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Beck View Road, Beverley, HU17 0JT
Enterprise Way, Bridlington YO16 4SF
Baffin Way, Brough HU15 1YU
Carlisle Street, Goole, DN14 5DS
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A leading East Yorkshire manufacturing supplier has successfully expanded its operations, strengthened its international presence and created new jobs after receiving long-term support from Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services team.
Stonegate Precision Tooling Ltd, based in North Cave, is the UK’s leading supplier of tooling and equipment for the stone fabrication industry. Established in 2011 as a family business, the company has grown significantly and now supplies customers across the UK, Europe and the United States.
The business provides a wide range of specialist products and services for the stone fabrication sector, including CNC tooling, machinery, lifting equipment, training, testing and technical support. In recent years, Stonegate has evolved from a traditional “buy and sell” operation into a solutions-focused business offering hands-on consultancy, demonstrations, installation services and practical problem solving for customers.
As part of this growth, Stonegate moved into a new 42,500 sq ft premises in 2023, creating a dedicated Innovation Hub where customers can see machinery and equipment in action and access specialist services, demonstrations and training.Stonegate has worked closely with Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services team since 2015, receiving support through a range of programmes including Greenport, the Growth Hub and Invest East Yorkshire.
The business accessed a range of support including:• General business advice and ongoing support• Branding and trademarking support• Skills and leadership development grants• Capital equipment funding• Business development workshops
Support helped the company protect and strengthen its brand as it expanded internationally, while also supporting investment in staff development and new technology.
Funding support also contributed towards equipment for the company’s Innovation Hub, helping Stonegate introduce enhanced laser measuring and remote support services for customers.
Training grants supported staff development across the business, including leadership training, technical sales skills and project management skills. This has improved customer service, increased confidence within the team and strengthened internal operations.
The business has continued to grow throughout this period of investment and change, creating new jobs and expanding its facilities and service offering.
Dawn Hall, Business Support Services Manager, said:“Stonegate Precision Tooling is an excellent example of an ambitious East Yorkshire business investing in innovation, skills and long-term growth. Their continued success demonstrates the strength of manufacturing and engineering businesses across the region, and it is fantastic to see a local company growing its international presence while creating jobs and investing in people here in East Yorkshire.”
Isabel Thomas, HR Manager and Assistant to the Directors at Stonegate Precision Tooling Ltd, said:“We have greatly valued the input from Invest East Yorkshire Business Support Services and have appreciated their willingness to support us and their positive, ‘can do’ approach.”
Part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services team works closely with businesses to help them grow, develop and access funding opportunities where available.
If you are looking to grow your business or explore funding and support opportunities, visit:www.investeastyorkshire.co.uk/business-support
This support was delivered through Invest East Yorkshire Business Support Services programmes designed to help local businesses innovate, invest and grow sustainably across East Yorkshire.
Construction is underway on a multi-million-pound advanced manufacturing facility in Beverley, marking a significant investment in East Yorkshire’s growing engineering sector.
Groundworks have started on the new Sargent Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Grovehill, with the project set for completion in April 2027.
The development will provide a modern manufacturing base for Sargent Electrical Services, supporting increased production capacity, innovation and future growth. It will also create high-quality workspace and contribute to skilled employment in the region.
Ian Sargent, Managing Director of Sargent Electrical Services, said:
“The Advanced Manufacturing Centre represents a major step forward for our business. It will allow us to expand manufacturing capacity, improve efficiency and create a modern facility that reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”
The building has been designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating features such as electric vehicle charging, advanced rainwater management and ecological landscaping.
Once complete, the facility will strengthen advanced manufacturing capability in Beverley and support ongoing economic growth across East Yorkshire.
Find out more about available development sites and opportunities across the region:https://investeastyorkshire.co.uk/land-opportunities/
Join the HEY Manufacturers Network this Christmas for a detailed look at a member’s business and to meet members over a Christmas buffet.
Join the HEY Manufacturers network for a free and informal networking session just before Christmas at the Aura Innovation Centre.
Learn about the upcoming events and activities of the manufacturers network in 2025, as well as the current business support and funding available for manufacturers from the Hull & East Yorkshire business support teams.
Hear from Dale Waterson of K&G Yorkshire Ltd, who will give a presentation on his business, and provide an insight into operations, the sharing of best practice advice, a look at some of the challenges faced by the business over the past year, and a look ahead to future plans for further business growth and development.
Finally, network with other manufacturing businesses over a Christmas buffet lunch from 1pm.
This event will be informal and we would encourage all regional manufacturers to join us, including those firms that are yet to get involved with the network.
Event Agenda12pm – Arrival, drink refreshments and networking12.15pm – An update on the business support and funding available from Hull & East Yorkshire business support teams – Jon Brunton, Growth Hub Manager, HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub12.25pm – A look at K&G Yorkshire Ltd, followed by Q&A discussion – Dale Waterson, Director, K&G Yorkshire Ltd1pm – Buffet lunch and networking2pm – event close
Date5 December, 12.00pm-14.00pm
LocationAura Innovation Centre, Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle
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Unlock the potential of your shop floor data with the power of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Join us for an immersive full-day workshop, where you will learn how IoT technology can transform your manufacturing operations. Discover how to connect, monitor, and analyse data from your shop floor to drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and make informed decisions.
This workshop is designed to be highly informative and interactive, providing participants with actionable insights and practical knowledge to harness the power of IoT on their shop floors. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your shop floor data to life and drive your manufacturing operations into the future.
Date6 November 2024, 9.30am – 4.30pm
LocationLouis Pearlman Centre, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DL
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In 2019, Elite Office Furniture opened their new advanced manufacturing facility, head office and showroom in a bid to support further growth in their industry.
Now standing as a multi-million-pound business, occupying 244,254 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and employing 150 people, Elite remain proud of their beginning as a once small family firm powered by local people.
Elite Office Furniture began production in 1986, initially based in Howden. Two years later production moved to larger premises in Goole, with a workforce of just 12 production operatives.
In 2017, the decision was made to invest in a new advanced manufacturing facility as the current premises on Britannia Way had been extended six times during its 30 years of occupation and could no longer support further development.
“We’re delighted to see Goole being acknowledged by world leading enterprises as an area of innovation and investment. Our own investment in the area to responsibly manufacture office furniture and seating is helping to promote Goole’s potential.”
Committed to Goole
During location feasibility studies, it was made clear to the project team that Elite wished to remain committed to the Goole area, primarily to maintain our local workforce and to continue to support the Goole area – ensuring that money is invested back into the local community, boosting the local economy and lowering the area’s unemployment rate. This included using local building contractors during construction with materials sourced from local small businesses.
Their advanced production facility is now fully operational and located adjacent to the M62 motorway. This location was selected for direct access to the heart of the national motorway network, for efficient distribution and to reduce the volume of freight traffic within the town.
Responsible Manufacturing
“Elite’s factory is considered one of, if not the most, sustainable facilities in the furniture manufacturing industry.”
The design of Elite’s new facility incorporates innovative energy saving materials and technology to support their sustainable aims.
This includes the commissioning of a 1MW biomass boiler to heat the factory, coupled with an onsite woodchipper and large silo to store all wood offcuts, supplying feed to the boiler.
LED lighting sourced from a Goole-based electrical contractor was installed throughout the factory, offices and external area, reducing power consumption by around 40%. The lights are controlled by PIR sensors and only activate when movement is detected and the natural lighting level falls below the level demanded by the area’s duties.
More than £8m was invested in advanced machinery that streamlines manufacturing methods, reduces production flows and energy use and substantially increases output to achieve our ambitious goals.
Preserving the Surrounding Ecosystem
Recognising that the surrounding land was an existing habitat for many species of wildlife, Elite wanted to ensure there were responsible steps to mitigate the impact of their development on the surrounding ecosystem. They worked closely with ecology consultants and landscapers to identify a variety of twenty different plant species that would enhance the environment. This included tall-growing evergreen trees placed on the boundary of the site to reduce the visual impact of the building to local residents.
A post-construction ecological survey was carried out and identified newts, bats and rare birds, including three species listed on the RSPB’s Red and Amber Conservation List, had settled in the area. In addition, Elite released 150 common carp and mirror carp to inhabit the pond, where water levels are maintained from falling rainwater on the site and from the surrounding agricultural land, preventing the flood risk of the area.
For further details of our history and continued investment in Goole, please visit: www.elite-furniture.co.uk/our-story.
If you’d like to find out more about how Invest East Yorkshire can help you develop your business in the future, get in touch with us today.
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