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Hull-based Strata Holdings on recruitment drive after increasing turnover 19.8%

Hull-based Strata Holdings Ltd has embarked on a recruitment drive after a flurry of orders has increased recent combined turnover by over 19.8%.

Strata Holdings, which includes Sovereign Signs, Ark Interiors and Pearlgreen Engineering, have seen an increase in team members after a highly successful year has resulted in the creation of a number of jobs.

After completing projects for companies over a wide variety of sectors in the UK mainly in the retail and commercial sectors, Sovereign Signs has created 4 jobs across its design, installation and manufacturing teams.

Sovereign Signs managing director Ian Jones said: “We are delighted to have been in the position to be able to create jobs for the region. It may only be a small part which we play but each additional job helps create a more positive overall picture.

“Sovereign Signs has seen an influx of orders for our innovative signage this year and, as a result, we have needed to increase our design, manufacturing and installation team numbers.”

Ark Interiors has also seen an increase in workload across the region as it now looks to expand further across North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

Ark Interiors director Shaun Hodgins said: “This year has seen us completing work in the region for a number of high-profile, new and well established businesses, including work upon office complexes at the innovative Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle.

“As we continue to expand our business into North and West Yorkshire, we are seeing an increase in workload which has resulted in the creation of a number of jobs across our manufacturing and on-site environments.”

Pearlgreen Engineering has completed a high level of projects this year, after demand for its metals engineering and fabrication works sharply increased.

The engineering firm also links up with Sovereign and Ark on projects to provide cutting-edge metalworks across the UK.

Pearlgreen has taken on 3 new employees in recent months and is in the process of renewing its commitment to the next generation of engineering apprenticeships as a result of an increase in workload.

Tony Schultz of Pearlgreen Engineering said: “This year has been significant for Pearlgreen Engineering, especially as the wider renewables industry continues to gather momentum.”

He said there was a ‘strong possibility’ that further jobs would be created this year.

Strata Holdings chairman Graham Fisher said: “Strata Holdings and our individual group companies are is continuing to increase in reputation through working with a number of high-profile companies and industries, especially over the last year.

“Our ability to cater to any company from any sector has made us a stand-out choice for signage, office fit-out and metals engineering solutions.

“We have a busy period ahead of us towards the end of the year and anticipate further demand for our products and services across 2015.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .