Post by Joe Wass ACSI

👉 AW Hainsworth and Sons Ltd is a great example of how the right support can enable long-term growth and international expansion. A business with more than 240 years of heritage, now generating c.£24m in revenue and exporting globally, with ambitions to reach £30m by 2030. What stands out isn’t just the history - it’s the evolution. 📈 Growth backed by diversification and global reach → c.60% of revenues already generated from exports across Europe, China and Australia → Expansion into new markets including Southeast Asia, the US and Canada → Investment in people, product innovation and international capability 🤝 The value of long-term partnership “Lloyds Banking Group has provided exactly the kind of support a business like ours needs… a consistent source of guidance with a deep understanding of where we’re going.” That combination of lending, FX and broader working capital support has enabled: → Investment in new products, equipment and overseas growth → Greater confidence when entering new markets → A more joined-up approach to funding, risk and expansion 📊 Visibility of risk as businesses scale internationally As export-led businesses grow, FX becomes a more material consideration. Tools like Connected help bring greater clarity - allowing treasury teams to assess how currency movements could impact cash flow, margins and forecasts, and make more informed hedging decisions. The common thread here: 👉 Growth, international expansion and risk management rarely sit in isolation, they need to be aligned. We’d love to work with more businesses in the manufacturing and export-led space. If you’re scaling internationally and thinking about how to fund growth and manage FX risk alongside it, could we support you too? https://lnkd.in/eugPaKTA