FOUNDED: 1969 STAFF: 1,500+ TURNOVER: N/A Founded by brothers Patsy and Johnny Byrne in 1969, Byrne Bros (Formwork) is the largest member of the dynamic Byrne Group. With head offices in Teddington, the group provides a complete integrated construction service, ranging from major concrete frame construction solutions to top-quality refurbishment, joinery manufacture, interior fitting out and plant hire. Byrne Bros is no stranger to working with esteemed clients. The company has recently begun work at Wimbledon to extend the seating in Court 1 and construct a new hospitality area at Court 19. This year also saw Byrne Bros complete work on the Tate Modern extension, Switch House – billed as “the most important new cultural building to open in Britain since the British Library”. In January, former Bovis Lend Lease boss John Anderson was appointed Managing Director of the group. Cappagh Group SECTOR: Construction MANGAING DIRECTOR: Michael Ferncombe FOUNDED: 1973 STAFF: 300+ TURNOVER: £45million The family-owned Cappagh Group civil engineering and waste management firm was established in the 1960s (registered in 1973) when Tom Ferncombe founded Cappagh Contractors Construction. Initially concentrating on supplying labour to the construction industry it then focussed on local civil engineering contracts, providing expertise for public utilities such as gas, water, sewers, highways drainage and ducting for the electric and telecommunications industry. In 1988 it established Cappagh Public Works to deliver construction waste recycling expertise. The company works for blue chip organisations such as Thames Water, Portsmouth Water, Southern Gas Networks, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as well as many large contractors, developers and commercial businesses.
Cara Stationery Ltd SECTOR: Office Supplies FOUNDER: Gerry Keany FOUNDED: Late 1990s STAFF: 10+ TURNOVER: N/A Gerry Keany established Cara Stationery in the late 1990s, after giving up a career as a chartered accountant. Today the business keeps other businesses around Britain running smoothly, by providing everything they need from a stationery perspective. The firm counts numerous Irish companies in London among its clients and also offers printing, secure shredding services, company branding and full office refits. Strengthening the company’s Irish sporting and community links, this year Cara Stationery became sponsor of London GAA’s cup competitions. Carey Group Plc SECTOR: Environmental / Demolition / Civil Engineering / Dry Lining / New Homes / Resource Recovery CHAIRMAN: John Carey FOUNDED: 1969 STAFF: circa. 3,000 TURNOVER: £440million Brothers John, Tom and Pat Carey, from Ballyporeen in Co. Tipperary, established the Carey Group 47 years ago. With its head office in Wembley and offices across the UK and Ireland, the family owned and run construction and resource recovery group has enjoyed significant growth over the past 12 months. Careys has gone from strength to strength, securing and delivering some of the UK’s most challenging and complex construction projects, whilst also expanding the number of housing development sites and European partners for its resource recovery business. Careys’ ongoing success comes from its significant investment in specialist plant and equipment, the talent and commitment of its people, and an internal culture of striving to get better every day. Careys is now entering an exciting phase of its development with its company mission, vision and values representing the founders’ principles and clear direction for future sustainable growth.
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