highly protective fire suppression system
that includes a foam based high density
ceiling sprinkler system as well as end
rack sprinklers. Flowcrete Americas, part
of the UK based Flowcrete Group Ltd,
has been a leading manufacturer of polymer floor and wall coating solutions since
it began operating in 2004. Its systems
have been designed for use in a variety of
environments including heavy industry,
large-scale commercial locations and government facilities. In addition to the company’s manufacturing plant, it also has a
West Coast warehousing facility in Los
Angeles, California and sales representatives working across the U.S., Canada,
Latin America and the Caribbean.
HMG Paints’ Pioneering
Future Entrepreneurship
Eight students aged 14-15 from
Manchester Communication Academy
have successfully completed the
first stage of their pioneering Future
Entrepreneurship Partnership at HMG
Paints Ltd. HMG Paints, the UK’s largest
independent industrial paints manufac-
turer, invited the students to visit the site
in Collyhurst, Manchester on a weekly
basis to learn about the industry and gain
invaluable business experience. The pro-
gram began in September 2013, with 100
eager Academy students applying for the
exclusive opportunity. After a rigorous,
three month selection process, the eight
outstanding entrepreneurial candidates
were chosen to take part in the scheme.
Starting in January 2013, the young en-
trepreneurs began working in depart-
ments across the business, learning about
sales, accountancy, marketing, formulat-
ing colours and research and develop-
ment. Mentored closely by experienced
HMG employees, the students have em-
barked on a wide range of projects that
have included developing a range of eye-
catching nail polish colours and stag-
ing, filming and editing a promotional
video. One of the eight budding entrepre-
neurs, Lewis Whalen, enthused about the
partnership: “During the project
I have really enjoyed being part
of the team here at HMG, but
have also become much more in-
dependent. The last six months have been
an incredible experience for me and with-
out this opportunity I would not have ac-
quired essential skills that I will be able
to draw upon throughout my working
life.” In September, all eight students will
be returning to HMG Paints on a weekly
basis to complete the second phase of the
partnership. In pairs, the students will be
specialising in chosen departments of the
business and using their newly acquired
business acumen and industry knowledge
to establish exciting projects in new busi-
ness areas for HMG.
John Falder, managing director
of HMG Paints and President of the
British Coatings Federation, is thrilled
with the progress made by the students:
“The first stage of the partnership has
been a complete success. HMG has always supported the development of its
