TPi November 2016

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Arc Energy Resources MD shortlisted for IoD award Andrew Robinson, managing director of UK-based Arc Energy Resources, has been shortlisted for the Institute of Directors (IoD) South West Regional Director of the Year Awards.

Commenting on the value of the IoD Awards, Mr Robinson said, “Having received very positive exposure from winning the IoD SW Developing Director of the Year award in 2014, I am now applying for this year’s IOD award to celebrate my results as Arc Energy’s MD, as well as those of everyone in the business; and I wanted to build on our efforts and prove we could all achieve more. This is a good time to apply for the award, as it showcases the link between my directorial input and the tangible results the business has achieved, which also gives confidence to Arc Energy’s staff that the company is in safe hands, after passing onto the next generation.”

which time the company has delivered record turnover and strong profits, achieved through workshop expansion and procurement of a number of new technologies. Arc Energy’s prime customers are in the oil and gas industry, but the company also supplies petrochemical, power generation, defence and nuclear sectors. Around 20 per cent of its work is exported. Following his appointment as managing director of Arc Energy Resources, Mr Robinson developed a six-year business plan emphasising 15 per cent year-on- year growth. As a result, in 2015 the company achieved turnover of £6.3mn and maintained a strong profit level. He also initiated a number of projects, including expansion of the workshops and procurement of three new cutting- edge technologies.

Mr Robinson has been at the helm of the family business since 2014, during

Andrew Robinson, Arc Energy Resources managing director

Arc Energy Resources – UK sales@arcenergy.co.uk www.arcenergy.co.uk

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