Business Asset Finance

The Challenge

With its new factory operational and orders from leading supermarket chains continuing to grow, the manufacturer's existing production line was struggling to keep pace. The business was having to turn away new orders, limiting its potential for further growth.

To increase production, the company needed to invest in additional specialist packaging machinery. However, with cash reserves already committed to other areas of the business, an alternative funding solution was required.

The Solution

Reality Finance arranged a flexible funding solution that allowed the manufacturer to spread the cost of its investment over five years.

The funding covered an Eclipse SL4 Atmospheric Heat-Sealing Machine, together with installation, spare parts, accessories and delivery, supplied by Packaging Automation.

The new equipment was delivered and installed within weeks of the initial order, enabling the manufacturer to increase production capacity, fulfil growing customer demand and continue its business expansion.

The Challenge

As a fast-growing business, Arken was looking to relocate to new premises that could accommodate its expansion plans while reflecting the company culture it wanted to create.

David Newick, Managing Director, had already identified a suitable location but needed a supplier capable of delivering a comprehensive design and fit-out solution within a very tight timeframe. The project also required careful financial planning to ensure that capital remained available for other business priorities.

The Solution

Understanding the urgency of Arken's requirements, Stevette, from the fit-out supplier, involved Jason Turner, her dedicated Account Manager at Reality Finance, at an early stage.

While the supplier worked with Arken to finalise the design, quotation and project requirements, Reality Finance managed the funding arrangements in parallel.

This collaborative approach helped ensure that funding was ready when the project was due to begin, without adding unnecessary delays to the refurbishment process.

The Benefits

By involving Reality Finance early in the process, the supplier was able to focus on delivering the project while the funding arrangements were handled in the background.

“Bringing Reality Finance in at a relatively early stage meant that while we were going through the quoting process and negotiating that package, Reality in the background were actually taking care of all the finance issues.”

For Arken, choosing to fund the refurbishment rather than paying upfront meant that valuable working capital could be directed towards activities supporting the company's growth.

“In a fast-growing business like ourselves, it's really important that we apply capital in the right places. Rather than applying that to furniture and fit-out, we were able to take a deal with Reality Finance which meant that we could invest in our business.”

David Newick Managing Director | Arken