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Solent Business Awards 2015
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Solent Business
Awards
Welcome
Welcome to the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl – a new venue for a new event, the first ever Solent
Business Awards.
We are delighted to welcome so many successful and inspiring companies and organisations to
celebrate the very best of business on the south coast – at what we believe will quickly grow to
become one of the region’s most eagerly-anticipated and prestigious awards events.
Solent Business Awards (SBA) has grown out of the Hampshire Business Awards, run
successfully for the past 25 years as a one-county awards scheme. Now expanded to take in
other parts of the Solent region – from Weymouth in the west to Chichester in the east, the
SBA is now run by The Business Magazine, organisers of the flagship Thames Valley Business
Magazine Awards for the past two decades.
The entries received for this 2015 competition were of a very high standard and from across
the sectors, from manufacturing to technology, professional services to construction. The
judging panel carefully scrutinised the nominations, interviewed many of the candidates – and
tonight you, the shortlisted companies and organisations, are here at this special awards dinner.
Congratulations to you all.
I would like to thank the sponsors – NatWest, KPMG, Pitmans, James Cowper Kreston and the
University of Southampton – for their engagement and support. I would also like to thank Taylor
Made Computer Services and the CBI for backing this first year of the SBA.
We are delighted that a high-profile night like tonight has attracted such a high-profile speaker
– Lord Digby Jones is a renowned champion of business, and therefore the ideal guest to help
christen these new awards. We also welcome Sally Taylor, a name and face known to everyone
in the south through her regular television and charity work.
And while on the subject of charities, please give generously to tonight’s very worthwhile cause,
Naomi House & Jacksplace.
David Murray
Publisher, The Business Magazine
The Business Magazine
The Business Magazine is the leading B2B events and publishing house in the south, engaging
with tens of thousands of businessmen and women every month through magazines, websites,
newsletters, seminars, roundtable discussions and awards evenings.
Apart from the Solent Business Awards, The Business Magazine stages the Thames Valley
Business Magazine Awards, Thames Valley Property Awards, Solent Deals Awards, Thames
Valley Deals Awards, Women in Business, and , next year, the Solent Property Awards. In
addition, it runs events and lists ranging from Southern Manufacturing 100 to Doing Business
with China, and from Southern Entrepreneurs to the Solent 250.
A full report of tonight’s event will appear in the November issue – and photos will be on our
website from tomorrow.
Judges
Paula Claisse, KPMG; Anthony Donohue, RBS; John Harrison, external independent;
Mark Johnson, Lakesmere; Sean Kelly, Pitmans; David Pointer, external independent;
Dan Salanson, NatWest; Will Smith, KPMG; Don Spalinger, University of Southampton;
Andy Cowie, Adrian Rann, Mark Munro, Alex Nicholson, James Cowper Kreston.
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Sally
Taylor
Presenter
Sally joined BBC South 20 years ago and has reported
on virtually every major story in the region over that time.
She was awarded the MBE in 2005 for services to regional
broadcasting.
On-screen, Sally is well-known for her easy and relaxed
style. She loves presenting South Today and takes
her responsibilities very seriously, but nothing is more
important to her than interacting with the audience.
Away from the screen Sally enjoys sailing. She has a
passion for good wine and food and is a keen organic
gardener.
She writes a weekly column in the Southern Daily Echo,
which she calls her “rant of the week”.
In the spring of 2007 Sally was able to fulfil a lifelong
ambition and travel to Antarctica.
Sailing on the Royal Navy ice patrol vessel, HMS
Endurance on a 21,000 mile journey via the Falkland
Islands, Sally broadcast live from the amazing landscape.
In 1999 Sally underwent surgery for breast cancer and as
a result is now involved in a number of charities.
She is also a patron of ‘Simon Says’, a charity that helps
children who are bereaved. She works closely with the
Hampshire Learning and Skills Council and Business Link
in promoting local businesses across the south.
Sally’s professionalism and attention to detail is key to her
style and her sharp sense of humour with her colleagues
and with the audience at home, has made her one of the
most popular presenters in the south of England.
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Lord
Digby Jones
Keynote speaker
Lord Digby Jones was born into business. Some of his
earliest memories are of life in a busy corner shop where
he lived with his mother, father and older sister. It was
here he learnt the first rudiments of business – important
values that were never to leave him.
His graduation from University College London was
followed by 20 years with Edge & Ellison, a Birmingham-
based firm of lawyers, where he worked his way up
from articled clerk to senior partner. In 2000 he joined
the CBI and was able to put some of these ideas into
action. During his six and a half years as director general
he became known in the public arena especially
for his candid, forthright attitude in his many media
appearances.
In 2005 he was knighted for his services to business
and became Sir Digby Jones in the Queen’s New Years
Honours List.
When he left the CBI in 2006 he spent the next year in
the private sector as adviser to Deloitte and Barclays
Capital, held a variety of non-executive board roles, and
was the unpaid UK skills envoy.
In 2007 he was appointed minister of state for UKTI
and became a life peer. Forthright and, as ever, loyal to
British business he spent the next 15 months “doing it in
a different way”. He did not join the party of government
and without the ambition to progress in politics he
concentrated on the business of promoting Britain across
the world, travelling to 31 countries in 45 overseas visits.
Now, in addition to his role as an active crossbencher in
the House of Lords he serves on the boards of various
businesses and organisations – among them Triumph
Motorcycles and Grove Industries – and is an adviser to
JCB, BP plc, Harvey Nash plc, Barberry Developments,
Babcock International Group plc, and others. He is
corporate ambassador for Jaguar Cars, and a non-
executive director of Leicester Tigers plc.
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FINALISTS
Technical Innovation of the Year
BARNBROOK SYSTEMS
Barnbrook Systems was formed in
1978, is family owned and run from its
environmentally friendly factory complex
in Fareham, Hampshire. We design,
manufacture and support a wide range
of real world products from relays, flight
and fire suppression actuators to data
monitoring systems and vehicle braking
controller systems. Our customer base
covers single operators through to blue-
chip multi-nationals and governments.
RFEL
RFEL is a UK-based technology company
providing high specification signal,
image and video processing solutions
to government, defence, security and
industrial customers around the world.
RFEL’s unique, easy-to-integrate products,
and proven designs, developed for a
technically demanding environment, give
customers a route to reliable product
development at low-risk with short time
to market. RFEL operates a total customer
support philosophy.
VL DIGITAL – VERTICAL LEAP
Vertical Leap is one of the UK’s leading
search and digital agencies offering
specialist SEO and PPC services. We have
developed a data platform, Apollo Insights,
to deal with the increasing volumes of
data and analysis required to deal with
this data. We combine our expert system
with our own human experts to deliver
superior search marketing campaigns to
our customers.
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University of
Southampton
Technical
sponsors
Innovation of the Year
The University of Southampton is leading the way in translating research discoveries
into commercial successes. In partnership with industry and government, we are
changing the world for the better. Recognising those businesses in our region which
are pioneering new technologies and innovations, we are proud to sponsor the
Solent Business Awards Technical Innovation of the Year. The businesses nominated
for this award are creating new commercial opportunities, capitalising on gaps in the
market, championing the role of technology and innovation and ultimately benefiting
not just the Solent community, but the entire world.
The South’s tech
eco-system.
No better place
for innovation
The University of Southampton’s pioneering research, in partnership
with industry and government, is changing the world for the better.
Proud sponsors of the Solent Business Awards Technical Innovation of the Year.
To find out more visit:
www.southampton.ac.uk/business
Picture above shows: Sustainable Marine Energy – bringing next-generation solutions to the
tidal energy market Winner of ‘Best Technological Innovation’ in the 2014 Tidal Energy Awards.
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FINALISTS
SME of the Year
AQUA COOLING NA CURTAIN WALLING
Aqua Cooling is a leading provider of Since 1997 our professionalism, with
industrial and process cooling solutions, careful and controlled growth, has put
serving a variety of sectors. Products NACWL at the top of our discipline,
include water chillers, adiabatic and air building us an enviable reputation.
blast coolers, cooling towers, hybrid specialising in Curtain Walling and
coolers and critical data centre cooling Building Envelope Installation and
systems. Aqua’s team of engineers is Maintenance, We are proud to offer our
dedicated to providing bespoke, energy- clients a full, inclusive service that, we
efficient and effective cooling systems. believe, surpasses what others in our
Business currently afford their customers.
ERIC ROBINSON PRECISION CREATIVE &
SOLICITORS MEDIA
Since May 2014, Eric Robinson Solicitors Precision Creative and Media is a full
has opened two new offices in service digital, print and broadcast
Winchester and Lymington and increased creative and media agency based
its turnover by 13% and its profitability in Hampshire. We work across both
by 32%. It has forecast further growth of business to business & business to
34% following the launch of its innovative consumer markets using your customer
and now trademarked ‘Ask Eric’ initiative information and profile data to deliver
which is transforming the way legal unique creative and media strategies.
services are provided.
FLEXI-LETS THE HIGHFIELD COMPANY
Flexi-lets is a quality serviced apartment Formed in 2009 in the recession, The
company. With a portfolio of properties, Highfield Company was born from four
principally in the South East, but people in the basement of a house
stretching nationwide, we are proud with the vision to create a high calibre
members of the Association of Apartment specialist recruitment business based
Providers. Flexi-lets is committed to in the! Focusing on UK and international
offering excellent customer service and construction, energy and engineering
we pride ourselves on meeting even industry sectors and with over 22 people
the most complex accommodation now in the team.
requirements.
MORGAN INNOVATION &
TECHNOLOGY
At Morgan IAT we not only work with
pioneering ideas and projects, but are
ourselves an innovative business. Each
year 20% of our turnover goes towards
helping individuals, businesses and
organisations bring their ideas to market.
We often work free of charge in exchange
for a future share of a products potential;
a strategy to encourage innovation which
ultimately improves lives.11
James Cowper Kreston
sponsors
SME of the Year
James Cowper Kreston accountants and business advisers deliver focused, innovative
advice to a diverse range of businesses, ranging from start-up ventures to large
international businesses and plcs. It also provides private client tax services to
individuals. James Cowper Kreston is a member of Kreston International, the global
network of independent accountants and business advisers, giving its clients access to
advisers across the globe. James Cowper Kreston is ideally placed to provide informed
local, national and international advice. The firm has a client base of over 5,000
businesses and private individuals. Our main areas of specialisation include business
assurance, business direction, business restructuring and insolvency, business tax,
corporate finance, outsourcing and private client tax. Unlike some, James Cowper
Kreston offers a dedicated service. That means you’ll enjoy regular personal contact
from the same people – far more reassuring than being treated like a number, and far
easier to get answers fast. We place relationships very high on our agenda.
James Cowper Kreston are proud sponsors of the SME of the Year award. This sector
is widely acknowledged as a key driver of the UK economy and we encourage the
Solent business community to get involved with this award so we can acknowledge
their contribution and recognise their success. Our sponsored award recognises the
significant impact that SME businesses have across the region.
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Taking care of the complexities and Keeping you informed of developments,
actively seeking out solutions, while the way you want us to, in a language
you focus on running your business. you understand.
Going the extra mile HANDLE WITH CARE
Enhancing your business opportunities, Giving you clear timetables and
by introducing you to our network of communication, one point of contact
clients and contacts. and always being on your side.
QUICK FEET WINNING MENTALITY
Reacting to ever-changing legislation, Being recognised for our innovative
making smart decisions and being approach and expertise, with numerous
there when you need us. industry awards.
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FINALISTS
Dynamic Growth
CROYDEX NA CURTAIN WALLING
Croydex are a leading designer and Since 1997 our professionalism,
manufacturer of innovative yet practical alongside careful and controlled
bathroom solutions. Throughout its 96 growth, has put NACWL at the top of
year history, Croydex has remained our discipline, building us an enviable
committed to developing innovative reputation. Specialising in curtain walling
products to meet ever-changing and building envelope installation
customer demands. With multi-national and maintenance, NACWL are proud
buyers, manufacturing partners to offer our existing and new clients a
across the world and strong customer full, inclusive service that, we believe,
relationships in the UK trade and retail surpasses what others in our business
segments, Croydex prides itself in currently afford their customers.
providing excellency in their future as a
plc.
SOUTHERN
GARNER GROUP COMMUNICATIONS
Portsbridge Service Station opened Southern Communications has over
in 1968 offering an attended petrol 50 years experience of providing
forecourt, a sales kiosk and workshops. communication solutions to businesses.
Over time it became a self-service We are a Tier 2 ISP with a product range
forecourt with a small shop and the that spans voice, data, mobile and
workshops were replaced with a jet cloud-based solutions. Our growth is
wash operation. After almost 45years attributable to our ability to identify the
of service and with declining sales, changing needs of businesses, bring to
changes were required. The property market products and services to meet
has been transformed into a modern those needs and deliver outstanding
convenience store and petrol forecourt customer service. We are vendor
that was recognised by the forecourt accredited and hold multiple awards for
industry with their highest award – service and delivery.
Forecourt of the Year 2014.
MORGAN INNOVATION & WINCHESTER MOTOR
TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
At Morgan IAT we not only work with Winchester Motor Company is a
pioneering ideas and projects, but family run business celebrating its
are ourselves an innovative business. fiftieth anniversary in business with
Each year 20% of our turnover goes Volkswagen and Skoda this year. In 2015
towards helping individuals, businesses the company has been included in the
and organisations bring their ideas to London Stock Exchanges List of 1000
market. We often work free of charge in Companies to Inspire Britain having
exchange for a future share of a products achieved 48% growth over the past 12
potential; a strategy to encourage months and has been shortlisted for a
innovation which ultimately improves number of growth business awards. We
lives. pride ourselves with our quality of work
and high levels of customer satisfaction.13
Pitmans LLP
sponsors
Dynamic
Growth
In July 2014 Pitmans merged with Lamport Bassitt creating a combined business with
250 lawyers across London, Reading and Southampton.
We are proud to sponsor the Dynamic Growth Award. Merging the additional reputation
and experience of the partners within Lamport Bassitt saw Pitmans undergo its own
exciting growth in the region. Across the south, Pitmans now has full-service expertise
and offers access to a full spectrum of corporate, commercial and private client legal
services. We understand just how important growth is for a business.
Not only this, the Solent region is one of the most buoyant areas, boasting some of the
most dynamic and successful companies in the UK. The award recognises not just
financial performance but management’s ambition to develop the workforce and to
maximise technological, commercial and M&A opportunities.
Private Tax
Intellectual Property
Media
Employment
Engineering
Construction Competition
RealEstate
Fraud DefendantInsurance
Charity
CyberRiskManagement Restructuring
BusinessImmigration Defence&Security
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Solicitors CommercialProperty
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Matrimonial
Environment Franchising
Hospitality Entertainment
SocialMediaLaw Commercial
London
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FINALISTS
Management Team of the Year
CLC GROUP ONECOM
Established in 1969 as a Southampton- Onecom is the UK’s largest independent
based painting contractor, CLC has business telecommunications provider,
grown into successfully delivering multi- appearing in this year’s Sunday
skilled property and asset maintenance Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, as it
services within a wide variety of sectors has done for four consecutive years.
throughout the country. Established long- In addition to achieving multiple
term relationships ensure that a high level Vodafone Platinum Partner awards, in
of repeat business is maintained which 2015 Onecom was named Vodafone’s
allows CLC to provide secure long-term Total Communications Partner – the
employment for its directly employed network’s highest accolade. Based in
workforce. It also allows CLC to provide Fareham, Onecom maintains seven
training in the form of apprenticeships to regional offices and employs 300 staff,
young people which will allow them to currently managing over 245,000 mobile
become the tradesmen of the future. connections,
CV-LIBRARY R&M ELECTRICAL GROUP
CV-Library is one of the UK’s largest R&M are one of the largest
online job sites. CV-Library attracts independently owned cable and
over 3.5 million unique job seekers electrical suppliers in the UK. We supply
every month and holds the UK’s electrical products and services both
largest database of 9.2 million CVs, nationally and internationally to the oil,
growing at a rate of 190,000 a month. gas, petrochemical, industrial, marine,
We consistently deliver over 2.4 million pharmaceutical and commercial sectors.
applications a month for advertised Being an independent distributor,
roles. With a client list crammed full of R&M are able to offer a varied range of
the biggest brand names in recruitment products and services and have a flexible
we are rapidly evolving into one of the approach in dealing with our customer
biggest and most dynamic online media requirements – from servicing local UK
organisations in the UK. contractors through to managing multi-
million pound oil and gas projects.
ERIC ROBINSON THE MARY ROSE
SOLICITORS MUSEUM
Eric Robinson Solicitors has been flexible Launched in 1511 the Mary Rose was
and pro-active in driving change within Henry VIII’s flagship for 34 years before
the business by conducting a complete sinking in Portsmouth. Her raising
re-organisation of its management in 1982 remains the world’s largest
structure, appointing a managing maritime archaeological project. The
partner and managing the firm through new Mary Rose Museum opened in
its departments rather than offices. The May 2013 after a £35 million project
firm has successfully tackled issues and has already welcomed over one
such as differentiation by adopting a million visitors from around the world,
courageous marketing strategy and receiving critical acclaim including a
internally has increased profitability special commendation at the European
partly by reducing its reliance on support Museum of the Year Awards
staff through adoption of cutting-edge
technology.15
NatWest sponsors
Management Team
of the Year
Quality, driven and inspiring management are critical to the success of any business –
particularly within the competitive environment of the Solent region. Our award seeks
to recognise the importance of strong leadership and teamwork in achieving business
success.
We were therefore looking for a management team that can demonstrate a clear and
consistent track record of strong leadership, drive and adaptability together with the
ability to think and plan ahead.
In judging this category, we set out to identify the team that has driven the business
forward, implemented significant change or overcome material problems through strong
leadership and teamwork.
The management team’s vision and its ability to guide the business through challenging
economic conditions was also a key criteria.
As a local corporate and commercial banking team we work closely with customers and
businesses, helping them to achieve their long-term strategic plans. We feel the awards
are an excellent opportunity to celebrate the high calibre of management teams found
within the Solent region.
Corporate & Commercial Banking
We are proud to support the
Solent Business Awards
We know what it takes to
build a great partnership
which is why we are delighted to
support this year’s awards.
To find out how we can help you, contact
Dan Salanson, Regional Director,
on 02380 242 168 or email
dan.salanson@natwest.com16
FINALISTS
Company of the Year
CLC GROUP PENNYFARTHING HOMES
Established in 1969 as a Southampton- Pennyfarthing Homes are one of
based painting contractor, CLC has the largest privately-owned home
grown into successfully delivering multi- developers in the New Forest and
skilled property and asset maintenance surrounding areas of Hampshire
services within a wide variety of sectors and Dorset. Pennyfarthing Homes is
throughout the country. Established long- renowned for its pursuit of excellence,
term relationships ensure that a high level producing quality luxury homes for its
of repeat business is maintained which clients, with outstanding award winning
allows CLC to provide secure long-term customer care service. All the homes
employment for its directly employed are individually designed by retained
workforce. It also allows CLC to provide architects and in-house design team,
training in the form of apprenticeships to ensuring that personal touch, which
young people which will allow them to makes a Pennyfarthing home a truly
become the tradesmen of the future. unique and special place.
CV-LIBRARY R&M ELECTRICAL GROUP
CV-Library is one of the UK’s largest R&M are one of the largest
online job sites. CV-Library attracts independently owned cable and
over 3.5 million unique job seekers electrical suppliers in the UK. We supply
every month and holds the UK’s electrical products and services both
largest database of 9.2 million CVs, nationally and internationally to the oil,
growing at a rate of 190,000 a month. gas, petrochemical, industrial, marine,
We consistently deliver over 2.4 million pharmaceutical and commercial sectors.
applications a month for advertised Being an independent distributor,
roles. With a client list crammed full of R&M are able to offer a varied range of
the biggest brand names in recruitment products and services and have a flexible
we are rapidly evolving into one of the approach in dealing with our customer
biggest and most dynamic online media requirements – from servicing local UK
organisations in the UK. contractors through to managing multi-
million pound oil and gas projects.
ORGANIX BRANDS SHB HIRE
Organix wasn’t created just to make a SHB Hire is a family-owned and
profit (although it does). It was created operated vehicle hire and management
by a desire to do something different company which has gone from strength
and important. Our vision is to create a to strength within its 50 years. The
world where healthy nutritious food is company prides itself on putting the
a real choice for everyone by creating needs of the customer first which is why
great food, empowering parents and it has developed the most diverse fleet
challenging the Government and food of 14,500 vehicles in the UK. Because
industry. We are a team of 50 people the customer is the priority the company
working to our no junk promise - always is adaptable with the management
organic, nothing unnecessary and and hire options. SHB is flexible so
setting standards in everything we do. customers don’t need to be.17
KPMG sponsors
Company
of the Year
Having been based in the south region for more than 40 years, KPMG is
very proud to sponsor the ‘Company of the Year’ award in its inaugural year
following on the 25-year tradition of sponsoring Hampshire Business Awards
KPMG Company of the Year. To be considered for the ‘Company of the Year’,
businesses need to demonstrate an outstanding financial track record, with
strong sales growth and a commitment to increasing profitability.
Most importantly, KPMG’s Company of the Year 2015 will exhibit a strong
commitment to its employees’ needs and aspirations as well as to the region’s
environment through sustainable business practices.
KPMG is proud to play a leading part in the Solent business community, advising
a wide cross section of the region’s companies, from family-owned and private
equity-backed businesses through to AIM-listed and FTSE 250 companies.
We recently invested in new office space in Gateway House, and look forward
to welcoming more of the region’s business leaders to share knowledge and
discuss ideas.
Helping you achieve
your growth ambitions
Our expert team can help your business grow
whether it be by growth in profitability, digital
transformation or international expansion.
We have the experience to get you to
where you want to be. Whatever your
plans, get the support you need by visiting
and talking to us at our KPMG Enterprise
Suite at Gateway House.
Contact Will Smith, Senior Partner,
KPMG South Coast Office
on 023 8020 2078 or email
william.smith@kpmg.co.uk.
www.kpmg.com/uk
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Charity
Naomi House
& Jacksplace
Naomi House & Jacksplace are hospices for children and young people with life-
limiting conditions.
The charity provides care to families and young adults living in communities across
the seven counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, West
Sussex and Wiltshire.
The charity has two specialist units: Naomi House for children, and Jacksplace for
teenagers and young adults. Each unit is purpose built and offers an appropriate
environment for each age group.
The hospice needs to raise £7 million a year in order to run the two units and to
continually deliver a first-class service to the region’s most medically complex
children.
The support given by Naomi House is unique in the central south of England. Naomi
House is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, delivering a range of services to help
families on good days, difficult days and last days.
“Our family will be forever grateful for the outstanding support and
empathy that Naomi House provides for our son, the sibling support
for our daughter and for us as parents. It’s comforting to know
that they will always be there for us.” A Naomi House mum
To donate and make a real difference
to seriously ill children and their families
text NHJP22 £10 to 70070
01962 7600060 hello@naomihouse.org.uk
www.naomihouse.org.uk /naomiandjack @naomiandjack
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