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Transport, Edwina Hart, joined senior company executives from theUSfor the groundbreaking ceremony at the Corporation Road site. The new facility is expected to come online in the second half of 2014. Site manager Stephen Hampson said


the investment by Eastman wasamajor endorsement of the employees and operations in Newport. “Deciding on locations for capital


investment and expansions is acomplex process for Eastman. It isaglobal company and considers several factors when making these types of decisions,” he said. “This project representsamajor


investment and asignificant vote of confidence in the existing skills and expertise at Newport from the company, which consideredanumber of its sites worldwide to receive the investment. “Newport has very competitive


operations and as asite for more than one of our businesses, is important to Eastman. The decision to add additional assets is a competitive process and the grant, along with quality of the work force, were factors in securing the commitment to add this expansion to the site, so we are extremely pleased that the Welsh Government has offered its support.” Ravi Prakash, global business director of


the specialty fluids business in Eastman’s Specialty Fluids and Intermediates segment, said: “This expansion positions Eastman to meet the needs of heat transfer fluid customers with our flagship Therminol 66 product. “We are committed to helping our


customers meet demand by providing a reliable supply of Therminol 66. This investment is consistent with our vision to remain the global leader in high temperature heat transfer fluids.” Edwina Hart said: “Iampleased the


Welsh Government has been able to support this project which is of key importance to the advanced materials and manufacturing sector which is one of our key sectors for growth. This project will not only create 17 jobs and safeguard afurther 216, it will have significant supply chain benefits for the local economy.”


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South Wales pharmacy chain Mayberry Pharmacy has launched anew high street brand as part of its expansion plans. The company, which currently has seven


pharmacies across the region, launched the new image with aspecial event at its branch in Pontypool –the first pharmacy in the chain to be branded in the new look. The event was attended by former


Secretary of State for Wales and Northern Ireland Paul MurphyMPand Wales rugby international Rhys Thomas. The brand is built around the company


name and acontemporary image of aflower withamedial cross used to separate the petals. Together they symbolise avision of growth and positivity. The logo also includes the company’s new strapline, Taking care of


you, which signifies the customer-focused ethos of the business. The modern, new-look


pharmacy in Pontpool includes anew exterior and interior image, which aims to provide customers with a more positive experience. As part of the store’s improvements anew healthcare centre has also been added. The facility includes three consultation rooms specialising in services such as physiotherapy, chiropody, podiatry, hearing tests, and facial aesthetics. The rooms will also be used to offer free pharmaceutical


Tuesday July 9, 2013 Pharmacychainlaunchesnewbrand


services such as blood pressure tests, diabetes checks, reviews of medications and advice and help for minor ailments such as hay fever and eczema. Paul Mayberry, managing


Rhys Thomas lends ahelping hand


director Mayberry Pharmacy, said: “The development of the new pharmacy brand and company image is the first step of our growth and expansion plans.Wewant to becomeamore recognised provider of pharmaceutical


services on the high street in Wales and the new logo and shop image help us to achieve this goal.”


Adventurershelp build hotelroomonBenNevis


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WOWELSH adventurers have completed a challenge to build abudget hotel room on Britain's highest peak.


Steve Tyler, of Newport and Adam


Morgan, of Cardiff, helped to build a Travelodge hotel room on the top of Ben Nevis for the first time in a century. The ‘room with aview’ was


constructed by ateam of 36 from the hotel brand Travelodge to raise £50,000 for Macmillain Cancer Support.


Development manager Mr Tyler,


and Regional Facilities Manager Mr Morgan, climbed the 1,344 metre peak carrying the contents and furnishing of Travelodge’s new room. The team, led by Paul Harvey, who


is also Travelodge’s Managing Director for Property &International embarked on their quest at 6.30am on June 27. The team spent fours hours


ascending Ben Nevis, two hours constructing the room and two hours and 30 minutes to descend. This is only the second time in


recorded history that ahotel room has been built on the summit of Ben Nevis. During 1894 to 1916 the Temperance hotel provided accommodation for climbers during the summer months. Steve Tyler said: “The team are


absolutely thrilled to have accomplished the mission and it is a great feeling of achievement, as not many people can say they have carried and built ahotel room on top of Britain’s highest mountain. “In support of our quest, we are


delighted to have raised over £60,000 for our nominated charity Macmillan


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