A Barnsley company which supplies more than 7,000 different types of batteries across the 海角视频 and Europe is setting its sights on expansion after securing business support.
Battery Dynamics, based at the Nexus Business Park in Dodworth, specialises in sourcing a range of energy storage solutions including lithium batteries, which are used in a range of industries including rail, marine, automotive and aerospace.
The company was founded in 2019 by Jordan Garland who spotted a gap in the market to deliver a comprehensive range of premium lead acid and lithium batteries.
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Despite facing supply chain challenges as a result of Brexit and Covid-19, the company has found its services in high demand as more businesses swap petrol power for electric solutions.
The sheer volumes of products being sold means Battery Dynamics is dependent on a number of different systems and processes, so to help it operate more effectively, Mr Garland reached out to Enterprising Barnsley to help find a better alternative.
To meet the growing demand for its services, Battery Dynamics has invested in its workflow processes to help manage its stock more effectively, reduce errors and predict future demands.
The company was able to apply for support through the Business Productivity Programme, a match-funded grant scheme designed to help businesses across South Yorkshire to overcome barriers to growth.
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Now, having installed new planning software which integrated different parts of the company, Battery Dynamics has seen a significant period of growth.
Battery Dynamics is currently responsible for delivering more than 8,000 units each week to businesses across the 海角视频, Europe and beyond and to meet growing demand, the company has increased its workforce to 13 members of staff, with plans to create a further five roles within the business over the next year.
Mr Garland, managing director at Battery Dynamics said: “When most people think of batteries they typically think of the small ones found in clocks, watches and remote controls.
“However, as more businesses turn to renewable sources of energy to fuel machinery and vehicles in their business, we recognised that they are used in many different industries, in many different ways, from powering medical devices used in our hospitals to aeroplanes and submarines.
“I realised there was a niche in the market and having spent time working in the industry, I realised there was a golden opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to support businesses across the 海角视频.
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“The support we have received from the Business Productivity Programme has helped us to implement new software, which gives us greater control over the stock levels we hold, as well as identifying and forecasting demand for the products we stock.
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"We’ve never applied for grants or funding support previously because we felt the application process could be quite difficult and time consuming, but the support we received from Paul and the Enterprising Barnsley team made the process very straightforward and the steps we have implemented has enabled us to lay the foundations for significant future growth.”
Paul Johnson, key account manager at Enterprising Barnsley said: “Battery Dynamics is a great example of a local business which spotted a niche in the marketplace and in a relatively short period of time has built a significant national and international client base.
“Jordan recognised that as the business grew and both its product range and clients increased, the systems used to manage key elements of the company’s work was no longer fit for purpose.
“The Business Productivity Programme was developed to help businesses across South Yorkshire overcome barriers to growth and ultimately help to create new skilled jobs within the regional economy. As a direct result of the support provided through the scheme, Battery Dynamics has successfully doubled its workforce and is planning to create an additional five jobs within the business”.
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