A business grants scheme has helped create 25 new jobs and support growth.
The Newhaven Business Grants Programme, funded by UK government with Local Regeneration Funding secured by Lewes District Council and delivered in partnership by East Sussex County Council, offered small and medium-sized businesses in Newhaven up to £15,000 in funding.
The scheme supported 18 businesses, helping 12 adopt new technology or processes and 10 contribute social value to the area.
Mark Lane of Square One Design Workshop said: "We applied to the Newhaven Grants Programme as business has to evolve constantly.
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"The funding was used to purchase a wide belt sander, a tool that is now critical for our day-to-day operations.
"This helped us improve product quality, increase efficiency, reduce production time and enhance overall profitability.
"Additionally, we are now able to take on more complex and larger-scale projects, further growing the business and supporting local employment."
Paula Ireland from Felcon, an engineering and manufacturing firm, said: "The grant enabled us to invest in new equipment that has had an immediate and measurable impact on productivity, consistency and overall efficiency.
"Crucially, this investment supports the development of new products and underpins the establishment of a dedicated manufacturing capability, creating a platform for future workforce growth."
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