A song for Europe

The mood music may suggest that post-Brexit barriers are making the EU a no-go area for many UK businesses, but Paul Harrison sings a different tune. “There’s money to be made in Europe”, he declares. “So don’t be afraid to explore it.”

Paul is director of Melba Swintex. Based in Ramsbottom it is a global leader in the manufacturer of temporary traffic management products, as well as barriers used in event management and street furniture.

He says: “Our exports have gone up since Brexit and continue to do so. We are currently doing about £4.5m in exports a year and about 80 per cent of that is into Europe.”

There is little doubt that the UK’s exit from the EU caused Lancashire exporters many headaches, not least the increase in red tape. Paul says: “There were extra hoops to go through, but once you know what you’re doing it becomes a day-to-day thing.”