Grant goes for growth after hitting conditions

A YORKSHIRE packaging firm is gearing up for growth after establishing a base in an enterprise zone.

Samuel Grant Packaging has met the targets of their employment grant from Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) due to a period of sustained growth.

In September 2015, Samuel Grant Packaging moved into its new headquarters with support from an employment grant from the LEP. The grant was subject to the company employing a further 15 staff on top of the existing workforce.

A spokesman said: “The company has now met the conditions of the grant and employed 15 new staff, in good quality jobs ranging from external sales team to warehouse operator. The hours of operation of the company have also increased, improving service levels and delivery times to customers.”

Andrew Grant, the joint managing director, said: “This is excellent news and is testament to the hard work by all our people including our new team members.”

Samuel Grant Packaging is based on one of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Zones which is supported by Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Roger Marsh OBE, chair of the LEP, said: “I’m delighted that Samuel Grant Packaging are fulfilling their growth potential.”