MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF
HE Translations extends book range
Leicester-based HE Translations is adding translations of several books to its ever-expanding product portfolio. The firm works with clients
from countries all over the world, specialising in renewable energy and sustainability. One of the books it is
currently translating is Renewable Energy and Climate Change, by German engineer Volker Quaschning. This work is a clear
Staff at the society’s new head office in Hinckley
Building society moves into new headquarters
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has opened its new headquarters in the heart of the town where it was formed more than 150 years ago. The organisation has moved its 100-plus head office
staff into the premises in Upper Bond Street, in Hinckley’s former Magistrates Court building, which is just a few hundred metres from the society’s former HQ, where it had been based since 1970. Gone are the court rooms and the cells once used to
accommodate defendants. Instead, open plan offices, meeting and training suites, informal breakout areas and a refreshments area have been created in almost 20,000sq ft of floorspace. The new HQ, which is a third bigger than the
previous one, has extra space for the society to continue growing its customer base and staff, as well as fostering more collaborative working across departments and teams. Its head office staff numbers have doubled since 2010. Colin Fyfe, the society’s Chief Executive, said: “Our
new head office is not only a wonderful place for our staff to work in and for ideas and great service to thrive, it’s also a statement of our commitment to
Hinckley and our homelands. To be truly at the heart of our communities in Leicestershire and Warwickshire, we need to be connected, visible and available. “Our heartfelt thanks go to all Hinckley & Rugby
team members involved in planning and executing the head office move, and to all our colleagues, members and suppliers who have supported us in building a sound foundation for our ambitious future.”
Family IT firm in global merger
A Derby-based IT firm established by a husband and wife team in their kitchen has merged with an Australian partner to create a global business employing 100 staff worldwide. Wayne and Katy Hibbert started
Fortitude Global from home in 2016. They invested their life savings into the firm, which specialises in providing a host of managed IT solutions to businesses. It has undergone rapid growth over the past three years, moving into its own premises on Pride Park, and acquiring customers across the UK and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
‘It’s our focus to create an opportunity and environment where people will have a career for life’
In June, it formally merged with
Australian IT service provider NiscaIT, which it has worked closely with over the past three years. NiscaIT is a global support
provider of third-party maintenance services to businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. The new organisation, called Fortitude Nicsa Global, has
operations in nine countries, including new offices in Brazil, India and Japan. Katy Hibbert, Managing Director
of Global Operations, said: “Wayne and I wanted to build a business which our employees are happy and proud to work for and are treated equally and fairly. “It’s our focus to create an opportunity and environment where people will have a career for life and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential with us. “As a result of the merger, our
core values and beliefs in the way we want to do business together are aligned perfectly.”
One of the meeting rooms at the new head office
introduction to the potential and practical implementations of solar, wind, biomass, wave and geothermal renewable energy. Each major type of renewable
energy system is covered in an easy-to-read manual, which can also serve well as a textbook for students.
Awards haul for Brampton Brewery
Brampton Brewery took home a host of medals from the recent SIBA Midlands Region Independent Beer Awards. Its Menin Gate won gold in
the bottled strong beers category, while its Speciale was awarded gold in the bottled IPA category. Its Tudor Rose, Wasp Nest
and Impy Dark all won silver in the bottled premium pale ales, bottled premium bitters and bottled dark beers categories respectively. Chris Radford, the brewery’s
MD, said: “It’s another fantastic achievement and testament to the dedication and hard work of the team.”
Kingfisher gives rare species a helping hand
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed fellow Chamber member Kingfisher Lighting as business sponsor of the Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve. One of the last remaining
areas of heathland in Nottingham, the reserve is part of the historic Sherwood Forest area and is just a stone’s throw from the Mansfield-based company’s head office. Kingfisher Lighting is an
exterior lighting company which has committed to helping the environment with responsible lighting schemes to minimize the impact on wildlife. Kate Summerfield-Breeze, the
firm’s Marketing Manager, said: “We’re pleased to be working with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and sponsoring Rainworth Heath. It feels great knowing we are doing our bit to help our local wildlife.”
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