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Shortlisted for the PRCA North DARE Awards

We are really excited to have been shortlisted for the Technology & Trade award in the prestigious Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) North DARE Awards. We are up against some great companies so it is going to be tough! The winner is announced on 20th June.

Congratulations for winning national award

Harvard recently won the Judges' Choice Award in the Mail on Sunday's Made in Britain Awards. The award was presented at a luncheon by James Caan on 21st February. A fantastic achievement, congratulations to everyone!

Successful Opening

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield and Nick Clegg, Sheffield Hallam MP and Deputy Prime Minister, successfully opened EMSc (UK) Ltd's new international headquarters in Sheffield on Friday 1st February – a great day!

£85,000 and counting

Congratulations to our client Clugston Group for raising over £85,000 for 10 charities as part of the company's 75th anniversary celebrations, and the figure is still rising.

On the box

To help raise awareness among individuals and employers of the biggest change in pensions for decades, our client, Clugston Construction, part of the privately owned Clugston Group, recently participated in an advertisement featuring Dragons Den and The Apprentice stars, to support the Department of Works and Pensions drive towards encouraging people to join workplace pensions.

Successful Manufacturing Conference

Congratulations to EMS on a very successful Manufacturing Sustainability Conference. The conference, which was attended by over 100 different companies, provided independent expertise and solutions to companies looking to be more sustainable and save energy, with EMS also launching the Powerstar HV Max. The Yorkshire Post was a media partner for the event.

New Northern Ireland Depot for Redhead

Redhead International recently opened the company's new Northern Ireland depot in Belfast. The opening ceremony was performed by Northern Ireland's executive minister for regional development, Mr Danny Kennedy MLA.

The new 33,000 square foot facility has state-of-the-art warehousing and order fulfilment capabilities, a 20 ton overhead crane for heavy lifting, as well as modern new offices.

Eplan take over Harness Expert

Part of the world renowned Friedhelm Loh Group, our customer EPlan has announced it has taken over the development and sales rights to Harness Expert, the established 3D/2D software for cable harness engineering.

The strategic purchase of Harness Expert will provide considerable potential in both domestic and international markets.

75th Anniversary Bash

Congratulations to Clugston Group on the company's 75th Anniversary. After months of planning, it is great to see both the celebratory events and the commemorative book getting a great reception.

Events are taking place at the company's head office on the 12th, 13th and 14th July.

Congratulations

We would like to congratulate one of our customers Harvard Engineering plc for being named one of Europe's most dynamic companies. With Shrewdd Marketing's support, Harvard, world leader in the design, development and manufacture of LED drivers and control products for the lighting industry, has been selected as a UK National Finalist in the 2012/13 European Business Awards.

Clugston celebrate 75th Anniversary

Despite the double dip recession our customer The Clugston Group has announced a return to profit in its anniversary 75th year after winning a number of contracts in the Sustainability sector.

To mark the Group's 75th anniversary, the company is raising £75,000 for ten charities nominated by its employees.

EPLAN think Shrewdd

Shrewdd Marketing has been appointed by world leading electrical engineering software company EPLAN to manage the company's PR activities in the UK.

EPLAN, part of the world renowned Friedhelm Loh Group, is seeking to develop its presence in the UK and grow into a number of new markets.

Touch Down!

We recently donated some of our time to work on the launch of Wigan Warriors Sean O'Loughlin's testimonial year, providing copy for an email campaign and an invitation to the Wigan business community.

Local talent at work

The UK's largest drinks dispense service company Innserve appointed Shrewdd to launch its Best Cellars Awards 2012. For the campaign we worked with local actor Simon Kirk, who became the campaign's fictional character Rupert Lovebeer and photographer Kieron Nevison. Steve Lakin, business development manager at Innserve commented:

"We are really excited to be launching the campaign for 2012 with Rupert Lovebeer. Shrewdd Marketing has developed a fantastic concept for this year's launch, the best we've ever had."

Back of the net

Alf recently dined with Manchester City manager and Italy football legend Roberto Mancini at a cultural evening organised in Manchester by CDLCI - part of the Italian Consulate.

CDLCI promotes the Italian language and culture as well as the relationship between Britain and Italy which goes as far back as the Grand Tour.

Congratulations to Harvard

We would like to congratulate Harvard Engineering, who with support from Shrewdd Marketing, won the 2011 Orange Innovation Award at the National Business Awards. It is very well deserved.

Congratulations

We would like to congratulate our client EMSc (UK) Ltd who recently won the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Award for Innovation of the Year. The company, which won the award for its revolutionary Powerstar MAX voltage optimisation system, was presented with the award by Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister.

The Powerstar solution is popular with both the private and public sector because of the tangible energy saving benefits it provides, not only helping organisations to meet carbon reduction commitments, but also cutting electricity costs at a time when surging energy prices are having a major impact on budgets.

EMS featured in The Times

EMS featured in the Times Low Carbon Business Supplement on 14th September with their market leading Powerstar voltage optimisation system

To read the article please click here

Harvard Shortlisted

We would like to congratulate one of our customers Harvard Engineering plc for being named one of the most innovative companies in the UK. With Shrewdd Marketing's support, Harvard - manufacturer of what is believed to be the world's first wireless street lighting control and monitoring system - has been shortlisted for the coveted Orange Innovation Award, in the 10th annual National Business Awards.

Harvard was also recently awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise 2011, within the Innovation category, and with the Innovation Award at the Wakefield Business Awards 2011.

Our new office

We are pleased to announce we have opened an office in The Brighton Media Centre to support our current customers and to provide a platform for our continued growth in the sustainability sector. Our new address details are:

Brighton Media Centre
15-17 Middle Street
Brighton
BN1 1AL
01273 201354

Four new contract wins.

We are pleased to announce that four Yorkshire based companies have recently chosen Shrewdd Marketing to support them with their PR and marketing requirements, techmesh, VO4HOME, Hiley Engineering and RTR.

A right Royal visit

Shrewdd Marketing is pleased to announce that Harvard Engineering's new premises were officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent at an event held on Thursday 12th May.

HRH The Duke of Kent also presented Harvard with a Queen's Award for Enterprise, within the innovation category, won for the company's innovative LeafNut street lighting control system. The event, which was organised by Shrewdd Marketing, was a great success and everyone had a fantastic day!

Harvard wins Queen's Award for Street Lighting Innovation

With the help of Shrewdd Marketing, Harvard Engineering has won a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise within the Innovation Category.

Harvard has been awarded the Queen's Award for its innovative wireless street lighting management system, LeafNut, which is helping Local Councils around the world cut energy usage and reduce carbon emissions.

Shrewdd Thinking

We are pleased to announce we have been appointed by Weir Power & Industrial, part of the FTSE 100 The Weir Group PLC and Clugston Construction, part of the Clugston Group, to run PR campaigns across national and international media.

Shrewdd continues to grow its client portfolio despite the current economic climate, having also recently secured a contract to provide services to Sheffield based EMS Powerstar.

Due to the continued success the company is also looking to recruit two new account managers, which means that in a little over twelve months we will have more than doubled our team to seven.

Shrewdd wins three new contracts

Shrewdd Marketing has recently secured three new contracts with Clugston Construction, one of the North's leading building and civil engineering companies, MetalTek International, a US-based casting company with offices worldwide, and Fernco Environmental, a company focusing on minimising the environmental impact within the sewerage and drainage industries which is part of the US Fernco group. The new contracts include a variety of marketing activities.

Shrewdd launches new website

Shrewdd Marketing has launched an innovative new website to promote its growing range of services. The website promotes the company's core skills and highlights the experience and expertise it has developed since being established in 2003.

Marketing success continues for Shrewdd

Despite the current economic climate, Halifax-based marketing company Shrewdd Marketing continues to grow its client portfolio, having recently secured a number of new contracts to carry out a variety of marketing activities for companies across the North of England. These include providing media relations support for Harvard Engineering plc in Leeds; Magnomatics Ltd in Sheffield; and Safety Management & Monitoring Services in Huddersfield.

Shrewdd strengthens team

Shrewdd Marketing has recently made three new appointments to support its continued growth. Tony Beddows has joined the team as creative director. Tony has over 20 years experience working in the creative media industry. Amelia Annakin has joined as trainee marketing executive. She is currently studying the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing. Stephanie Howard-Smith who has joined as sales executive, recently completed a degree at Leeds Metropolitan University in Media and Popular Culture.