Prestigious accolade for Uckfield print company
The Pureprint Group impressed the 2010 PrintWeek Awards judging committee with the high quality of work produced over the past year as well as its environmental performance.
The company received six nominations in this year’s awards and was “the biggest winner” of the night walking away with three award trophies and a commendation.
Pureprint, based on the Bellbrook Business Park, Uckfield, was named Environmental Company of the Year, Book Printer of the Year, Fine Art Printer of the Year and was commended in the Report and Accounts category.
The work on Above Scotland, a book commissioned by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland which won the Book Printer award was described by one of the judges as “exceptional”.
PrintWeek described Pureprint’s entry in the Environmental category as “head and shoulders above the rest, thanks to its sustained commitment to environmental improvement in the face of adverse economic conditions”.
The PrintWeek awards are held annually and are the most prestigious accolade in the UK print industry.
Latest unemployment figures for Sussex show the jobless rate is stable.
There are now 25,660 claimants in Sussex, down from 27,263 in June.
Commenting on the figures, Mark Froud, Chief Executive of Sussex Enterprise said: “National figures released today were slightly worse than expected, but the employment picture in Sussex has remained stable.
“We’ve always said that recovery will be bumpy and until summer next year things will still feel shaky.
“We’ll see ups and downs in unemployment levels across the country over the next 18 months, but Sussex is well placed to create jobs. If the coalition answers the call of businesses and reduces the red tape burden, there’s no need for despondency.”
Malcolm Diamond, executive chairman of the Uckfield-based Trifast Group, has announced further improvements to the business.
He said: "As the Group continues to advance, and despite some caution across certain global economies we are encouraged by year-to-date trading and the amount of 'self help' that is within reach.
“Given the market dynamics visible to us at this stage, the Board would expect profit for the year to 31 March 2011 to be significantly ahead of current expectations."
The company’s UK operations have returned to profit, whilst Asia doubled operating profits to £2.09m.
Soil Instruments has moved into its newly built headquarters on the Bellbrook Business Park.
In June, we outlined what the company was doing.
That was the year that was
A brief look back at Uckfield business news in 2010:
January
Uckfield Town Council decides against funding the post of town co-ordinator
New consultants appointed to work on the town centre Master Plan.
A major turnaround in the fortunes of TR Fastenings was under way.
February
Residential house sale remain buoyant
Uckfield Farmers’ Market wins the “Best in Sussex” title for the second time
March
Private Wealth Management awarded Buy with Confidence status by East Sussex Trading Standards.
Uckfield’s new railway station is officially opened. The train service proves ever more popular.
April
An idea of a rail link between Uckfield and Brighton mooted with a new tunnel under the Downs.
May
June
July
Plans to develop the Ashdown Business Park at Maresfield announced.
August
Parking restrictions at the entrance to the Bellbrook Business Park are being considered after concerns about dangers to pedestrians and drivers See also in the same feature: Commercial property agent Chris Lawson said business confidence looks “fragile” and Uckfield based ITM wins major contract on the London Crossrail project
September
Business is thriving down on the farm as redundant buildings become home to small enterprises. See also in the same feature: Wealden District Council organises a breakfast seminar focusing on how social media can benefit business
Uckfield Chamber of Commerce declares the rail parking problem “totally unacceptable”
October
Business booms for the Wealden Skills Centre as “on your doorstep” courses proving popular with Bellbrook-based firms Also in the same feature see: Uckfield’s new railway station was placed third in the national community rail awards
November
Hopes rise that old station yard will become car park for commuters
December
Bellbrook Business Park yellow lines “on hold”
Tips to make business life easier
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(Added to site Friday, December 31st, 2010)
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