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Splash Utilities managing
director Tony Anderson
with Middlesbrough FC
partnerships account
executive Daniella Archer
and Eleven Sports Media
sales director Matthew
Cassidy.
DOUBLE
BUBBLE
A fast-growing utility broker is celebrating two major deals
as it strengthens its foothold in the Tees region.
M
iddlesbrough-based Splash
Utilities has signed an agreement
with Cornerstone Business
Solutions, hiring the Stockton firm
to look after all of its IT solutions.
And Splash has also signed a 24-month
deal with Middlesbrough FC’s Business Club,
in partnership with Eleven Sports Media,
committing to two seasons of involvement
with the corporate side of the club.
Cornerstone, which recently celebrated its
10th anniversary by announcing an expansion
to Leeds, will offer complete IT service desk
support as Splash continues its recruitment
drive.
“Cornerstone have a great reputation
and we want to be seen as working with
reputable businesses in the Tees region,” said
Splash managing director Tony Anderson.
“We see ourselves as a Tees Valley
business. This is our hub and where our
foothold is, and although our product is
national, we want to make an impact in
the Tees Valley, not just from an economic
point of view, but to partner with good solid
businesses.
“So we’re delighted to be getting expert
advice and to be working with a credible
brand, and we see it as very much a long-
term arrangement.”
Although originally a Leeds fan, Tony is an
adopted Teessider, having been here for 20
years since moving to the area.
“I know what the club means to the
people of the area,” he added. “So we want
to do our bit for the local football club, which
is a huge source of local pride, to local
people and our employees.
“We’ve signed a two-year deal with
Middlesbrough FC’s Business Club, which
will see us being active in the local business
community in attending events while
supporting the football club at the same time.
“There’ll be an element of sponsorship,
including advertising around the ground on
matchdays, and we’ll be attending business
networking events.
“But, again, it’s about partnering with a
credible brand in the region.”
Splash was formed in 2017 after Tony and
his team spotted an opportunity in the sector
following the deregulation of the water
industry.
The business moved into the 8,000 sq ft
vacant premises in Royal Middlehaven House
on Gosford Street in Middlesbrough.
Since then more than 50 staff have already
been recruited, with another 50-plus roles
yet to be filled – including team managers,
business lead generators and energy
consultants.
“We’re always recruiting and that’s
ongoing,” added Tony.
“We attended a major jobs fair at
Middlesbrough Town Hall in June as part of
our recruitment drive, and we’re working to
recruit staff at all levels over the next few
months.
“We already have a marketing and PR
team in place which is constantly active
and driving our key messages across social
media and keeping our new website up-to-
date.
“In September we’ll have been here 12
By Martin Walker
Splash Utilities managing director Tony
Anderson with Cornerstone Business
Solutions sales director Chris Bibby, after
the two firms agreed an IT support deal.
months, so we’re already approaching our first
birthday here on Teesside. It has flown by and
we’re maturing all the time as a business.”
Splash has already established key
relationships with suppliers including Scottish
Power, Npower and Total Gas and Power.
And after a number of contract wins,
Splash is already providing three utilities to
businesses – not just gas and electricity, but
water as well.
“It’s a multi-utility offering with improved
discounts across the board,” added Tony.
“We offer businesses not just the chance
to get better pricing but better services
and an opportunity to acc