TXP marks first year with new home at Fort Dunlop

TXP, a Birmingham digital transformation business, has marked its first year with a new headquarters at Fort Dunlop, new staff and a string of contract wins.

The company celebrated its first anniversary at the start of the summer. Over the past 18 months it has expanded its workforce, completed an acquisition, added new technology capabilities and secured major contracts, including one worth 1.5 million pounds.

What digital transformation means

Digital transformation firms help organisations change how they work using technology. That can mean moving systems to the cloud, replacing old software, making better use of data or automating tasks that were previously done by hand. Clients range from private companies to public bodies such as councils and NHS organisations.

Leadership

The business is led by chief executive John Antunes.

A landmark home

Fort Dunlop, beside the M6 near Erdington, is one of Birmingham's most recognisable buildings. It was built in the 1920s as a warehouse for the Dunlop tyre factory, which at its height employed thousands of people.

After the factory closed, the building stood empty for years before being converted into offices and a hotel. Its large sign and rooftop letters are visible to drivers on the motorway, and it now houses a mix of businesses.

A growing tech scene

Birmingham's technology sector has grown quickly in recent years, helped by its universities, a large young population and lower costs than London. The city is also home to major employers in financial and professional services, many of whom depend on technology firms to modernise their systems.

Business groups say the challenge for the sector is finding enough people with the right skills, which is why many firms are working with colleges and universities to train new staff.