Burnley based, Blackburn Distributions, has secured a total of £30,000 of funding to help accelerate the firm’s growth.
The supplement manufacturer, who recently moved to Vision Park in Burnley, has received £25,000 from Burnley Council to help customise its new state-of-the-art facility, including the installation of a mezzanine floor and clean rooms.
Blackburn Distributions also received £3,000 from Vedas and £2,000 from The Growth Company, allowing them to introduce a business consultant into the business, helping the firm streamline production and increase turnover.
Ben Blackburn, Founder and CEO, Blackburn Distributions, said: “This funding from Burnley Council, Vedas and The Growth Company is greatly appreciated and will help the business continue its rapid and sustained growth.
“The facilities funding from Burnley Council has helped us make important alterations to our new home at Vision Park, meaning the new facility is ideal for both our current needs and projected future growth.
“Progress on our growth strategy has already started since we have already met with the consultant, John Woodruffe from Turnkey Corporate Ltd, who is looking at our business in detail and providing insightful recommendations and helping us reach our goals and hit projected targets.
“Buffalo 7 has provided us with industry-leading presentations. Not only do the presentations look best in class, the support Buffalo 7 has provided over the course of our sales process has helped our efforts enormously,” said Ian Warbrick, Director Sponsorship Sales
