MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF


Milestone anniversary for Pyrotect


Pyrotect, an accredited passive fire protection firm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, is experiencing continued success as it marks its 20th year of trading. Owner David Harris started out working from his garage in Ashby and now employs a team of staff and subcontractors – some of whom have been with Pyrotect from the start – and boasts an annual turnover of £6-7m. David said: “We’ve always


maintained a strong client base, predominantly working as a subcontractor to other players in the construction industry. Last year alone, we worked for 42 different clients and completed a range of projects spanning the length and breadth of the UK.”


Mark recognised as a top ActionCOACH


An electrical engineer from Leicestershire who traded the toolbox for sparking growth in regional firms has been recognised as one of the top 50 ActionCOACHes in the world. Mark Jennings smashed his


own business goals to achieve coveted platinum status from the award-winning coaching franchise, which has more than 1,000 offices coaching 20,000 firms every week across 46 countries. James Vincent, Managing


Director of ActionCOACH UK, said: “This is in recognition of the sheer amount of business Mark is generating, client results and retention. Long may his success continue.”


Engineering firm puts grant to good use


Nottingham-based HSM Engineering has invested in new facilities with state-of-the-art equipment to streamline its business operations, thanks to a Government-backed grant programme. HSM Engineering has been a


pioneer in British engineering for over four decades by continually improving its plant capabilities and gaining accreditations. It was awarded the grant in 2017 and has recently completed the installation of several new investments; which included communications and ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems, material manipulation equipment and portable inspection equipment. Jason Thorpe, Managing


Director, said: “This investment will enable us to offer innovative, cost effective solutions to our existing and potential customers across all the engineering sectors.”


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Chartered status success for financial services firm


Russell Ulyatt Financial Services, a leading firm of independent financial advisers headquartered in Nottingham at the core of The RU Group, has again achieved Chartered status from the premier professional body for insurance.


‘To achieve this award, firms are required to demonstrate their commitment to the CII’s Code of Ethics’


It has been awarded the


Russell Ulyatt is among the UK’s best financial advisers


Chartered Financial Planners title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) following rigorous scrutiny of its professional practice in the conduct and management of its business. This is the third year in succession the firm has achieved the award, which demonstrates that the high professional standards required by the CII are deeply embedded within the company’s practice and culture. To achieve this award, firms are required to demonstrate their commitment to the CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest standards by ensuring that their employees are


A year of celebration for Peak Translations


Longstanding Derbyshire-based Peak Translations has transformed its 40th anniversary year into one of celebration and success. ISO-accredited Peak Translations


organised various events throughout 2018 to mark the occasion and to celebrate the milestone with key clients and partners. To begin the celebrations, Peak


Translations set up a gala dinner for customers and key stakeholders in July at the iconic Imperial War Museum. This was followed by a conference for over 80 of Peak’s linguists, which provided those in attendance with training and industry insights, updates about new products and services as well as the opportunity to discuss challenges that are currently facing the sector and their customers. The year was one of real success


Trio of award wins for Heart Security


Heart Security has won three categories at the recent Chad Awards. The team won awards in both


The Project Management Team with the ATC Project Management Team of the Year award


and recognition within the industry for Peak, being named a finalist in the Chamber’s Small Business award category as well as winning the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) Project Management Team of the Year, which recognises and celebrates excellence in the profession. Helen Provart, Managing Director, said: “I am delighted with everything


‘The year was one of real success and recognition within the industry for Peak’


the Professional Services category and also Business Person of the Year, before being presented with the prestigious Business of the Year award at the end of the evening. Marie Tracey (pictured), Owner


we have achieved over the past year. We are very keen to build on the success of 2018 and are looking forward to assisting more clients in 2019 to expand their businesses in overseas markets.”


of Heart Security, said: “I am absolutely delighted, and somewhat stunned, to win both categories and also the Business of the Year award. “I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our clients – past and present – who have supported Heart Security since our inception in 2012 and helped us to achieve this recognition. “We value every one of you and


will never take your custom for granted.”


competent, knowledgeable and ethical in their work. Ian Browne, Head of Advice at


Russell Ulyatt, said: “To achieve Corporate Chartered Status, a percentage of a company’s financial planners have to be chartered themselves. This year’s requirement is for 25% of advisers to be chartered and this rises to 50% in 2020 and we have reached that figure, two years ahead of schedule. “It is testament to our values and


culture of continuous professional development and the hard work of our team that we have been able to confirm our chartered status for the third year running” To date, fewer than 750 of over


5,000 financial advice firms nationwide have achieved Chartered status.


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