While quality has not changed since we last spoke with Astley , the size of the business ’ offering has . “ Since our last conversation , we ’ ve been acquired by Mindelon , which is a very exciting chapter for the company . Key board members remain in place , and it is very much business as usual . However , Mindelon ’ s investment really strengthens our offering . We are now part of a group of companies based in ten different countries , and we are already looking to collaborate with several of them to offer clients a wider set of services ,” he says .
New networks
The acquisition has strengthened how Astley can better support its clients . With the investment from Mindelon , and the benefit of being part of a group of like-minded businesses , James is excited to share that the team can now collaborate , share knowledge , and look to move its operation forward . “ There have been no changes at the top , so to speak , apart from the appointment of a new Chairperson , Ulrica Lindunger . The insight she brings and the experience she is already sharing with us is proving to be invaluable to our overall development .”
Astley continually takes pride in being a leading sign maker in the UK . According to James , the team is passionate about building a partnership with clients and spending time with them during the onboarding process to ensure the company understands their vision . “ The length of relationships with some of our clients , such as Sainsbury ’ s , which has been a 20-year partnership , really does reinforce what we ’ re doing well . It ’ s about being proactive and understanding the obstacles customers are facing , the trends in their sector , and how we can respond to their needs .”
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