The EBP team visit St Eval Candles

The EBP team visit St Eval Candles

The Education Business Partnership Team visited St Eval Candle Company for an inspirational guided tour to learn about the family run business and how we might work together in the future.

The team gathered at the newly built main office before being shown various workspaces across the site, including the canteen, which overlooks a beautiful lake and provides a perfect spot for the staff to enjoy lunch and socialise. The team toured the factory where the candle-making process takes place, observing the different machines in action and watching the team at work. The manager also introduced them to a machine that was built in Cornwall and is still operational today. This machine specialises in making long dinner table candles.

Finally, they were shown the science behind the candles, where they add the scent and test its longevity. They have a dedicated technician who handles this process, and interestingly, he had worked his way up through the business. The St Eval Candle Company, which started as a farm and developed over time into an impressive sustainable candle company, values educating their staff and helping them progress within the organisation to retain talent.

Charlotte Clarke from the Education Business Partnership said: “It was a very interesting experience and fascinating to learn how what started as a mere farm has transformed into such a successful business. The company not only advocates for STEM learning but also actively encourages people to pursue STEM careers within Cornwall.”

“It was a fascinating journey into the history of a successful business, combined with an extremely interesting insight into the science behind candle making,” Charlotte added. “It was great to see the rapid growth within the company and, in particular, the investment they make in their staff which promotes both loyalty and productivity.

“We hope to continue our collaboration with St Eval candles. They are keen to encourage and inspire young people to investigate manufacturing opportunities and roles within the industry, not only in Cornwall, but internationally too.”