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Burnley the most enterprising place in the UK
Burnley wins prestigious national award and is named the ‘Most Enterprising Place in the UK 2013’. The accolade, awarded through the Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, recognises and celebrates the range of business, enterprise and economic development work that has reshaped Burnley’s reputation. It is given to the “area that best demonstrates improving economic prospects and encourages enterprise by best practice in supporting a stronger, more dynamic enterprise culture; exhibiting pioneering examples of enterprise activity throughout their area; and providing role models to inspire other areas to be more enterprising.”
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“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Burnley on being awarded ‘Most Enterprising Area in the UK’ by The Enterprising Britain Awards committee.” His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales:
“I certainly congratulate businesses large and small in Burnley for the enterprise they have shown. The British Prime Minister, David Cameron
“Burnley is booming economically on the back of manufacturing and the aerospace industry.” The Business Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Vince Cable MP
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Burnley Celebrates Burnley is celebrating after being named the most enterprising place in Britain. The Lancashire town received the accolade for its ongoing commitment to support small and medium sized businesses and for successfully reframing perceptions of Burnley. 4
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North West Tonight interviewing Burnley ambassador Alastair Campbell
Bondholder Scheme hugely influential in securing the Most Enterprising Place in Britain title for Burnley BBC’s The One Show reporting from the celebration. (L-R: Gordon Birtwistle, MP, Julie Cooper, Leader of Burnley Council, Tony Livsey, Presenter)
The Burnley Bondholder scheme sets Burnley apart from the rest of Britain, an initiative that brings together over one hundred local firms that work together to promote Burnley as a place for business. Through the consortium’s combined passion and hard work to promote local enterprise through media channels they have attracted £10 million to the area. The Burnley Bondholder scheme stood out from other entries in this year’s ‘most enterprising place’ category of the Enterprising Britain Awards because it demonstrated how collaborative thinking can make a real difference to an area. This scheme was one of four UK winners from a record number of 44 entries to this year’s Enterprising Britain Awards. The awards honour and celebrate the best public initiatives and public-private partnerships that are working hard to promote business development in communities across the UK. Business and Enterprise Minister Michael
Fallon said: “The Burnley Bondholders scheme is reinvigorating the local economy and helping to change perceptions of Burnley. Initiatives like this are working hard to boost growth and thoroughly deserve recognition and the opportunity to represent the UK at the European Awards in November. These awards showcase the entrepreneurial spirit that can be found in local authorities, businesses, schools and colleges across the country.” Councillor Julie Cooper, leader of Burnley Council, said: “This is fantastic news for Burnley. We are punching above our weight and we have big ambitions. Burnley is well on its way to forging a strong international reputation as a centre of excellence for manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry. “This award reflects Burnley’s growing stature in showing the way to the rest of the country in promoting manufacturing in Britain and puts us on the map as a place where enterprise and innovation are thriving.
“It’s great that we’re the most enterprising area in the UK but it’s only the start. It reflects what’s happening in our town but it’s nowhere near the end of the story. Work which is underway to create an innovative aerospace ‘supply village’ in the former Michelin tyre factory is just one excellent example of how an old manufacturing site that was symbolic of Britain’s industrial past is being transformed into a shining example of our country’s hightech manufacturing future. “Burnley - Britain’s most enterprising area – absolutely right.”
Initiatives like this are working hard to boost growth and thoroughly deserve recognition and the opportunity to represent the UK at the European Awards in November.
“The award showcases the entrepreneurial spirit that can be found in Burnley’s local authority, businesses, schools and colleges” 5
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Be part of the winning formula With huge infrastructure developments underway this area is one of the best places in the North West for businesses to relocate to, which is why aerospace giant KAMAN is locating here, and why those who are based here, like VEKA Plc, are investing and becoming amongst the best at what they do on the national and international stage. Other places cannot compete with our northern centrality; our road, rail and multiple airport connections; our quality of life and affordable housing offer; our emphasis on skills development; pioneering Burnley Bondholder network, and a cando Council who is business-friendly and prioritises economic growth. Burnley excels in making things and has double the regional average employed in manufacturing. We have an astonishingly good range of development opportunities:
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the 70 acre Burnley Bridge site, the 40 acre Aerospace Supply Village, the £100 million ‘On The Banks’ waterside mixed use scheme (the largest heritage led regeneration scheme in the country), and AMS Technology Park. These are game-changers in this area and is why everyone is talking about Burnley being on the up. With a strong Manufacturing base Burnley make parts that power the world’s largest aeroplanes (SAFRAN Aircelle) and the world’s fastest cars (TRW, BCW); it makes world-class cask ales (Moorhouse’s) and the world’s best digital audio mixing desks (AMS Neve); Burnley business LITE lit The Shard, the country’s tallest building; British Velvets (one of the world’s last remaining velvet manufacturers) decorated Her Majesty the Queen’s Royal Barge for the Queens Jubilee year last year and Balmers
Garden Machinery look after the greens at The Open - an impressive diversity in manufacturing. Projects in isolation do not create a prosperous area: it is a commitment and subsequent delivery of a longer term strategy that creates prosperity. Here are just some of Burnley’s major achievements: a direct rail link to Manchester which opens next year; the development of an Aerospace Supply Park – the first of its kind in the region; Burnley Bridge development site, the North West’s first University Technical College, major investment in the Weavers’ Triangle; AMS Technology Park; luxury Woodland Spa; new Moorhouse’s Brewery; new housing, in place and selling fast.
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What they say The Business Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Vince Cable MP: “Burnley, in Lancashire, is now booming economically on the back of manufacturing and proximity to the aerospace industry; a few miles down the road, some of the other Pennine towns, are languishing.” Steve Rumbelow, Chief Executive of Burnley Council: “Burnley aims to be a great location for economic growth, investing in huge strategic economic projects, and working side by side with the private sector to ensure more of the right people know that Burnley is investment ready and open for business.”
Alastair Campbell: “I think this is fantastic news. It is a shot in the arm for the local economy. I know that the UCFB College of Football Business has a great national profile, but many other businesses in the town are also doing well.” Stephane Cueille, Managing Director at Aircelle: “I’m very impressed by the breadth of manufacturing here – a vibrant aerospace and automotive sector, which is supported by many service businesses, an excellent property market and a local Council which is very business friendly.”
His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales: “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Burnley on being awarded “Most Enterprising Area in the U.K.” by The Enterprising Britain Awards committee. Each time I have visited Burnley – in 2005, 2008, 2010 and then in 2012 with The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh – I have been increasingly hopeful that the small contribution my Charities are making, in partnership with the borough council, key stakeholders in business and education and with local community entrepreneurs, will give Burnley the future it deserves.” Councillor Julie Cooper, Leader of Burnley Council: “Burnley can’t escape today’s economic challenges – but we are refusing to lie down. This is a town that punches above our weight and we have big ambitions. Burnley is well on its way to forging a strong international reputation as a centre of excellence for manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry. The Most Enterprising Area award is great news which reflects how innovation and economic development is already reshaping Burnley - but it’s nowhere near the end of the story.”
Gordon Birtwistle, MP for Burnley: “Burnley recently was awarded by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills the most prestigious award for ‘The Most Enterprising Area in the UK’. Would my Right Honourable Friend wish to congratulate the many businesses in Burnley who are members of the Burnley Bondholder Scheme on their achievement?” David Cameron, Prime Minister: “I certainly congratulate businesses large and small in Burnley for the enterprise they have shown. The fact about this recovery is it is a private sector led recovery. That is what we needed after the massive excessive government spending and it has been very good that businesses up and down the country, including in Burnley, have done so much to take people on and get our economy moving.”
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In Focus: OnTheBanks
A unique legacy - a unique opportunity A new creative brand for the UK’s largest heritage led regeneration scheme transforming the historic canalside in Burnley.
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he new ‘On the Banks’ brand has been created to promote and attract investment to one of the largest and most exciting heritage led regeneration schemes underway in the UK, transforming one of the country’s best preserved areas of industrial heritage into a vibrant and unique ‘destination’ for business, living, leisure and education. Unique historic buildings that sit along the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at the heart of Burnley are being restored with a modern 21st century twist, sensitively mixing historic features with iconic modern infrastructure creating unrivalled mixed use waterside sites. The £100 million project, set on the North and South banks of the canal will provide inimitable landmark public spaces, impressive offices and creative work space, living accommodation, with leisure and retail centres on the water’s edge. The site offers contemporary mixeduse space within a regeneration scheme of national profile and importance. Barnfield Construction Chairman, Tim Webber said: “The last couple of years have
seen spectacular progress in and around Burnley and On the Banks is a key part of this progress. Whilst some towns and cities have been seeking to simply halt decline, Burnley has embarked on an ambitious programme that is reconnecting us with the commercial heart of the region.” Barnfield Project Director and Head of Regeneration, Gareth Smith said: “Barnfield are immensely proud to be part of the transformation of this historic landmark
brand as an essential part of moving this exciting project forward. The new On The Banks brand was designed to attract businesses and visitors from across the region to this unique area at the heart of Burnley. We are very excited about the works underway to transform this area and think that Barnfield have developed a cutting edge brand.” On The Banks was chosen as the location for the first University Technical College (UTC), Visions Learning Trust, in the North West after a search of various sites across the region. Martin Callagher, Managing Director and Principal Designate of Visions Learning Trust, said: “We are delighted to be at the heart of this fantastic project. Visions Learning Trust will provide young people between the ages of 14-19 the opportunity to receive an outstanding education within a technical environment. “The £10 million conversion of the mill will greatly enhance this experience, giving our learners a unique place in which to develop their potential to the full.”
landmark public spaces, impressive office and creative work space, living accommodation, with leisure and retail centres on the water’s edge.
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site and to be developing a dynamic area for the future. We are excited about doing this alongside exciting new infrastructure developments such as the Todmorden Curve opening up a direct rail link to Manchester by 2014 and the renovation of the Manchester Road Railway Station adjacent to On The Banks, providing superb access to On the Banks from across the North West.” Burnley Council’s Chief Executive, Steve Rumbelow said: “Barnfield saw a modern
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Slater Terrace Slater Terrace, which lies in the centre of On the Banks, is quite literally on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This historic building, once the homes for the workers in the weaving mill, will now house business users of the twenty first century. Following a stunning refurbishment programme Slater Terrace will provide up to 7 self contained office units in a range of sizes from 550sqft to 8140sqft . The offices will be packed with many original features complimented with modern interior design providing fantastic creative workspace. Each unit will be decorated to a high standard, modern mix of floor coverings throughout, feature glazed balustrade and balcony and lit using the latest LED light fittings.
Specification Tailored, bespoke fit out can be accommodated to provide private offices, break out areas as your business requires.
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Offices available from 550 sq ft to 8140 sq ft
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Available on flexible lease terms or purchase basis
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Managed Estate for a safe working environment
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Immaculately finished ready for occupation
For information about mixed-use opportunities On The Banks and to learn more about this exciting project call Tracey Clavell-Bate on 01282 442300. 9
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Industrial Revolution meets Technical Revolution Barnfield Construction have completed the stunning refurbishment and extension of Victoria Mill, one of the main buildings ‘On The Banks’.
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The site was chosen as the preferred location for the Vision’s Learning Trust to house the North West’s first University Technical College (UTC) after the project was awarded £10.3 million in funding from the Department of Education. The UTC project included the major renovation of the former Victoria Mill, Weaving Shed and Engine Room including new floors and roofs together with extensive timber and roof repairs which have been carried out in strict accordance with English Heritage. The transformation of the mill sensitively mixes historic features with iconic modern infrastructure to create an inspirational education facility for students aged 14 to 19 years wishing to study for a technical career in Construction or Engineering. A new build multi-purpose hall has been constructed next to the mill which fits in perfectly mixing old and new material to give this historic area of national significance a 21st century modern twist.
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Inside the UTC there is engineering/construction workshops, a restaurant, thematic hub, a lecture theatre, a prototyping suite, ICT Suites, science labs, a multifunctional hall, general learning suites, staff rooms, board room and senior social space. This was the first project in the north of England to receive Regional Growth Fund Round 2 investment, and it has been the key role in unlocking £8.8m funding for the “Todmorden Curve” rail link with Manchester. Mike Riley, Senior Site Manager for the whole ‘On The Banks’ development commented “We have made an impossible task possible. I am immensely proud of the whole team for the passion they have shown in working around the clock to complete this enormous regeneration project.” Burnley Council Leader, Julie Cooper said “The transformation of Victoria Mill into a state of the art education facility has created an amazing and unique learning environment for the students. “’On The Banks’ is one of the largest heritage led regeneration schemes in the country, which alongside several other major developments underway, helped Burnley secure the Most Enterprising Place in Britain Award 2013. “I’m so proud to see the transformations taking place, which will help put Burnley on the map as a place where enterprise and innovation are thriving.”
"This is the latest piece of the jigsaw in our strategy to put Burnley at the forefront of skills development and educational excellence in advanced manufacturing. This was a complex project and the teamwork to deliver it on time has been first class." Steve Rumbelow, Burnley Councils Chief Executive
Barnfield Construction Limited and Burnley Council have joined forces to uniquely bring together private and public sector experience. Together, after a lot of hard work, they have formed a brand new joint venture company which will work solely to rejuvenate and develop the former Weavers Triangle area into a vibrant part of Burnley. The company is called Barnfield and Burnley Developments Limited.
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L-R: James Chapman, Edwin Booth, Chairman of Lancashire LEP, Gordon Birtwistle MP, Jonathan Chapman
Why Burnley Bridge is Way Out in Front Burnley Bridge Business Park is the most exciting development of its kind in Pennine Lancashire, according to leading property professionals. Michael Cavannagh, of Burnley-based property consultants Trevor Dawson, believes that Burnley Bridge possesses a number of key advantages over its rivals. He explained: “The crucial difference between Burnley Bridge, and its unique selling point, is that it is now open for business, unlike its rivals at Junctions 6 and 7 of the M65. The installation of the bridge over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal has opened
up the site and it is now taking shape. “All the right boxes have been ticked and the park is deliverable. Planning consent has been granted, and Burnley Council, together with Regional and European development agencies have been very supportive. “The location, immediately off Junction 9 of the M65, is perfect. It is the first speculative development along the M65 for at least five years, which means it is satisfying pent-up demand and it can accommodate a wide range of requirements from 3,000 sq ft up to
Vince cable praises Burnley’s ‘boom in manufacturing’ The Business Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Vince Cable MP, singled Burnley out for praise during his keynote speech at this year’s Local Government Association conference in July. Addressing politicians and government workers at the annual conference in Manchester Central, Dr. Cable, in highlighting disparities in economic success across the North West said: “In Burnley there is a boom in manufacturing… but other parts of the Pennines are seeing little new activity.” This ministerial accolade for the Lancashire town comes after being named 10th in the country for private sector growth, and amongst the best in the North West for high growth firms, as defined by data analysts Experian.
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Independent think-tank, the Centre for Cities, placed Burnley number one in the UK for proportion employed in the manufacturing sector and promotion of the area’s manufacturing strength has encouraged companies to relocate, including international aerospace giant, Kaman Tooling, and manufacturing innovators, Velocity Composites. Fort Vale, Rolls Royce, SAFRAN Aircelle, General Electrics and AMS Neve are some of the world-leading companies in the town with double the regional and national levels employed in manufacturing. The Local Government Association’s annual conference is the biggest event in the local government calendar and attracts over 1,200 delegates.
500,000 sq ft. That provides potential occupiers with a massive choice. Mike Haigh, of Leeds-based consultancy Dove Haigh Phillips, added: “The quality of the building at Burnley Bridge also sets it apart from other developments in the area, together with the high quality of its landscaping. “This splendid business park is well ahead of the game, leaving other competing developments of similar size along the M65 trailing in its wake. There are simply no other sites of this quality, available now, along the M65,” he added.
“The manufacturing ‘boom’ as rightly described by the Business Minister, is an accolade for Burnley but an invitation to everyone else: come and join our success, be part of the boom, be amongst the world’s best. Company order books say more than I possibly can but quite simply, Burnley is open for business, it is excelling on the world stage: so could you.” Steve Rumbelow, Chief Executive, Burnley Council
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Champagne Reception Sponsored by VEKA Plc
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Burnley Business Awards 2013
Veka get the Gong The country’s largest window systems manufacturer, The VEKA UK Group, was the toast of the Burnley Business Awards. The company, which has increased staff fifteen fold in thirty years to 450, collected the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ award. The Burnley Council-organised evening at the 500 year-old Towneley Hall brought businesses together from across the North West to celebrate individual excellence and the town’s economic resurgence which has seen it placed: 10th in the country for private sector growth; one of the top in the North West for high growth firms; number one for manufacturing concentration in its workforce and secure The Most Enterprising Place in the UK Award 2013. Burnley’s dominance in the UK’s manufacturing sector was reflected through 9 of the 11 awards going to this sector including the night’s most prestigious award. Dave Jones, Managing Director of The VEKA UK Group, said: “Our win for Business of the Year is a fantastic accolade, and we are elated to have been recognised for our hard work by our home town, of which we are unequivocally proud.” Currently partway through a £10m
investment programme, and with a turnover in excess of £85 million, the award is a landmark occasion for the company which has grown from 30 staff in a 30 000 sq. ft. facility over a quarter of a decade ago to 400 000 sq. ft. employing over 450. Mr Jones added: “We are extremely proud of what we do at VEKA and can only achieve the results we do thanks to the unwavering commitment of our staff, many of whom have been with us right from the very beginning with the vast majority coming from Burnley and the surrounding area.” Steve Rumbelow, Chief Executive of Burnley Council, said: “The number of winners from the manufacturing sector highlights this area’s existing expertise at making things and the youthfulness of those winners suggests this will continue to be the case for many years to come. There is an energy and vibrancy about business in Burnley now. The town is resurgent, and alongside all those individual awards, Burnley’s economic future was clearly a winner too.”
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New Start Business of the Year – Insignis IT Solutions
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The Family Business of the Year – Crow Wood Leisure Centre
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The Export Achievement Award – Process Instruments
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The Innovation Award – Velocity Composites Ltd
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Deal of the Year – BCW Engineering
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The Young Business Person of the year – John Lord (Connect Technology) and Zayanah Manzoor (Hycrome)
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The Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year – Hycrome
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The Manufacturing Excellence Award – Futaba Tenneco
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The Small Business of the Year – DP Structures
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The Medium Business of the Year – Sweet Dreams
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New Start Business of the Year
Award sponsor
Finalists Insignis IT Solutions Ltd Sweetheart Marketing Ltd Cole Rawcliffe Ltd Positive Footprints Network
WINNER Insignis IT Solutions Ltd
Family Business of the Year Finalists Crow Wood Leisure Limited Gee Force Hydraulics Thingimijigs Ltd York Nurseries Limited
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Crow Wood Leisure Limited
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Export Achievement
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Finalists Process Instruments (UK) Ltd (Pi) Wykamol Group Ltd
WINNER Process Instruments (UK) Ltd
Innovation Award
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Finalists Hycrome (Europe) Ltd The VEKA UK Group Velocity Composites Ltd Process Instruments (UK) Ltd (Pi) Networx3
WINNER Velocity Composites Ltd
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Deal of the Year
Award sponsor
Finalists BCW Engineering Services Process Instruments (UK) Ltd (Pi) The VEKA UK Group The Low Carbon Energy Company Ltd New Call Telecom Ltd
WINNER BCW Engineering Services
Young Employee Finalists John Lord, Connect Technology Group Adam Barron, Crow Wood Leisure Limited Zayanah Mansor, Hycrome (Europe) Ltd Bethany Stone, Neville Gee Limited
JOINT WINNERS John Lord, Connect Technology Group
Zayanah Mansor, Hycrome (Europe) Ltd
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Award sponsor
Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year
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Finalists
Connect Technology Group Hycrome (Europe) Ltd The Factory Shop Limited York Nurseries Limited Unison Engine Components Ltd Speakman Contractors Ltd
WINNER Hycrome (Europe) Ltd
Manufacturing Excellence
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Finalists
Futaba-Tenneco UK Ltd Sweet Dreams (Nelson) Ltd The VEKA UK Group Velocity Composites Ltd
WINNER Futaba-Tenneco UK Ltd
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Small Business of the Year
Award sponsor
Finalists Neville Gee Limited Complete Network Services JRC Roofing Distributors Ltd DP Structures Ltd Holiday Inn Express Burnley Process Instruments (UK) Ltd (Pi)
WINNER DP Structures Ltd
Medium Business of the Year Finalists Cherrytree Bakery Ltd BCW Engineering Services Hycrome (Europe) Ltd Sweet Dreams (Nelson) Ltd
WINNER Sweet Dreams (Nelson) Ltd
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Award sponsor
Business of the Year
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Finalists BCW Engineering Services Learoyd Packaging Ltd Sweet Dreams (Nelson) Ltd The VEKA UK Group
WINNER The Veka UK Group
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