Why our values still matter 13 years after Acorn was founded

Acorn Analytical values blog

When a business grows, a lot can change. Teams get bigger, services develop, staff move on or progress with the business, new technology is learned and implemented and clients’ expectations evolve and the way you work has to evolve with them. But some things shouldn’t change. At a recent Acorn Analytical Services managers’ away day, …

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Midlands based Asbestos Consultancy Hire two new Apprentice Asbestos Consultants Through Tiro Partnership:

Asbestos Apprentices

Investing In the future of the Asbestos Industry We at Acorn Analytical Services, are delighted to announce the arrival of two new Apprentice Asbestos Consultants, James Williamson and Lewis Manton, who joined the team this week through our partnership with Tiro. Supporting Growth Through Apprenticeships As demand continues to increase for high-quality asbestos services across …

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A New Face and Two New Qualifications at Acorn

A New Face and Two New Qualifications at Acorn

Good few weeks at Acorn. Three reasons to celebrate, in fact. A new face has joined the team, and two familiar ones have just added a serious qualification to their names. Welcoming Dave to the team Dave has joined Acorn as our newest Asbestos Consultant, and we’re pleased to have him on board. Bringing a …

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Three charities benefit from Acorn donations

Mesothelioma UK cheque presentation

A trio of charities are celebrating after being Acorn staff presented them with cheques worth a total of £5,500. The money was raised by staff based at our Northampton/Southern office, who undertook fundraising events during 2025 in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK, Mesothelioma UK and Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Over the course of 2025, the Acorn …

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Acorn shows support for Northampton Town Football Club

James Corrigan (left) and Daniel Crask at Sixfields Stadium, home of Northampton Town Football Club.

Acorn Analytical Services has announced a new agreement with Northampton Town Football Club for the 2025/26 season. The deal sees Acorn join as members of the Cobblers Business Club, run by Northampton Town Football Club, further strengthening its connections with the local business community. The membership will also see Acorn attend football matches and several …

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We welcome new operations manager

New operations manager

We have appointed a new Operations Manager following a period of significant growth for the company, including relocating to larger premises in Northampton in April. This latest office move is the company’s third in the last two years, following a 20% increase in staff numbers during that time. In his role of Operations Manager, Kieran Clare works …

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Acorn ‘goes blue for meso’

blue for meso

On Friday 4th July 2025, Acorn lit up its Northampton office to mark Action Mesothelioma Day and shine a light on mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. We joined other businesses charities and organisations from all over the UK to ‘Go Blue For Meso’, lighting up homes, offices and landmarks in blue lights …

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New charity challenge for the Acorn team: 10 events in 2025

new charity partnership

The Acorn Analytical Services team has announced an ambitious charity challenge for 2025! Those based at the Northampton office have pledged to complete 10 charity events during 2025 to support its three charities – Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Mesothelioma UK and Muscular Dystrophy UK. The three charities have been chosen by the team and they all …

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