The award winning digital agency Fusionworkshop have announced they’re opening a Manchester office further strengthening the City’s digital scene. Fusionworkshop, already 50 strong have built a reputation as a leading digital agency focused on marketing automation, CRM integration and e-commerce based on Sitecore – an outstanding digital experience platform. This new office will add to the expanding Cardiff design and build office, and London’s sales presence and take them up to 80 strong. They currently turnover £3.2m+ and expect revenue growth to over £4.75m in 2015/16
In a vote of confidence of the region, Chris Short, Fusionworkshop’s Managing Director explains why they choose Manchester: ‘..we have ambitious growth plans, and want to better serve our customers in the North and Midlands. We looked at a number of locations, but it was a simple decision… Manchester has an impressive mix of digital, creative and technical talent. We want to build on that, and forge strong relationships with its local universities. By bringing together Fusionworkshop’s award winning Sitecore experience with the quality of Manchester’s digital talent, we will provide a stand out service in the North West and beyond.
They are in final office negotiations in Northern Quarter and have started recruiting an initial phase of 15 people. Their aim is to build a strong Manchester presence of 25-40 people over the next 2 years. This will complement their Cardiff office. They’ve already secured a well-known person in the Manchester digital scene to head up the new office, who’s currently wrapping up existing commitments. Fusionworkshop has strong reputation with more Sitecore customers than any other UK agency, over 100 projects completed, and are one of only 2 agencies in the UK to have 2 Sitecore MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) the highest international award for Sitecore developers.
Commenting on the announcement Simon Etherington, UK Managing Director of Sitecore: ‘Fusionworkshop really reflects the ethos of Sitecore. They are enjoying rapid expansion as one of our best partners through the delivery of Sitecore solutions that create a real ‘digital advantage’ for their growing client list. We support them every step of the way and look forward to working with their Manchester team’
