Wigton Firm Becomes 25th Partner Member Of Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce
A Wigton manufacturing firm has joined Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as its 25th partner member, strengthening its connection with businesses across Cumbria.
CCL Secure has joined the chamber’s partner membership programme as the organisation reaches the milestone of its 25th partner member. The Wigton based business specialises in polymer banknote technology and is part of the global CCL Industries Group, which operates across the wider security and manufacturing sector.
The company designs and manufactures secure polymer substrate for central banks around the world. Its work places the Wigton operation within an international industry focused on the production of secure materials used in banknote technology, while the business continues to maintain its links with the local community and wider Cumbrian economy.
The partnership represents a new connection between CCL Secure and the county’s established business network. Through its membership of the chamber, the company will work alongside other organisations involved in the local economy and have the opportunity to contribute to the wider business community across Cumbria.
James Bridges, head of membership and commercial at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, welcomed CCL Secure as the organisation’s 25th partner member. He described the milestone as a significant achievement for the chamber and said it reflected the continued strength and value of its partnership member offering.
Bridges also highlighted CCL Secure’s established presence in Cumbria and its reputation within the security printing sector. He said the company’s commitment to innovation and growth aligned closely with the chamber’s values, while expressing an intention to work together to create opportunities for the wider business community.
CCL Secure’s membership also reflects the company’s continued relationship with Wigton and the surrounding area. As a long standing business in the town, the firm has maintained a connection with the local community while operating as part of a wider international group involved in specialist manufacturing.
Pat Swift, general manager at CCL Secure Wigton, said the company was pleased to become the chamber’s 25th partner member. He also emphasised the importance the business places on its connection with the local community and the wider network of businesses operating across Cumbria.
Swift said the company was looking forward to working with the chamber and fellow members. The partnership is expected to provide an opportunity for CCL Secure to engage more closely with other organisations across the county while supporting the continued development and growth of the wider Cumbrian business community.
The announcement comes as Cumbria Chamber of Commerce continues to build its network of partner members. The organisation brings together businesses from across the county, providing a platform through which companies can develop connections and engage with other organisations operating within the regional economy.
Reaching 25 partner members marks a notable point for the chamber’s membership programme, with CCL Secure becoming the latest business to join at partner level. The addition of a company with an international manufacturing operation also adds another specialist organisation to the chamber’s growing network of Cumbrian businesses.
For CCL Secure, the membership provides a formal link with one of Cumbria’s established business organisations while retaining the company’s strong local identity in Wigton. The firm’s specialist work in polymer banknote technology gives it an international business profile, while its local presence connects it directly with the county’s economy.
The company’s decision to join also comes with an expressed commitment to working alongside other chamber members. Swift said CCL Secure looked forward to supporting continued growth in Cumbria, highlighting the firm’s intention to contribute to the business network in addition to its existing manufacturing activities.
The chamber has similarly welcomed the opportunity to work with CCL Secure, particularly because of the company’s experience in a specialist area of manufacturing and security printing. Its international operations and local roots provide a combination that the chamber said fits with its wider values around innovation, growth and support for businesses.
The partnership therefore brings together a long established Wigton employer and a growing countywide business network. With CCL Secure now formally recognised as the chamber’s 25th partner member, both organisations have outlined their intention to work together and support opportunities for businesses across Cumbria.
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