“…there is definite change in the air.” Rob Davenport The last in our 5 part series of The Shawcast focuses on Rob’s view of the future and how #Shawston will play a big part in that future. It’s worth noting that The Shawcast was recorded before the onset of the global pandemic. We can draw many parallels from the recording …
Part 4: Growth & Demand
“So that’s the secret to our success.” Rob Davenport Find out what that secret is by reading Part 4 of The Shawcast. You’ll also find out how #Shawston grew from a £750k business to the £22m business it is today and the impact of Grenfell on #Shawston and the marketplace. It’s a great read, don’t miss it! View Part 4 …
Christmas Shutdown
Close 5pm Wednesday 23rd December – Reopen 8am Monday 4th January* As a valued customer we would like to advise you we will be offering an emergency collection service over the festive period (dates detailed above), a call out charge of £100 will be applied to each order (unless we have agreed an alternative arrangement with you). Should you need any of …
Part 3: Creating a Legacy
“…10% of the equity now sits with Lorry Drivers, Warehouse Operatives, Fabricators, Customer Services teams, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, you name it, all the way through to the Senior Managers.” Rob Davenport View Part 3 of The Shawcast today and read about the key changes for #Shawston in the last 18 years, becoming employee owned and how these changes saw the …
Part 2: Powering Through
“Our job is to keep everybody safe. That means customers, employees, our employees families and also our partner suppliers.” Rob Davenport. Download Part 2 of The Shawcast today and read about how the impact of the 2008 recession affected #Shawston – we can certainly find many similarities from that experience in 2020 – look at how Rob and the team were inspired …
LinkedIn November 2020
This post is a compilation of highlights from our LinkedIn profile for November 2020. Visit this link to join the conversation and see more of our LinkedIn activity including key sector updates, general business updates, details on our vast and varied product offering and the opportunity to meet some of our passionate employee owners. 23rd November 2020 Say hello to …
Part 1: The Early Years
“I like to listen. I have learnt a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway. Now more than ever we have plenty of time to listen. We can listen to learn, listen to be entertained and listen to help and support others, these are just a few ways listening can be beneficial. But the key is …
The Shawcast – S1 E1: From Humble Origins
Click ‘Listen in Browser’ to stay on this page or ‘Play in SoundCloud’ to play in the SoundCloud App. From Humble Origins Welcome to the first ever Shawston podcast – The Shawcast. Informal chats with our co-owners about all aspects of our business, our markets, our culture, and our take on the future Listen to Rob Davenport, CEO, talk about; …
A Proud Moment
We’re immensely proud!!! Why? Because our very own Head of Marketing – Angela Wilkins has just achieved her chartered marketeer status. This achievement is all the more impressive when you consider the personal choices that she has made along the way. Three years ago, and with her three young boys now off to school, Angela chose to return to work …
LinkedIn October 2020
This post is a compilation of highlights from our LinkedIn profile for October 2020. Visit this link to join the conversation and see more of our LinkedIn activity including key sector updates, general business updates, details on our vast and varied product offering and the opportunity to meet some of our passionate employee owners. 20th October 2020 Newt Starters. Congratulations …