Granby News Updates

Welcome to Granby’s February News update. The big news this month is that we’re honoured to be finalists in three categories at this year’s Red Rose Awards: Transport & Logistics, Employer of the Year, and Commitment to Skills. This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence and innovation. Our 2024 Carbon Report reveals a 31% reduction in emissions, keeping us on track for our 40% target by the end of 2025. Our Social Value Report highlights progress in well-being, sustainability, and diversity, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility. We’re proud that our Managing Director, Caroline Noblett, is judging the BIBAs Apprenticeships Award, a cause close to our hearts with three apprentices at Granby HQ. Paul Dunleavy shares insights as we delve deeper into AI and cybersecurity. And our news update closes with congratulations to our warehouse apprentice, Thomas Plane, for completing his Forklift Truck Counterbalance training  Have a great month!

As the festive season approaches, we’re excited to share our latest stories and achievements. This month, Victoria Pittman, Caroline Noblett, and Kayleigh Scott enjoyed a productive day in the Scottish countryside with Helen Connolly from Edrington UK, strengthening our partnership. Owen Harris and Kayleigh Scott participated in the AIA webinar on client expectations, emphasising trust and understanding in supportingh our cleints. At Google HQ, Caroline Noblett and Nic Rogan explored the neuroscience of happiness, reinforcing our commitment to a supportive workplace. Our Leadership Away Day focused on strategic planning for 2025, featuring team-building exercises in the Crystal Maze Experience. And lastly, our Elf on a Shelf, Granny B, is bringing holiday cheer and mischief to Granby HQ. Follow her adventures on LinkedIn! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

Big news this month with Nicola Rogan being shortlisted for the HR Person of the Year at the prestigious Investors in People Awards. Add to that, Granby is a finalist in the Co-Manufacturer & Packer of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards. We celebrate our team members who recently achieved the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety. Owen Harris from Business Development continues to be active in engaging with industry partners at major UK trade shows.Looking ahead, we are exploring trends in loyalty promotions, particularly the role of subscription programs in enhancing commercial value and customer loyalty. Lastly, we warmly welcome Jack Hurst, our new apprentice, whose unique experience and enthusiasm are great additions to our team. Welcome, Jack!

We have had an exciting few weeks here at Granby and are thrilled to share our latest news. First, we warmly welcome Owen Harris to the Granby team. Owen will lead our Business Development efforts, reporting to Victoria Pittman and collaborating closely with Kayleigh Scott and the Client Services team. Looking at the broader Granby community, we welcomed the East Lancashire Hospice to Granby.

They received a cheque from Lisa Widdowson, who completed an impressive swim in the Lakes to raise much-needed funds. We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer.

This was a great month for us. We learned we have been shortlisted by the UKWA for the prestigious Logistics Service Provider of the Year award!

We were in Liverpool for Procurex National. We will all need to be on top of the implications of the 2023 Procurement Act which come into effect in October of this year and so we’re sharing the second of our 2-part video series on Public Sector Frameworks, a co-production with Procurement Services.

We all enjoyed a team Fish and Chip lunch at Granby HQ and in June we will be following Declan, from our Client Services team, as he takes on The MacMillan Longest Day Golf Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. Thank you for all your continued support and partnership and we’ll see you for the start of the second half of the year next month!

This month we celebrate the announcement that our MD, Caroline Noblett, has been recognised as one of Lancashire’s Rising Stars by Lancashire Business View.

In the spirit of celebrating the UKWA Year of Warehousing, we are also delighted that two members of our team completed their counterbalance forklift training. So, it is big shout out to Eddie and Richard, both are integral members of our warehousing and operations team who play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our clients. And as we marked International Women’s Day, we share thoughts from some of our key team members in support of this global event.

We hope you enjoy the read and we look forward to talking again with you in May.

Happy February! Welcome to the latest news update from Granby. Looking back on the first month of the year, our new Managing Director, Caroline Noblett, has been busy on many fronts, not least welcoming Clare Bottle, CEO of the UKWA and our local MP, Kate Hollern, to Granby.

January also saw us publish our 2023 Carbon Reduction Report, one highlight is we are now sourcing more than 86% of our packaging from sustainable sources. Victoria Pittman, our Head of Client Services / Business Development took a deep dive into the future of the third sector, as well as being invited to judge at the BIBAs industry awards for the second year.

Finally, we hope your year has started well and we look forward to meeting up with you as soon as is possible. Let’s all have a great February.

There has been much to celebrate in 2023, including new business wins and being accepted onto new frameworks, but our most significant milestone is celebrating a full year as an employee-owned trust!

In this month’s update, we share the remaining speedy interviews with our Super Six Leadership team, giving an inside look at their insights and experiences. And we will be discussing the new Procurement Act, which has implications for any business working with or for the public sector. We also applaud the work of our next generation of leaders in our Stepping Stones program. And we see that our Head of IT, Paul Dunleavy, is on top of all things AI.

Above all, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyous festive season to all our clients, partners, and suppliers. We hope you enjoy December and all the festivities.

October is here and there is definitely Autumn in the air. We’re very pleased to bring you this bumper news update, especially as we have heaps to cover off in this edition.

From being knee deep in mud to mixing with celebs at Packaging Week, and from celebrating success in our Warehouse team to celebrating Women in Leadership positions, the Granby team have certainly got out and about in the past month.

There should be something for everyone here. Hope you enjoy the read!

This month, we explore ISO standards and their significance. Carrying on with the accreditations theme, Granby is proud to maintain its Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating. Our Stepping Stones programme for future leaders is in full swing, with the team focusing on a positive mindset.

Elsewhere, Kelsey Hall captivated her audience at a Lancashire Business View Hot 100 event, sharing insights on how Granby, an employee-owned SME has competed successfully in a world of large corporates. And lastly, local student Will provides a fresh perspective on Granby and the business world.