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Cynergy Business Finance provides £150m of funding facilities in first year

Business support

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03/11/2022

Cynergy Business Finance provides £150m of funding facilities in first year

Cynergy Business Finance (CBF), the asset-based lending (ABL) arm of Cynergy Bank, has surpassed £150m in funding for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since its launch in September 2021.

Providing individual facilities between £200k – £20m, CBF funds against businesses’ receivables as well as plant and machinery, inventory, and property.

Since launching, CBF has supported over 100 businesses, providing versatile ABL funding facilities to help them maximise their potential. Operating across a range of different sectors, CBF is on its way to being the first-choice funding partner for aspiring SMEs.

CBF is part of the £3bn+ human-digital bank – Cynergy Bank. The team is spearheaded by Dave Golding, Ted Winterton, Dan Burton and Paul Fraser who operate across the UK, with key operational offices in Manchester and London. The team has quickly established itself as one of the most proactive and competitive ABL funders in the UK.

Clients include family-owned Manchester brewers, Seven Bro7hers. A £250,000 funding line helped them to meet orders from increased demand from retailers and wholesalers, supported the launch of a new range of products and enabled the opening of new outlets in Liverpool and Manchester airport.

Dave Golding, Managing Director at CBF, said: “The team has achieved extraordinary success over the last 12 months, delivering valuable lines of funding to exciting and fast-growing businesses in the UK. From young, family-owned businesses to more mature PE-backed corporates, we have been able to create value and facilitate growth following a difficult couple of years for UK SMEs.

“With the multitude of macro-economic and political challenges affecting businesses right now, there are lots of good businesses with great potential that are unable to access the best funding. We are confident ABL can support many of them, and we are dedicated to making it easier for our clients and wider network to understand its value. There are huge opportunities for businesses that embrace ABL, and we are excited to support them.”

Wellness Group Launches Tailored Business Packages for Personalised HRT Programmes

Health

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Wellness Group Launches Tailored Business Packages for Personalised HRT Programmes

Bodyline launches M Plan tailored businesses packages after successful patient trials
The aim is to support women through their menopause journey and redress hormonal imbalances, as well as vitamin and hormone deficits, through a clinically diagnosed menopause programme
Increased demand for personalised menopause treatments diagnosed through blood tests and patient specific symptoms
Women want to be informed where they are on their menopause journey as well as how they can relieve life-changing symptoms

Bodyline, a national medical wellness clinic group, has launched a bespoke hormone replacement treatment service, called the M Plan, to meet demand for personalised and clinically supported menopause treatments.

The private medical wellness group, with 15 years of experience of private clinical wellness treatments for women, provides the M Plan to individuals as well as tailored packages for businesses to offer to clients or menopausal employees.

Bodyline’s approach gives choice on how the patient manages the menopause. Following an initial consultation and medical history discussion, blood samples are taken and sent for analysis. At the follow up diagnosis consultation, blood test results are discussed and a personalised treatment plan, the M Plan, is agreed.

The plan includes a tailored HRT prescription, as well as vitamin supplement recommendations, lifestyle and nutrition advice – ensuring patients are maximising their health and prioritising wellbeing.

For businesses, Bodyline works in collaboration with corporate partners to design a customised corporate M Plan for clients or employees. Bodyline recognise that there may be tailored requirements according to business needs and the company’s health and wellbeing vision and strategy.

The M Plan is supported by specialist menopause nurses providing valued support contact and ensuring that the treatment changes with the menopause symptoms.

Managing Director of Bodyline Medical Wellness Clinics, Sally-Ann Turner said “The menopause can be a daunting time in a woman’s life with severely debilitating symptoms impacting all parts of woman’s life, personally and in the workplace. Symptoms can be both physical and mental and until diagnosed, women can spend years not knowing why they are feeling the way that they do.

“At Bodyline we realise that the menopause is unique with women experiencing individual symptoms at different times of the menopause journey. Women are more informed about the menopause nowadays and are seeking choice. Awareness of the menopause, quite rightly, has increased dramatically over recent years. Women want to understand more about their own hormones during the menopause and how these can be rebalanced”.

“With the M Plan, Bodyline can diagnose, treat, and support through this naturally evolving stage of life. Our aim is that we support women, on their personal journey, so that they can embrace this time in life and enhance their overall health and wellbeing”.

Bodyline’s M plan is really making a difference to women’s lives. One patient reported that after long bouts of depression along with her menopause symptoms, her personalised hormone replacement treatment and support from Bodyline had changed her life! She said, “Without being dramatic, I’m finally at peace with myself!”

Sally concluded “At Bodyline, woman do not have to wait for treatment – we don’t have wait lists, we discuss and provide choice of treatments, we ensure supply of medications, we support the menopause journey, and we care”.

Bellway installs UK’s first roof-mounted air source heat pump in pilot project

Construction

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Bellway installs UK’s first roof-mounted air source heat pump in pilot project

Low-carbon heat pump installed in The Future Home at The University of Salford
Research will measure effectiveness, practical usage and running costs
Results could change how ASHP technology is incorporated into homes across the UK

Bellway, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, has installed the country’s first roof-mounted air source heat pump to explore new ways to incorporate low-carbon technology into our homes.

The heat pump will be tested in Bellway’s experimental eco house, The Future Home at The University of Salford.

Air source heat pumps are expected to replace natural gas boilers in most homes when they are phased out from 2025.

They are already installed in many new homes, where they are usually fitted to, or adjacent to, an exterior wall. This can dominate the external appearance and take up valuable outdoor space.

The Future Home is being built by Bellway inside a climate-controlled chamber at the university as part of its £16M Energy House 2.0 research project, which is being part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The home will test low-carbon technologies and their impact on the cost of living.

Bellway has engineered the house to support the 200kg air source heat pump within the roof space. A second unit will be fitted to an external wall to enable comparisons to be drawn.

Jamie Bursnell, Group Technical and Innovations Manager for Bellway, said: “Installing an air source heat pump within a loft space is a bold move – one that no UK developer or retrofit project has previously attempted.

“During the research period we will have people living within the home to test the performance of the heat pump during real-life use. If the unit in the loft performs well, it could create a new way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on space or aesthetics.

“It is well documented that air source heat pumps could increase running costs but so far there is little reliable data on their performance. We are looking to find the optimum settings to maximise effectiveness and minimise cost for our customers.

“We will be able to compare the data from the two heat pumps to determine the most viable option for the future.”

The Future Home will also test underfloor and infrared heating, as well as a host of low-carbon innovations. These include mechanical ventilation, double versus triple glazing, battery storage for solar energy and a shower which transfers heat from wastewater to warm the incoming mains supply mains. This reduces the energy demand from the shower.

Jamie added: “The eyes of the new homes industry are focused firmly on this trial, but its impact could be much broader. The results could influence how householders make decisions as they replace their boilers in the coming years.”

Bellway has worked closely with home heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch to prepare for this ground-breaking trial, with the company providing the Bosch 3400i Hydrotop Solution unit. Donaldsons Timber Systems redesigned the home’s timber frame to accommodate the unit.

Darran Burrage, UK New Build Director at Worcester Bosch, said: “We are delighted to be part of this innovative trial. It is one of many that we at Worcester are involved in to help introduce low carbon heating technology into UK homes.

“One barrier for existing properties to convert to a heat pump is size and location. By placing an air source heat pump in the loft of The Future Home, the trial will hopefully pave the way for an alternative location and if successful enable more homeowners to see the technology as a viable greener heating alternative in the future.”

Professor Will Swan, Director of Energy House Labs at the University of Salford, said: “The growing challenges of climate change and the cost-of-living crisis mean we need to consider how we build and operate our homes. Energy House Labs’ mission is to work with industry and policy makers to provide evidence for what works in meeting these challenges.

“Energy-efficient, high-performing homes can change people’s lives. The importance of this agenda is one of the main reasons behind the University of Salford’s major investment in Energy House 2.0, which is a critical piece of research infrastructure that can help us find solutions to these problems.”

Richard Fitton, Professor in Building Performance at the University of Salford, said: “The development of Energy House 2.0 has taken over six years and £16 million of funding.

“Our work with some of the largest house builders and product manufacturers in the UK will help to answer difficult questions about how we reach zero carbon target in future housing. The facility will help us to stress test these buildings under extreme hot and cold climates, to provide data on energy efficiency and overheating in homes.”

Bellway’s Future Home at The University of Salford is in its final stages of build. Once complete it will be dressed by interior designers so it is ready to be occupied.

In the new year, guests will be invited to stay in the home so data can be collected on the effectiveness of each innovation. Experts at the university will analyse the results to help determine the most viable ways for the industry to move towards net zero.

For more information on The Future Home see http://www.bellway.co.uk/the-future-home.

To find out more about Energy House 2.0 see http://www.energyhouse2.com/.

Palatine exits first impact investment with sale of adult learning provider to City & Guilds

Blog

Karen Jones

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03/11/2022

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Palatine exits first impact investment with sale of adult learning provider to City & Guilds

Palatine has successfully exited its investment in Trade Skills 4U, the market-leading provider of electrician training schemes, with the sale of the business to City & Guilds.

Palatine backed Trade Skills 4U in 2017 as the first investment from its Impact Fund which was established to invest in commercially driven businesses with a mission to positively impact on society or the environment. Since then, it has supported the business to open two new training centres in Leeds and Coventry, appoint a new chairman and financial director and improve the digital infrastructure.

The growth has led to an increase in the business’ impact, with the number of students completing career changer courses each year having more than doubled since 2017. Resulting in thousands of students having their career prospects positively impacted over the period of Palatine’s investment.

Trade Skills 4U was founded by CEO Carl Bennett in 2005 and focuses on the adult training market. It provides a range of electrical courses for individuals who have little or no electrical knowledge and those already in the profession who are looking to enhance their skills. Key to its mission is lowering the barrier to entry for adults seeking new career opportunities such as people who have left the military.

During the last five years, Palatine has also supported the development and introduction of NVQ and apprenticeship programmes, making the company’s training relevant to an increased number of students. Supporting people of all ages to train and retrain in skills that leads to jobs aligns exceptionally well with City & Guilds’ purpose, making City & Guilds the natural home for the next stage of Trade Skills 4U’s growth journey.

City & Guilds is a Royal Chartered Institute and a registered charity with a mission to provide the opportunity for people to retrain and relearn, gaining new skills at every stage of life, regardless of where they start.

Matt Coles, Impact Fund Investment Director at Palatine, said: “As our first ever Impact investment we are incredibly proud of all we have achieved with Carl and the Trade Skills 4U team over the last five years. Together we have grown an exceptional business which is having a clear impact on addressing skills shortages and improving social mobility in the UK.

“City & Guilds represents a natural home for Trade Skills 4U to continue to grow its scale and impact and we look forward to following the business’ future journey.”

Carl Bennett, Founder and CEO of Trade Skills 4U, said: “Over the last five years it has been a pleasure to work with the Impact team at Palatine with whom we’ve shared a learner-centric approach to growth, always prioritising the outcomes we can deliver. Their support and commitment has made this a rewarding and enjoyable journey.

“Joining City & Guilds is a natural progression for our company and team, as we work to continue to cement our position as the UK’s leading provider of electrical skills training to individuals and businesses.

Kirstie Donnelly MBE, Chief Executive of City & Guilds said: “Trade Skills 4U is joining the City & Guilds community at a critical time as the UK grapples with severe skills shortages. Trade Skills 4U prides itself on inclusivity and removing barriers to work, ensuring individuals from all walks of life can access high quality skills training that leads to meaningful careers. This perfectly aligns to our City & Guilds purpose of helping people into jobs and by championing this together we can ensure that we are further providing opportunities and the skills needed to succeed.”

Freight specialist secures decade-long lease at Preston’s Walton Summit Industrial Park

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Freight specialist secures decade-long lease at Preston’s Walton Summit Industrial Park

Freight and haulage specialist, Montgomery Distribution, has agreed a new ten-year lease on the Alpha Building at Four Oaks Road, Walton Summit, Preston which they will occupy in addition to their existing facility on Green Place.

Montgomery Distribution will occupy the 131,486 sq f unit which benefits from an eaves height of 8.3 metres, 27 dock level loading doors and a separate additional 0.86 acre yard.

Walton Summit Industrial Estate is an established industrial location given its proximity to junctions 29/30 of the M6, Junction 9 of the M61 and Junction 1 of the M65, which provides easy access to the North West’s key motorway networks.

The landlord, Harworth, was represented by JLL and Pinkus & Co.

Robert Kos, Director at JLL said: “Walton Summit is a popular location with a low turnover of tenants. Given the lack of available stock in the wider Central Lancashire we received a strong level of interest from the outset.”

Salford based Thermatic Technical FM appoints new Managing Director Jack Prady

Appointments

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Salford based Thermatic Technical FM appoints new Managing Director Jack Prady

Thermatic Technical FM, a leading provider of Hard FM services in the UK, has announced the appointment of Jack Prady as its new Managing Director.

Jack’s experience and breadth of knowledge spans over 15 years in a variety of other senior-level roles within the facilities sector, playing an important role in in contract management and integrated facilities management within the private and public sectors. Jack brings a wealth of experience to Thermatic, having formerly held the position of Operations Director for Vinci Facilities. Prior to that Jack was the Account Director working with Shell Retail UK. Jack will be working closely with Thermatic’s senior management team.

“I’m incredibly delighted to join Thermatic and proud to be at the helm of such an exciting privately owned business that has been operating across the UK for over 50 years. In terms of the history, Thermatic have continued to retain a reputation of providing a true technical service offering, carrying vast self-delivery capabilities with over 100+ engineers and a very customer centric focused delivery model.

“I see something unique, the opportunity to add my expertise and leadership style to what is already a well-established business with strong foundations presents an incredible opportunity. The future of Thermatic is extremely exciting. My overarching aim for Thermatic is to realise its full potential, there is a long list that sits below the phrase ‘potential’ but in its simplest form, we want to develop our people, ensure Thermatic is recognised as a great place to work and ensure we over deliver for our customers, everything else broadly will be a biproduct of achieving the magic three.” Jack Prady, Managing Director of Thermatic Technical FM.

“Jack has a formidable track record in the FM industry and is joining the company at a very exciting time. We look forward to benefiting from his experience and vision as we continue our rapid growth in the field of Technical FM and Energy Services” Colin Tennent Chairman of Thermatic Technical FM.

Chief sales officer appointed to support international growth for fulfilment services provider

Appointments

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Chief sales officer appointed to support international growth for fulfilment services provider

Chorley-headquartered fulfilmentcrowd has appointed Andrew Turner as its new chief sales officer as the business eyes further European expansion to support its growing eCommerce retailer customer base.

Andrew joins fulfilmentcrowd from XPO Logistics where he was commercial director for the UK & Ireland. He has spent the last 12 years in senior commercial and business development roles, building profitable long-term partnerships with retail and product brand customers for companies including Yodel and Wincanton PLC.

Bringing more than 22 years’ experience in logistics, warehousing, transport and supply chain, Andrew will lead fulfilmentcrowd’s sales function, with a focus on expanding its business development team in key territories to underpin future growth and foster new relationships with high-growth eCommerce retailers and partners around the world. The business currently operates fulfilment centres across the UK, USA, France and the Netherlands and will open its second distribution centre in Germany later this year.

Andrew commented: “I love the overall fulfilmentcrowd product – it’s where technology, eCommerce and retail meet. The in-house technology and fulfilmentcrowd customer app is one of the best platforms I’ve seen on the market and the company’s global growth trajectory is really impressive. fulfilmentcrowd is a friendly and ambitious company, with its roots in the north of England. It has assembled a brilliant senior team and I’m keen to bring my experience and knowledge of the market to further strengthen the team and deliver long-term, sustainable growth for the business and its customers.”

The business, which specialises in easily accessible, cross-border logistics services for high-growth eCommerce retailers, currently services over 500 eCommerce retailers around the world. Following a £7.5 million investment from growth capital investor BGF in March 2021, fulfilmentcrowd has invested in building its team in the UK and overseas to support growing exports and international shipping for its UK customers.

Andrew continued: There’s huge potential for the business due to the demand for digital-first solutions across medium enterprise-sized businesses. There’s a long-term trend to outsourcing warehouse logistics, fulfilment and returns and fulfilmentcrowd brings a new offer with its commercial model, which allows retailers to turn a significant proportion of fixed cost to variable, offering no ceilings on maximum volumes across multiple countries.

“When considering current macroeconomic challenges, there’s a clear need for more flexible outsourcing options for scaling retailers. fulfilmentcrowd’s commercial model partnered with the fulfilmentcrowd app gives more control to retailers to manage volume fluctuations in all product verticals and across geographical regions, giving them greater oversight of consumer demand to help scale their operations at pace and expand into new markets.”

fulfilmentcrowd’s CEO, Lee Thompson, added: “We welcome Andrew at a crucial time in the business’ development where we are looking to scale our sales function to support more customers internationally. As well as adding new partner fulfilment centres, we’ve also hired experienced business development managers based on the ground in key growth markets to help raise the business’ profile. Andrew’s depth and breadth of sector experience, combined with leading successful commercial teams, will prove invaluable to the business as we grow.”

In addition to Andrew’s appointment, fulfilmentcrowd has also bolstered its in-house marketing team with Shannon Beck who joins as SEO content executive and Rachel Kirby who joins as product marketing executive. Shannon will be responsible for developing digital content for the businesses owned channels, while Rachel will be responsible for managing internal and external communications for product and software updates.

Net-zero decision-making crucial as Manchester businesses warned not to fall out of contract in light of energy price cap

Energy

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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Net-zero decision-making crucial as Manchester businesses warned not to fall out of contract in light of energy price cap

Falling out of contract is to be avoided at all costs, according to a new report published by energy and sustainability experts Advantage Utilities. Doing so would leave businesses in Manchester on uncertain deemed rates, with the energy price cap announced by the government only covering wholesale price – leaving businesses in a precarious position.

The warning was given against a backdrop that energy conditions have improved since the price peak in August, with prices continuing to decrease.

With the UK government offering energy price cap support to both domestic and non-domestic consumers, businesses can better plan for the future, with the price cap in place for the next six months, capping wholesale costs only. It is therefore crucial that businesses avoid deemed rates which are likely to be significantly higher and uncertain.

Net-zero decision-making

Unprecedented increases in energy within the UK market have rapidly advanced the case for net-zero solutions. The Prime Minister echoed this, stating that “in the meantime, companies with wherewithal need to be looking for ways they can improve energy efficiency and increase direct energy generation”.

The Advantage Utilities report offers practical support through outlining three key factors which determine responses of businesses when considering different technologies. These are: economic savings, environmental benefits, resource allocation.

In light of the beneficial energy price cap for businesses, decision-makers now have the confidence to integrate net-zero roadmaps with greater clarity over budget forecasts. As a result of economic savings over past decades, the typical return on investment of many technologies is from 1 to 5 years, further incentivising the economic case for net-zero technology.

Environmental awareness also continues to rise, meaning the way businesses manage their carbon footprint has never been greater – a trend that is set to continue. Environmental benefits from on-site generation and efficiency remain beneficial to businesses as they reduce dependence on non-environmentally friendly grid-sourced energy.

Commenting on the report, Andrew Grover, Chief Executive Officer at Advantage Utilities, said, “Businesses now know what they are spending, what resources they have to mitigate their grid consumption, and the timeframes to initiate these technologies. Aside from energy costs, pressure on businesses from various sources to be environmentally aware and manage their carbon footprint has never been greater. This is a trend that is almost certain to continue as we are already seeing a huge uptake in demand from businesses wanting to address their Scope 1, 2 and in many cases Scope 3 emissions.”

Additional guidance and advice on energy management can be found within Advantage Utilities’ most recent report here.

MSB RECOGNISED IN THE TIMES BEST LAW FIRMS 2023

Legal

Sam Allcock

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03/11/2022

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MSB RECOGNISED IN THE TIMES BEST LAW FIRMS 2023

Liverpool-based MSB Solicitors have been named once again in the prestigious The Times Best Law Firms 2023.

Now in its fifth year, The Times and independent market-research company, Statista, conducted surveys among thousands of lawyers and used their responses to identify the leading 200 law firms in England & Wales, and the top 40 in Scotland.

Today’s news of MSB’s inclusion comes following a successful year for the firm, which has seen it increase its North West footprint, opening its first Manchester office as part of its commitment to increase services to communities across the region.

The firm have also had a positive year in terms of recruitment and employee retention, having recruited 160 new staff members in just 18 months and promoted 21 members of its team. Further, demonstrating its commitment to providing opportunities for the next generation of talent within the legal profession, this year MSB have taken on a total of nine new trainees to qualify with the firm.

The news of the firm’s growth in numbers and office locations coincides with record growth in revenue, with an increase of approximately £1.2 million each year for the last three years, and a further £2 million anticipated in the next 12 months.

In recognition of its commitment to delivering excellence and substantial growth, this year MSB have been shortlisted for a number of awards, including this year’s LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2022 for ‘Family Law Firm of the Year’.

Last month, MSB was listed in four categories in the latest Legal 500, with its Crime and Family departments being ranked as Tier 1. As part of the 2023 list, various members of the firm also received distinctive recognition, with the Managing Partner, Emma Carey, named a ‘Leading Individual’, Katie Camozzi being highlighted as a ‘Rising Star’, Dr Emma Palmer listed as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ and Emma Palmer and Pauline McNamara recognised as ‘Practice Heads’.

The full-service law firm was also recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2022 guide, with Pauline McNamara, Caroline Hamilton-Barrett and Dr Emma Palmer all named as ‘Recognised Practitioners’. MSB’s Family and Crime departments also received further acknowledgement after being ranked in Band 1 of the official guide released in October.

Emma Carey, Managing Partner at MSB Solicitors, said:

“We are delighted to be named once again among the top 200 firms in England and Wales by The Times. Our teams are truly exceptional in their fields, and it’s great to receive recognition in this year’s list.

“Being named in this prestigious list, particularly by our peers in the legal profession, is testament to our team’s hard work and dedication, going above and beyond to deliver excellence to our clients each and every day. I’d like to congratulate our amazing team and thank them for all their hard work.”

View the full Best Law Firms 2023 list, here: https://www.statista.com/page/the-times-best-law-firms

Salford’s Ten Locks launches ØKAR Liqueurs into the UK drinks market

Food and Drink

Sam Allcock

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02/11/2022

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Salford’s Ten Locks launches ØKAR Liqueurs into the UK drinks market

ØKAR Island Bitter and ØKAR Coffee Mocha Liqueurs are available now to the UK drinks trade for the very first time from Irlam-based purpose-led drinks firm, Ten Locks. Crafted on the land of the Peramangk people, who are the traditional owners of the Adelaide Hills, the liqueurs encapsulate the unique native botanicals and culture of Australia.

The two liquids will be the third and fourth products to join Ten Locks’ portfolio from Applewood Distillery, joining Applewood Coral and Applewood Gin, which have already proved a hit in the UK, having secured listings with Daisy Green Group and New World Trading’s The Botanist Fascia.

Both brands, produced by the leading distiller, form a growing collection of sustainable Australian drinks that exhibit a true passion for creating craft liquids that capture the unique heritage and natural resources of the country.

ØKAR Island Bitter uses some of the rarest and ancient ingredients on earth, all native to the coastal rainforests of Australia, to create a juicy, vibrant and bitter taste. Described as ‘bitter in the back and a party in the front’, it’s an Australian twist on traditional Italian Amari, and presents the opportunity to create next level Negronis at a time when the serve is being embraced by consumers on premise and at home.

ØKAR Mocha is the first truly Australian coffee liqueur. It oozes Australia’s café culture by blending an eclectic mix of Mexican, Brazilian and Papuan coffees with native Wattleseed, Cacao, Coconut and Davidson Plum. The outcome is a beautifully crafted liqueur that shakes up an Espresso Martini or can be enjoyed neat over ice.

ØKAR leads with integrity and has been awarded B-Corp status as a result. Its motto – “Here for a good time & a long time” – aligns perfectly with Ten Locks’ drive to strive forward focused on enacting positive change in the industry. ØKAR uses native Australian ingredients to create demand for plants that grow in the country’s harsh climates, works with local independent farmers to give back to the community, reduces logistic emissions and has invested in solar energy to offset its carbon footprint.

Becky Davies, Head of Commercial at Ten Locks, stated: “Set to be a trailblazer in vermouth’s renaissance because of its taste and innovation credentials, plus its commitment to work in harmony with the environment, ØKAR is a perfect fit for conscious consumers that want to discover vibrant new spirit brands. Its authentic nature and clear conscience play perfectly into the growing wave of bars and venues working to create more eco-friendly drinks menus, whilst also offering premium retailers a premium craft vermouth to draw consumers in.

“ØKAR is infectiously fun, from its innovative, fresh and modern branding to its bold flavour profiles that give classic cocktails a distinctive twist. Coupled with its drive to create beautiful spirits in a way that benefits everyone, it’s a natural fit for the Ten Locks portfolio – we’re excited to be part of the driving force behind its launch in the UK.”

Laura Carter, Managing Director at ØKAR, added: “We’re proud of the sunburnt country ØKAR calls home, which is why we’re on a mission to craft fantastic drinks that reflect Australia’s awesome continent and culture. UK consumers are on the hunt for brands that are authentic, and ØKAR is the perfect solution. As a sustainable Australian spirit that works to improve agriculture standards, reduce energy usage and waste whilst also supporting the local community, it lends itself perfectly to decision makers seeking more eco-friendly – yet still playful – brands to stock. In Ten Locks we have a found a partner who shares our culture for doing things the right way.”

ØKAR Island Bitter (24% Abv – 700ml) and Coffee Mocha (20% Abv – 700ml) are available to the UK on trade and specialist retailers now via Ten Locks, with gift pack options also available in the lead up to Christmas. Visit www. ten-locks.com and https://okar.com.au for more details.

ØKAR joins premium drinks brands Savoia, EasyMixt, Sollasa, Ace + Freak, Cambusier, Bourgoin Cognac, Salford Rum, Mary White Vodka, Nusa Caña Rum, Applewood Gin, Diablesse Rum, Banhez Mezcal, El Tequileño, Langley’s Gin, Redwood Empire and West Cork Irish Whiskey in Ten Locks’ progressive portfolio of drinks brands with a difference.

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