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The Regional Business Awards, at St George’s Hall, attract business leaders from across the region
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Celebrating the success of the region’s resilient firms
BY ALEX TURNER
Daily Post Business Staff alex.turner@liverpool.com
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of next week’s Liverpool Daily Post Regional Business Awards final. As a nation, we are in the thick of an economic downturn, but none of the businesses featured in the Daily Post’s shortlist show signs of recession or lost sales. Indeed most of them are continuing to grow as if there was no slowdown. Since its launch in 1992, the Liverpool Daily Post Regional Business Awards have recognised the work of companies and
Daily Post Business Awards will recognise companies that continue to thrive despite the difficult conditions
business leaders in the Daily Post circulation area of Merseyside, West Lancashire and North West Cheshire. Liverpool Daily Post editor Mark Thomas said: “The achievements of the business community in Capital of Culture year were rightly celebrated at our popular event last year. “These are challenging times, but there are still many impressive firms that are continuing to thrive. “The Daily Post has, in recent
times, reported some stunning success stories and these were reflected in a high-quality field of entrants for our annual celebration of enterprise and endeavour.” Last year, the Duke of Westminster was honoured for his property company’s role in regenerating the city with the Liverpool One retail development and Princes Foods was hailed as best big company. While the region has continued to grow in stature, it has been
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against a backdrop of worsening economic conditions. This makes this year’s awards more important than usual – because it is the successful businesses which are not just safeguarding jobs but which will be the drivers of the recovery. The nine award winners will be announced at the glittering blacktie awards dinner next Wednesday, June 24, within the stunning setting of Liverpool’s St George’s Hall. They were selected by a judging
Firms thriving despite wider worries
panel after much debate, which included the Liverpool Daily Post’s head of business Bill Gleeson, Philip Rooney, DLA Piper’s office managing partner in Liverpool, Ian Goalen, senior office partner at KPMG Liverpool and Professor Tom Cannon, head of strategic development at the University of Liverpool Management School. The panel wanted to see entrepreneurial flair and business growth by companies that have weathered the storm – and they weren’t disappointed. ■ YOU can still join us at this year’s awards dinner. Tickets are priced £95+VAT. Telephone 0151 472 2570 to book your place.
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Honouring both new and established companies
USINESSES from across the region inundated us with entries for the 2009 awards. The judging panel had the tough job of whittling down sometimes more than 25 entries into a shortlist of just three. That meant leaving many excellent firms off the list – but the companies that appear on the final shortlist all merit their places for outstanding performances during the last 12 months. 02 Small Business of the Year Award: This category celebrates both new and established businesses employing up to 50 people and demonstrating all-round business excellence. Mando Group Focusing on becoming the region’s strongest design and build digital agency, Mando Group has achieved growth through the training and development of existing staff and strengthening its senior team. Improved pitch success and a string of high-profile customers followed. Elite Telecom Providing tailored telecoms solutions for all manner of business needs, Elite Telecom has expanded rapidly since its inception in 2001, enjoying an increased turnover and pre-tax profit for five consecutive years. Its bespoke approach has helped secure some major contracts. Paver Smith It was established in 2006, and Paver Smith has grown from seven to 38 staff with an anticipated turnover of £2.8m for 2009. In achieving an important management standard in public relations, Paver Smith secured the highest mark so far awarded in the industry. Business Link North West Medium Business of the Year Award: This award is for businesses employing between 51-250 people. The judges were looking at specific business achievements and strong financial performance. Davy Liver Group This group of companies comprises Davy Liver Taxis, Wirral Satellite Cars and CabFind – a market leader in national taxi management solutions. CabFind has a national network of over 800 taxi firms and books over 250,000 taxis annually. A unique brand, 2008 saw a 37% increase in turnover with more success forecast for 2009. RS Clare & Co Founded in Liverpool in 1748, RS Clare & Co is the longest established industrial lubricants
The Regional Business Awards will be held at St George’s Hall, in Liverpool, on Wednesday, June 24 manufacturer in the country. By focusing on exports, selling in US dollars last year and taking full advantage of the fall in sterling, its profitability was much enhanced netting a £1.75m profit. Warmer Heating A leading provider of bespoke central heating systems, its head office is at Knowsley Industrial Park. The company predicts £12m turnover this year and was ranked fifth-highest contractor in the UK for customer satisfaction in a recent survey. University of Liverpool Corporate Social Responsibility Award: This award will be presented to the business with the best history of taking into account the effect of the business operations on the community and economy. Eli Lilly & Co Lilly Speke Operations is part of a global pharmaceutical company, headquartered in the US. The company has built partnerships with local groups and charities, allowing its employees time off in order to participate in community activities. Royal Liver Group Having developed a comprehensive community programme during Capital of Culture year, the insurance group’s projects addressed social need through art and artistic activities to create imaginative
solutions to regional issues and a positive legacy for the city. Weightmans LLP A Top 60 law firm with its head office in Liverpool, Weightmans’ CSR activity has been devised in the city and replicated in its other offices. Flexi-time and volunteering policies help staff to accommodate CSR activity, while the company assists with many other projects. UK Trade and Investment Exporter of the Year: In this category, the judges were looking for companies that could demonstrate a substantial and sustained increase in export activity over the past year. TALL Security Print A provider of secure documents and payments systems, TALL has developed a thriving export business to many regions, including Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Regal Wholesale This business began selling toilet rolls from the back of a van 25 years ago. It now handles a national and international customer base. The growth of the company website led to a massive increase in export sales, becoming a large exporter virtually overnight. RS Clare & Co The company has thrived for more than 260 years by being alive to the changing needs of customers and being aware of
opportunities created by changing world events. In 2008, the company’s export sales more than doubled to over £5m, representing 40% of its turnover. Liverpool John Moores University Knowledge Business of the Year Award: An award for a successful business engaged in the commercialisation of intellectual property, including pure sciences, technology, software or professional know-how. Aspire Trust An arts and creative industries education development agency, Aspire Trust has been offering innovative support to schools and communities. Starting in Wallasey, it has expanded its programmes across the region, nationally and internationally. Ventcroft A manufacturer of cable and security equipment, Ventcroft has been successfully developing and manufacturing products since 1991. The company is currently working on a new project with PERA, and have been awarded an EU grant, the project hopefully leading to increased employment. AIMES Grid Services (CIC) This business has created a high-growth technology service through intellectual property and developed innovative software applications. It also provides data centre services.
Liverpool Vision Investment of the Year Award: This award recognises business investment in our region. The judges are looking for examples of either new inward investment by business setting up in our region for the first time or fresh rounds of job creating or job-preserving investments in our region. Maersk Line UK & Ireland The Swedish shipping group has recently relocated its UK head office from London to Liverpool, reinvigorating the city’s traditions as a maritime centre. The move created 50 posts at the Plaza, in Old Hall Street. T-Systems Part of Deutsche Telekom, this print and online billing and direct mail operation last year invested £8m in brand-new facilities in our region, creating 40 jobs for people who were about to be made redundant from another Wirral print operation. Thermo Fisher Part of a global group with annual sales of $10bn, this science and technology group has invested £5m of fresh money in its substantial Runcorn site employing 560 staff. Royal Mail Green Award: This category will recognise a local business that has had a beneficial impact on the environment.
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Daily Post editor Mark Thomas speaking at last year’s event
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Roy Hankinson Group A family-owned and run painting contractor in Birkenhead, the company has been raising the bar environmentally for the past three years. With its environmental standards filtering down to every member of staff, Hankinson is setting high standards for the industry to follow. King Construction Established for over 15 years, King Construction looks after the maintenance and improvement of footways and highways, plus other environmental improvement schemes throughout the North West. Its premises in Knowsley has a facility to recycle 100% of waste from utility and construction schemes. Bulky Bob’s The firm’s fleet of purple vehicles are synonymous with recycling and customer service. Designed to reduce the amount of waste furniture and white goods ending up in landfill sites, Bulky Bob’s diverts 60% of the city’s sofas, fridges and other waste from landfill. KPMG Business of the Year Award: For businesses that employ over 250 people and can demonstrate outstanding business performance, along with a contribution to local prosperity.
Hill Dickinson LLP An international law firm, founded in Liverpool, Hill Dickinson remains committed to the city as the firm approaches its 200th anniversary. In a challenging economic climate, the firm has its sights set squarely on the future with a move to new premises in the city’s expanding commercial district and a partnership with the Community Foundation for Merseyside. Cammell Laird The Birkenhead shipyard has had an outstanding year. Renamed and relaunched in November, 2008, one of the most illustrious names in British industry has been restored to the banks of the Mersey. Cammell Laird now aims to establish itself as one of the leading shipyards in Europe. The Contact Company Founded in 2006, The Contact Company has experienced unpredicted levels of growth and success in its first three years of trading. The vision is to secure long-term contracts that would help secure local jobs. From small beginnings, it is now recognised as one of the major medium-sized businesses in the outsourcing arena. DLA Piper Business Person of the Year Award: This award has no shortlist. Instead, the judges have selected their own winner, who will be announced at the awards dinner.
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“Wholesale distribution of consumer brands to the UK and overseas” Regal distribute a wide range of household names in toilet tissue, household goods, toiletries, soft drinks, and clearance lines. We deliver to businesses large and small, from the major retail discount chains to over 600 regional businesses, with the opportunity to sell quality brands at supermarket beating prices. A family owned company operating in a highly competitive global consumer market, we pride ourselves on the family traditions of personal, quality service and trusting supplier relationships. It is this ethos that we believe has contributed most to our 25 years of consistent growth in the UK and is now extending our reputation overseas. Shortlisted nominee for Regional Business Awards - Exporter Category
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The Aspire Trust: cultural architects for the 21st century.
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he Aspire Trust is an Arts and Creative Industries Development Agency which has been working in the field of creative and innovative support for schools, communities and the independent creative sector since 2002.
Whilst our work has been largely based within Merseyside and across England, we have also developed active partnerships with artists, teachers and communities in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Ethiopia, Greece, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa and Uganda in recent years. We are committed to a continual and ongoing internationalism in all aspects of our work. There are three strands to our business’s strategic development which are all focussed around creative cultural practice: Educational Research and Evaluation, Learning and Continuing Professional Development; and Production and Event Management. The company is an independent Social Enterprise, registered charity and company limited by guarantee. THE ASPIRE TRUST - 0151 639 9231
Shortlisted nominee for Regional Business Awards - Knowledge Business Category
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Firms’ recognitio THERE are many reasons why companies enter the Regional Business Awards. For some, it is about receiving recognition for their innovation and success. Others are looking for recognition of the long hours and hard work that go largely unseen. Boosting staff morale is also a good motivator – and hopefully will be a launchpad to even better achievements. Here, five businesses on the 2009 shortlist explain why they took the time to put their names forward for an award. Although Eli Lilly is headquartered in the USA, being part of the Speke community is a key focus for the company, which is why it has been shortlisted for the University of Liverpool Corporate Social Responsibility Award. It has built partnerships with local groups and charities, allowing its employees time off in order to participate in community activities. Craig Michael, the general manager at Eli Lilly, said: “Supporting our community is really important to us, and we believe we have a duty to provide much more than medicines. “It’s all about partnerships – building and strengthening relationships within our immediate community and offering tangible support, like employees’ time and expertise, which our company
Eli Lilly employs 700 people actively encourages employees to do, and sometimes financial help. “We’re passionate about giving back in the community we serve and are delighted to have been shortlisted for the corporate social responsibility award.” Chris Hughes, managing director of Regal Wholesale, is proud of his employees’ work, which has helped the company grow its markets. The firm has, thanks to a successful
website, became a la almost overnight, w make the final three and Investment Exp award. He said: “Being no award is a tribute to overall success and hard work in develo trade, while remain core UK business. “The growth in ex
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more opportunities that have benefited all our customers as we have been able to take advantage of more deals in household goods, toiletries and paper products, which in the past we may have had to turn down.” And it is not just exports that can help lead to an award. Dr Nick Owen, of Aspire Trust, hopes the reverse is also true and that being shortlisted can help open up new markets.
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The arts and creative industries education development agency, which began in Wallasey, is in the running for the Liverpool John Moores University Knowledge Business of the Year Award. Dr Owen said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Knowledge Award. We hope this will support us in our endeavours to export our work across the world.” Up against Aspire Trust is AIMES Grid Services (CIC), which helps to create high-growth technology businesses. Prof Dennis Kehoe, of AIMES, said: “This is a business that has grown out of the knowledge economy and is based at Liverpool University. “We are working to promote Merseyside as a knowledge economy and as an employment destination for knowledge workers.” Knowsley-based Warmer Heating, which is on the shortlist for the Business Link North West Medium Business of the Year Award, is pleased to see its efforts – which it expects to result in a £12m turnover – recognised. Managing director Phil Warren said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for this major award. It reflects our success over the past 12 months and our growth as a company.” In total, there are 23 firms shortlisted for the eight awards for companies.
Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company with a presence on Merseyside for over 40 years. We have 475 permanent employees at Speke and almost 39,000 worldwide. Since its founding in 1876, Eli Lilly and Company has been rooted in a culture that values honesty, hard work, and caring for our community. We have a responsibility to provide much more than medicines. At Lilly we are focussed on making a measurable difference in business and society. We are committed to operating our business at the highest standards, including being an industry leader in transparency, using our resources to strengthen the communities in which we live and work, and looking beyond our operations to help address health challenges.
Our commitment to discovering innovative medicines has enabled many thousands of people living with depression, schizophrenia, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other serious conditions to lead longer, more independent and more fulfilling lives. Elanco, the animal healthcare division of Lilly is a global innovation driven company, developing and marketing products to improve the health and production of animals in more than 75 countries. Lilly Speke Operations manufactures products for both Lilly and Elanco. Lilly Speke Operations are proud to play our part in supporting our community, as well as making medicines that make a real difference in people’s lives – every day.
For further information please contact Lilly Speke PR & Communications Associate on 0151 448 6002 or visit www.lilly.co.uk
Warmer Heating are a leading provider of bespoke central heating systems. The company vision is to be recognised as the best organisation in our chosen field and to develop all our personnel to deliver services that surpass all client expectations. Due to significant growth in recent years, we have expanded into two new locations, the head office at Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool and Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate in Newcastle. Our state of the art facilities have allowed us to further our logistical efficiency, which means that we have progressed our credentials as a leader in providing the very best in energy efficient heating solutions within the shortest timescales. We are a specialist installer of market-leading products such as Vaillant, Worcester Bosch and Baxi, as well as being a major contractor for Eaga plc who co-ordinate the Warm Front grant for those receiving income or disability benefit payments. Our core service is central
heating and boiler replacement, together with providing service and maintenance contracts. Our engineers can install and service traditional gas, solid fuel, LPG, and oil powered energy efficient systems or renewable energy systems such as solar, Air Source Heat Pump, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass and CHP. We are able to deliver excellent service and the very best in modern technologies, all at the best value to the customer. Shortlisted nominee for Medium Size Regional Business Award.
Tel: 0800 377 7755 Email: enquiries@warmerheating.co.uk Website: www.warmerheating.co.uk
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Liverpool One complex success scooped 2008 honour for Duke BY ALEX TURNER
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Princes Foods also recognised for ‘quality, innovation and convenience’
alex.turner@liverpool.com
THE Duke of Westminster won the top honour at the Daily Post’s Regional Business Awards last year. The Duke was named DLA Piper Business Person of the Year for his company, Grosvenor’s, development of Liverpool One, the £1bn retail and leisure complex which opened its first phase in May, 2008, and has changed the face of the city centre. The black tie dinner saw a speech from music impresario and tycoon Pete Waterman, while the ceremony was hosted by newsreader Peter Sissons. Other winners included Liverpool’s Princes Foods, Home Bargains owner TJ Morris and Runcorn manufacturer Ventcroft. The Duke said he was proud of how Liverpool One had helped shape the regeneration of the city centre. He said: “Looking at it from a personal perspective, over all these years that I’ve been involved in development, whether it be here or overseas, it’s the one scheme that I’m particularly proud of. “I’ve known this city for many years and for many of those years it has drifted. It has been very much regarded as the poor second cousin to all our other great industrial cities throughout the United Kingdom. But now it has a project which is a flagship. It has something it can be deeply proud of. “It provides, yes, jobs and prosperity. But, above all, it provides hope for the future. It provides hope for young people who hitherto have left Liverpool to seek pastures green. It provides stability Liverpool can now build on.” The winner of the KPMG Business of the Year award was Liverpool’s Princes Foods. Princes is a £900m turnover
The Duke of Westminster, right, shows The Queen around Liverpool One with project director Rod Holmes group with a portfolio of marketleading brands and products which are bought by millions of people every day. The company describes its driving forces as “quality, innovation and convenience”. The runners-up in the category were Liverpool wealth fund managers Rensburg Sheppards and retailer TJ Morris. The O2 Small Business of the Year category was won by Liverpool internet consultancy New Mind. The company offers a leading etourism system and is selling its expertise the length and breadth of the country. The award judges
recognised the company’s clear and creative business strategy. The Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank Medium Business of the Year award was won by Wirral’s B&M Waste, formerly Bagnall & Morris. The judges were impressed by the fast-growing company’s strong financial performance and by the way it was addressing environmental concerns. The University of Liverpool Corporate Social Responsibility Business of the Year category was won by chemicals group Croda’s Bromborough plant, in Wirral. The former Uniqema plant was honoured for the way it works
Mixing business and politics with keynote speaker Sir Richard SIR Richard Needham is the transformational chairman of Avon Rubber, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of military respirators. He is also Sir James Dyson’s right-hand man at Dyson, manufacturer of the world’s leading vacuum cleaner. For four years, he was deputy chairman and was largely responsible for the development of the company’s overseas operations in Europe,
Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and China. He is now director for international and commercial affairs at Dyson. From 1985 to 1992, he was the minister responsible for redesigning and rebuilding Northern Ireland’s shattered towns and cities. Sir Richard is widely recognised throughout Northern Ireland as the man responsible for turning round and regenerating both the North’s infrastructure and economic base. In 1992, he was promoted
to Minister of Trade and became Michael Heseltine’s deputy. Over three years, he overhauled and reinvigorated the whole of Britain’s export strategy. In recognition of his work in Northern Ireland and at the DTI, he was made a Privy Counsellor in 1994 and knighted in 1997. Since leaving politics, he has been involved in a number of businesses both large and small, including the London Heart Hospital and Biocompatibles.
closely with its local community. The Mersey Partnership Investment of the Year Award was won by TJ Morris, which is set to create hundreds of new jobs through its expansion plans over the next five to 10 years. It invested £35m in its Axis Business Park base, in Croxteth, plans to open 200 new stores, and expects its turnover to reach £1bn within 10 years. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce International Trader of the Year award was won by Ventcroft, of Runcorn, which makes cable and electronics products for the fire and security markets.
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It had increased its export activity by 93% since 2005. The Northwest Development Agency Science and Technology Business of the Year category was won by Chester-based GB Group. The company, which offers data products and services to household name clients across many market sectors, was recognised for its innovation and technological know-how. The John Moores University Cultural Engagement category was won by Rensburg Sheppard for its keen support of Merseyside cultural projects, including its principal partnership, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
Liverpool-born broadcaster returns as awards dinner host
Presenter Peter Sissons
AFTER almost 40 years in the business, Peter Sissons is one of the country’s best-known and most-loved television news presenters. He went to Dovedale primary school and the Liverpool Institute for Boys – alongside Sir Paul McCartney – before studying at University College, Oxford. He was wounded by gunfire reporting from Biafra but soon took up a studio role, first
presenting ITN’s News At One before moving to Channel 4 News when the station launched in 1982. Several prestigious awards followed and he joined the BBC in 1989 as joint presenter of the Six O’Clock News. He was at the centre of a minor diplomatic incident in 2002 when he reported the death of the Queen Mother while wearing a burgundy tie – but, as a presenter, he is never off-colour.
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Property developer George Downing, of Downing Developments – owner of the Port of Liverpool building – was the 2007 Business Person of the Year
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Royal Liver Assurance chief executive Steve Burnett, left, receives the 2007 Business of the Year award from John O’Brien, of KPMG Business
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WINNERS A gallery of success from the Daily Post’s past Regional Business Awards
The 2006 Business of the Year award was collected by Denholm Logistics’ MD Michael Beveridge, right
John Whittaker, chairman of Peel, was the 2006 Business Person of the Year
THE Regional Business Awards have always sought to recognise the people and companies which have made the biggest contributions to the economic life of the city. Previous winners of the Business of the Year award include Royal Liver Assurance, in 2007, for the way it had transformed its financial performance, and Denholm Logistics in 2006, which relocated its head office to Merseyside.
Chris McKeown, George Foster and Vikki Hughes, from TJ Hughes, collected the 2004 Business of the Year award
In 2005, the Bibby Group was recognised for the way it had undertaken a major broadening of its activities into financial services, while 2004 saw TJ Hughes receive the award after it experienced strong growth following its buyout from former owner JJB Sports. Recent recipients of the Business Person of the Year award include George Downing, John Whittaker, Phil Redmond and Lord Steinberg.
Mersey TV founder Phil Redmond was Business Person of the Year in 2005
Michael Bibby, of the Bibby Group, left, received the 2005 Business of the Year award
Leonard Steinberg (now Lord Steinberg), of Stanley Leisure, won the Business Person of the Year title at the 1997 Regional Business Awards
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Congratulations on all of your achievements KPMG is proud to support the best of Merseyside business. We congratulate all of the nominees and winners of the Regional Business Awards 2009. For further information, please contact: Ian Goalen Senior Partner, KPMG Liverpool Tel: 0151 473 5153 ian.goalen@kpmg.co.uk kpmg.co.uk