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A V E R Y S U C C E S S F U L S T R A T E G Y
Go-ahead packaging firm is providing jobs for hundreds
MANUFACTURERS & DESIGNERS OF SHRINK-WRAPPING AND END OF LINE PACKAGING EQUIPMENT
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Are p lea sed to have supplied p a ck a g in g equipment to
The Strategy Group a n d wish them con tin u ed success
THE world of big business is not necessarily a cold and uncaring place, as over 600 East Lancashire people have discovered.
The Strategy Group pic, which at times of peak activity has up to S00 peo ple working on a three- shift system.
its customers has been the key to the phenomenal success of The Strategy Group.
Caring for its staff and
ages the products of all the UK’s leading manufactur ers of confectionery and snack food, and the results a re on su p e rm a rk e t shelves throughout the country. Since its forma tion seven years ago, Strategy has recorded substantial growth each and every year. In 1991, turnover was £1.9m, and in 1992 £2.65m .
The organisation pack
economic climate, the organisation recently opened the doors of its new £1 million-plus fac tory, which resulted in a
Despite the current
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Tel: 0925 75 5923 Fax: 0925 75 7721
DISPOSABLES We are Jrroud to assist The Strategy Group in maintaining their high standard of hygiene
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Suppliers of Conveyors to the Strategy Group would like to wish them every success for the future
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UNIT 5 , DALE MILL, HALLAM ROAD, NELSON. BB9 8DN Tel: (02 82 ) 603511
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Your local Lubrication Specialists and the only suppliers of a
complete range of non-toxic high performance lubricants
* Pull range of non mineral (synthetic lubricants)
* Lubrication equipment Advice without obligation
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HANDLING EQUIPMENT Your local distributor
wish Strategy Group Pic continued success
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SUPPLIERS OF ALL TYPES OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
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complete range of : Quality
They are employees of
campaign to double its workforce.
site was purpose-built on the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, near to The Strategy Group’s existing two buildings.
The new 45,000 sq. ft
bour-intensive, involving hand packing leading brands of confectionery and snack foods into boxes and bags, or overseeing machinery which flow- wraps products together.
Much of the work done by the organisation is la
keen to provide its staff with a pleasant working environment and the sup port and tuition they need to do their job well.
The Strategy Group is
sioned by The Strategy Group picks up staff from Barnoldswick, Earby, Colne and Burnley. Black burn is shortly to be added to the list.
A bus service commis
accommodate working parents, and are flexible to fit with the number of hours staff prefer to work.
Shifts are arranged to
q u a l o p p o r tu n i t ie s employer, and has ensured the wrapping lines can accommodate disabled people.
Group logistics manager Strategy Group is an
Mr Barry Page said: “The quality of our service is crucial, and our staff play a major role in protecting that quality. Therefore, we work hard to provide them with a pleasant working environment and training backup.”
determination to stay ahead of modern packag ing trends are the hall marks of the Strategy Group’s service. Both Strategy' Group and Strat egy Two were recently awarded BS 5750.
Attention to detail and
▲ E Y E S DOWN: Strategy workers get to grips with the task of packing chocolate bars. Mr Alike Wilbourn, the
managing director, said: “The last 12 months have been tremendously forma tive for us. In the current economic climate, the investment we have made in larger premises, equip ment, and skilled staff has been described as a ‘brave move’.
lated decision to expand, based on growing order books and confidence in the service we offer.
“It was, in fact, a calcu
“We do not believe that our customers can find the
quality and reliability of service we offer, at the same price, anywhere else in the UK.”Mr Wilbourn added: “ We have increased our turnover by an average of 44.8 per cent every year \ye have been in existence, which shows that our con fidence is not misplaced.” In a recent survey pub
the UK’s leading contract packer does not mean the organisation is losing sight of its roots.
However, its position as
believes the location of The Strategy Group is of great benefit.
In fact, Mr Wilbourn
lished by the “Indepen dent on Sunday” , The Strategy Group came 55th in the 100 best-performing independent British com panies (based on growth and profit).
found that the motorway system in this area, and our central location on the U K map, have made transporting arrangement for products and finished p a c k s r e l a t i v e l y trouble-free.
He said: “ We have
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Lindred Road, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 5SP Telephone: (0282) 601094
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Group and wish them continued success fo r the future
We are pleased to have been associated with the Strategy
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