Business Support Case Study: Nicholson Plant
About the business
- Business name: Nicholson Plant
- Support programme: Newhaven Business Grants Programme
- Participant name: Corine Nicholson
Nicholson Plant cover scheduled maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of construction and plant equipment. They are a small, family-run business with their workshop based in Newhaven.
Why they signed up to the business support programme
We were informed about the grant scheme from the local council by a few other local businesses. We were looking to expand our hire fleet of plant and machinery to, in turn, increase our productivity and ability to carry out works.
Corine Nicholson
What support they received
Nicholson Plant were supported in purchasing a brand new 1.7 tonne digger which has given them the ability to supply more local businesses with plant hire.
How this has helped the business
- Growth of workforce: They are looking to hire a new lorry driver in the immediate future.
- They have increased productivity within their business which in turn has increased turnover.
- Increasing trade within the local area: By increasing their fleet, they have successfully been able to fulfil customer requirements which has kept them from outsourcing this to larger nationwide hire companies.
Wider benefits from supporting this business
Supporting Nicholson Plant contributes to wider economic growth by creating high-skilled jobs alongside equipping them with the necessary equipment needed to further grow their business for future generations. It has also enabled them to create new employment opportunities and increase their turnover capabilities.
With the help of the grant, we were able to purchase a brand new 1.7 tonne digger. By adding this new machinery, we have been able to meet the demand from local Newhaven businesses for local machinery supply. Thank you again for your support!
Corine Nicholson
Contact
For more information on the business support programmes provided by East Sussex County Council, contact the Economic Development Team.
Economic.Development@eastsussex.gov.uk
The Newhaven Business Grants Programme is funded by UK Government with grant funding secured by Lewes District Council. The programme is delivered by the Economic Development Team at East Sussex County Council.
