Testimonials

Centronic:
“We have been at this site since the 1950s and the lease was due to expire.  We were faced with the decision of could we stay or should we go, which would have meant breaking up the company and possibly moving it abroad. The advice and support provided by South London Business enabled us to identify a solution to our planning and site constraints allowing us to develop the site.  SLB then brokered a successful application to the LDA for an investment grant (SFIE).”

Thanks to support and advice from the City Growth team at South London Business and grant aid from the London Development Agency, Centronic has been able to remain at its New Addington factory. Most of Centronic’s 75 employees live in the borough of Croydon and the company is hoping to create a further nine jobs in the next three years. Its present workforce includes 20% graduates and five PhDs.
Ian Crawford, Managing Director, Centronic

London Biggin Hill:
“The airport is home to more than 40 companies engaged in international aviation, aircraft maintenance and refurbishment.  Through the support of South London Business, Biggin Hill Airport and its partners have been able to safeguard up to 100 jobs and will create up to 30 new jobs when the new facilities and infrastructure is completed”
Robert Walters, Biggin Hill Airport

Costco Wholesale:
“Costco UK Ltd, is part of the US Costco Group based in Seattle.  We have been working with South London Business for the implementation of our new warehouse in Croydon . . . The South London team have brought together a strong partnership of agencies such as Jobcentreplus which has helped Costco integrate into the location business community.  Over 200 new jobs will be created for local residents.”
Sue Knowles, Marketing Director, Costco

Marriott London Twickenham:
“London Marriott Hotel Twickenham has worked closely with South London Business.  With their support London Marriott has become more confident of the potential of the area for the success of their business and 70 jobs have been created now the new facilities and infrastructure have been completed.”
Steve Nunan, Director of Sales and Marketing,  London Marriott Hotel Twickenham