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PURPLEX MARKETING MD VISITS 10 DOWNING STREET

» ANDREW SCOTT, MANAGING director of Purplex Marketing, visited 10 Downing Street last week at the invitation of the MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge. The visit offered a close view of the offices where some of the country’ s most important decisions are made.
During his time at No 10, Andrew toured the Cabinet Room, the State Room and other historic spaces. He sat in the Prime Minister’ s chair in the Cabinet Room and reflected on the momentous events that have shaped the nation.
“ It was both humbling and inspiring,” Andrew said.“ Walking these halls reminded me that no matter where we come from, our past does not determine our future. The future is ours to create and shape.”
The visit included discussions with Mr Aldridge on business, technology and the potential of AI. Andrew emphasised the role of SME business leaders in engaging with politics.“ Sixty per cent of private sector jobs are in SMEs, representing almost 17 million people,” he said,“ and it’ s important that business voices are heard and influence policy.”
For Andrew, this trip to Downing Street reinforced the value of ambition and action, and the opportunities still present in the UK for those willing to seize them. He is now hoping to engage with Government ministers on these subjects in a bid to help shape policies for the future.
Andrew Scott is founder and Managing Director of Purplex Marketing a full service-marketing agency that works with businesses across marketing, technology and media to help them grow and adapt in a changing world.
For more information, visit www. purplexmarketing. com

Strong Progress With Branch Growth-Strategy

» EUROCELL HAS MADE significant progress on its branch-growth strategy, rounding 2025 off with a total of 11 new branches and relocations.
In the first half of 2025, it opened new branches in Winchester, Tonbridge, Slough, and Bury St Edmunds, while relocations and upgrades took place in Hemel Hempstead, Preston, Fareham and Sheffield.
As part of its strategy, in June, Eurocell launched a new
branch format in Croydon. The branch is designed from the ground up to deliver speed, convenience, and support for trade professionals to keep projects to their schedule.
This concept was then taken to further new branches in Guildford and Colindale in the second half of the year, with plans to roll out further branches in 2026.
Stuart Livingstone, COO at Eurocell, said:“ We already serve over 40,000 tradespeople and a core part of our strategy is developing the offering we bring to them too. That’ s why we continue to invest in branch relocations alongside the additional locations and new branch concept. We are planning for further expansion in the network in 2026.”
www. eurocell. co. uk /
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ASSA ABLOY ACQUIRES NSP SECURITY IN THE UK

» NSP WAS FOUNDED IN 1993 AND has some 20 employees. The main office is based in Borehamwood, UK.
NSP, a company providing design, manufacturing and installation of access control solutions, will be part of Global Solutions business area Hospitality. Sales for 2024 amounted to about MGBP 8( approx. MSEK 100) with a strong EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
“ I am very pleased to welcome NSP into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our
current offering within the hospitality business, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
“ NSP is a provider of electronic access control solutions to a broad range of customers across the student accommodation segment. NSP is an excellent addition to Global Solutions and with its strong expertise in access control, expands our offerings across the Hospitality business area. We welcome the team at NSP to the ASSA ABLOY family,” says Stephanie Ordan, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technologies business unit Global Solutions.
www. assaabloy. com
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