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Freeths achieves ISO 27001 certification


Freeths LLP has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification, the best-known and widely used ISO standard providing requirements for information security within an organisation. It enables a systematic approach to managing sensitive information so that it remains secure; involving people, processes and IT systems. Peter Smith, Chief Executive


at Freeths, said: “We have been working to achieve certification since last March. This is great news for Freeths and our clients as we’re demonstrating the importance we place on information security and that we fully comply with the internationally recognised standard of ISO 27001.”


Greenbank sets standard for car testing facility


A Derbyshire-based engineering company has secured a high value contract to supply specialist automotive skid pan tiles that will help police in India hone their driving skills. The Greenbank Group has


already enjoyed global success with its basalt tiles that are now used on a number of ‘top secret’ test tracks across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Far East. Ray Moorehead, Sales and


Marketing Director, said: “Proving grounds are used to test vehicle braking capabilities and the beauty of our tile design was its ability to mimic wet road conditions when testing the handling capabilities of vehicles at safer and slower speeds.”


New lodges unveiled at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest


The finishing touches have been added to 28 brand new timber- framed lodges at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest. The new lodges extend the


accommodation available to guests at the short break village, which is set in 400 acres of woodland, near Rufford, Nottinghamshire. The lodges have been built at


three separate locations, with the creation of new roads, services and car parking through a £6.3m construction contract. The freshly-completed lodges


feature external timber and stone cladding. The brand-new accommodation comprises 27 new executive lodges, 22 three- bedroom and five four-bedroom with some featuring hot tubs and saunas, as well as one six- bedroom woodland lodge, the first of its kind at Center Parcs.


10 business network February 2018


L-R: Managing Director Andy Dyke, Director Helen Lindo and Director of Strategic Partnerships, Kevin Jow


Two in a row for Russell Ulyatt Financial Services


Russell Ulyatt Financial Services, a leading firm of independent financial advisers headquartered in Nottingham, ended 2017 on a high, by once again achieving Chartered status from the premier professional body for the insurance and financial planning professions. The company, which has


operated in Nottingham for over 130 years and is based at the ng2 Business Park, has again been awarded the landmark Chartered Financial Planners title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) following further rigorous scrutiny of its professional practice in the conduct and management of its business.


‘Achieving this status once again is another significant milestone for the company’


To achieve this award, chartered


financial planners are required to demonstrate their commitment to the CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest standards by ensuring that their employees are competent, knowledgeable and ethical. For Russell Ulyatt, achieving


Chartered status for the second year is particularly commendable as it demonstrates that the high standards required by the CII are deeply embedded in company practice. Ian Browne, Head of Advice at


Russell Ulyatt, said: “Achieving this status once again is another


significant milestone for the company and demonstrates our continued commitment to raising the expertise, knowledge and professionalism of our staff. It’s also a source of professional pride for our employees who are very pleased to receive this much- deserved endorsement of their sustained commitment. “I am delighted we have again


achieved this highly prestigious endorsement from the CII.” To date, fewer than 750 firms


nationwide have achieved Chartered status.


Cresco forges links with Ireland


A leading innovation company, Cresco, is building on its successful links with Ireland by opening a new office in Galway. Cresco, which has its head office at the Advanced


Technology Innovation Centre, at Loughborough University Science Park, secures grant funding for technology-based clients. It has a strong history of collaboration with Irish


companies, and this exciting new partnership will see it establish roots at the Business Innovation Centre at the National University of Ireland, in Galway.


A growing number of UK companies have already


moved some of their business operations to Ireland in preparation for Brexit, and Cresco sees its partnership with NUIG creating new opportunities for collaboration between clients from the UK and Ireland. Cresco CEO Jo Derbyshire said: “We are very excited


to formally establish our Irish operations. The opportunity of an office at the NUIG Business Innovation Centre is the ideal opportunity for us to build on the success we have enjoyed so far. Cresco Ireland is a key pillar of our Brexit strategy.”


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