19.9.2024 | Compliance

As plans for the construction of Sizewell C progress, the project’s impact on Suffolk’s economy is becoming more apparent. Local businesses are gearing up to seize the opportunities, and VARTAN Consultancy is at the forefront, helping companies like Peterson Energy Logistics navigate the local supply chain. VARTAN’s expertise ensures Suffolk’s workforce is well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of this massive infrastructure project.

In a recent episode of VARTAN’s “Super Suffolk Suppliers” series on YouTube, Miles Vartan, MD of VARTAN Consultancy, interviewed Daniel Leggett, MD of Round House, an independent sheet metal fabrication company located in Lowestoft. Daniel discussed the future for local businesses and stressed the importance of empowering the workforce to adapt to emerging opportunities from Sizewell C.

The Role of VARTAN in Supporting Local SMEs

VARTAN has become a pivotal player in Suffolk’s industrial landscape, focusing on supporting SMEs. Its deep understanding of the local supply chain has been critical in preparing businesses to meet the standards of significant projects like Sizewell C. The VARTAN Way – a strategic, expert-driven support framework – has proven essential for companies looking to scale up and engage in these projects.

Miles Vartan explained that opportunities from Sizewell C extend beyond job creation to long-term growth for local SMEs. VARTAN bridges the gap between smaller businesses and the larger corporations involved in Sizewell C.

Miles says, “Many workers in Suffolk are eager to shift into roles tied to Sizewell C. The VARTAN Way guides businesses in retaining their talent while positioning themselves as key suppliers. VARTAN’s support empowers SMEs to help their workforce transition into roles that contribute to the project, fostering both business and workforce development.”

The Peterson Collaboration

One of VARTAN’s most notable collaborations has been with Peterson Energy Logistics, a global energy logistics company with a strong presence in Norfolk and Suffolk. VARTAN has been instrumental in assisting Peterson in further developing local and regional supply chain relationships, ensuring that SMEs in Suffolk are not left out of the equation but are instead meaningfully integrated into the potential Sizewell C supply chain.

Peterson benefits from VARTAN’s deep understanding of the local business landscape. Through their partnership, they are able to identify and engage suppliers who can meet the complex logistical demands of a project like Sizewell C. This collaboration showcases VARTAN’s ability to not only support SMEs but also create sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships between local businesses and larger corporations.

Sizewell C is a tremendous opportunity for Suffolk’s economy. Under the leadership of VARTAN and ‘The VARTAN Way’, local SMEs are well-positioned for long-term success.