Business Club Members
ABP
Part of Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group which handles approximately a quarter of the country’s seaborne trade, the Port of Hull is one of the UK’s leading foreign trading ports, handling over 12.5 million tonnes of cargo every year. www.abports.co.uk
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is a well-established, highly reputable and innovative law firm, offering experienced lawyers who are dedicated to providing expert solutions to even the most complex of legal problems. With one of the largest shipping and transport law departments outside of London, Andrew Jackson act for shipping companies both across the country and the globe. www.andrewjackson.co.uk
Arc Associates
Based at the University of Hull Logistics Institute, Arc Associates is a Chartered Safety and Health Practise with a diverse range of experience in industry. This is backed up by academic qualifications that are industry standard; ensuring the company is competent to advise on health and safety. Because of this Arc Associates can offer a competent service and deliver that service when you need it. www.arcsafety.co.uk
Arco
Founded in 1884, Arco is a Hull-based family business, now in its fourth generation, with over 1000,000 customers and an annual turnover in excess of £200m. As the UK’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, work-wear and workplace safety products, Arco is widely recognised as a provider of expert advice, services and safety solutions for businesses in every market sector. www.arco.co.uk
Beardshaw Murray
With a dedicated team of highly trained and experienced consultants, Beardshaw Murray specialises in the recruitment and selection of executive and managerial roles across a broad range of sectors. www.beardshawmurray.co.uk
BP Chemicals Ltd
Part of the global BP operation, BP Chemicals is a major petrochemical asset in the UK and as the headquarters of BP European Acetyls, its Hull site is the largest producer of acetic acid in Europe. Having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of production in Hull, continued investment into new facilities and technologies ensures that BP Chemicals stay at the forefront of the chemicals industry .www.bp.com
Business Link Yorkshire
Business Link is a government-funded service designed to promote enterprise. Whether you are already running or growing a business or just starting out, Business Link can help. www.businesslink.gov.uk
Clugston Group
The Clugston Group is a privately owned, limited, group of businesses founded nearly 70 years ago. The Group has expanded to become a well established organisation with a leading reputation in construction, civil engineering, logistics, property development and facilities management. Group turnover is approaching £120million. The company employs over 600 people with operations stretching across the UK. www.clugston.co.uk
D3 Office Group
D3 Office Group is the region’s largest distributor of stationery, print, business machines and office furniture, having carried out work for a diverse customer base including London City Airport, E.ON and MY Reverie, one of the world’s largest privately owned yachts. www.d3office.co.uk
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council plays a full part in the local community and is committed to providing efficient, effective and quality services for the benefit of everyone in the East Riding. The Council’s biggest priority is to tackle the issues that are most important to local residents. www.eastriding.gov.uk
Galaxy FM
With nearly a million listeners every week, Galaxy Yorkshire is the biggest commercial radio station in the country outside of the M25 and its breakfast show, Hirsty’s daily Dose, attracts more listeners a week than any other station in the region. www.galaxyyorkshire.co.uk
Gale Consulting
Gale Consulting offers a wide range of services to help your organisation benefit from more effective use of Information Technology. The company is able to undertake complex Strategic IT Planning and Development projects at Board level as well as meet simple requirements such as assisting with data entry needs. Gale Consulting's expertise enables your company to concentrate on delivering the services in which you specialise. www.galeconsulting.co.uk
Garthwest
Garthwest design, manufacture and distribute over 52 million corrugated cardboard cases each year, making the company the largest independent manufacturer of corrugated products in the UK. www.garthwest.com
Gateway
Gateway is the regeneration agency charged with revitalising Hull's housing market and transforming city neighbourhoods over the next 10-15 years. The organisation is responsible for bidding for funding from the government's housing market renewal fund, attracting additional public/private sector investment and delivering the plans to revive Hull's housing market. www.gatewaypathfinder.net
Gelder and Kitchen
Gelder and Kitchen LLP are a multidisciplinary practice of architects, engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors and all disciplines relating to building design and construction. Serving industrial, commercial and domestic clients throughout the UK from their offices in Hull and Richmond, the company boasts a wealth of experience in a number of key sectors. www.gelderandkitchen.co.uk
Handelsbanken
Founded in Sweden in 1871, Handelsbanken is one of the largest banks in the Nordic countries and has been established in Great Britain for over 25 years. The Hull Branch opened in January 2004 and serves the Hull, East Riding and York markets by offering a first class, bespoke service that is focused on customers' demands. www.handelsbanken.co.uk
Hull City A.F.C.
Founded in 1904, the club secured promotion from the Coca-Cola Championship in 2008 to ensure their place in English football's top tier for the very first time for the 2008/09 season. Hull City moved to the magnificent KC Stadium in 2002, after spending over 50 years at their former home Boothferry Park. www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is one of 57 Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK which in turn is part of a global network of Chambers across the world. The Chamber promotes business and commerce across the Humber region. www.hull-humber-chamber.co.uk
Hull Citycare
Citycare is committed to delivering the NHS LIFT (Local Improvement Finance Trust) for the Primary Care Trust in the Hull area and is now recognised as one of the leading LIFT organisations in the country. Because of this success the company is being actively encouraged to broaden its services and mode of delivery into the wider sub region.www.hullcitycare.co.uk
Hull City Council
Hull City Council is responsible for the ‘well-being’ of the city. The Council delivers a diverse range of services including: education, housing, planning, highways, social services, libraries, leisure, waste collection and disposal. Job creation, inward investment, business development and economic regeneration are key areas of activity. www.hullcc.gov.uk
Humber Chemical Focus
Humber Chemical Focus was founded as a public-private oartnership to focus on supporting the economic development of the Humber-based chemical industry. Its principles are to lead as a focus for effective collaborationsthat improve the chemical cluster. www.humberchemicalfocus.com
Humber Economic Partnership
The Humber Economic Partnership is the public private strategic partnership for economic development and regeneration in the Humber sub region. www.humberep.co.uk
IT @ Spectrum
Having started in business 24 years ago supplying copiers, IT@Spectrum is now involved in all aspects of office documentation and has an enviable reputation for enabling its clients to produce, distribute, manage and control their documents in an efficient and cost effective manner through the very best in printing, copying and scanning technologies. www.itatspectrum.co.uk
John Good Shipping
John Good Shipping is one of the largest independent ship agency companies in the UK today, founded in 1833. Its principal areas of activity are liner agency, port agency, freight forwarding, haulage and warehousing. The company has earned itself an enviable reputation in the market place as a result of its vast experience, quality service and highly dedicated team of employees. www.johngood.co.uk
KCOM Group
With headquarters in Hull, Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC has been operating at the cutting edge of technology for over 100 years. Providing a range of Information and Communications technology and telecommunication services to businesses and internet and telecommunications services to selected consumer markets, within the UK, Kingston Communications is now listed on the London Stock Exchange. www.kcom.com
KPMG
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax, and risk advisory. The company's approach to relationships and service delivery helps clients across the globe exploit new opportunities, improve performance, manage risk and enhance value for both shareholders and stakeholders alike. www.kpmg.co.uk.
Land of Green Ginger Design
Land of Green Ginger Design specializes in all forms of corporate communication working with local, national and international clients. This includes corporate identity, advertising campaigns, brand development, corporate brochures, packaging, advertising, exhibition graphics, direct mail, event promotion and Internet design. www.greenginger.co.uk.
Language is Everything
Language is Everything is an interpreting and translation company, offering services such as telephone interpretation, face to face interpreting, written translation and language and cultural training. www.languageiseverything.com
Meredith Group
Established for over 50 years, the Meredith Group have gained a reputation for providing top quality products at the best possible prices. Dedicated to finding new initiatives to satisfy and surpass our customers expectations, our 'One Stop Shop' approach to service and supplies enables us to provide comprehensive and cost effective solutions to our customers every need. www.meredith-group.co.uk
Nisa International
Nisa International is a leading wholesaler of British food, groceries and speciality products. The company is part of a family-owned business founded in 1963, whose retail roots date back to 1946. Since first exporting British food in 1989, Nisa International's business has grown and it now offers over 15,000 British grocery products to retailers, distributors and foodservice operators in over 90 countries. www.nisa-international.com
Nisa-Today's
Nisa-Today’s is the UK’s leading member-owned organisation, providing benefits to independent retailers and wholesalers in food and drink markets. The company's goal is to support entrepreneurs with buying power, marketing and distribution services to meet customer needs and to provide consumers with excellent independently run local stores to shop in.www.nisa-todays.com
North East Lincolnshire Council
North East Lincolnshire Council’s goal is to create a better quality of life for all its residents by targeting key areas such as healthcare, education, housing and job creation. In addition to serving local people it is also charged with attracting visitors and investment to the area. www.nelincs.gov.uk
North Lincolnshire Council
North Lincolnshire Council is a modern council that aims to innovate, provide good value and respond to local needs. The Council is responsible for imaginative projects that make North Lincolnshire an even better place to live, work and visit. www.northlincs.gov.uk
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Through its predecessor firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has operated in Hull for over 125 years and is the largest professional services firm in the UK. Since its establishment in Hull, PwC has developed into a leading professional services firm with around 90 highly qualified staff providing clients in the city and surrounding area with exceptional levels of service and advice. www.pwc.co.uk
Princes Quay Shopping Centre
Located in the heart of the city centre, Princes Quay shopping centre has played an instrumental role in Hull’s retail offer for many years, housing high street retailers and a selection of eateries under one roof. Already a shopping hotspot serving both residents and visitors alike, exciting new plans for an ambitious extension in the form of Quay West are set to provide a further boost to the city’s retail and leisure provision. www.princes-quay.co.uk
Regional Language Network Yorkshire & Humber
Regional Language Network Yorkshire & Humber delivers intelligence on language skills for employability, plus valuable export-related services through a dedicated team of specialist advisors. www.rlnyh.com
Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser is the world’s number one in household cleaning and is one of the city’s oldest and largest employers, employing approximately 800 people at its Hull site. This workforce that has been significantly increased following the move of its Healthcare and Personal Care Research and Development (R&D) team to Hull, a venture that has also added big name brands such as Nurofen, Strepsils and Clearasil to their already impressive existing portfolio which includes Harpic, Airwick, Cillit Bang, Dettol, Gaviscon and Lemsip. www.reckittbenckiser.com
Riverside Logistics
Riverside Logistics Limited is a privately owned company which brings years of experience and expertise to your fingertips. The company offers a wealth of logistics knowledge in both national and international markets. www.riverside-logistics.co.uk
Royal Bank of Scotland
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has grown from small beginnings nearly 300 years ago to become one of the largest financial services groups in the world. Its brands operate around the globe to provide banking services for individuals, businesses and institutions. www.rbs.co.uk
Samskip
Samskip is an international company offering transport and related services by land, sea and air. Since being founded in Iceland in 1990, Samskip has experienced steady growth - both internal and through strategic acquisitions - opened offices worldwide and broadening its service portfolio. www.samskip.com
Team Humber Marine Alliance
Team Humber Marine Alliance is a private/public sector partnership made up of key Humber based private sector companies involved in ship building/ship repair and associated marine and engineering activities. The alliance has a membership of over 40 companies, with a combined turnover of £140m employing in the region of 1600 people. www.hullmaritimealliance.com
Technostics
Technostics is an innovative contract product development company offering a range of services to the consumer healthcare industry. These include formulation development, analytical method development and new concept development. Experts in polymer technology, the company also has a wealth of experience in gastrointestinal disease, cough/cold, sore throat, oral health and skincare. www.technostics.com
UK Trade & Investment
Positioned to encourage trade internationally, UKTI has staff in every major city in the world and deliver services in the Hull & Humber city region through Business Link Humber, allowing access to a wide range of business advice and support. www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
University of Hull
One of the most innovative and best performing universities in the country, The University of Hull also offers businesses access to some of the most advanced skill and knowledge available. www.hull.ac.uk
Visit Hull & East Yorkshire
Visit Hull & East Yorkshire (VHEY) is the new Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for the Yorkshire sub-region. VHEY was formed from a partnership between Yorkshire Forward, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council. www.vhey.co.uk
Wykeland Group
Wykeland is a privately owned property development and investment company focused on the provision of quality industrial, retail, leisure and office property. www.wykeland.co.uk
Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy. Our 270,000 businesses contribute to an economy worth in excess of £75.2 billion, while over 5 million people mean this region ranks alongside countries including Ireland, Greece, Norway and Singapore. www.yorkshire-forward.com
