Two of Hull’s fastest-growing businesses have unveiled new-look offices as they prepare for the next phase of their journeys.
Construction framework firm Pagabo and software provider Sypro, both led by executive chairman Gerard Toplass, have redesigned their offices in Bowlalley Lane in Hull.
The businesses have also increased their own investment in staff training and development, on the back of a period of impressive growth.
Over the last 12 months, Pagabo has doubled the size of its team and revenue, while Sypro has seen a remarkable 200 per cent rise in turnover and profits since 2017.
Gerard Toplass, executive chairman at Pagabo and Sypro, said: “As both businesses grew and their cultures evolved, it became clear that our existing set-up wasn’t adequate.
“From both companies sharing the same floor and one kitchen, we now have workspaces that mirror the young, vibrant working culture we have created.
“We have a team-first approach across the two companies, and we want to ensure that people that work here feel like they can develop in this environment both personally and professionally.”
Alongside the building’s mix of formal and informal collaborative working spaces, whiteboard walls and hot-desking areas, there is also space for more than 20 employees to play pool and arcade games or have a post-work drink at basement lounge bar, WHollar.
The companies used to share the first floor of the Old Town building, with the ground floor area used as a kitchen and lunch area.
However, the expansion of both firms now sees Sypro spread across the entire upper floor, with Pagabo operating out of its own dedicated workspace on the ground floor.
Simon Toplass, chief executive officer at Pagabo, said: “Both companies work cohesively to create an environment that is truly collaborative.
“We feel that the culture here is such that our employees feel respected and are able to deliver their best work, but also are able to grow as people.
“We invest in our team to give them the best possible training, but also offer flexible working and time allowances to undertake charity work.
“Most importantly of all, we want people to enjoy coming into work every day, and we think the combination of the new setup and that investment in our people will make that even more the case.”
Both companies are also key players in Hull’s business scene, running social events and networking groups alongside other firms.
Over the last twelve months, Pagabo has doubled the size of its team, its revenues and has launched two significant new frameworks to the construction industry.
Sypro, meanwhile, has seen more than 200 per cent growth in revenues and profitability since 2017 and a quadrupling of its team in that period.
