2011 Chamber Patrons Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce


The patronage scheme affords a group of major member businesses the opportunity to play a wider branding role with the Chamber and to provide the support necessary to maintain the Chamber’s position as a key economic influencer on behalf of its members.


FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of diesel and gas generator sets. For over 40 years, FG Wilson has been a major global player and world leader in the provision of power generation solutions ensuring power is provided whenever and wherever it is needed. From 10 to 2200 kVA, our Diesel and Gas product range spans an array of applications from domestic use right through to power modules with the ability to operate as complete power stations supplying electricity to national grids. Where standard power products cannot meet your


power demands, FG Wilson's Power Solutions Team of specialist engineers provide tailored products to even the most challenging and complex power requirements. In addition, FG Wilson's global Dealer network represents a wealth of knowledge and experience, supporting FG Wilson generating sets in the field. www.fgwilson.com


Royal Mail Group encompasses a set of trusted brands that combine the best of public service ethos, with the


commercial requirement to operate effectively in the highly competitive communications and fulfilment markets. The Group is unique in reaching everyone in the UK through its mails, Post Office and parcels businesses. It directly employs around 4,000 people in Northern Ireland from a UK total of over 176,000. Every working day Royal Mail in Northern Ireland collects, processes and delivers 1.8 million letters and packages to over 740,000 addresses; each week we serve over one million customers through our network of 490 Post Office branches, while


each year Parcelforce Worldwide handles almost 2 million express packets and parcels. www.royalmailgroup.com 2


Northern Bank is one of the leading retail banks in Northern Ireland with 88 branches and four finance centres. In 2005 it became a member of the Danske Bank Group, the largest bank in Denmark and a leading player in the Scandinavian financial markets. Following the successful £100 million migration to the Danske Bank platform, thousands of customers have switched to Northern Bank’s leading edge new packages for both business and personal customers.


These packages provide access to Danske Bank’s internet banking proposition, which is widely acknowledged to be the best locally and indeed among the most advanced in the world. Today, Northern remains the bank of choice for businesses in Northern Ireland. A network of affiliated banks in northern Europe


provides business customers with local banking and financial assistance in countries where they wish to conduct business. A regional management structure means that decisions are based on local knowledge and can be made quickly and effectively,


establishing the bank at the heart of every community and ensuring that it does what is right for its local markets, customers and staff across every region of Northern Ireland. www.northernbank.co.uk


The TR Shipping Group is made up of the following companies: TR Shipping Services Ltd (sea), Tracco Logistics


Ltd (warehousing), Cargo Forwarding Ltd (land), and Cargo Air Ltd (air). Each of the group companies operates within the Belfast Harbour and Londonderry Harbour, providing all


modes of transport, air, road and sea. From humble beginninings as a customs clearance business, operating from small premises in Belfast’s High Street, the TR Group has evolved and diversified to become one of Northern Ireland’s leading forces in total supply chain solutions. The TR Group continues to grow and looks to the future with a confidence cultivated by over a quarter of a


century of service excellence. www.trshipping.co.uk


Grant Thornton is proud to sponsor the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce


Patron Programme. The chamber plays an integral role in the development of local companies through its calendar of events and advisory services. The Patron package has been invaluable in raising our profile and provides Grant Thornton with access


to our key target market. We are pleased to support the chamber by sponsoring the Patron Programme and by providing its members with a free VAT and HMRC advice line and support services. Grant Thornton UK LLP is a leading financial and business adviser to growth orientated privately held businesses and public sector entities. We are the UK member of Grant Thornton International and work


closely with our member firm in the Republic of Ireland to take advantage of cross border opportunities. If you would like to find out more please visit www.grant-thornton.co.uk or contact Sinead Lynch Tel: 028 9031 5500. The Belfast office is based at Clarendon Dock, Belfast BT1 3BH.


Best Tax Team in a large firm (2006, 2008 and 2009)


and Best High Net


Worth Team(2007) Highly Commended


Auditor of the Year (large 6) in 2009


Winner in 2007 & 2008


Ranked number one Corporate


Finance Adviser (by volume of deals


completed in 2008)


Winner - Auditor of the Year at the FD's


Excellence Awards 2010


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