firms stay secure across Aycliffe Business Park… /23 BIG DEAL Stiller is cooking on gas with Hazchem freight agreement… BRIGHT SPARKS Little gems win entrepreneur idea… competition with jewellery SUCCES S WITH A SMILE Exclusive: Sara Davies talks to Aycliffe Today Business… SENSITIVE SOUL why Aycliffe Business The personal reasons Finley created a new Park entrepreneur John with autism… sensory room for children ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: WALK IN THE PARK business New hotel part of £140m councillors park plans approved by DEAD CERT Publishing company proving hasn’t had its day print A WORTHY CAUSE vital Welfare officer provides support for young apprentices ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: FORGING AHEAD Two firms team up to launch innovative new product LONG-TERM VISION 15.6-metre trailers part of Stiller’s £380k investment WEAR BUSINESS Publishers team up to launch new business 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. Our next issue will be out in March – to get involved in the next or any future issues, email [email protected] /26-27 2019 REVIEW A look back on another eventful 12 months for Aycliffe Business Park… Aycliffe Today Business | www.aycliffetoday.co.uk Units 8-9, Parson’s Court, Welbury Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 6ZE Published & distributed by: Mantis Media Ltd, www.mantis-media.com Business manager: Sharon Hutchinson Tel: [phone] | Mobile: [phone] Designed by KINSHIP: Call 07846186220 | Email [email protected] Contributors to this issue: Martin Walker, Ian Brown, Joanne Barrett, Colin Young, Adam Steel. Photography: Chris Both (including cover), Tom Banks, Martin Walker. /32-33 COFFEE BREAK Ramseys service manager Elliott Ramsey answers our 20 questions over a cuppa…