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NAME: Peter Nicklin COMPANY: T3 Signs Ltd JOB TITLE: Managing director


WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO? The Ocarina Workshop team and the 4-hole OC


AWARD WIN IS SWEET MUSIC FOR OCARINA


Musical instrument manufacturer Ocarina Workshop in Kettering has been named the winner in the Music Teacher Awards for Excellence 2015. The firm’s 4-hole


Oc was crown the first winner in the new category of Best Music Education Product at a recent awards ceremony. Made in Britain, and


played in primary schools throughout the UK and around the world, the 4-hole Oc is the result of over 30 years continuous development by Ocarina Workshop’s directors and


Northamptonshire teachers David and Christa Liggins. Announcing the winner, Paul McManus, chief executive of the Music Industries Association, said the 4-hole Oc “combines creative potential, ease of use, affordability and


practicality”. David said:


“Teachers and children demonstrate the


brilliance of the 4-hole Oc in


their music lessons every day. We are delighted that this recognition paves the way for ever greater musical success for children and teachers in years to come.”


WOODWAY PACKS INSPIRATION TO UK


Packaging firm Woodway UK has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the


UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized businesses. To be included in the list,


companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. Woodway UK, in Earls Barton,


has grown over 32 years from selling a range of packaging


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materials to local businesses to supplying major high street retailers, e-commerce retailers and third party logistics companies with all their packaging requirements. Managing director Jason Inwood,


said: “We have seen growth year- on-year and with this we have invested back in the business by employing more staff, developing the skills of existing staff and investing in our products and services to our customers. “To be recognised in such a


prestigious report is testament to all the hard work of the Woodway team over the years.”


T3 Signs offers exterior signs, interior signs, vehicle graphics, vehicle wraps, window graphics, exhibition stands, health & safety signs and lots more. We have a wealth of experience and understanding in the processes of sign making from survey through to concept, design, manufacture and installation.


HOW DID IT ALL START?


Having learnt the basics of a signage business while working for, and then running the Northampton branch of a large signage franchise, I was determined to offer my skills and knowledge of business in the area at a more personal level.


WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?


Not only surviving year one with my own business but also making a modest profit.


WHAT IT THE BIGGEST RISK YOU’VE EVER TAKEN? Walking away from a secure job and taking the plunge into self-employment.


IF YOU COULD TURN THE CLOCK BACK, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?


I would have pushed myself into starting the company sooner. It was the hardest decision I have ever made but by far the most rewarding.


WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST IN YOUR JOB?


The continuous variety of clients and work that provides me with the opportunities to develop and learn.


WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT? I try not to bring too much of my work home with me so the only thing keeping me awake are my two very young children.


WHICH BUSINESS PERSON DO YOU MOVE ADMIRE?


Sir Richard Branson – anyone who owns more than 400 companies and is worth billions of pounds is clearly doing many things right. I admire his tenacity and his personal brand.


WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT?


We are currently working closely with a national charity that is very close to my heart and hope to provide signage as well as provide fundraising for a large annual event.


WHAT MADE YOU JOIN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHAMBER AND HOW ARE YOU MAKING USE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP?


I initially joined the Chamber to access the wide range of networking opportunities through the various events that the Chamber organises. An additional benefit since joining has been signing up with Westfield Health. It’s extras like this that make my decision of signing up for another year a no-brainer.


Call: 01604 629599 Visit: www.t3signs.co.uk Email: pete@t3signs.co.uk


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