COULD HELP FUEL DOMESTIC HOMES AND BUSINESSES

A new invention could revolutionise how people fuel their homes and businesses by converting waste into energy.

Entrepreneur Nik Spencer, CEO of Mission Heru, based in Stratford-uponAvon, has invented and commercialised sustainable waste management processes for nearly three decades. Now he has invented a technology which converts disposable items into energy.

The technology, which generates two and a half times the energy required to operate it, will allow people to turn their waste into energy to power their homes or businesses, rather than it ending up in landfill sites.

The average home throws away 4.5 kilos of material a day. Put the waste into a HERU (Home Energy Resources Unit), and it will heat around 45 per

“The HERU (Home Energy Resources Unit) is the world’s first hybrid boiler — capable of running on oil or gas so that when there is nothing in the home to process, it reverts back to conventional fuel sources”

Nik says the HERU is resources from the council’s cafe are being used to heat water. A HERU has also been installed at Hillers Farm Shop, Alcester as part of continuing technical trials.

From next year the HERU will be manufactured in Worcester by James Clark Technologies.

The company’s first target sector will be care homes, restaurants and hotels, which will be offered a 240-litre capacity machine, rather than the 19-litre capacity domestic version.

St. Modwen signs up major logistics firms in Stratford

St. Modwen has submitted planning proposals on a further 5.5 acres of land at Meon Vale Business Park in Stratford-upon-Avon as demand continues for high-quality logistics space.

Unipart Logistics is set to occupy 75,000 sq ft of the business park on a three-year deal, while an existing global logistics firm is taking on a further 183,000 sq ft in addition to the 90,000 sq ft it already occupies.

“To continue to build on current successes, St Modwen has appointed Darby Keye as agents for the site to work alongside the developer’s longstanding retained agent, Bromwich Hardy”

These lettings follow the recent arrival of leading online retailer, Desire Tech, which took 36,603 sq ft of space at the park on a five-year lease earlier this year. Since then, the park has been bolstered further by the addition of storage and distribution company, Berkeley International Services, which has signed a fiveyear deal for 25,000 sq ft of space.

The site currently comprises more than 800,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space. The park has access to the Midlands motorway network via Junction 15 of the M40, and is equidistant between Stratford-upon-Avon and Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire.

St. Modwen has appointed Darby Keye as agents for the site to work alongside the developer’s longstanding retained agent, Bromwich Hardy.

The business park forms part of a larger 478-acre site and existing occupiers include Ford Retail and Premier Component. A 43,000 sq ft industrial warehouse unit remains immediately available for let on the site, offering three-phase electricity and sodium lighting, along with ample external parking.

Pragnell unveils expanded 16th century showroom

The sixth-generation jewellery business, Pragnell, has expanded and refurbished its Stratford-upon-Avon showroom, marking a new chapter in the building’s 425-year history.

The jeweller, which moved to number 5 Wood Street in 1954 and expanded to number 6 in 1993, has now incorporated number 7 Wood Street into its flagship store, becoming one of the largest fine jewellery and watch showrooms in the UK.

Number 7 Wood Street was built following the town’s great fire in 1594. It was designed and financed by architect Abraham Sturley, a close friend and drinking partner of the then 30-year-old William Shakespeare.

Pragnell worked alongside conservation experts to preserve and restore the 16th century, Grade II-listed building’s original features, including its timber beams and Tudor walkway.

The expansion increases the size of the showroom by more than 50 per cent and provides extra office space for Pragnell’s growing team.

The refurbishment includes a new private room and kitchen, so the jeweller can host private dinners for clients and VIPs in the showroom.

The expansion of the Stratford-upon-Avon showroom comes 18 months after Pragnell opened its first central London boutique on Mount Street, Mayfair.

“The expansion of our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom is a hugely exciting step in the history of Pragnell,” said Charlie Pragnell. “The enlarged space allows our expert team to better showcase the exceptional quality and diversity of our collections and improve the experience for our customers.”

Businesses raise £1,000 during charity football tournament

A six-a-side charity football tournament in Solihull, organised by Thursfields Solicitors, has raised £1,000 for the Get A-Head Charitable Trust.

Twelve local businesses battled for the trophy finally lifted by Kate & Co Intelligent Recruitment, which beat Jerroms Accountants in the final.

Teams from Prime Accountants, BRI Wealth Management, UHY Birmingham, Jelf Insurers, Solihull Combat Centre, UKF Group, Get A-Head and Thursfields also took part in the event.

Construction employees pedal 300 miles in one day for charity

Nine cyclists from Gloucester-based construction company EG Carter cycled from Gretna Green through the night into Wales and on to Berkeley in Gloucestershire in 24 hours to raise money for Children with Cancer and The James Hopkins Trust.

Storm partners with Oxfordshire Mind

Cassington-based Storm Internet has entered into a two-year partnership with mental health charity Oxfordshire Mind to promote awareness of the charity’s mental health support services. Storm Internet aims to raise £10,000 on behalf of the charity over the course of this partnership.