Hub supports blinds firm’s vision for growth

A Derby firm which has developed a revolutionary new range of blinds has chosen to move its head office to the Oberoi Business Hub.

Blind Screen has become the latest business to take space at the Pride Park hub.

The firm is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Lenny Reynolds and marketing and lead generation expert Paul Cheetham.

Blind Screen has developed a contemporary multi-function blinds system, with features including 100% black out and thermal insulation technology.

The company, supported by Ascend funding from Derby City Council and Vision Derbyshire from Derbyshire County Council, has recently appointed a major UK-based manufacturer and already has nearly 250 distributors based across the UK ahead of an official nationwide launch early next year.

Lenny said: “We have developed the world’s first 100% black out sideways motion blind screen with new thermal efficient fabric that is currently being independently tested and officially verified by the University of Derby.

“Having carried out soft launches at a major international trade show and at consumer exhibitions such as Grand Designs Live, we have already had an incredible response and some of the leading trade figures have described Blind Screen as a game changer.”

Explaining the firm’s move to the Oberoi Business Hub, Paul said: “We needed a head office not only for our growing team but also with the facilities to hold training sessions for around 50 different businesses every week.

“Oberoi Business Hub was therefore the perfect solution. It has given us the facilities we need now and the capacity for future growth.

“The location in Pride Park, with excellent road, rail and air transport links, makes us easily accessible for our network and gives us the business address that adds kudos to the quality of our brand.”

Kavita Oberoi OBE, founder and managing director of Oberoi Business Hub, said: “Blind Screen is yet another example of why Derby is the capital of innovation, and we are delighted that they have chosen Oberoi Business Hub to base their head office and pave the way for future growth.

“This is an exciting new range of products, which not only look fantastic in homes and commercial premises but will be a game changer to keeping warmth in and, with increasing global warming, protecting buildings and their inhabitants from air pollutants and extreme temperatures.”