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Professional Services for members, by members 2012
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T H R I N G SS P E C I A L I S TL E G A L A D V I C EF O R M E M B E R S O F
W E A F
A E R O S P A C E & D E F E N C E
CONTENTS
AACE 04
Abel & Imray 05
Allen-Crapper Associates 06
Bedros Consultancy Services Limited 07
Burges Salmon 08
David Burns Management & Technical Consultants 09
Deloitte LLP 10
Foot Anstey LLP 11
Jelf Lampier 12
Kintetsu World Express UK Limited 13
Lark Consulting 14
Line Business Services Limited 15
LRTT Limited 16
Milsted Langdon 17
PDS Projects Limited 18
PegasusBridge Corporate Finance 19
Smith & Williamson 20
Succinct Solutions 21
Third Dimension 22
Thrings LLP 23
Veale Wasbrough Vizards 24
WEAF Legal Helpdesk Service Inside Backcover
World First UK Limited 25
XLEDGER Limited 26
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AACE is an independent, privately-owned company founded in 1997 specialising in the provision of Integrated Logistic Support, specialist project management and technical know-how including training and system safety engineering and assurance.
Currently consisting of over 40 full-time employees, our suitably qualified and experienced staff provide awealth of platform, weapon and mission system and ground support technical know-how, with well over 1,200man-years of collective team experience gained in the intended operations and usage of such systems.Primarily our business is focused on the defence and aerospace sector providing a practical ‘hands-on’ teamapproach to solving problems. Our key primary objective being to support the continued airworthiness, operational readiness, the ground support and maintenance of a range of military platforms and aerospacesystems through the provision of the following prime capability areas:
• Airworthiness & Regulation Compliance • Systems Safety & Environmental Management• Support Solutions Development and Integration • Supply Chain Optimisation• Project Management & Technical Support • Training
An important aspect of our corporate knowledge and independence is that the technical services, advice and recommendations provided can be done so in an informed, independent and unbiased manner.AACE operates a Quality Management Systems (QMS) which provides a comprehensive framework withinwhich our technical, safety and project management services are managed and controlled. The AACE QMShas been assessed by Lloyd’s Registered Quality Assurance (LRQA) as satisfying ISO 9001:2008.
AACE have established long term, close and effective customer relationships within both the MoD and theirindustry suppliers. Drawn from AACE employees and carefully selected Associates, we assemble agile andflexible technical teams with complementary skills (who are often embedded within site based customerteams). Based at Emersons Green in Bristol the team are placed well to serve the needs of the many companies that make up the WEAF membership. We would be pleased to arrange a visit to discuss your future requirements that could include, for instance, a review of your company performance in meeting safety and or airworthiness standards which would include professionally presented feedback with recommendations as appropriate.
Kevin Moore
Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7AJ
0117 3707755
www.aace.co.uk
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To survive in today’s competitive environment, SMEs in the aerospace industry must not only innovate but also secure adequate protection for their innovations. Monopoly rights can be secured to protect the intellectual property (IP) of a business via patents, registered trade marks and registered designs.
Abel & Imray is a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys that has been an active member of WEAF since April 2007 and is one of the leading IP firms acting in the aerospace and defence sectors.
With offices in Bath, Cardiff and London, we assist and advise businesses ranging from SMEs to the UK primeson all aspects of intellectual property, including patent drafting, filing and prosecution; trademark and designregistration services; advising on IP infringement risks; due diligence work, and IP audits.
Our Aerospace & Defence team is a multi-disciplinary practice group offering IP services in all fields of aerospace technology, whether for commercial use or military/defence based, including mechanical and structural engineering, materials (composites, alloys etc), material processing techniques (machining, weldingetc), manufacturing processes, electrical and hydraulic equipment, fuel systems, optics-related technologies,sensors, testing systems, aircraft interiors, and computer- and software- implemented inventions. The team isled by Jim Pearson, a Partner in our Bath office.
We have, over the years, provided patent and trade mark services both to WEAF and to WEAF member companies. A free initial consultation on IP is available for WEAF members – please contact Jim Pearsonquoting “WEAF Helpdesk. For further details see the “WEAF FREE Legal Services Helpdesk” entry at the endof this brochure.
Jim Pearson
Westpoint Building, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2DA
01225 469914
www.patentable.co.uk
Abel & Imray
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O-D-A FAILURE INVESTIGATION TRAINING COURSES & INDEPENDENT FAILURE INVESTIGATORS
Our highly acclaimed 3-day Observe-Deduce-Analyse (O-D-A) Failure Investigation training courses are delivered on-site to leading companies across all sectors of industry world-wide. The O-D-A course covers the modes of failure of materials and, through the application of the O-D-A technique, which embraces RootCause Analysis and Forensic Engineering, determines the Root Cause of Failure of mechanical hardware. The course entails over 50% hands-on practical syndicate exercises, involving critical examination and analysis of failed hardware; the delegates then summarise their findings and give short presentations to their course colleagues. Also included is a practical FMECA exercise and, case studies on Human Factors andRepair Faults that have lead to in-service failures. We organise the syndicates so delegates are from differentwork areas, experience and disciplines - design, reliability, stress, production, failure investigation, quality, etc- resulting in additional benefits such as cross-fertilisation of ideas, teamwork and networking opportunities.The O-D-A course is suitable for a minimum of 6 to 8 delegates (2 tutors). However, our experience shows that the ideal delegate number is 9 to 12 (3 tutors) and the maximum is 13 to 16 (4 tutors). Each syndicate is tutored by a highly experienced professional engineer, thereby ensuring each delegate’s full interactive involvement.
Some course feedback comments:
‘The best course I’ve ever had!’ Rolls-Royce Deutschland‘Wish I had been given this course 15 years ago.’ Bombardier Aerospace
We offer a free consultation and 10% off the first course fee.
John Maciver
15 Moor Park, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YJ
01225 812225
www.allencrapper.co.uk
Allen-Crapper Associates
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Success is a pervasive culture of change and innovation. It is ambition, vision, perseverance timing and luck.You cannot control luck but you might well influence it! All these ingredients lend themselves to an agilecompany that is quick footed, quick witted and ready for anything. The agile company is one step ahead ofthe customer. The agile company has strong leadership that copes with the day to day running but has astrategy and tactics for high growth through people.
The human element is key. Customers are like butterflies, going from flower to flower, from business to business. You need to connect with them and hold them . The relationship with your customer is a mirror ofthe relationships between your senior management and employee and employee to employee. Every time youare with a customer you are on stage!Thus you need to effectively connect with an audience one to one andone to many. Customers are intelligent and discerning and can sense any lack of confidence and conviction.Good presentation brings new business.
At the front line your presenter is the first impression and needs to exude this “ agile “ ethos. How effectiveis he/she at presenting? How many questions at the end, how much interest? How many follow ups? Is it“death by power point”? Bedros focuses on the conveyancing of the brand/message to the wider world andon the presentation itself. Is it inspirational? Is it motivational?
For a free informal discussion please contact Peter.
Peter Turner
Apartment E, 12 Sydney Place, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NF
07715 159511
www.bedros.co.uk
Bedros Consultancy Services
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Burges Salmon is a leading UK law firm and trusted business adviser, working across the full breadth of majorpractice areas and competing with the best across its chosen industry sectors.
Well-known for its technical excellence, the firm is committed to fitting itself to the needs of each of itsclients, finding the best solution for their needs. This flexibility allows them to offer a truly partner-led service, combining top tier expertise with a collaborative working relationship every time.
Their aerospace, defence and security teams have extensive experience of advising on a wide range of projects and commercial contracts in the public and private sector, in the UK and overseas, at all levels of the supply chain.
Burges Salmon offers a free initial consultation for WEAF members.
Ian Whitehall
One Glass Wharf, Bristol BS2 0ZX
0117 939 2000
www.burges-salmon.com
Burges Salmon LLP
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Working with defence and aerospace standards since 1990.
AS 9100 - Our team of aerospace and defence consultants provide concise expertise against the AS 9100 RevC (EN 9100: 2010) requirements. With a proven track record of successful system development for our clients,we also support AS 9120, Nadcap, MAOS (maintenance approved organisation scheme) and DAOS (design approved organisation scheme) implementation.
PEAR's - Undertaking a review of your existing management system processes and associated technicalmethodologies for inspection and test; we provide technical support with the objective of ensuring your"process effectiveness" remains compliant against contractual and legal obligations.
Our United Kingdom client base experience ranges from some of the largest and most technically demandingcompanies, through to small businesses and government institutions, including the Ministry Defence andCrown Agents.
The professionalism and quality of our consultancy and training services have been repeatedly underlined byour success in meeting client requirements. For a free and without obligation consultation, please [email protected]
David Burns
PO Box 80, Langport, Somerset TA10 0ZR
01458 259640
www.davidburns.co.uk
David Burns Management & Technical Consultants
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The Deloitte Bristol office has a long established record of providing a full range of professional services in theSouth West. Our client base reflects the strength and diversity of the area’s businesses, covering public andprivate sectors, manufacturing and service industries and professions. The Bristol office has a dedicated teamof professionals that work with WEAF and focus on the Aerospace and Defence sector in the region. We workwith some of the most significant businesses in the South West, including listed groups, major privatelyowned businesses, significant professional practices, and a range of key government agencies.
Key Types of Work:Our work includes statutory audit and related services which provide assurance to owners, managers andother interested parties; a wide range of tax compliance and advisory services covering corporation, valueadded and personal taxes; financial advice and transaction support services for acquisitions, disposals, restructuring and re-organisations; and an extensive range of consulting advice and support.
Our tax practice in the South West has dedicated specialists with in depth knowledge of international tax,real estate and capital allowances, R&D, IP development, patent box and employment taxes for both domestic and internationally mobile employees.
Number of Staff in Bristol:With 18 partners and more than 300 staff, our Bristol office provides specialist services locally and continuesto invest in supporting and developing the Aerospace and Defence sector in the South West.
Service Lines in Bristol - Audit, Consulting, Tax, Corporate Finance
Free Consultation!
As part of your membership of WEAF we would be delighted to offer you a free 1 hour consultation atour offices in Bristol. Please contact us to take advantage of this offer.
Ian Stone
3 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6ED
0117 984 2904
www.deloitte.com
Deloitte LLP
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Foot Anstey is a premier regional law firm with a growing regional and national client base.
We offer a broad range of legal services, with many of our lawyers recognised as leaders in their field. Westrive to develop long-term relationships with our clients and are easy to do business with. We are trusted advisors to a range of high-profile national and regional clients and have an enviable track record of providingquality and a value-for-money service. Our considerable recent growth and client portfolio mean that we areable to attract the best talent from City and other national firms. We are also committed to developing ourhome-grown talent. ‘The service is of equal depth and professionalism to the bigger national firms.’ Chambers Guide
Whether you are a private or public limited company (small, medium or large) with a local, regional, nationalor international focus, or a public sector body, in the aerospace or defence sectors, our team of experts canhelp you to:• rationalise and harmonise supply chains• use inside knowledge to navigate the maze of public sector contracting (especially with the UK MoD)• respond to regulatory changes (including in procurement law) and security requirements• explore ways to improve (and find savings under) your existing commercial arrangements• manage your specific work-force issues
With a genuine pedigree in aerospace and defence-related work for both public and private sector, the FootAnstey team delivers invaluable in-depth sector knowledge, expertise and experience, unrivalled in most comparable law firms, enabling us to provide you with a true ‘value-for-money’ proposition.
WEAF members can take advantage of certain member benefits including*:• a free ‘HR Handbook Healthcheck’• one year’s free company secretarial service• access to certain training seminars and other free events• a free initial consultation
*subject to availability and other terms, available on request.
Tracy Fennell
100 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6HZ
0117 915 4912
www.footanstey.com
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“More than Just a Commercial Insurance Service”Jelf Lampier have developed an excellent relationship with WEAF over the last 5 years, not just as a professional connection, but as a customer as well. Their service offering has certainly come alive with pro-active reviews and financial protection in a range of arenas – property, liability, travel, professional indemnity and death in service to name a few areas.
Why invest the time?With specialist knowledge in the sector and part of a business that is long standing with over 75 years experience – there is an excellent heritage. Those values have recently seen further Industry and Customerrecognition with the award of a three star service from Investors in Customers and the business awarded itsChartered Insurance Broker status.
What does this mean for you?As a member of WEAF you have access to the commercial insurance service that offers:
Protection for your assets, people, liabilities both home and abroad Cost effective and competitive solutionsHealth and Safety AdviceBespoke solutions wrapped around the businessAccess & engagement with experienced and knowledgeable advisers
All of this is available through personal one to one meetings via a free audit of the exposures the businesspresents.
Proud of our heritage the Jelf Lampier Menu also provides the capability to assist businesses and individualsin many other arenas:
Professional Indemnity – with a separate specialist business focusing in this areaHealthcare Insurance – a leading independent broker in its own right in this fieldCommercial Finance – access to advice from specialists in this areaEmployee Benefits – availability and capability for broader programs for staffFinancial Services – personal introductions to specialists in this field for individuals or the business
Contact: Adrian Deakins
Edgecumbe Hall, Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AT
0117 240 2011 or 07788-423880
www.jelfgroup.com
Jelf Lampier Insurance Brokers
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Through 300+ offices in over 30 countries Kintetsu World Express (KWE) is able to provide dedicated, competent, expeditious and trustworthy services at competitive prices tailored to the aviation industry.
By continuous research of our customer’s entire supply chain KWE provides solutions for logistic challenges before the challenges become problems.
Companies like Boeing, International Aero Engines and South African Airways Technical are amongst ourworldwide customer base.
• Customised Supply Chain Management Solutions for airlines, aircraft manufacturers, aero parts manufacturers and MRO’s in Freight Management, Warehousing & Distribution and Reverse Logistics Application
• Lead Logistics provision for web based inventory and spares track and tracing
• Global coverage with over 300 offices – presence in the major aerospace locations
• Experts in Customs Brokerage
• AOG freight desk 24/7
• FAA trained staff in supplementary airworthiness certification
KWE UK Ltd would like to offer all WEAF members FREE no obligation consultation to review their own logistics requirement and current methods
Steve Jeffery
Riverford House, Forresters Business Park, Estover Close, Plymouth, Devon PL6 7PL
01752 724004
www.kwe.com
Kintetsu World Express UK Limited
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We provide high value business advice and consulting services, enabling our clients to achieve sustainablegrowth and long term prosperity through effective innovation.
• We work with clients that have a passion for success,• We only profit from delivering value for money to our clients,• We strive to deliver lasting benefits for our clients
We add value to our clients by:• Listening attentively• Probing areas of uncertainty• Bringing knowledge and experience from a broad range of industrial sectors• Helping to define successful outcomes and action plans to achieve them• Providing a challenge where appropriate to ensure plans are implemented successfully
Our service offerings include:• Corporate development by brokering key relationships with collaborators • Customer Value Analysis – Get ahead of your competition by gaining a better understanding
of what your customers really value• Innovation Fitness Assessment – Understand how to build your innovation capabilities• Innovation Strategy Development – An innovation strategy is a pre-requisite for sustainable growth.• Support Services Development – Selling products is no longer enough. • Collaborative Relationship Development – No business is an island.
We provide training and education on the various aspects of innovation, collaboration and developingservices.
Call us for a free initial consultation to explore how we could help you add value to your business. Weare happy to discuss risk and revenue sharing where our fees are dependent on your business success.
Leyton Lark
4 Blicks Close, Hullavington, Chippenham,Wiltshire SN14 6HQ
07970 959742
www.Larkconsulting.co.uk
Lark Consulting Limited
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Line Business Services Ltd (Line) is a leading provider of Health, Safety and Environmental Management andSpecialist Support Services to a wide range of public and private sector organisations. As one of the few companies that specialise in the provision of these services in the UK, we are able to offer our Clients an extensive range of services that span the spectrum of Safety Legislation across a wide range of industrial,commercial and administrative operations.
Line’s Safety Consultants and Trainers are experienced practitioners holding recognised national qualifications, with extensive knowledge and experience in their specialist fields of operation. This ensuresthat our Clients unique needs are met, our quality standards are maintained and the best possible supportand advice is given in implementing cost effective solutions whilst complying with legislative requirements.
We are currently providing safety services and managing a comprehensive range of bespoke safety relatedtraining course programmes for many organisations. Our offices are based just outside Bristol where we runthe IOSH Managing Safely 4-day and 1-day Refresher courses, as an offer for WEAF members we can offer a15% discount on course fees or if you book 2 places on the same course we’ll give you a third place free ofcharge.
In addition to the courses we run at our offices we offer a full range of on-site courses and consultancy services such as Benchmark H&S Audits and Fire Risk Assessments. For smaller companies we also offer a Competent Person Service, where we provide you with day to day support on H&S, quarterly site visits and aid you with completing Risk Assessments and providing staff training. If you would like further information on this or would like to arrange a no obligation meeting please contact Wayne Davis, who will be more than happy to come to your offices and go through the options open to you.
Wayne Davis
Avon House, Avon Mill Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2UG
0117 986 2194
www.linebsl.com
Line Business Services Limited
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First class aviation maintenance training from LRTT
LRTT have established an enviable reputation as a provider of cost-effective high-quality aircraft maintenance training to individuals and organisations worldwide. Clients have included aircraft manufacturers, OEM's, international airlines, VIP operators, budget and charter airlines, air taxi operatorsand private individuals.
Whether you are looking for web based training, modules on a licenced course, removal of limitations, clientspecific or a practical skills course, you will find that our range includes courses to suit almost everyone.As we are an Approved Part-147 Training Organisation, all of our EASA Part-66 courses are examined in-house, and the exam fees are always included in the prices quoted.
Why train with LRTT?
• Excellent pass rates on all courses• Highly qualified technical instructors• State of the art training facility• Flexible and customer orientated approach
If you are unsure of what course you should be booking or would like any general advice please contact oursales team by sending us an online enquiry or by calling us on: • From the UK 0844 980 3361 • From outside the UK +44 (0) 1285 772690
Special offer for WEAF members10% discount on any EWIS, Human Factors and Fuel Tank Safety online training course. Please contact thesales team for further information.
Adrian Bates
Hangar K4, Cotswold Airport, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6BA
01285 772691
www.lrtt.co.uk
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Milsted Langdon is an accounting and professional services firm which looks after clients throughout theSouth West and further afield from our offices in Taunton, Bristol and Yeovil. We work with growing OMBs,their directors and shareholders, focusing on helping them through economic highs and lows to achieve theirfinancial goals.
Our sector-specific knowledge of the aerospace and engineering sectors, and the related disciplines of energy,telecoms and information technology means we can give relevant and focused advice which can make a genuine difference to our clients. We have particular expertise in handling R&D tax relief claims.
The provision of an accurate and “value for money” accounting and tax compliance service forms the backbone of what we do, ensuring that our clients conform to the requirements of current legislation. Beyondthis compliance function we are increasingly developing relationships where our focus is very much on the declared personal goals of the owners of the business. Whether these are to sell the business, pass it on tofamily members, or to simply “get through the current economic climate” in one piece, we have helped ourclients develop and implement their strategies, and would be pleased to use our expertise to assist you.Strategic planning, high quality tax advice, profit improvement planning, fund raising and monitoring financial progress during projects are all now part of the day to day life of the Milsted Langdon’s team members.
We are happy to provide an initial two hour consultation for members of WEAF, either in a business or personal capacity, without charge or obligation. We are happy to discuss any aspect of your business or personal tax affairs, ranging from extracting funds tax efficiently, making or improving an R&D tax reliefclaim, refinancing or restructuring the business, or simply looking after your accounting needs efficiently.
Alex Tetley
Winchester House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2UH
01823 445566
www.milsted-langdon.co.uk
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PDS Projects Ltd is a specialist Fatigue and Damage Tolerance engineering consultancy established in 2002and has almost 50 years of combined F & DT experience. The team cover all aspects of Fatigue & Damage Tolerance, project planning, management and control, conceptual and detailed engineering analysis andpreparation of supporting formal documentation. Employing state of the art tools such as NASTRAN, CATIA,PATRAN, NASGRO and AFGROW we work collaboratively with our clients to fulfil the task specifications.
PDS Projects offer clients an experienced F & DT team, sonic fatigue analysis, stress analysis, aircraft certification, senior level application of business management techniques and the highest professional standards. We employ the best practical design and analytical expertise available and offer clients a bespokeservice tailored to their needs and timeframes. Not only do we provide methodologies, guidance and supportfor fatigue & damage tolerance and acoustic fatigue, but a comprehensive project management service.
In this fast changing global economy PDS Projects Ltd has the F & DT experience, qualifications and skills to rise to the challenges of new opportunities in the UK, Europe, Asia and the World marketplaces. Time andagain, PDS have proved their reputation for delivering high value, tightly managed projects of all sizes.
As part of our expanding market, we would be pleased to offer WEAF members a free initial consultation withDirector Paul Sodzi.
Rachael Rayner
Badger House Enterprise Centre, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 9AY
01934 444222
www.pdsprojects.co.uk
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PegasusBridge Corporate Finance has a team with a detailed knowledge of the Aerospace and Defence sectors, combined with many years’ experience of corporate finance and investment banking.
We are experienced in in the strategic development and reorganization of companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors. In particular, raising equity for middle sized private companies and SMEs, coupled where appropriate with restructuring balance sheets and reorganizing banking arrangements.
We also handle the disposal of non core divisions from within major Defence corporates and the marketingfor sale of middle sized private companies and SMEs. Our contact base enables us to identify and access potential purchasers in Europe, US and further afield.
Members of the PegasusBridge team are available to meet without charge with WEAF members requiring advice in connection with fund raising, preparation of a company for a sale or to discuss possible consultancyservices.
David Sebire
Pillar House, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire, GL53 7LS
0870 8505602
www.pegasusbridgecorpfin.com
PegasusBridge Corporate Finance Limited
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Smith & Williamson is a leading provider of accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance, financial advisoryservices to corporates, SMEs, private clients and professional practices. Our Bristol office, with around 190staff, is one of 11 principal offices in the UK and Ireland employing around 1,500 people and has an international capability in over 100 countries. In addition to being a member of WEAF we are also membersof ADS, Aerospace Wales, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
Our Aerospace & Defence team works with a wide range of clients from advanced electronics, aircraft leasingand contract maintenance companies to airports, landing gear manufacturers and private & commercial airlines. Issues we help address include changes to company structure, compliance, exporting, funding, international expansion, R&D and succession planning.
We offer WEAF members a range of FREE initial consultations, including;• Business planning surgery – strategies for growing businesses
• Funding review – funding options for sustainability and growth
• HR and benefits review – pensions, flexible benefits and personal financial planning
• Tax review – tax planning strategies for businesses and directors
• Exporting review – strategies, business structures, tax planning and raising finance
• R & D review - tax credits and funding options
• Succession planning review – exit strategies and tax and financial planning options
Smith & Williamson LLP Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities. A member of Nexia International.
Audit • Tax • Advisory • Investments
Paul Waller
Portwall Place, Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NA
0117 376 2143
www.smith.williamson.co.uk
Smith & Williamson
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Succinct Solutions Ltd is a business improvement company that specialises in working with engineering and manufacturing companies, helping them grow and prosper through; executing exceptional sales and marketing, to bring in new business , re ignite lapsed contacts and develop existing accounts or on the shopfloor , implementing lean processes and measures to reduce waste, increase efficiency and increase quality.
At Succinct Solutions we can help your business improve and grow. We work in partnership with you to identify opportunities for improvement and drive home change that delivers results.
You tell us what you want to achieve and by when, and we will work in partnership with you to develop andimplement a plan to achieve your goals. You may wish to reduce the cost of running your business to increaseyour margins. You may want to grow your business by developing additional revenue streams or gain morecustomers for your product or service. Our challenge is to use our skills, tools, knowledge and experience to deliver the change you need to achieve your goals and have some fun on the way. We realise that our successis driven by your success and thus we thrive on the challenge of improving your business to achieve a profit–profit win for both parties.
If you would like any more information on our services or would like to book in for a Free 1 ½ hour businessconsultation, which we are offering to all WEAF members, then please do not hesitate to give the office a call.
Christian Wenczka
Fleming Court, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9PD
0844 8006582
www.succinctsolutions.co.uk
Succinct Solutions
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Third Dimension is a world leading developer and manufacturer of non-contact, precision measurement solutions. Established in 1995, Third Dimension has a long track record of supplying metrology equipment andservices to the largest names in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide. With the stability andexperience to help multinationals realise the benefits of non-contact measurement, Third Dimension works inpartnership with its customers to develop bespoke measurement solutions for a range of diverse and safetycritical applications.
Our GapGun product range is designed for shop floor use and can be used handheld or as a fully automatedrobotic inspection tool. Applying an innovative technology that combines a laser and a camera to create atriangulated co-ordinate system, the GapGun can measure not just gaps, but shapes and forms such as flush,step, radii, weld profiles, mismatch, seals, scratches, and edge radius to an accuracy of 10µ. GapGun providesmanufacturers with a fully auditable trail of every single product that is measured to prove the quality ofmanufacture.
The latest GapGun + series , includes GapGun+, GapGun R+ , GapGun MX+ and GapGun Edge Break+, designedspecifically to suit to a diverse array of applications. Comfortable, light and easy to use, GapGun can operatein a PC –free mode, where data is retained in the tool as you measure and can be downloaded to PC via USB,WIFI, Ethernet or Radio communications. Accompanying the GapGun+ series is the GapGun Robot+, designedfor advanced automated inspection on the production line. GapGun+ series has a wide range of intuitive features and a unique capability to interchange measurement heads. Operating significantly more quicklythan established solutions it is also considerably less expensive to purchase.
Looking to the future, Third Dimension is investigating the possible use of GapGun in the wind power manufacturing and the consumer electronics sectors. “Dedicated to this technology, we are working on new developments that will make it even simpler to use and provide greater savings on time and money,” Tim Monks, CFO.
To any WEAF member we’ll offer a free on site demonstration and consultation of your GapGun hardware requirements.
Sara Martin
3 Brabazon Office Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PZ
03333 443000
www.third.com
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Thrings’ Defence, Aerospace and Advanced Engineering sector group provides specialist legal advice to organisations involved in the defence and aerospace supply chain. With South West offices in Bath, Bristol,Swindon and Plymouth as well as an office in London, Thrings is well placed to assist WEAF members withtheir legal needs.
We provide the following services to WEAF members at a discounted rate or free of charge:
HR & Employment Law Service - WEAF has partnered with Thrings to offer comprehensive and cost effectiveemployment law support for members. WEAF members can benefit from an interactive online resource supported by telephone advice. The online service for employment law protection provides assistance 24hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is offered at a significant discount to WEAF members.
Contract Advice - Thrings will help to identify risk areas in your customer and supplier contracts and workwith you to reduce the risk and help protect your business. We have experience in collaborative methods ofcontracting and understand the need to take a commercial approach to contracts to get the job done. As aspecial offer for WEAF members, an initial telephone consultation for new clients will be conducted free ofcharge and all subsequent advice will be discounted by 10%.
Debt and Asset Recovery – Our specialist team offers a personal and professional collection service enhancedby tailor-made technology to achieve outstanding results for you. From volume to one-off debts, we are committed to a transparent fixed fee charging structure to make recovery of even low value debts worthwhileand, with recovery of interest and costs on top of the debt where possible, it can even be self financing. Contact the team for a free consultation for WEAF members, with no obligation, to discuss your debt recoveryneeds.
In addition, Thrings' Defence and Aerospace team is able to assist WEAF Members in relation to:
- How to protect your intellectual property and defend infringement claims- Contract disputes and particularly defence and aerospace contract dispute resolution procedures including
ADR (Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) and Mediation) and Arbitration proceedings.
Kate Westbrook
6 Drakes Meadow, Penny Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3LL
01793 412501
www.thrings.com
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Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV) is a substantial and well established South West law firm with offices in Bristol and London. We advise clients in the aerospace and defence sector both nationally and internationally. VWV has acted for the Ministry of Defence and other public sector clients for many years.
We also act for a wide range of aerospace and defence clients in the private sector from the Primes (like Airbus and BAE Systems) to the Tier 1s and the smaller companies in the supply chain.
What we offer:-
VwV has the experience and expertise to deal with the whole range of commercial and legal issues affectingthe aerospace and defence sector. Our cross disciplinary team includes senior lawyers who specialise in business acquisitions, collaborations and clusters, contracts, debt collection, dispute resolution, employment,funding, health & safety, property, intellectual property, regulation and tax.
We provide WEAF members with free debt recovery advice through the WEAF debt recovery scheme. Detailsof the scheme are available on the WEAF website or from a member of the WEAF team.
We advise WEAF on legal issues and provide WEAF members with free legal advice through the WEAF legalhelpline scheme (see inside back cover for full details of this service)
If you have a legal problem give Richard Brown a call on 0117 925 2020 for a FREE initial consultation.
Richard Brown
Orchard Court, Orchard Lane, Bristol BS1 5WS
0117 925 2020
www.vwv.co.uk
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
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World First UK Ltd is the UK’s leading foreign exchange and risk management specialist. Every year we workwith thousands of companies making their currency exchanges as cost effective and timeless as possible. Wework with any sized company executing all exchanges at the best possible rate at the time of trading, making sure you remain competitive, at all times, in the market place.
We are totally independent from any bank so able to deal impartially with any organisation, company or private individual. We achieve this cost saving by buying currency off the market and very simply offering itat far more competitive rates than other providers and banks are willing to offer.
Our process is very simple and does not require clients to alter their main banking arrangements in any way.This is one of the main reasons that so many companies use our services; it gives them the opportunity toevaluate and compare the services and products offered by their bank without having to move their accounts.Our services do not just involve quoting for the usual spot and forwards contracts, but proactively work withcustomers, understanding their currency risk and helping them to put in place the necessary hedging strategies to mitigate currency risk they might be exposed to, this includes currency options.
We send out daily emails for up to the date market news and information and are constantly in touch withcustomers making sure that they are aware of sudden changes effective by i.e. interest rates changes, inflation figures and general financial and economic data.
A few bullet points which summaries our services.• Better exchange rates, with transparent and consistent pricing. • On Line trading system. • Personal service. • Up to date market information • Currency hedging including currency options. • Specialist knowledge. • Impartiality.
We are happy to offer to any WEAF member a free consultation to discuss what added value wemight offer to their existing operation.
Tim Sheehan
Regent House, 16-18 Lombard Road, London SW11 3RB
01548 857 009
www.worldfirst.com
World First UK Limited
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XLEDGER.NET is a new cloud accounting and project management solution and the company, Xledger Group,appears in Deloitte’s latest list of fastest growing technology companies across EMEA.
XLEDGER.NET is an innovative, specialist product, particularly suited to engineering and project based organisations who are looking to improve their management information.
It uses the latest internet technologies to provide a system that supports business decision making. It is efficient, cost effective and helps maintain a competitive edge. Functional areas covered include financials,project accounting, resource planning, timesheets, expenses, invoicing, CRM, purchasing and stock.
The complete system for your businessWhen you log into XLEDGER.NET the home page is tailored to your role, with a business summary, active tasklist and key performance indicators. The system delivers you an up to date financial report including bothcash flow and P&L. From a high level you can zoom easily to the transaction level and, then drill down to theindividual scanned supplier invoice or a PDF version of the customer invoice.
Project managers use XLEDGER to give them total control over their project portfolio. Integrated timesheetand expenses modules ensure that all employee related projects costs are recorded accurately and billed on atimely basis if required. The resource planning module can be used to build initial project budgets, plan andallocate time bookings, and track performance against plans.
Group controllers use XLEDGER to review and manage a business at a consolidated level. Multi-currencybooks allow results to be compared in local or group currencies, with drill down to subsidiary transactions.Users in different offices and countries use one system, with a central configuration so that new entities canbe added with minimal additional setup.
Jo Sutton
10 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BN
0117 329 1050
www.xledger.com
XLEDGER Limited
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Immediate no-obligation legal advice and support provided free-of-charge
All WEAF members are able to obtain, via the WEAF FREE Legal Services Helpdesk,up to 30 minutes of free and instant advice over the telephone with confirmation ofthe initial advice in writing. Simply phone (quoting “WEAF Helpdesk”) either:
• 0117 925 2020 (Richard Brown) or• 01225 787 862 (Jim Pearson)
A free initial face-to-face consultation, at a mutually convenient location, may alsobe available depending on the circumstances - please simply ring the above numbersto discuss.
WEAF’s FREE Legal Services Helpdesk is jointly provided by two longstanding professional service firms in the south-west:
• the patent and trade mark attorney firm, Abel & Imray (A&I), whose focus is on intellectual property, and
• the law firm, Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV).
The contact partner at A&I (www.patentable.co.uk) is Jim Pearson [email protected]
The contact partner at VWV (www.vwv.co.uk) is Richard Brown - [email protected]
Each firm has been actively involved with WEAF and the aerospace and defence sectors for many years. Further details of the firms and their areas of expertise are set out elsewhere in this brochure and on their respective websites. Subsequentlegal advice may be provided by the advisors as agreed between the WEAF memberand the advising firm at the time.
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