Bell Stone

Are Trade Shows Trashing the Planet?

A recent MASH Media survey dropped a truth bomb: over half of respondents feel the events industry is not doing enough to go green. Trade shows are notorious for wasteful practices. At Bell Stone, we believe great stands should not fill landfills. We use smart, modular designs you can easily reuse and reconfigure for every exhibition.

Our frameworks use reusable components. Think high tech, lifetime guarantee Lego for grown ups. This significantly reduces single use materials thrown away after teardown. Once the metal framework is up, we slot in vibrant tension fabric graphics. Everything packs down into compact crates for your next event, saving money while sparing the planet.

The future of exhibiting is not about doing less; it is about designing better. Let us team up and make a massive impact on the show floor without leaving one on Earth.

Contact stuart @ bellstone. co. uk

ASC Technologies UK

ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants( ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the UK’ s leading events for executive level security practitioners. Taking place on 29th October at the Hinxton Hall Conference Centre near Cambridge, the event brings together practitioners, innovators, and thought leaders from across the security sector for a full day of presentations, networking, and specialist exhibitions.

This year’ s theme, Smart Cities, Smart Security: Where Urban Innovation Meets Intelligent Solutions, is an exploration of how advanced technologies and intelligent, interconnected solutions are redefining the security, connectivity, and resilience of modern urban environments, analysed through both the pragmatic, real‐world lens of professional security consultancy and the evidence‐driven perspective of academic research.

LCCI members and their guests are welcome to attend at a reduced rate of £ 30 using the discount code ELDER-002. Further details, including the full agenda will be available soon via the ASC website( ascuk. org).

Grandis

Grandis Property is an independent London estate agency specialising in residential lettings, property management, and sales across North West London, including Edgware, Wembley, and surrounding areas. They help landlords and investors secure reliable tenants, achieve faster lets, and maximise rental returns through a proactive, hands-on approach. Their focus is on reducing void periods, protecting rental income, and delivering clear, consistent communication throughout every stage of the process. They provide tailored property solutions for both individual landlords and growing portfolios across North West London and Greater London.

enquiries @ grandisproperty. co. uk

AAB

AAB Strengthens Central Scotland Leadership Team

AAB has strengthened its Central Scotland leadership team with the appointment of Malcolm Crawford as Business Development Partner and the promotion of Corporate Finance Partner Iain Walker to Head of Central Scotland.

Malcolm joins AAB with extensive experience in corporate and relationship banking, having held senior roles at Barclays Corporate Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland and Anglo Irish Bank. He will work with businesses across Central Scotland, connecting them to AAB ' s specialist expertise and supporting growth, funding and long-term value creation. His appointment reflects AAB ' s commitment to expanding its presence across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.

Iain Walker will lead AAB ' s Central Scotland operations alongside his Corporate Finance role, helping drive regional growth and strengthen relationships with businesses and professional networks.

John Beevers, Head of Regions at AAB, said the appointments combine strong local market knowledge with the capabilities of a national firm.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, AAB employs more than 1,800 people and generates over £ 200 million in revenue, with more than 375 employees based across Central Scotland.

ESG Pro

LCCI Member ESG Pro Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal

ESG Pro Ltd., a leading UK sustainability consultancy, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1 % of more than 175,000 businesses assessed globally.

The Platinum rating recognises ESG Pro’ s performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. It also demonstrates that the company applies internally the same evidence-based standards it delivers for clients.

ESG Pro is an EcoVadis Core training and consulting partner for EMEA, supported by specialists in carbon accounting, GRI reporting and sustainability law. Its technical team helps organisations develop audit-ready carbon reports, strengthen supplychain governance, pursue B Corp and EcoVadis certifications, and respond to evolving procurement and reporting requirements.

“ Securing Platinum demonstrates that we practise the rigorous methodologies we teach,” said Humperdinck Jackman, Chief Executive Officer.

Learn more at www. esgpro. co. uk. Contact jg @ esgpro. co. uk

Smart PA

Introducing SmartPA: smarter business support for a changing way of working

SmartPA is a leading provider of business support services, disrupting the industry with highly skilled teams and a proprietary methodology enabled by smart technology and Generative AI. By combining process optimisation, simplification and cutting-edge technology, SmartPA helps organisations simplify admin and scale faster- delivering measurable ROI and unlocking potential by removing administrative burden, so clients can focus on top-line growth while SmartPA delivers bottom-line impact through data-led decisions.

In practice, that means businesses are matched with dedicated, vetted professionals who go far beyond diary and inbox management- covering executive administration, HR, bookkeeping, CRM oversight, supplier management and marketing coordination, underpinned by technology insight and smart automation.

Find out more: www. smart-pa. com

BYD

BYD’ s FLASH Charging technology is coming to the UK

42 % of UK car buyers * consider slow charging times the most significant reason not to buy an electric car. What can be a frustration for an individual user can be an expensive cost for fleets: time spent charging is downtime when the vehicle isn’ t being used.

BYD’ s game-changing FLASH Charging technology removes this barrier to EV adoption. Capable of adding power at up to 1,500kW- over four times more powerful than the UK’ s fastest chargers currently- a FLASH Charge takes a similar amount of time to refuelling a petrol or diesel car.

A 10-70 % charge takes just five minutes, and a 10-97 % top-up takes nine minutes. For the first car to benefit from FLASH Charging, the DENZA Z9 GT, a five-minute session adds 223 miles of range. Following the Z9 GT, other DENZA vehicles, both fully electric and plug-in hybrid, will adopt the technology.

* YouGov survey, 2024

University of Sunderland

Elevate Your Talent Pool with Fully Funded Internships

The University of Sunderland in London has launched its Graduate Internship Programme, Elevate, for businesses looking to strengthen their workforce with minimal risk. The university covers the salary, recruitment, and support of interns during their three-month placements, creating a simple and cost-free way for businesses to harness untapped talent.

Participating employers will be matched with knowledgeable graduates of business, finance, project management, and tourism and hospitality programmes. Interns are placed in graduatelevel roles with meaningful responsibilities, providing value to the employer whilst furthering their own professional development. Elevate offers organisations the opportunity to shape and retain motivated candidates, demonstrating their commitment to bridging the gap between education and employment.

To learn more about the internship programme and express your interest in hosting interns, contact elevate. london @ sunderland. ac. uk.