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Simon on shortlist for national award

20/10/2016 The leader of the British Pest Control Association is in the running for a major national award. Simon Forrester has been shortlisted for chief executive of the year at the Association Awards – a nationwide initiative which aims to reward talent and recognise success. The 47-year-old has turned the non-profit organisation into the leading […]

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AMRICC sets out on a learning curve with top class university links

14/10/2016 Science and industry in the Midlands has received a significant boost after a pioneering £30 million advanced materials facility announced a collaboration with three universities at its launch event. The Applied Materials Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Company (AMRICC) is forging links with Imperial College London, the University of Manchester and Staffordshire University to develop […]

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Young staff deliver spark of inspiration to students

12/10/2016 Our two youngest members of staff took to the stage last night to inspire young students at an event entitled ‘Countdown to Success’. The purpose of the evening, organised by Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Academy, was to encourage Year 11 students to take advantage of the support network that the school offers. Kathryn Moorcroft, […]

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A busy week with the launch of AMRICC

10/10/2016 We were busy last week with the launch of AMRICC in Stoke-on-Trent. Read more about this new advanced materials facility in The Manufacturer https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/new-advanced-materials-centre-sets-out-blueprint-for-the-future/

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Shepherd PR enjoy filming project with Finlay Group

05/10/2016 We recently had a great day filming with our client Finlay Group at MD Recycling, which is based on a 140-acre farm in Ceredigion. Check out our coverage on Material Handling World https://bit.ly/2dJX0nw and view the Terex Finlay 883+ in action at https://youtu.be/OStFn52gkXg

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BPCA feature in the Huffington Post

27/09/2016 Our client, the British Pest Control Association, featured on the Huffington Post website yesterday after a giant nest created by 10,000 wasps was found in Northamptonshire. The release also covered the increase in Asian Hornets and wasp activity. Read the full article on the Huffington Post website.

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Finlay Group ramps up recycling solutions with new company launch

23/09/2016 The Finlay Group of companies has bolstered its presence in the recycling sector with the launch of a new arm to its business. Environmental Processing Solutions (EPS) has been created to provide bespoke material recovery solutions for the recycling industry. The systems will be delivered through the mobile and static Proflow range – which […]

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Chief executive appointed to lead AMRICC

13/09/2016 The new leader of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire’s pioneering £30 million advanced materials facility is looking to capitalise on the region’s historical expertise in steel and ceramics to create a centre for scientific breakthrough. Dr Cathryn Hickey has been appointed chief executive of The Applied Materials Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Company (AMRICC), which is being […]

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Learn more about Austrian ‘green’ construction summer programme at EAIE

13/09/2016 The organisers of a pioneering Austrian summer programme, which brings together the latest thinking in sustainable construction, will be on hand at EAIE to discuss the course – and build relationships with universities across the UK and Ireland. Green Building Solutions (GBS) takes place in Vienna, the capital of energy efficient construction, and provides […]