Applegate Blog

Last week, Applegate held one of our regular Board meetings. In addition to our executive directors and management team, we were joined by our independent directors: Lawrence Churchill our chair, and Professor Jim Norton.

This week’s blog post is designated to discuss one of the Charities Applegate Supports; Grace’s Guide. Grace’s Guide is the leading source of information on Britain’s industrial past.

National Apprenticeship Week has given us the opportunity to celebrate the success of our 6 Workplace Degree Students. Helping to raise awareness of an Apprenticeship career pathway.

Jack Richards talks to Petroc Business students about the Applegate Workplace Degree Programme, an alternative higher education option to University.

Applegate Marketplace is pleased to be supporting a new programme in Northern Devon that is looking to promote and nurture the digital community.

Applegate Marketplace have featured in the Press this week. Take a look at the full stories.

This year we are sponsoring the North Devon Hospice's campaign Pitch in a Pound to ensure all money donated goes straight to the Hospice!

Our Young Apprentice Ambassador Jack Richards has taken on the fantastic role of raising awareness of the different options available to young people when completing sixth form, college or school.

Jack Richards our eCommerce Coordinator explains how the Applegate Shopping Cart allows you to get online and become an Applegate Supplier at the click of a button.

The Applegate Academy is a programme where we take Business students from Petroc and give them their first experience of working within a business environment.

Stuart Brocklehurst discusses the future of exporting and how Applegate PRO can assist UK Manufacturers in receiving export opportunities.

Steve Paine provides his insights into why looking for new suppliers in 2018 could transform your procurement process for the better.

Merry Christmas from Applegate!

At Applegate we hold an annual raffle as one last boost for our year-round fundraising efforts. We even finished this post with a poem!

Vice Chancellor of Plymouth University Judith Petts visited Applegate, to discuss the Workplace Degree Programme and how students are progressing.

Over the last few years Applegate has invested heavily in new technology, we are now launching further new services. Read this blog post to find out more.

Colin Farrow discusses the new Applegate PRO Enterprise eProcurement system and how it can make sourcing for your business needs that little bit easier.

Applegate travels to Liverpool to exhibit at the Smart Factory Expo brought to you by the Manufacturer, expanding their connections and promoting Applegate PRO.

Applegate CEO, Stuart Brocklehurst, writes on his recent visit to Somerset County Cricket Ground for the annual South West Local Enterprise Partnership Conference.

Vice Chancellor of Plymouth University visits Applegate Workplace Degree Members to discuss the programme and its integration with the University.

The new Marketplace Intelligence Report can give you feedback on how you are comparing to similar suppliers in your industry.

Jack Richards talks to London Schools about the Workplace Degree Programmes as an alternative to going to University.

Applegate is offering to match savings made by Workplace Degree employees up to £10,000 after tax to provide a deposit to buy a home locally in Devon.

Colin discusses the free-to-use eProcurement system, Applegate PRO, enabling buyers to find suppliers and source the products and services they require quickly and efficiently.

Claire explains her reasoning for choosing the Applegate Workplace Degree Programme and how Finance has set her up for a bright future.