Family Business Place
FINALIST
7thANNUAL
2016
SHOWCASE
INTRODUCING BRITAIN'S FINEST FAMILY BUSINESSES
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 THE JUDGING PANEL
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MEET OUR SPONSORS
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MIDLANDS FINALISTS
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NORTH EAST FINALISTS
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NORTH WEST FINALISTS
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NORTHERN IRELAND FINALISTS
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SCOTLAND FINALISTS
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SOUTH EAST FINALISTS
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SOUTH WEST FINALISTS
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WALES FINALISTS
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Charlie 'Mull
CELEBRATING THE SHINING STARS OF BRITISH FAMILY BUSINESS After hundreds of entries, a four week tour of the UK meeting finalists and months of deliberation, the very best in British family-owned businesses have been chosen. Each and every one of them is a shining example of how truly magical it can be when enterprising families and unique business ideas come together.
MATTHEWS DPS
For the first time ever, Regional Finalists were chosen to represent some of the most exciting independent businesses from all four corners of the UK. The following pages offer you a glimpse into every single one of them as we showcase the shining stars of British family business. We hope you'll take this showcase home with you and be proud to be part of such a special community.
Anita Brightley-Hodges Managing Director 2
Amalia Brightley-Gillott PR & Marketing Director
JUDGING PANEL
Our esteemed panel of judges include previous Red Ribbon Award winners, professional advisers and ambassadors of the family business sector.
Sandy Swinton RBC
Gordon Blackwood Yorkshire Bank
Jim Keeling Corbett Keeling
Ryan O'Connell Bandvulc
Andrew Galloway Delaware North
Wendy Hill GB Plastics
Richard O'Connell Bandvulc
Sarah Holliday Atoll
Charlie Mullins Pimlico Plumbers
Dan Insley Darkside Studio
Jerome Golding Club Wembley
Sally Ashford Charles Russell Speechlys
Christopher Riddell Matthews the Printers
Frank Cappalonga Frank di Lusso
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PARTNERS
Special thanks to our wonderful partners who are all committed to supporting the family business sector in the UK
Charles Russell Speechlys is an international law
For more than a century, RBC Wealth Management
Corbett Keeling is an established family-run
Pimlico Plumbers is a family-run business founded
firm which combines a leading private wealth
has provided trusted advice and financial solutions
corporate finance firm and over the past 20 years we
by Charlie Mullins OBE in 1979. Today it is London’s
practice with a significant business law capacity,
to individuals, families and institutions. During this
have enjoyed building relationships with numerous
largest independent plumbing & service company,
offering a ‘joined-up’ integrated legal service
time we have gained extensive experience working
entrepreneurs and family businesses. We advise
providing customers services from all trades. It has
for wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs, family
with business owners and their families to build,
them on raising funds, restructuring shareholdings,
a workforce of over 270, including apprentices, 190
offices, wealth managers and large, privately held
preserve and pass on your hard-earned wealth.
management buy-outs and ultimately on selling
vehicles and turnover in excess of £24 million.
businesses throughout the UK and across the world.
www.rbcwealthmanagement.com
their business. www.corbettkeeling.com
www.pimlicoplumbers.com
Delaware North is proud to be a third generation
Darkside Studios is a video production, animation
Founded in 1988, Atoll Marbled Glass is a family-
Eclipse is a leading creative technical production
family-owned-and-operated company. The
and VFX firm. Over the past three years we have
run company which combines historic artisan
company established for over 25 years. We support
leadership of the Jacobs family infuses our company
worked closely with Family Business Place to bring
techniques with modern technology. ATOLL
clients with creative concepts and technical solutions
with the values of integrity, honesty and social
their events to life through video, talking heads and
Marbled Glass has proved to be an indispensable
for their conferences, award evenings, product
responsibility that make Delaware North one of the
animation - showcasing the uniqueness of family
product to renowned interior designers and
launches, gala dinners, press days and fashion
most admired hospitality companies in the world.
businesses and the entrepreneurs who lead them.
architects. www.atollmarbledglass.co.uk
shows. www.eclipse-presentations.co.uk
www.delawarenorth.com
www.darksidestudios.co.uk
www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com
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NICK GILLOTT L PHOTOGRAPHY
A family business, Matthews the Printers help clients
Smooth running businesses rely on administrative
Wembley Stadium provides a fitting destination
Part of the family at Family Business Place, Nick's
from a variety of industries make the most of their
efficiency and healthy productivity to keep them
for businesses aiming to make themselves stand
job is to showcase Britain's family-run businesses in
marketing campaigns and reduce their costs and
ticking along. Yorkshire Bank understand how
out from the crowd. Fantastic spaces are available
all their glory and tell their story through beautiful
environmental impact. They can manage the entire
important it is to keep your financial management
to hire for all types of events ranging from small
photography. Nick has toured the country meeting
print and digital communications process for clients.
tight. They have many years of experience working
executive board meetings in a private box, to large
and photographing some of the UK's most hidden
www.matthews-printers.co.uk
with family businesses over a wide range of sectors.
conferences and exhibitions.
gems for Generation family business magazine.
www.ybonline.co.uk
www.clubwembley.wembleystadium.com
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Blackburn Chemicals
Chris Hall
Apprenticeship Champion
The Barnett family have been in the confectionery business since the 1890s. Today husband and wife team Martin and Jess run thriving old-fashioned confectionery stores, selling over three hundred different sumptuous treats in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. www.thetreatkitchen.co.uk
The Treat Kitchen
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Hallmark Consumer Services
Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies
Woodway Engineering
New Frontiers
Lifetime Achievement
Big Heart
Best Business to Work For
Formed in 1972 by George Lamb, Blackburn Chemicals are now world leaders specialising in foam control agents. Now led by 2nd generation director Steven Lamb, export sales account for 60% of company turnover, showing that world domination can be possible. www.bbchem.co.uk
After a career with three multinational firms Chris spotted an opportunity to innovate mail and e-commerce services. Establishing Hallmark in 1992 from his garage, Chris has continued to transform the brand, celebrating their 20th birthday in 2012. www.hallmarkconsumer.co.uk
Started by Malcolm Hall MBE in his back bedroom in 2006, the company now exports 200,000 products to 90 overseas markets. They have become a pillar in the local community helping with sports programmes, working with schools and encouraging enterprise in youngsters. www.hall-fast.com
Supplying equipment for the emergency services, they are the longest running British company in the industry. The emergency services play such a vital role in public safety that Woodway is connected to major milestones such as the introduction of the first ever strobe lights in the UK. www.woodwayengineering.co.uk
Mereway Kitchens
Chase Distillery
Edward Elgar Publishing
Windsor Material Handling
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Big Heart
Best Business to Work For
In 1980 Dr Mike Kalli transformed the detergent industry with his revolutionary detergent product. Today Mike and his son Philip continue to innovate in the laundry industry and compete against competitors as pioneers in British laundry chemical manufacture. www.idealmanufacturing.co.uk
Following in his entrepreneurial father’s footsteps, Harry joined Chase Distillery, founded in 2008. Harry the ‘Chase Farmer’ currently looks after the farm, harvesting the family potatoes which are made at Britain’s only single-estate distillery into premium Chase Vodka. www.chasedistillery.co.uk
A leading international academic and professional publisher, Edward Elgar was formed 30 years ago and remains family-run, evolving into digital publishing and e-books. Through different partnerships they help and give libraries in developing countries free access to all their e-books. www.e-elgar.com
Since 1977 the firm has developed into one of the largest and most innovative suppliers of independent forklift and materials handling equipment in the UK. Currently operating from 11 branches the firm, led by Stephen Burton, offers a local service on a national level. www.windsor-mh.net
Ideal Manufacturing
Harry Chase
Best of British
Founded in 1986, 2nd generation firm Mereway Kitchens create beautiful British hand-crafted kitchen furniture. Now run by brothers Bob and Richard Norris, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2016 and have launched a major charity initiative to mark the momentous occasion. www.merewaykitchens.co.uk
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE MIDLANDS
Generic Punching Systems
Fracino
Oakland International
Swifts Bakery
Phipps & Co. Textile Products
Family Business of the Year
New Frontiers
Innovation
Apprenticeship Champion
Best Business to Work For
Best of British In 2002 the company had two old machines and today, led by a brother and sister team, they take sheet metal and shape it into bespoke items such as gutters, flashings and brackets. Their skills mean they’ve worked on places like the Olympic Village and Silverstone.
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3rd generation Birmingham based Fracino, are the UK’s only manufacturer of espresso and coffee machines, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2013. They launched an export arm in 2008 and now export to over 70 countries, having a record breaking year in 2015. www.fracino.com
Oakland, run by the Attwell family, has been distributing food across UK and Ireland since 1998. Based in Redditch they became the first carbon neutral company in their industry and have devised the Distressed Load Management service which is completely unique. www.oakland-international.com
Back in 1863 widow Hannah Swift began baking bread for her neighbours. 150 years later the Swift family based in Shropshire are still creating traditional delicious bakes with passion, skills and expertise which have been passed down through six generations. www.swifts-bakery.co.uk
From their offices in Northampton, Phipps & Co combine both experience and current trends to create a wide range of high quality textiles and accessories. The family firm have the widest range of specialist textile products in the UK. www.phippsandco.net
Amelie Design
Frank Maxwell
A1 Security
Fracino
Rachel Tweedale The Elite Fish and Chip Company
Innovation
Lifetime Achievement
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Created by Geoff Thomas and his daughter Sally Bull, this new company brings together practical workmanship and beautifully striking planting systems to transform your garden and home. Their stacked vertical planters mean you can grow plants and vegetables no matter what the space. www.amelie-design.co.uk
The success of 3rd generation multi award-winning Fracino, started with Frank Maxwell who launched the business from his shed in 1962 and is now hailed as ‘the godfather of espresso.’ It was his determination which means they sell coffee-makers back to the Italians! www.fracino.com
Founded by a husband-wife team in 1988, A1 Security is an award-winning Lincolnshire supplier and installer of security products and services. A 2nd generation firm they are constantly developing new products such as Green Energy CCTV system and selfpowered VisionEye CCTV system. www.a1securityuk.co.uk
Rachel is the 3rd generation of Tweedales to be a fish fryer, managing one of the Elite Fish and Chip Company’s restaurants. She is an ambassador for the UK fish and chip industry, winning the Drywite Young Fish Fryer of the Year and speaking at the World Seafood Congress. www.elitefishandchips.com
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE NORTH EAST
Kings Security
Cedarbarn Farm Shop
Shepcote Holdings
Belzona
F Southern
Apprenticeship Champion
Best of British
Best Business to Work For
Innovation
Apprenticeship Champion
One of the top security and fire prevention providers in the UK, Bradford based Kings was established in 1968. Led by Anthony King the firm have their own state-of-the-art training academy to help further the next generation of employees.
Four generations of Avisons have farmed at Topbridge but in 2007 Karl and wife Mandy created Cedarbarn Farm Shop & CafĂŠ. Now a farm shop enterprise, Cedarbarn has evolved into an eco-friendly place providing the community with healthy, fresh and local food. www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk
The Shepherdson family have become the national centre for sugar, dried fruit and nuts, since Michael founded the East Yorkshire business in 1969. Now son Richard leads the firm, proudly creating the best marzipan fruits in the world, alongside other sweet treats for premium retailers. www.shepcote.co.uk
Belzona was founded in 1952 by entrepreneur Jorgan Svendsen pioneering the progress of innovative polymer technology, revolutionising the maintenance industry. Under his son Joel’s guidance, Belzona is now an international firm but with family spirit growing ever stronger. www.belzona.co.uk
Founded in 1978 by Frank Southern, F Southern based in Blyth are painting and decorating contractors run by 2nd generation brothers. They have just launched their apprenticeship scheme to keep the family-owned firm expanding and to help inspire young staff. www.fsouthern.co.uk
www.kingsltd.co.uk
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Simply Better Events
Daniella Draper
Masons Gin
The Yorkshire Wagyu Company
Blackshaws
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Best Small Business
Innovation
Big Heart
Founded by Chris and wife Jayne 15 years ago, Simply Better were based in a garage-turned-office hiring out AV equipment. Today daughter Jen and husband Rob organise and produce conferences and events for some of the biggest brands in the North of England. www.simplybetterevents.com
After graduating, Daniella started hand-crafting jewellery from the family kitchen table. In 2012 she opened her first jewellery store, a fusion of workshop and boutique. Working alongside her mother and sister her bespoke pieces have been worn by Kate Moss and Ed Sheeran. www.danielladraper.com
Gin has always been a passion for Karl and Cathy Mason so in 2014 they set up their own distillery making Yorkshire’s only gin. Using traditional methods with ingredients like juniper, coriander, citrus and spices, they created Masons Yorkshire Gin now a spirit of proud Northern heritage. www.masonsyorkshiregin.com
Started in 2014 in the Yorkshire Wolds, farmers Jim and Jonathan founded The Yorkshire Wagyu Company selling premium Wagyu, a beef originally from Japan. Establishing one of the biggest Wagyu and wagyu cross herds, they are putting this exceptional meat firmly on the meaty culinary map. www.yorkshirewagyucompany.co.uk
A multi-franchise motor group, Blackshaws heritage dates back to 1919, when horse-drawn carriages were the common form of transport. Now four members of the 3rd and 4th generation run two sites, selling over 1000 cars each year and playing an important part in the local community. www.blackshaws.net
Daniella Draper
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Sidhil
REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE NORTH EAST
Airedale Chemical Group
Diagmed Healthcare
Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil
David Kerfoot MBE
New Frontiers
Family Business of the Year
Big Heart
Best Business to Work For
Lifetime Achievement
Since 1888 Sidhil have been designing and manufacturing quality products for the healthcare market. A proud family tradition, director Clive Siddall is the great grandson of the founder Rowland. With new innovations Sidhil are still making an impact globally after over a century in business. www.sidhil.com
In 1973 founder Brian Chadwick began producing his own range of dye solutions from his garage at home in Heaton, Bradford. Today his son and grandson are at the helm manufacturing and distributing chemicals to more than 24 industries.
Based in North Yorkshire family firm Diagmed Healthcare is the UK’s leading, independently owned endoscopy and diagnostic equipment specialists. Founded by Richard and Denise Edmondson, the firm strives to help both medical professionals and the patients they look after. www.diagmed.co.uk
In 2008 Adam and Jennie, started bottling Cold Pressed Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil from the family farm in the Yorkshire Wolds. Since then they’ve expanded to sell flavoured oils, dressing and mayonnaise and joined celebrity chef James Martin on BBC’s Love your Larder. www.yorkshirerapeseedoil.co.uk
David co-founded The Kerfoot Group in 1980, a specialist oils firm for the food and cosmetics industry. Awarded the MBE in 2009 for services to business and the community, he is involved in several initiatives which have made a significant impact across Yorkshire. www.kerfootgroup.co.uk
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www.airedalechemical.com
The Kerfoot Group
Bartoline
Keelham Farm Shop
Chloe Avison
New Frontiers
Family Business of the Year
One to Watch
Established in Beverley in 1876 by Richard Barton, Bartoline is now the leading manufacturer of products associated with the home improvement industry. Now celebrating their 140th birthday, Richard's great-great grandson is today at the head of the family firm. www.bartoline.co.uk
Keelham is a national award-winning farm shop based in Bradford on a working sheep farm. Run by brother and sister, James and Victoria Robertshaw, they source fresh and affordable products from over 400 local and regional producers and farmers. www.keelhamfarmshop.co.uk
Joining her family's Cedarbarn Farm Shop and CafĂŠ as the 5th generation, Chloe is already managing the cafĂŠ on-site. Being a coeliac she has introduced a range of gluten-free products and also set up her own traditional afternoon tea business at Cedarbarn, now two years old. www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk
Cedarbarn Farm Shop
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A&G Precision and Sons
Matalan
Lamont Pridmore
Duerr's
Mornflake
Apprenticeship Champion
New Frontiers
Best Business to Work For
Big Heart
Best of British
Big Heart Founded in 1989 by Arthur Pinder, A&G Precision based in Lancashire employs over 60 staff, manufacturing engineering parts for Aerospace Defence, Formula 1 and Oil and Gas industries. Developing the next generation through apprenticeships is an integral part of the firm’s ethos. www.agprecision.co.uk
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The Hargreaves family seem to have a flair for retail. Opening the first Matalan store in Preston in 1985, John Hargreaves now followed by his children Jason, Maxine and Jamey, have grown the family-focused clothing and homeware chain into 226 UK stores and 22 overseas stores. www.matalan.co.uk
Despite being over 100 years old Lamont Pridmore are a modern, national award-winning accountancy practice. Graham Lamont and his son Chris Lamont lead 8 offices across the North West growing their reputation and impression on the local community. www.lamontpridmore.co.uk
Family Business of the Year Famous for their jams, sauces and peanut butter, Duerr’s are the oldest family-owned jam makers in England, making quality preserves for 135 years. Started by Fred and Mary Duerr it is now run by their great, great, great grandsons Richard and Mark based in Manchester. www.duerrs.co.uk
The 4th oldest family firm in the UK, Mornflake based in Cheshire is still independently owned and managed by the 14th and 15th generation of the Lea family. A key part of food history, they know how to mill the perfect oat whilst flying the flag for British food producers globally. www.mornflake.com
Betfred
F J Need Foods
Farmhouse Biscuits Swifty Scooters
Staveley Head
Best of British
New Frontiers
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Family Business of the Year
Salford-born brothers Fred and Peter Done opened their first shop in their home town in 1967. Since then the firm has become a commonplace sight on British streets, with 1,370 betting shops nationwide. The pair are still making deals and are 5th in the North West Sunday Times Rich List. www.betfred.com
In 1973 John Need’s ambitious nature led to him selling cheese in Crewe to the locals. Today the firm remains family-run with the 3rd generation, Matthew and Chloe supplying dairy products across the UK and Canada, mixing cheese and family traditions for over 40 years. www.needfoods.co.uk
Now in its 4th generation the Farmhouse brand is associated with traditional bakes using the finest ingredients. Using traditional family recipes the firm now creates over 100 different biscuits. Farmhouse Biscuits is currently led by father and daughter team Philip and Gill in Lancashire. www.farmhouse-biscuits.co.uk
Founded by British product design duo Camilla and Jason Iftakhar in 2011, Swifty Scooters create and manufacture beautiful and innovative adult scooters. Based in Manchester and with a shared spirit of adventure, their scooters are the strongest and lightest for serious fans or just for fun. www.swiftyscooters.com
From humble beginnings in 1991 as a provider of car and home insurance, family-owned Staveley Head has grown into a 90 strong highly skilled workforce of insurance account handlers. With investments in technology they've won awards for their innovative use of technology. www.staveleyhead.co.uk
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE NORTH WEST
Ainscough Industrial Services
Reays Coaches
Innovation
Headquartered in Wigan, Ainscough Industrial Services was founded in 1982 becoming a limited company in 2001. The firm now run by 3rd generation Matt Ainscough, it remains the UK’s largest independent provider of integrated professional industrial engineering services. www.ainscoughindustrial.co.uk
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Graham Lamont
HMG Paints
Lamont Pridmore
Morreys of Holmes Chapel
Best Business to Work For
Lifetime Achievement
Best Small Business
Apprenticeship Champion
Established in 1985 Reays Coaches are an award-winning transport business headed up by Chris and Nicola Reay. They combine 21st century technology with a good oldfashioned personal touch operating one of the biggest fleets of private hire coaches in the north of England. www.reays.co.uk
Cumbrian Chief Executive at Lamont Pridmore for 34 years, Graham has transformed the firm into a Top 100 award-winning practice. His passion and innovation means he is both a role model in the company and the local community, where he has launched various charitable funds. www.lamontpridmore.co.uk
Morreys based in Holmes is a independent hardware and DIY store owned and run by the Maddock family. Founded in the late 1800s the firm is the oldest family owned business in the village. The family describe themselves as 'a modern DIY store with traditional values.' www.morreys.co.uk
HMG Paints are the UK's largest and leading independent paint manufacturer. With over 80 years experience creating innovative and market leading coatings, the family firm is now led by the 3rd generation of the Falder family. www.hmgpaint.com
Seven Bro7hers One to Watch
Despite only brewing its first beer in 2014, Seven Bro7hers brewery is now one of the largest in Manchester. Run by the seven McAvoy brothers, they picked up the long family tradition of brewing from their father, and are set to take the rest of the UK by storm with their fine craft beers. www.sevenbro7hers.com
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Diamond Systems Apprenticeship Champion
REGIONAL FINALISTS: NORTHERN IRELAND
Grahams Bakery New Frontiers
Ian Wilson
Clearhill
WIlson Auctions
Homecare Independent Living
Lifetime Achievement
Best Business to Work For
Innovation
Big Heart Diamond Systems is a 2nd generation family firm based in Belfast’s Harbour Estate. The fire and security company was started in the late 1980’s by Tom Snoddon. Today the company is one of the leading specialists in its field, employing around 20 people, including two apprentices. www.diamondsystems.co.uk
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Baking has been in the Graham family’s genes for three generations and today is led by Master Baker Dennis and his children Lois, Ester and Tim. The firm exports into the United Arab Emirates helping build an international reputation as well as nationally in the UK. www.grahamsbakery.com
Taking over the Mallusk-based business his father built up since 1936, Ian has grown Wilson Auctions to be the largest independent auction firm in the UK. Ian has a reputation for traditional values but a 21st century plan, proven by the firm recently acquiring two new sites in England. www.wilsonsauctions.com
Gerald and Mairead founded Homecare Independent Living in 1995, following Mairead's work as a health care professional. Through Homecare Independent Living they also created iCare, a charity empowering communities to create a better world through acts of kindness. www.hcil.com
Over the past 25 years the McAreavey family have developed a fun and innovative reputation as the premier providers of play and experts in retail entertainment. They supply Kiddie Rides, Candy Carts, Photo Booths, Carousels and more. www.clearhill.com
Henry Brothers
Will Corrie
Thornton Roofing
Morgan Document Security
Just Live A Little
Family Business of the Year
Best Small Business
Big Heart
One to Watch
Family Business of the Year
In 1915, John Morgan established a haulage firm. His son William and grandson, Raymond, developed it into ‘Morgan Removals’, their distinctive vans commonplace across Northern Ireland. The 4th generation transformed the firm into archiving and document storage. www.morgandocumentsecurity.com
Based in Portaferry, entrepreneurial husband and wife team David and Jill Crawford's journey started a few years ago selling their yogurt and granola at markets. Today their uniquely flavoured and innovative products line the shelves of the world's most far-flung places. www.justlivealittle.co
As one of mid ulster’s largest employers, 2nd generation construction firm Henry Brothers, are involved in a range of initiatives to help the wider community. They believe reputation doesn’t just depend on financial performance and they focus on supporting young people. www.henrybrothers.co.uk
Located on the Ards peninsula, Corries is a successful family meat and food business founded by William Corrie over 35 years ago. 2nd generation and young entrepreneur Will Corrie opened his first shop in 2004 and has expanded to open another four since. www.corriesonthefarm.co.uk
Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Thornton Roofing is a 2nd generation family firm, run by Stephen Thornton. With bold expansion plans to create 50 new jobs in 2016 and taking on more than a dozen apprentice joiners, they are sealing their future for the next 50 years. www.thorntonroofing.com
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Abernethy Butter Best of British
REGIONAL FINALISTS: NORTHERN IRELAND
Walled City Brewery
Enrich and Endure
Innovation
One to Watch
Lifetime Achievement
Apprenticeship Champion
Husband and wife team James and Louise set about building the first craft brewery in Londonderry city centre, something that hadn’t existed for over 100 years. In 2015 they opened serving flavoursome craft beers inspired by ancient local recipes and new-world brewing techniques. www.walledcitybrewery.com
Started by creative brother and sister team Lorcan and Sarah Quinn from County Down, Enrich and Endure is a new Irish linen and wool home-ware company. The pair grew up in what was once the centre of the Irish linen industry, so are reviving their region’s heritage. www.enrichandendure.com
In 1978 Gilbert Yates snr founded a small family-run building firm which has grown into a development and construction company based in Holywood. Constantly diversifying and innovating their portfolio, Gilbert Senior’s sons Gilbert and Joseph are now at the helm at the business. www.aspenireland.co.uk
Electrical contractors G.R. White & Son have been operating for over 40 years, founded by George White who now works with his son Rodney. Helping to create sustainable employment within the Fermanagh area they've expanded offering roles for apprentices and employees. www.grwhiteelectrical.co.uk
Gilbert Yates
G.R. White & Sons
Aspen Ireland
Best Small Business Allison and Will Abernethy handmake traditional country butter churned in the traditional way in the beautiful hills of Co Down. Available from small local farm shops to Fortnum & Mason, it is also appreciated at the best michelin starred restaurants. www.abernethybuttercompany.com
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It was the most amazing awards ❛ceremony and wonderful to see my
night I saw a real, live reflection ❛of theLastwarmth, energy, passion and
father-in-law and our chairman, Rami Ranger CBE, honoured for his lifetime’s achievements. It was a very heartfelt and touching presentation which I know meant a huge deal to him
professionalism that family businesses live by every day. Even with over 300 people in the room, it still felt like ‘one big family’ – a rarity in today’s cut throat business world
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Rooftec Scotland
REGIONAL FINALISTS: SCOTLAND
Élan Hair Design
Bruce Mickel
Thistle Healthcare
Walkers Shortbread
Lifetime Achievement
Best Business to Work For
Best Of British
Group Chairman of Mactaggart and Mickel, Bruce joined the firm in 1970 as the 3rd generation. Working across all departments, he has driven innovation to help evolve and promote sustainability in the housing industry. He is also involved in Cre8te, a charity helping people into employment. www.macmic.co.uk
Devanand and Saraswatee Fowdar bought their first care home in the 1970s and grew the company from 9 beds to 900 beds in west central Scotland. Now a 2nd generation business with son Kishan, the firm have 12 houses and pride themselves on the care they provide. www.thistlehealthcare.co.uk
It’s 118 years since Joseph Walker baked his first batch of biscuits. Three generations later brothers Jim and Joe Walker are at the helm, making 40,000 tons of shortbread biscuits each year, still using the same shortbread recipe to create this iconic British product, in Aberlour. www.walkersshortbread.com
Mactaggart & Mickel Apprenticeship Champion
Innovation Best Small Business
Established in 2008 by Mark and Nicola Cattanach, Rooftec Scotland has quickly established a reputation as one of the best roofing contractors in Scotland. Wanting to pass their specific skills and experience on, they have been driving apprenticeships in their own firm and locally in Falkirk. www.rooftecscotland.co.uk
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Based in Inverurie, Élan Hair Design was opened in 1971 and is run by Lorna and Gordon and their daughters Lauren and Lanice. In 2012 the Milton family embarked on a journey to make the salon more sustainable, implementing a full green initiative, even recycling hair waste. www.elanhair.co.uk/home
Kids Bee Happy
Gray & Adams
John Lawson Butchers
Coast & Glen
Johnstons Of Elgin
New Frontiers
Apprenticeship Champion
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Big Heart
Following a holiday abroad Sandra and Alistair Patterson setup Kids Bee Happy. As the UK’s original sand art company, they provide multi-coloured, glittery and fun sand arts and crafts kits and pictures for children. They supply to holiday resorts, families, nationally and internationally. www.kidsbeehappy.com
Fraserburgh-based Gray and Adams, which designs and manufacturers freight vehicles was founded in 1957 by Jim Gray & Jim Adams. Now run by the 2nd generation the company currently employs just under 50 apprentices in Fraserburgh, making up approx 10% of its workforce. www.gray-adams.com
Founded in 1979 by John and Linda Lawson, John Lawson Butchers is a prime example of a traditional Scottish family butcher. A 2nd generation thriving business, their beef and lamb is farmed locally by John’s brother, and their shops are focal points in their community. www.johnlawsonbutchers.co.uk
Fishbox was started by accident, a motorcycle accident! Magnus Houston swapped his leathers for oilskins and started a mission to get Scotland’s top quality fish to the nation in under 48 hours of being caught - supplying local restaurants and hotels with seafood landed by local fishermen. www.fishbox.co.uk
With over 200 years of tradition and expertise in textile manufacturing, Johnstons of Elgin provide fine knitwear, using high quality, natural fibres. This craftsmanship has been passed down through the generations and are preserved in the products made today. www.johnstonscashmere.com
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Campbell & Kennedy
Three Sisters Bake
Family Business of the Year
One to Watch
The firm was established in 1953 by Tom Kennedy and Robert Campbell who were carrying out TV and radio installations. Now handed down from father to son, the firm is Glasgow's leading nationwide service provider, with both Campbell and Kennedy family members working in the firm. www.campbellkennedy.co.uk
Three sisters Gillian, Nichola and Lindsey decided to escape the shackles of their desk jobs and founded a cafe and catering business in 2011. With turnover doubling to £600,000 in 2015, this trio are headed for big things.
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Mackie's Crisps
Alex Young Scot Seat Direct
T.O.M Vehicle Rental
Innovation
Lifetime Achievement
Best Business to Work For
The Taylor family have been growing potatoes in Perthshire for several generations. The Mackie’s have over 20 years’ experience producing indulgent ice cream in Aberdeenshire. Together they focused their expertise to create arrange of Mackie’s Potato Crisps. www.mackiescrisps.co.uk
Alongside wife Carol, Alex established Scot Seat Direct in 2000, and they now have Britain's biggest bespoke range of seating for the transport and marine industry. Always competing in motorsport events Alex now 70, drove from Scotland to Monte Carlo this year to raise money for charity. www.scotseats.co.uk
Over 25 years ago T.O.M Vehicle Rental started off as a MOT station but the firm setup by Jim Rafferty has become one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. Now joined by six other family members, it is family culture which lies at the heart of T.O.M. www.tomvehiclerental.com
Aubin Group
Asgards
PG Paper Company
New Frontiers
Best of British
Big Heart
Established in 1986 in Ellon, Aubin is a family firm specialising in the supply of cements and chemicals. Run by Paddy Collins, the company now sells the majority of it's chemicals to growing markets in the Middle East and won a Queen's Award for Enterprise for it's international trade. www.aubingroup.com
Husband and wife team Jim and Cat from Argyll, hand-craft authentic Viking and Celtic jewellery based on archaeological finds. Based in Argyll, they have seen constant growth and everything they make is cast in the UK. They are proud to be keeping local manufacturing alive. www.asgard.scot
PG Paper, owned by husband and wife team Puneet and Poonam Gupta is based in Kilmacolm. The duo are now worldwide buying and selling “customised paper solutions� in 42 countries. With strong family values and ethos the firm work with charities both in the UK and abroad. www.pgpaper.com
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Ringley Group
Wyboston Lakes
Winslow Skincare
Wilkinson Construction Wise Owl Cider Consultants
Apprenticeship Champion
Best Business to Work For
Big Heart
Best Business to Work For
Best Small Business
Ringley was founded by husband and wife Mary-Anne and Mehdi on good old family values in 1997, providing all aspects of advice to residential and commercial property sectors. They have been recognised for their innovation, CSR policies and their apprenticeship training schemes. www.ringleygroup.co.uk
In 1964 Peter Hutchinson conceived Wyboston Lakes. Today it's a 3rd generation firm and one of the largest privately-owned business and leisure destinations in Northern Europe. The firm has also been featured on The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For three years in a row. www.wybostonlakes.co.uk
Mother and daughter team Maria and Elle at Winslow Skincare provide results-driven skin treatments to achieve healthy skin with a visible difference. They often travel to schools and local communities to discuss keeping your skin healthy.
Wilkinson Construction Consultants are license approved inspectors offering an alternative to local authority building control. The company is run by husband and wife, Geoff and Amanda Wilkinson and they are dedicated to providing the best service for the industry. www.theapprovedinspector.com
At Wise Owl Cider Richard and Paula Wise use eight different varieties of apple to create their light, flavoursome and well rounded cider. Founded only two years ago this duo are making their mark winning Best Kentish Cider 2015 and awarded their first star in the Great Taste Awards. www.wiseowlcider.co.uk
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Odiham Cake Company
Creative Nature
Best of British
Innovation
Odiham Cake Company is owned by professional chef Gareth and his wife Emma. Located in the historic village of Odiham they have been delighting and amazing clients since 2012. They were also featured on BBC2's 'The Millionaires Gift Guide' after baking an edible replica of Aynhoe Park. www.odihamcakecompany.co.uk
Creative Nature owned by 2nd generation entrepreneur Julianne Ponan is an ethical super-food brand. Launched after Julianne was frustrated with snack choice for people with allergies, the brand promotes health, creativity and respect for the environment. www.creativenaturesuperfoods.co.uk
Joe Adams
Kelly Turkeys
Raj Bari Indian Restaurant
One to Watch
Best of British
Best Small Business
Started in 2007 by Sonja and Trevor Adams, son Joe joined the company at the start. At only 17 his role was originally completing design work. Today it's all encompassing from client contact to leading the team. In nine years he has become a director and a fantastic entrepreneur. www.print-junction.co.uk
In 1971 Derek and Mollie Kelly founded Kelly Turkeys - a breeding and hatchery firm, today renown across the UK. Now led by their son Paul it has grown into an awardwinning brand. The father and son team are both pioneers in their field and champions in their industry. www.kellyturkeys.co.uk
The Ahad family have been running Indian restaurants for over 60 years and strongly believe in their ethos of hard work, determination and customers first. The three brothers run four restaurants in Sevenoaks, Bexley, Bexleyheath and London since the retirement of their father. www.rajbari.co.uk
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE SOUTH EAST
Glosrose Group
Urban Retreat
Pimlico Plumbers
Storm Technologies Zelle Studio
Big Heart
New Frontiers
Apprenticeship Champion
Family Business of the Year
One to Watch
Having nurtured industry knowledge and brand reputation, Tony Butcher has seen Glosrose Group develop from a local supplier based in Kent to a nationwide company, retaining the values that have cemented their growth over the years since it first began in 1976. www.glosrose.co.uk
Urban Retreat's flagship store in Harrods is seen as many by the ultimate hair, beauty and spa destination. 2nd generation, Reena Hammer, is the creative director following in the entrepreneurial footsteps of her parents.
Founded by Charlie Mullins OBE in 1979, Pimlico Plumbers is now the largest independent plumbing and home services company in the UK. Starting as an apprentice himself, Charlie is an advocate of apprenticeships employing over 40 young people into the trade. www.pimlicoplumbers.com
Storm Technologies is one of the fastest growing independent IT ValueAdded Reseller’s in the UK. Starting out with just a few members of staff at the turn of the millennium, Storm Technologies now employs over 150 people all focused on delivering the best customer solutions and services. www.storm-technologies.com
With fashion in their DNA, brother and sister duo Albert and Yvonne Lin established Zelle Studio in 2015. Albert based in Taiwan and Yvonne in London, they run a contemporary women’s fashion label offering chic, streamlined ready-to-wear for the modern women. www.zellestudio.com
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www.urbanretreat.co.uk
Gold Care Homes
The Spa Hotel
Copperfox Model Horses
Dobsons
Pat Gallagher Gallagher Group
Family Business of the Year
Best of British
Innovation
Best Small Business
Lifetime Achievement
Brothers Ravi and Sukhi Gidar opened their first care home in 1999 wanting to enhance the lives of residents. Their company Gold Care Homes now has over 20 homes across the country and has been recognised as one of the fastest growing health care firms, with a reputation for care and respect. www.goldcarehomes.com
A beautiful family-run 18th century mansion, The Spa Hotel is nestled in 14 acres of picturesque grounds in Kent. Acquired by the Scragg family in 2007, it is run by son Anthony and was internally refurbished by daughter Georgie. The hotel now offers 70 gorgeous and styled bedrooms. www.spahotel.co.uk
Founded by Utterly Horses’ Becky Benfield, Copperfox Horses have created a range of models around British breeds of horses and ponies. Each model is crafted in the popular 1:9th scale to capture the features, characteristics and grace of each breed. www.copperfoxmodelhorses.com
The firm was started by Frank Dobson in 1935 as a general builder however the company evolved into a home improvements specialist. Last year it was passed on to the 4th generation family members who are creating beautiful kitchens, bathrooms, glazed extensions, windows and doors. www.dobsonshome.com
When Irish-born Pat Gallagher, now 67, decided to stop working for someone else and pursue his own path he did not expect it to lead to a ÂŁ50m turnover group employing 300 people. Pat is now a pillar of the Kent community. www.gallagher-group.co.uk
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE SOUTH EAST
Charlie Mullins OBE DCE Group
Speak First
Mayfair Tanning Company
Bardsley Farms
Pimlico Plumbers Lifetime Achievement
New Frontiers
Big Heart
Innovation
Family Business of the Year
Charlie started out with a bag of tools and in 1979 founded Pimlico Plumbers, the largest independent plumbing firm in the UK. He is an avid campaigner for apprentices and a patron for women's trade charity and has been featured on a number of television programmes. www.pimlicoplumbers.com
Founded in 1990 by brothers David and Anthony Cox, alongside friend Kevin Smith, DCE Group is a design led international exhibition company. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2015 the firm has expanded now having offices in the UK, France, Canada and New York. www.dcegroup.co.uk
Amanda Vickers acquired Speak First in 2003 and has been helping people enhance communication skills and personal impact for over 20 years. Through the Speak-First Foundation they help young people worldwide get an education such as funding a floating school in Bangladesh. www.speak-first.com
The Mayfair Tanning Company was established in London in 2002 by husband and wife, Maggie and Andrew Wells. The family firm have five expert salons which specialise in providing a total body care experience, even winning Tanning Salon of the Year 2015. www.mayfairtanningandwaxing.co.uk
Founded in 1892, Bardsley Farms is a top fruit operation which grows apples, pears, plums and apricots predominantly for supermarkets. Nigel Bardsley is a 4th generation farmer and joined the firm in 1984, taking the business forward in leaps and bounds and continues to do so. www.bardsleyfarms.co.uk
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Smiths: L´Art Du Chocolat One to Watch
Brothers Chris and Greg Smith, from a Cambridgeshire village launched their gourmet chocolate business Smith’s: L’Art Du Chocolat in December 2015. Combined they are a fusion of entrepreneurial spirit and adventurous and industrious working ethics. www.smithschocolat.com
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C&C Taxis
Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding
Douch Family Funeral Directors
Valeport
Cotteswold Dairy
Innovation
Apprenticeship Champion
Best Business to Work For
Innovation
Best of British
Founded by Colin and Christine, C&C Taxis have been servicing St Austell and the surrounding areas since the mid 80’s. Now led by the 2nd generation the family firm transformed their entire fleet of cars to electric, only the second company in the UK to do so.
Trading since 1996, Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding is run by siblings; Chris, Stephen and Lynn. Establishing a loyal customer base, the business has fantastic relationships with suppliers, customers and the local authorities, and a reputation for ensuring safety and efficiency. www.sedgeman.co.uk
In 1910 Frederick Charles Douch founded his funeral directors business. Today the firm is led by the 4th and 5th generation still serving the community over 100 years later. They draw on their decades of tradition, local experience and excellence to help local families. www.funeraldirector.co.uk
Established in 1969 Valeport is a 2nd generation company who create apparatus for the oceanographic, hydro-metric and hydro-graphic industry. Their customers include the environmental, military, oil & gas, renewable, construction and civil engineering sectors. www.valeport.co.uk
In 1938, Harry Workman founded Cotteswold Dairy when it was just a 30 gallon milk round. Today, with over 300 staff, the business is thriving as an independent, 3rd generation family owned dairy in a very competitive market place, supplying the highest quality milk and dairy produce. www.cotteswold-dairy.co.uk
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Thirty4 Racing
Brend Hotels
AJ & RG Barber
Rumwell Farm Shop
Henry Ling
Best Small Business
Apprenticeship Champion
New Frontiers
Big Heart
Family Business of the Year
In 1833, Daniel Barber began making cheese on his Somerset farm. Nearly two centuries later they are now the oldest surviving cheddar-makers in the world. To make traditional West Country cheddar they milk around 1700 dairy cows and combine this with expertise and 183 years of heritage. www.barbers.co.uk
With the family farm located at Hillcommon and Bradford on Tone covering 550 acres, Rumwell Farm Shop encompasses many enterprises including beef, pork, eggs, potatoes and combinable crops. The firm is headed by Anne and David Mitchell, their two sons, and daughter in law. www.rumwellfarmshop.com
Starting life 140 years ago as a commercial printer in Dorchester, today family firm Henry Ling is led by Helen Kennett and employs around 130 people. Keeping up to date the firm invested in new equipment so they are at the forefront of technology producing journals and books. www.henryling.co.uk
Best Business to Work For In 2010, schoolboy Rob Francis’ racing career was cut short after a serious injury, and wanting to put something back into the industry, Thirty4 Racing was formed. Designed by riders, for riders, to bring high quality products at affordable prices.
Since 1955 when Mr and Mrs Percy Brend opened their first hospitality business, the Brend family has been a permanent fixture in the South West. Now one of the largest employers in the area they have built a portfolio of eleven hotels in Devon and Cornwall.
www.thirty4racing.co.uk
www.brend-hotels.co.uk
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2016
REGIONAL FINALISTS: THE SOUTH WEST
Blackacre Farm Eggs
Wyke Farms
Best Small Business
Best of British
Rodger Workman
South West Play
Cotteswold Dairy
Beards The Jewellers
Lifetime Achievement
Big Heart
New Frontiers
Family Business of the Year Set in the heart of Somerset, Blackacre Farm produce delicious and nutritious award-winning free range eggs. The Wood family have been farming for over 35 years, and understand that truly free range hens, ducks and quails lay the very best eggs. www.blackacrefarmeggs.com
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Farming in the heart of Somerset for over 150 years, the Clothier family have been making award-winning cheddar using their Grandmother Ivy’s secret recipe for generations. They are passionate about providing families with delicious, traditional Farmhouse Cheddar for their table. www.wykefarms.com
Growing up surrounded by the family business, Roger loved working with his father Harry at the dairy and joined in 1963. Roger developed Cotteswold Dairy into the first UK dairy to produce organic milk in returnable bottles. The firm has evolved from a 30 gallon milk round to 90 million litres annually. www.cotteswold-dairy.co.uk
Since 1804 Beards has become one of the UK’s most prestigious jewellers. Now with 6th generation, Alex Rose at the helm, and their own, beautiful in-house jewellery brand, Beards are a favourite with UK and international customers. www.beards.co.uk
A firm favourite with playscape designers and architects, South West Play was founded in 1986 by an exfisherman. The 2nd generation firm create highly interactive rope and net play equipment. They make pieces for theme parks, school playgrounds and even worked on the Olympic Park. www.southwestplay.co.uk
Sibling Distillery
Rob Harris Ann's Cottage
One to Watch
Lifetime Achievement
The four young siblings who chose to set up their own gin distillery at just 15, 18, 20 and 22 years old are now selling their products into upmarket outlets such as Harvey Nichols and Fortnum & Mason. Produced in Cheltenham they have been named in the UK's top 3 gin distilleries. www.siblingdistillery.com
In 1978 Rob founded Ann's Cottage, now a ÂŁ15m surfwear firm with shops all across Cornwall. He also owns a number of campsites and a media company. A long-standing member of the Cornish community, he is part of the coastguard service and chairman of his local council. www.annscottage.com
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Cawdor Cars
Harlech Foodservice
Parker Plant Hire
Bluestone Brewing Co.
Crikey Bikey
Apprenticeship Champion
Big Heart
Best Business to Work For
New Frontiers
One to Watch
Parker Plant Hire was formed by George and Stuart Parker in 1980 from their base in Llanelli. The firm's depots in Cardiff and Pembroke Dock, cover all areas of Wales as well as the South West of England. They own one of the largest plant hire fleets in Wales www.parker-plant.co.uk
Tucked away in rural North Pembrokeshire, Wales father and daughter team Simon and Amy Turner started Bluestone Brewing in 2013. Growing stronger every day the firm are creating a quality beer that’s both big on flavour and big on attitude.
In 2014 Sky Ballantyne entered a S.T.E.M competition...and won! She had developed a harness to help parents teach children how to ride a bicycle. Sky and her sister Kia then became the youngest people ever to fact the Dragon's Den panel with 'Crikey Bikey.' www.crikeybikey.com
Family Business of the Year Cawdor is a leading car dealer in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire with a reputation for outstanding customer service in the local area. As a family business, Cawdor Cars pride themselves on the excellent service well placed to assist with all your motoring requirements. www.cawdorcars.co.uk
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A 2nd generation firm run by the Foskett family, Harlech was founded in 1972. Based on the Llyn Peninsula they are suppliers of frozen and chilled foods, fresh fruit and veg, grocery, cleaning and disposable materials and an award winning wholesale butchery range. www.harlech.co.uk
www.bluestonebrewing.co.uk
The Patchwork Traditional Coles Family Brewers Food Company & Distillers
Josh Thomas Thomas Design
Lizzie's Barn Sanctuary
Jones Bros Civil Engineering
Best of British
Best Small Business
One to Watch
Big Heart
Apprenticeship Champion
There is not much the Coles family can't do. In 1994 they bought the 14th century White Hart Thatched Inn & Brewery, in 1999 they began brewing beer and then in 2011 they diversified into cider. With many interesting legends surrounding the brewery many people visit each year. www.thebestpubinwales.co.uk
Thomas Design based in Swansea was established by Damian Thomas in 1998. Son Josh has now joined him the business as a junior web developer apprentice adding to the firm's offering. One day he hopes to take on the business and continue it's growth in Wales. www.thomas-design.co.uk
Surrounded by 10 acres for plenty of exercise, family-run Lizzie’s Barn have a specially converted barn which houses many abandoned dogs and puppies - offering them the rich social experience, mixing with people and other dogs which is essential for their development. www.lizziesbarn.co.uk
Current managing director Huw Jones is the 2nd generation at the helm of civil engineering firm Jones Bros after taking over from his father and uncle. With over 60 years' experience, today Jones Bros is a world-class business, leading the way in engineering innovation services. www.jones-bros.com
Innovation With a budget of just £9 from the housekeeping, Margaret Carter began selling homemade pâtés in 1982. Patchwork is now a local, national and internationally recognised brand of pâtés, yet everything is still handmade using original recipes including Stilton & Pear and Mushroom Marmalade. www.patchwork-pate.co.uk
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REGIONAL FINALISTS: WALES
Glanusk Estate
Cardiff Lift Company
William Robert
Daioni
Clogau Gold of Wales
Family Business of the Year
Best of British
Innovation
Lifetime Achievement
New Frontiers
Genpower are the sole UK importer for Hyundai power equipment, selling energy efficient portable generators, water pumps and air compressors. Founded by Roland and Lisa Llewellin in 2006 they are now into the 2nd generation.
The Estate has been in the ownership of the same family since 1826 when the Iron-master, Sir Joseph Bailey, purchased the original site and built a mansion house. With a variety of picturesque locations to choose from, Glanusk estate is beautifully set for events, filming, and office space. www.glanuskestate.com
Cardiff Lift Company was formed in 1969 as an independent maintenance company serving the South Wales region. In 1985 following a move to a 6000 sq ft factory in the Cardiff Bay area, Cardiff Lift Company started manufacturing custom designed Service Lifts. www.cardiff-lift.co.uk
Clogau Gold is a 2nd generation family firm creating unique, hand-crafted jewellery containing the rarest gold in the world. William Robert founded the Clogau St. David's Gold Mine in 1989 which contained Welsh gold, the same gold that is a personal favourite with generations of the Royal family. www.clogau.co.uk
Through the combination of happy cows, fertile soils and abundant grass, Daioni has found the winning formula for delicious, flavoursome and quality milk and are now a leading provider of premium quality organic milk and organic dairy products.
www.genpower.co.uk
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P & A Group Companies Best Business to Work For
Founded in 1832 P&A Group is a family-run business with a long-standing timber heritage, the Morgan family is proud to have operated thriving timber yards for over five generations. Today they operate six divisions in the timber manufacturing industry. www.p-a-group.com
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