STOCKTON NEWS
Law firm plans for digital transformation
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Teesside-based shipping container supplier has announced a move to a new head office after another record financial year .
Cleveland Containers , which operates nationally out of 15 depots , has invested around £ 300,000 into its new head office at Falcon Court in Stockton , allowing for continued growth and investment into its team .
The shipping container sales and hire company has also employed three new staff members across the sales and newly formed marketing team in recent months .
Cleveland Containers supplied more than 8,000 shipping containers in 2019 and is on track to provide 12,000 new and used shipping containers to customers all over the UK in 2020 .
After growth of 20 per cent year-on-year , and a sharp increase in demand , Cleveland Containers has been able to increase the size of its team .
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Cleveland Containers has employed marketing and sales professionals to maintain a high level of service during the increase in demand and ensure continued growth .
The company was founded in 2011 by Jonathan and Jane Bulmer , who have substantial experience in the transport and logistics sector .
Its customers include businesses in hospitality , food and beverage , motorbike storage , construction , home and gardening , farming and other industries .
Managing director Jonathan Bulmer said : “ We ’ re very excited to start working in this new head office , a major investment for Stockton , and cementing our long-term commitment to the North-East and its people .
“ This new HQ will support our growing team in response to the increasing demand for shipping containers .”
LOAN AND CONTRACT FUELS NEW JOBS FOR MECHANICAL FIRM
Digital transformation expert Sapere Software has helped a thriving Tees law firm plan for a digital future that will streamline the company and create jobs .
Stockton-based Sapere delivered a bespoke consultancy workshop to support Jacksons Law Firm ’ s campaign to become more efficient , generate new revenue streams and gain a competitive edge .
Following the digital transformation consultation , Sapere and Jacksons , which has offices in Stockton and Newcastle , identified opportunities to enhance client experience and ultimately generate new roles within the business .
The consultation was instigated by DigitalCity , which connected the Jacksons ’ team with technical experts Sapere through its funded initiative .
NETA SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP INSPIRE BRIGHT SPARKS
A manufacturer of industrial cleaning machinery and equipment has revealed how a business support programme helped it through the pandemic and prepare for life after coronavirus .
Thornaby-based Vixen Surface Treatments is a market leader in the production of wet and dry blast cleaning cabinets , degreasing machines and phosphating equipment .
The company exports 40 per cent of its products to customers in the nuclear , engineering , healthcare , automotive and aerospace industries .
A capital expenditure grant from the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project – which supports the region ’ s SME manufacturing businesses – enabled the firm to mitigate the impact of social distancing and travel bans by purchasing state-of-theart 3D CAD visualisation software .
A Stockton mechanical and electrical firm is creating jobs after getting crucial financial support and winning a new contract .
JH Mechanical Services has received a six-figure NPIF loan backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme ( CBILS ) from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance , part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund .
Family-run JH Mechanical specialises in mechanical , electrical and water management services and will use the funding to develop its workforce .
The investment follows the creation of a further five new jobs thanks to a fixed-term contract with Cleveland Fire Brigade .
A new training scholarship could soon be helping to inspire the Tees Valley ’ s next generation of welders .
Stockton ’ s NETA Training is one of just eight providers across England chosen to deliver the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board ’ s new scholarship scheme .
The national initiative aims to help bring upcoming talent into the engineering construction industry as employers rebound from the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis .
Responding to predicted regional skills shortages , NETA has been allocated 14 places for welding students to take part in the two-year training programme . The scheme comes with a weekly £ 140 term-time allowance .
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