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Laura McGimpsey, new franchise owner, inaugurates the first 2B Interface branch in Milton Keynes, specializing in staffing for joinery, metalwork, and logistics sectors.
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2B INTERFACE SIGNS UP FIRST FRANCHISEE

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Posted on April 17, 2015

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Specialist staffing agency to work with manufacturing and warehousing businesses in Milton Keynes and surrounding area

2B Interface Launches First Franchise

Specialist joinery, metalwork and logistics staffing firm 2B Interface, has opened its first franchise branch in Milton Keynes. Open for business this week, the new branch is headed up by its new owner and regional manager, Laura McGimpsey.

About 2B Interface and Its Services

Established in 2005, 2B Interface provides a comprehensive permanent and temporary staffing service to the joinery, metalwork and logistics sector. Sourced from its unique database of highly skilled and qualified personnel, the franchise branch will facilitate local demand for highly specialised roles within organisations in the Milton Keynes area, including joiners, metalworkers’ fabricators, sprayers, welders, and HGV and forklift drivers. Milton Keynes Council has predicted that the population for the area will reach 300,000 by 2026 – one of the highest growth rates in England – and the value of goods and services produced within the borough is also the third highest in the country.

New Franchisee Brings Global Experience

McGimpsey opens the franchise branch bringing over 12 years’ experience in project management within manufacturing and distribution in the UK & Ireland, Nordics and South Africa, within the consumer electronics, peripherals, and IT hardware and software sectors.

Beatrice Bartlay

Beatrice Bartlay

Strategic Importance of Milton Keynes

Beatrice Bartlay, Managing Director and Founder, 2B Interface, stated: “Milton Keynes is a fast growing region with a high volume of joinery, metal work, warehousing and logistics companies. With national employment confidence steadily growing and currently at its highest figure since the recession hit in 2008, the first franchise branch comes at a great time to further help employers find the right staff for their specific needs.”

Flexible Staffing Solutions for Industry

All professionals supplied by 2B Interface are profiled to ensure a tailored fit to the range of highly specialised roles in industry. It is also a flexible personnel solution; enabling employers to both reduce operating costs, as well as the administrative and payroll burden, since labour is balanced against production needs on a seasonal basis. 2B Interface provides the right skills at the right time by accommodating clients’ flexible requisites to meet changes in demand.

“Laura’s expertise in project management, forecasting, developing relationships, and effective marketing is a strong fit for the brand and I am so pleased to welcome her into the 2B Interface family,” said Bartlay.

McGimpsey commented: “My extensive experience in the global manufacturing industry means that I am able to directly address the ongoing challenge of sourcing specialised skills in particular areas that previously have been difficult to satisfy.

“As for starting my own business; I love the feeling of achieving my targets and resetting new goals. I chose to go down the franchise route because it not only gives me real flexibility around a work/life balance, but also an opportunity to grow a profitable business. I have talked with many previous franchises over the last four years, but not one has been able to demonstrate as strong a business opportunity and as good a fit for me as 2B Interface,” she added.

Key Takeaways

  • 2B Interface opened its first franchise branch in Milton Keynes led by Laura McGimpsey.
  • The franchise aims to serve specialised staffing needs in joinery, metalwork, and logistics sectors.
  • The move leverages Milton Keynes’ rapid population and economic growth to meet employer demand.
  • Franchise offers flexible staffing solutions, reducing administrative and cost burdens for clients.
  • Laura’s global project management experience positions the franchise for success in filling hard-to-source roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services will the Milton Keynes 2B Interface franchise offer?
It will supply permanent and temporary staff in joinery, metalwork, logistics sectors including welders, fabricators, sprayers, HGV and forklift drivers.
Who is leading the new franchise?
Laura McGimpsey, with over 12 years’ experience in project management across manufacturing and distribution internationally, heads the franchise.
Why was Milton Keynes chosen for expansion?
Milton Keynes is a fast‑growing region expected to reach 300,000 population by 2026 with high output in goods and services, creating strong staffing demand.
What benefits do clients receive from using the franchise?
Clients benefit from tailored, flexible staffing that reduces operating, administrative, and payroll costs by balancing labor to production needs.
What makes Laura McGimpsey a good fit for the role?
Her expertise in forecasting, relationship-building, project management, and marketing aligns strongly with the 2B Interface brand and business model.

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