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Indigo Fitness, which was formed in 1996, is a specialist designer and creator of fitness equipment and exercise spaces.

The company works with clients across the country to create bespoke training spaces, from gym design to equipment manufacturing and complete installations.

Clients include the Ministry of Defence, London Irish RFC, Bangor University and the French Ski Federation, with a wide range of briefs covered.

The company is run by managing director Rob Coleman and director Phil Littlewood.

Indigo Fitness had been working from a base in Hinckley for almost 15 years, with business growing all the time.

Even after purchasing an additional warehouse in 2016, there was still a struggle for space, leaving work conditions cramped and the only option available being a move to a larger site.

A search for suitable premises commenced, with an emphasis on staying local so that its 30-strong staff could be retained.

It was decided that the former Co-operative distribution centre in Nuneaton, just a few miles away, would be the best option to take, with a 20,000 sq ft site planned, leaving potential to grow on the two-and-a-half acre plot.

The history of the Co-Operative distribution centre and nearby residential properties meant that the planning application process was a complex one, so the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) Growth Hub was approached to assist with this.

The centre dates back to the 1960s so extensive renovations were needed to bring the building in line with the latest standards of safety and energy efficiency.

The repairs included a new fully insulated roof and cutting-edge LED lighting throughout, both designed to reduce 35 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.

Indigo Fitness was able to access crucial support from the Investment Fund Grant (Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme) and the Low Carbon Grant (Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme) thanks to working with the CWLEP Growth Hub, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Managing Director Rob Coleman said: “The Growth Hub was crucial in assisting us with this move, as we had to deal with a lot of detailed planning applications and funding applications to help with the crucial renovation.

“Our business has been growing consistently for a long time now and this move gives us further opportunity to grow and expand for years to come.

“We have had to put a lot of effort into ensuring the site is suitable for us. Now we have everything up to scratch and ready to go and the improvements are clear.”

The Growth Hub

The CWLEP Growth Hub was established by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership to provide a one-stop shop to help make businesses aware of the advice and support available to them.

The Growth Hub pro-actively helps businesses grow by providing access to private sector professionals with commercial experience in a whole host of fields including marketing, finance, IT, training and logistics.

The Growth Hub has experts in various fields to help companies access grants and funding to diversify or expand by providing introductions to a range of services and support from other organisations across the region.

The Growth Hub offers help with:

  • Access to finance
  • Business Innovation
  • Business Support
  • International Trade Advisers
  • Skills4Growth
  • Inward Investment
  • Planning
  • Supply chain opportunities

Partners involved include the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, UKTI, Local Authorities across the sub-region, Coventry University and the University of Warwick.

For further information, email or telephone 0300 060 3747.

 

 

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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