Case Studies
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Case Studies
The Case Studies section presents examples of different types of projects that Regenerate has worked on from across the region. Projects are varied and this is not an exhaustive list but can range from assisting an individual to start a business, helping a company to implent a stock control system or supporting a business to locate the right premises.
This section is dedicated to real businesses and projects and we have asked our clients to comment on the support they received.
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Business Processes
Centurus Ltd
Through working with various UK colleges last year, Centurus Ltd was surprised to see that there was no specific system to process international admissions. The company contacted Regenerate to help with the development of an automated process that could track the applications through each stage.
Axiom Imports Ltd.
Axiom approached Regenerate for assistance in creating an invitation to tender for software development work. Regenerate’s business advisor also helped Axiom select the successful supplier through a detailed scoring system and Regenerate also contributed to half of the development costs.
Key Digital
Based in Burnley, Key Digital Limited required a management system that would automate their sales order processing and take away the manual need to look up prices from suppliers and prepare invoices for customers.
Deacom Ltd
DeaCom Limited was established in 1999 by Chris Deaville to provide contracting facilities to the telecommunications industry. The directors recognised that to achieve growth they needed to strengthen their existing systems for management and control.
Shop 2 Wear
The company takes bulk deliveries of clothes which have been collected by charity shops and other sources, these are sorted and re-bundled. To capitalise on a market opportunity the company needed to find a way to bail in 55kg bundles. James contacted the Lancashire Innovation Network for assistance.
First Tunnels Ltd
Business overview: First Tunnels are a leading manufacturer of poly tunnels operating from Barrowford in Pendle who sell to both commercial gardeners and the general public. Over a number of years they have built considerable sophistication into th
Cummins Mellor
Cooke & Mellor Recruitment Ltd, trading as Cummins Mellor Recruitment, was established in 1990 by Richard and Michelle Mellor providing temporary and permanent recruitment services. The Directors of Cummins Mellor approached Regenerate Pennine Lancashire because of the opportunity to grow Personnel Checks and to improve their administrative processes and systems.
Elan Precision Ltd
The company was formed in 1974 by Alan Newton in premises close to the centre of Clitheroe. Their main market is aerospace, producing tooling, jigs and fixtures and undertaking development work and the company contacte Regenerate for assistance to comply with the quality standard AS9100.
Development
Thwaites
Regenerate produced a development site report which brought together a wide range of options for the Thwaites board to consider.
Taylor Armitt Consulting
An investigation was required to decide whether a Community Interest Company (CIC) investing in solar power could generate enough funding to support training and job creation by a Home Energy Enterprise (HEE).
Bradley Youth Hub
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has provided integral support to the recent development of Bradley in Nelson, which includes the production of a £2.3 million supported housing scheme.
E-Business
Friend Trend
Friend Trend is a new concept of social network, a fashion driven network, which enables its users the ability to share their clothing styles by tagging what they are wearing in photographs. Regenerate’s Lancashire Innovation Network supported the client by providing advice on the web technology aspect of the project, assisting with the protection of the branding and provided critical funding to enable the client to progress to the next stage.
Voiceovers UK
Voiceovers UK is a brand of Low Fold Audio Ltd a professional recording studio based in Forton, Lancashire. Low Fold Audio Ltd identified that the new market could be developed using virtual studio. The company contacted Regenerate and it was identified that the virtual business needed to meet a number of online and E-business issues.
Fundamental Coaching
Business Overview Fundamental Coaching, the brainchild of 26 year old entrepreneur Kieran Fletcher, provides sports, play & educational coaching classes for children aged 2-11 through a variety of events and activities as well as resource packs
The Original Sleep Company
The client contacted the Lancashire Innovation Network for advice and guidance on web development and digital marketing issues on recommendation from Burnley Borough Council’s business development team.
Inward Investment
Great British Envelopes Ltd
Great British Envelopes Ltd is a newly established envelope manufacturing company created as a subsidiary of the Mail Solutions Group based in Telford. The parent company needed more production capacity as work was being declined. They considered developing the existing Telford site to create a new production line but despite having the infrastructure there was insufficient skilled local staff to mass produce. The company contacted Regenerate for support to assist them in a move to a Blackburn site.
Land and Property
Thwaites
Regenerate produced a development site report which brought together a wide range of options for the Thwaites board to consider.
Gosselin UK Ltd
Gosselin UK Ltd areEurope’s leading manufacturer of laboratory consumables such as petri-dishes, bottles, containers and tubes. The initial enquiry came in via the North West Development Agency, who approached Regenerate’s Land and Property Team for help and advice regarding business premises and potential incentives to set up in the area.
New Business Start Up
Principal Construction
Principal Construction is a construction firm focusing on new build projects, and refurbishment and extension of existing properties. They approached Regenerate when starting up.
Lenticulars
Lenticulars was established by Jon Mitton, it provides innovative 3D photography using camera equipment invented and patented by Jon himself. Jon contacted Regenerate to help develop his business and establish links in the local business area.
The Curry Stall
Hanif Mogra the owner of the business moved from the old 3 day market on Penny Street to the new Mall market site. He contacted Regenerate in early 2011 for assistance in this transition to the new site.
Fundamental Coaching
Business Overview Fundamental Coaching, the brainchild of 26 year old entrepreneur Kieran Fletcher, provides sports, play & educational coaching classes for children aged 2-11 through a variety of events and activities as well as resource packs
Ski Rossendale
Overview: Ski Rossendale, a dry ski slope which first opened in Rawtenstall in 1972, closed in March 2011 after Rossendale Borough Council were no longer able to provide funding for the slope as the authority struggled to find £3 million of savings
Miglior Detailing Ltd
From an early age, John has had a keen interest in cars and has spent the last eight years developing and perfecting his skills, developing a hobby into a viable business.
Faith Flowers
Diane decided to start her own business venture back in January 2011 after working within the floristry industry for just over 4 years. Diane contacted Regenerate Pennine Lancashire to find out about the business start-up advice and training available to her and almost immediately she began to work with her designated business adviser to turn her business dreams into a reality.
Freedom Deli
Initially Angela contacted Regenerate Pennine Lancashire for assistance putting together a business plan for Freedom Deli, after a referral from Business Link North West. Angela was assigned a dedicated business advisor, who worked with Angela to create a detailed business plan for her first year of trading.
Ashberry Recruitment
Ashberry Recruitment are an innovative recruitment consultancy specialising in a wide range of businesses sectors including, social care, substance misuse, sheltered housing and charitable organisations. Kate and Jennifer attended a number of business start up training workshops and were awarded start up grant funding of £750.
Charter House Activity Centre and Sensory Rooms
Charter House Sensory Rooms and Activity Centre provide exactly as the name suggests, sensory rooms and activities for the local community in Burnley. A family run business, ideally positioned in the centre of Burnley.
New Product Development
Intelligent Building Processes Ltd
The company was formed in 2010 to develop a new concept in building construction. The company had solved and perfected a method of producing an eco thermal architectural element. The company contacted Regenerate’s Lancashire Innovation Network for support to protect the intellectual property and for assistance in the product development.
M J Innovations
Martin Jay formed M Jay Carpentry to provide high class joinery services, manufacturing cabinets, doors and windows in 2003. Martin had identified an opportunity to manufacture and market a new product for the home entertainment market and contacted Regenerate for new product development support.
LumbaCurve Ltd
Hyndburn company LumbaCurve Limited was founded in 2009. Its product is Lumbacurve, a patented therapy device designed to provide pain relief to sufferers of low back pain. The company contacted Regenerate’s Lancashire Innovation Network for advice and assistance to fund a prototype moulding tool.
Empire Cycles Ltd
Empire Cycles then wished to manufacture a mountain bike for trail riding purposes, in simple terms, one that can go anywhere. The company contacted Regenerate’s Lancashire Innovation Network to advise and assit with this new product development.
Broadlands Design & Engineering (2008) Ltd
Broadland Design & Engineering (2008) Ltd, has patents on a number ideas, one of which one is a smooth flow pipe connecting system. Inventor and proprietor Harry Mitchell, contacted Regenerate for help and support to get this innovate idea to market.
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