As the UK celebrates Wind Week, ScottishPower Renewables is announcing the appointment of its first-ever offshore wind apprentices. Talented locals, 18-year-old Jovita Beeston from Norwich and 17-year-old Hope Reynolds from Lowestoft, secured the roles after a rigorous selection process. The two mechatronics maintenance apprentice technicians are now hard at work on their three-year apprenticeship programme,…
Sudbury based business, Caribbean Blinds, has been shortlisted for three awards in the space of just two days. The external shading experts have been shortlisted for not just one, but two accolades at the Suffolk Business Awards 2020 and a third at the 2020 Build It Awards. Company Director, Brad Dantzic, is up for the…
A Suffolk manufacturing firm has accelerated its environmental sustainability mission, with a 25kw installation of solar panels at its Wickham Market factory. Roland Plastics, which carries out bespoke product moulding for clients throughout the UK, including the military, has completed the installation thanks to partial funding from the Business Energy Efficiency (BEE) Anglia Programme. With…
External shading experts, Caribbean Blinds, have won the title of ‘Best Garden Buy’ for one of their best-selling products, the Outdoor Living Pod™, in the Real Homes Awards 2020. Competing against not just one but three different products from online furniture and homeware giant, Wayfair, the outdoor shading manufacturer’s luxury pergola came up trumps, with…
Leading Suffolk-based oil boiler manufacturer, Hounsfield Boilers, has been shortlisted for the prestigious HVR Awards for ‘Best Domestic Product’ for its revolutionary new wall-hung boiler. The awards are set-up to celebrate the very best products in the heating, ventilation and refrigeration industry and the winners will be announced via a virtual ceremony next month. Andrew…
Suffolk has cemented its position as a centre for renewable energy after the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm project construction completed. All 102 Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines – situated 43km off the Suffolk coast – are now operational, with the capacity to produce 714MW of clean energy. Each year, the park will produce enough…
People from across East Anglia have a chance to secure a job in the offshore wind industry thanks to ScottishPower Renewables which is launching a new apprentice recruitment drive for its East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. The leading wind energy producer is seeking individuals with a passion for science, maths, engineering, problem-solving and those with…
Roland Plastics is celebrating gaining codification for its unique DURAPATH product. The Wickham Market-based firm has been working alongside the United Kingdom National Codification Bureau (UKNCB) to gain four Nato Stock Numbers for the material. Nato Stock Numbers (NSN) are issued after rigorous analysis and mean that products can be listed for purchase across any…