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19 August 2019

NBC secures backing from Santander

BPCA member NBC Environment has secured £1.2m funding with a major bank to boost the company’s growth.

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As a result of a successful extensive review of NBC’s business model, the company has secured a funding package with Santander.

NBC Environment have been providing a range of services in Wildlife Management and Ecology for over 26 years. 

The financial support and accelerated growth strategy will enable NBC to continue to explore further opportunities in the industry.

John Dickson, Managing Director of NBC Environment said:

“As a company, we have worked hard to build an organisation we are proud of – this funding is not only recognition of what we have achieved, but showcases our capability to do business. As well as continuing to deliver our promise to employees: opportunity, recognition, reward and enjoyment.”

NBC’s highly skilled and experienced team has delivered environmental services on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure and development projects.

The funding is expected to vastly improve NBC’s services and will enable further investment in their people.

As well as retaining talent, through funding the company are recruiting a number of employees to expand their capabilities and national operations.

Source: NBC press release

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