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Virtual Awards Ceremony
Thursday 11th March 2021
#HDMBizAwards
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Running order Welcome from
6.30pm Introduction from Neil Hodgkinson
Neil Hodgkinson
Awards Presentation hosted by Louise Minchin A very warm welcome to the Hull Daily Mail/Hull now work from home,
Live Business Awards 2020, and our first ever virtual possibly permanently.
Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Trident ceremony courtesy of what can only be described as Some companies have
a life-changing event for everyone on the planet. not survived, many
Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by Hull City Council Covid-19 has brought heartache and despair for many have struggled to keep
families and I’d first like to offer our condolences to those afloat. Yet, there have
Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by Sewell Group who have lost family and friends over the last year. been countless stories of success as well as survival, of
adapting to the new normal and of individuals refusing
Environmental & Sustainability Award - Sponsored by Wykeland Beal For business it has brought challenges probably not seen
to be beaten by circumstances to send a message that
since WW2, with some sectors faring worse than others.
our region is still open for business. Tonight, we celebrate
Innovation & Technology Award - Sponsored by INEOS Acetyls One constant is the effect on the workforce as many those amazing people. We hope you enjoy the show.
employees faced the uncertainty of furlough, others
Customer Focus Award - Sponsored by Business Live found themselves ‘protected’ from the public behind Neil Hodgkinson
screens and masks, and thousands upon thousands Publisher, Reach Regionals
Training & Development Award - Sponsored by East Riding College
Business in the Face of Adversity Award - Sponsored by Humber Business Growth Hub
Contribution to the East Riding Award - Sponsored by East Riding of Yorkshire Council Your Host
Employee of the Year - Sponsored by Cranswick Plc Louise Minchin
Start-up Business of the Year - Sponsored by Horncastle Group and MKM Building Supplies
Small Business of the Year - Sponsored by Smailes Goldie Louise is an experienced broadcaster and covered the main news
journalist together with being one of the stories of the last
Medium Business of the Year - Sponsored by Cobus Communications Group best-known faces on British television. decade, including the
After gaining a degree in Spanish at St Andrew’s 7/7 London bombings,
Large Business of the Year - Sponsored by Marketing Humber University, Louise trained as a radio journalist at The
the capture of Colonel
Gadaffi, and the BP
London College of Printing. She started her career at
Special Recognition Award - Sponsored by KCOM the Latin American Section of the BBC World Service.
oil spill. She presented the BBC Ten O’clock
News the day Saddam Hussein was hanged.
Louise was previously an anchor for the Away from work, Louise is a keen triathlete, having
Closing remarks BBC News Channel. She’s also regularly taken up the sport in 2013, she has competed
presented the BBC One O’Clock News. in the World and European Championships
During her career as a BBC news presenter Louise has representing Team GBR in her age-group.
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Meet the Judges Apprentice of the Year
This award is open to an apprentice who has shown outstanding progress and
commitment to their own personal development. T his award seeks to acknowledge and
celebrate an apprentice’s exceptional contribution to their workplace. The successful
entrant will be measured against the criteria of commitment, contribution and success.
Jan Brumby Alan Worthing Dr Diana Taylor
Luke Jowsey, Cock of the Walk Natasha McDermott, Heald Ltd Ruth Walmsley, Blab Digital
Chief Executive, Director of Business, Managing Director, @cock_ofthewalk @healduk @blabdigital
For Entrepreneurs Only KCOM Marketing Humber When the company joined the Natasha’s initiative to learn within
the industry, research leads and
Ruth, an apprentice designer,
had been recommended by Wyke
Covid-19 fight and all hands were
turned to making surgical gowns, the understand the sector has seen College, and Blab Digital realised
bespoke tailoring workshop’s first her contribute to marketing blogs their faith in her immediately at
apprentice from Hull should have focusing on new construction interview. Her progress is described
seen his apprenticeship come to an activity, and has already proved as outstanding thanks to a can-do
Meet the Film Crew
end during lockdown. However, Luke herself to be ‘indispensable’. This has attitude, with work on real projects
stayed on making surgical gowns, led to a contract offer on completion underlining the responsibility
working 13 hour days and six days of her advanced apprenticeship. afforded and trust earned. Using her
a week. He saw this as his duty to Heald managing director, Debbie own initiative to present to clients
the team and the area and he did it Heald MBE said: “Natasha has been has been praised and her ability
This evening’s videos have all been filmed by voluntarily. a fantastic addition to the business. to take on feedback is duly noted,
Northern Visuals. The team take advantage She plays a vital role in supporting while external feedback has been
His contribution to the great PPE
of the power of film and offer video her colleagues and has really worked appreciated by the entire team.
effort at Cock of the Walk saw his
production services and tailored commercial cutting and machine skills advance hard on developing her confidence, Marketing director Courtney
campaigns from their HQ in Hull city centre. far beyond a full year apprenticeship knowledge and skills.” Wood, added: “there’s a very bright
and he has been appointed as junior Since joining as sales administration future ahead for Ruth and we want
undercutter, working directly under apprentice at the hostile vehicle to celebrate how far she’s come
master tailor Gill Long. mitigation systems manufacturer in already”.
October 2019, Natasha’s arrival as a
graduate coincided with a period of
All videos were filmed adhering to strict social distancing intense growth.
rules and in line with Government guidelines.
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Young Entrepreneur Entrepreneur of the Year
of the Year Open to business people aged 30 years or over the Entrepreneur of the Year award will go to someone
who has had a big impact, either running their own business or working as part of a business. The
judges were looking for someone who has demonstrated a strong financial performance, displayed
For business people under the age of 30 who have demonstrated a high degree of entrepreneurship, enterprising behaviours and has had a positive impact of the wider economy and local community.
creativity and vision for the future. The judges were looking for an individual who has set up a
business or has had a significant influence in the business, which has set and achieved objectives
within its business plans and established a position of sustainable profitability and success.
Harry Hall, Attention to Detail Alistair O’Sullivan, Diony Susan Perkins, Crancher Ltd Alexandra Poole, iNNiTi
@atdautomotive @dionyagency @TheRailwayInn6 @iNNiTi_Effect
Harry’s natural entrepreneurial skills have Alistair has built the marketing agency up Undeterred when the pandemic hit the three Alexandra is passionate about helping build
literally shone through since starting after only three years trading, now boasting pubs and two restaurants that make up the a Britain fit for the future. In 2018 Alexandra
‘Attention to Detail’ in his parents’ garage a turnover approaching £400,000 and already group, alongside two bed and breakfast realised her ambition to help inspire individuals
aged just 16. The meticulous car cleaning and achieving his target of forming a strong team establishments and a recently added outside and transform organisations, via consultancy,
protection specialist has built such a strong of six. Alistair negotiated the buy-out of a catering service, Susan converted her large coaching and training. Early success with a Rolls-
client base, he has moved to a purpose-built fellow director in the company’s infancy, while family home to a short term let too, making Royce backed programme gave her the platform
location in Beverley to serve demand and he also acquiring another marketing agency and it ideal for large family bubbles to get away. and with successive years of growth, a turnover
is now forecasting a turnover of £200,000 in embedding its director in his team, confirming Whilst many battened down the hatches, and profit exceeding expectations and with a
his next accounts, five years on from launch. his decisive business acumen. Alistair is also Susan took on more, buying The Rose & five-year plan to hit £1 million annually.
During lockdown Harry quickly pivoted to delivering sessions at the University of Hull as Crown. Susan is now further developing Alexandra joined a delegation of British women
use his tools, including the paint protection part of the For Entrepreneurs Only organisation, a venue with split use, catering for casual entrepreneurs focussing on innovation and
film he normally applies to bodywork, for of which he is a member. Alongside that he has drinking and fine dining with further technology as part of the Global Business Forum
face shields. He delivered 1,000 packs to care developed Recover, a free online resource that accommodation across the period premises. in 2019 and is a trustee of Renewable World,
homes and pharmacies in East Yorkshire. helps brands progress out of the Covid-19 crisis. also supporting Young Enterprise London’s
Susan is described as “not being satisfied
with surviving, she wanted to grow, and is company programme. Alexandra has recently
making it happen”. completed Women in Leadership scholarship
and gained chartered manager accreditation.
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Environmental & Innovation & Technology Award
Sustainability Award The Innovation & Technology Award will reward the company that has developed the most innovative
new product, system or process over the past year, and can demonstrate the positive impact it has had
This award is designed to recognise outstanding environmental responsiveness on the business. Judges were looking for businesses that can show a clear vision of innovation, product
and sustainable activity. The winner of the award will be a successfully development, gains in market share or revenue and the overall benefits to the business or its customer.
developed company that has embraced environmental policies across their
business, with an outlook that reflects a well-considered green approach.
Broadcast Radio Heald Ltd Springfield Solutions
@BroadcastRad @healduk @springfieldsols
Environmental & Broadcast Radio took the IP is massively important to The brand management specialist’s
Brocklesby Ltd Management Solutions Ltd KWL commercial decision to offer a free Heald, and not only does it SASO label is the world’s first full
@BrocklesbyLtd @emsyorkshire www.kwl.co.uk service to existing customers for consistently invent new concepts height, digitally printed self-adhesive
lockdown, despite considerable and products, but it also enhances label that provides seamless, 360
After recovering from a devastating The charity works with the community to Company values, defined by its 460 development costs. For almost a
Christmas Day fire of the edible oils and alleviate food and fuel poverty, aiming employees, saw an environmental group the existing portfolio too, such as degree coverage for aerosol cans.
quarter of a century it has developed
fatty food recycler, Brocklesby took the to get neighbours working together, set up to ensure the construction and and supported professional software the electro-mechanical Matador, Developed over four years, SASO
opportunity to move its green credentials exercising and reducing social isolation. maintenance company is on track for used in the industry globally. allowing faster deployment is shrunk into the neck and base,
on, installing a gas pipeline to produce A second strand is the affordable food Net Zero. A series of initiatives were
In late 2019 it began developing a than the hydraulic original. avoiding the unsightly gap, minimum
a cleaner steam, in a fuel switch from oil project, Hull Community Shop, moving implemented, adding to the maintaining orders and warehousing costs.
remote solution to allow presenters The Bridge Bollard System from
burning. Staff returned to aid the response on surplus food from local supermarkets, of a Green Level Award for the past Speed to market, reduced lead times
in time to support manufacturing clients diverting 100 tonnes of food from five years as part of the Investors in the to edit content for shows via a web the hostile vehicle mitigation
browser ramping up significantly system manufacturer features and digital print means customers
through lockdown which saw supermarket landfill, while feeding 185 members who Environment accreditation scheme.
in February when Covid-19 struck. nine fixed bollards on individual can react quickly to demands, design
sales soar. Quickly manoeuvring while have made 3,500 visits. It also cooks and At the Connaught Road HQ solar
rebuilding, expanding the site to handle distributes ready meals in partnership Suspending work on all other base plates, all bolted together. or regulatory changes.
panels generate electricity, with development it set about the
further growth in the processing and with Cranswick, Soanes Poultry and Aunt demand reduced though LED lighting The patent applied technology An extended content Piggy Back
task, ensuring meaningful content
recovery of oils and fats for green diesel, Bessie’s, who provide produce to keep conversions, while the fleet of vehicles offers protection by anchoring SASO label has also been developed,
while making the site more efficient. costs below £2. could be provided remotely on a
now includes electric and hybrid models, range of platforms, without deep bollards into the ground, preventing while SASO has embedded
The 33-year-old firm installed the most This year saw it become the East Hull with charging points installed. technical knowledge or station vehicles from penetrating the area Springfield’s SmartPicture App
energy efficient boilers it could source with Food Hub when lockdown struck, The past 12 months have seen a 53% infrastructure. The ultimate aim was the bollards are protecting, making technology which allows brands to
steam recovery as part of a £1.5 million delivering weekly food parcels to more reduction in energy use, with the figure to allow stations to return to full connect their labels to the internet
it the ideal solution for protecting
spend and is proud of their ability to than 1,700 individuals and 43 pets. for waste to landfill down to 6%. ‘live’ broadcasts without the need to using an invisible code hidden within
recycle 100 per cent of all collected waste. bridges from the risk of vehicle
physically visit the station. attacks, but also other locations the print.
such as inner cities and footways.
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Customer Focus Award Training & Development Award
The Customer Focus Award aims to honour firms which give great service and are truly dedicated The judges were looking for an organisation that demonstrates positive commitment to the ongoing training
to their users. Judges were looking at how customer service strategy has increased growth or and education of its employees. The shortlist has proved how investment in staff training has brought success,
shown staff have gained the necessary skills to maximise their contribution and has demonstrated how its people
market share, improved financial performance, embedded ethical or sustainable practice, enhanced
development strategies have improved its performance and created a committed and motivated workforce.
customer delivery and engagement and optimised innovation and improved operational excellence.
The One Point Cobus Communications Group H&H MPB Installations Ltd
@theonepoint @CobusLtd @handhagency @mpbi
The managed technology provider prides Cobus has safeguarded relationships with In less than a decade the company has gone from Led by a highly experienced and qualified team
itself on its Single Point of Contact service, existing customers working together with a long- two people to a 22-strong global consultancy, of managers, team leaders and site operatives,
understanding the importance of customer established network provider. It was achieved deliverving internal communications and MPB is dedicated to meeting high demand while
experience. The self-developed CRM through regular contact and client visits, acting employee engagement to major brands. ensuring compliance with stringent health,
system allows clients to use it as a software on surveys while complementing this with added Having trained on an ad-hoc basis as the business safety and environmental requirements.
as a service product on any device. It has value services such as an annual system health- emerged, sourcing when a skills gap appeared, it Excellence in competent practices is at the
‘countless’ processes in place to monitor check. Securing positive feedback, improved has now overhauled the development model with core of the provider of specialised services to
mood, satisfaction and gather feedback from customer service levels and increased sales - using a positive commitment to ongoing education. the modular and portable building industry.
customers, aware they offer the best insights. a consultative approach to ensure technology H&H partnered with an external HR consultant
fit - while gathering recommendations. MPB are working with a provider to ensure
Strategies have been specifically adopted to create a robust development framework. immediate rescheduling should there be any
to encourage customer engagement, while Importance is put on regular contact with account
New recruits experience a three-month impact from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. All
training encourages the development of soft managers conducting regular and periodic reviews
and hard skills so customers feel supported to ensure customers are getting the best from onboarding process and while qualifications have a documented timetable for the year with
and the best service can be provided. their services. Despite a rapid rise in demand, to enhance potential are open-ended set training pre-booked in, providing personal
Mobile usage reporting has been developed lockdown saw no drop in service level, with praise - from animation with Disney and Pixar and customer assurance of future competencies.
to avoid bill shock, warning of additional for the solutions to remote working presented. to mental health first aid - free gym Nothing is compromised with the importance
spend, leading to high satisfaction levels. membership, desk yoga, guided meditation, always on the development of their internal
coaching and counselling aid wellness. workforce and health and safety of all, it states.
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Business in the Contribution to the
Face of Adversity Award East Riding Award
This award will go to a business who went the ‘extra mile’ during the agonising months of lockdown. The winner will have This award is aimed at a business, organisation or individual that has made a real difference
demonstrated excellence under pressure that not only helped their own company but also benefited business or demographic to the East Riding. The nominees are based within the East Riding, as opposed to the city of
communities during this time. The judges were looking for the key attributes demonstrated during the height of the Covid-19 Hull. The category was open to anyone from large businesses working across the entire East
pandemic such as courage, conviction and a commitment to producing a flexible model that showed pride and a passion to help others. Riding region, to small businesses or individuals who have made their mark in their local area.
Cock of the Walk Springfield Solutions Working for Health CIC A&B Healthcare Ltd Hudson Contract
@cock_ofthewalk @SpringfieldSols @working4health1 @b_healthcare @HudsonContract
When the pandemic hit and the impact The global brand management Bridging the gap between mental Joanne Ayre - with family - launched a new The Bridlington-based firm is the biggest payer of
on the NHS was understood, the modest and multi-media business met the health services and employment, the company to take on a national home care provider subcontractors in the UK. Founded by chairman
bespoke tailoring workshop in Grimston challenges coronavirus brought to team behind the five year old operation for whom she managed branches in Bridlington David Jackson in 1996, the family-owned company
Street was transformed into a lean and key clients including the NHS, police, realised the critical role required for and Hull when liquidation loomed. Welcoming originated the market for secure self-employment
efficient surgical gown manufacturing armed forces and homeless charities, lockdown. Instead of withdrawing across all 97 staff members, it quickly emerged in the sector and supplies professional services
operation. The war-like effort saw managing to grow 13 per cent through services and furloughing staff as the to provide continuous care for 246 clients. to more than 2,500 construction SMEs. Last year,
almost 3,000 produced, with many going lockdown. pandemic saw strict measures enforced, revenues increased 8 per cent to £1.38 billion.
direct to wards and operating theatres it worked harder, more creatively and Launched in three weeks, before Christmas
A total of 25,000 hand sanitiser labels
in the city as it pivoted from high quality were donated, having been approved, grew the business. 2018, they feel family values emerge in the It is committed to providing opportunities for young people
suits and separates. Nights, weekends printed and delivered in 48 hours, while Case workers used email, phone and business, which has now doubled the office in seaside communities, through work, sport and arts.
and bank holidays were worked through, it also used its 3D printing capability to Zoom to speak with clients and issues team and branched out into Beverley. A first Hudson has sponsored apprentices in the construction
with 200 gowns a day produced at peak. help in the PPE push for face masks. such as social isolation, poverty and inspection from the CQC saw a good rating supply chain since 2011, paying a weekly £50 wage
Since the initial push, a premium dental Praised by Nicola Sturgeon for their poor quality housing were amplified. awarded, with the aim for outstanding. Great contribution. More than 150 have now been supported.
gown has been produced, proven work with Evans Vanodine’s cleaning Workshops and drop-in facilities were resilience, determination and solidarity
to wash 100 times, and as a result re-engineered to go online by April, with Through backing Remarkable Arts, music, dance
detergents and sanitisers, one million throughout the business saw it weather the
Cock of the Walk has been asked to help to disseminate the huge amount of and drama access is provided free. The Young
sanitiser labels were produced for pandemic, increasing calls where families
register on the approved supply list. information about the pandemic given. Musician Award is presented annually, with taster
Biological Preparations to meet the couldn’t visit, and setting up PPE collection
surge in demand. This was achieved An online magazine was created and workshops, professional development for teenagers
remote from the office to protect all.
with between 60 to 70 per cent of staff an allotment taken on, providing the and projects for those with special needs.
working off-site and with facilities opportunity for small groups to meet in
reconfigured to provide more space. a socially distanced manner.
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Employee of the Year Start-up Business of the Year
This award has been designed to celebrate someone who really makes a difference The Start-up Business of the Year award will go to an organisation that has been established
to their business and who deserves recognition. It might be someone whose attitude within the past two and a half years. The judges were looking for a business that can
and example really stimulates all those around them. Equally it could be someone who demonstrate evidence of entrepreneurship and/or innovation, has defied challenging
has overcome real difficulties, or someone who shows exceptional customer service. economic conditions to succeed, grow and thrive and can evidence future growth potential.
David Kennedy, Rob Thompson, Charles Weeks,
Pure Renewables Go Hire Iguana Developments A&B Healthcare Ltd Instamod Group Temptation
@purerenewables @gohiretools @iguanadevelop @b_healthcare @instamodgroup @temptationburg1
Joanne Ayre - with family - launched a The consultancy and support services Hull’s first cashless, self service
Appointed as technical operations The depot manager joined the fast- Three years on from joining his brother new company to take on a national home business to the off-site construction restaurant and bar was established in
manager, David had previously growth Hull firm in 2017, leaving a in Hull and being offered a job with care provider for whom she managed sector was formed when the three December 2019 at St Stephens.
delivered multi-million pound heating national firm where he had worked landlord Jason Coleman at Yupelet, he is branches in Bridlington and Hull when directors were made redundant from
solutions in the horticultural sector, for almost two decades to secure now managing the young professionals- Themed on a sensory overload of
liquidation loomed. Welcoming across their roles last summer. Instead of “great burgers, Americana and Eighties
and his abilities have recently seen a management role. Rob quickly focused letting agency while overseeing all 97 staff members, it quickly emerged seeking employment elsewhere, electronica” it offers beer fridges and
him elevated to director level. identified what equipment the the marketing function of sister company to provide continuous care for 246 they pooled their collective 65-year taps - featuring Brew York, Northern
His calm and focused presence has company needed to improve the Iguana - a business that has invested £42 clients. New packages of care are taken experience in modular building Monk & North Brewing Co’s beverages.
been attributed to helping maximise customer offer, ensuring outstanding million into the city centre. Charles is heavily on daily, and it has gone from providing and launched with two joiners.
service was at the fore. Working with involved in the sales at Liberty House and 1,997 hours of care a week to 2,616, with Operating through QR scanning on
the potential of staff around him, as Now they employ a team of 25, and are smartphones, customer service is
he implemented training programmes, clients when required out of hours, The Glass House, working with investors, plans to expand coverage further. on target for a £1 million turnover in the key, with queues removed and the
while helping restructure and covering repairs and helping advise on while undertaking a RICS-accredited Real Launched in three weeks, before first year of trading. Offering support emphasis placed on the individual,
appoint a further nine employees, the right tools for jobs, saw turnover Estate Management degree. Christmas 2018, they feel family values with design and manufacturing start-up, with the brand’s strong personality-
re-organising project delivery and more than double in his first year. He conducts viewings and helps tenants emerge in the business, which has now through to modular building installation, packed identity shining through in the
making systems more efficient. He was named in the top three of get to know Hull, while working with the doubled the office team and branched relocation and refurbishment, it initially marketing and make-over.
a national industry event, and his creative industries to produce marketing out into Beverley. A first inspection launched with Management and
His technical knowledge has been from the CQC saw a good rating Site Services divisions. Instamod has Having barely begun, lockdown struck,
highlighted by power purchase agreement injection of energy and a level of materials befitting the developments and Temptation flipped the fledgling
professionalism has been welcomed, they promote. Described as ‘an invaluable awarded, with the aim for outstanding. recently introduced a third element,
funders, large scale businesses and Great resilience, determination and mechanical and electrical services. model to takeaway.Further growth
mechanical and engineering organisations, with management training and health member of the team’ underlining his ability is eyed throughout Lincolnshire with
and responsibility in a variety of roles, his solidarity throughout the business saw
aiding the development of strong and safety at the fore in new internal it weather the pandemic, increasing calls another venue in mind but currently
relationships, with one major European processes he has introduced. Owner flexibility and enthusiasm as a ‘shining under wraps.
where families couldn’t visit, and setting
heat pump systems manufacturer Sally Wray said he has created jobs, example of a young professional of his
up PPE collection remote from the
making Pure its UK preferred partner. generated revenue, improved the generation’. Charles is also part of the office to protect all.
customer offer and embedded high leadership team of Hull Young
standards. Professionals Network.
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Small Business of the Year Medium Business of the Year
Established Since 1991
The Small Business of the Year award is open to companies with fewer than 25 employees. The judges The Medium Business of the Year award is open to companies with between 25 and 99 employees.
will be looking at all aspects of a company’s performance, paying particular attention to managerial The judges will be looking at all aspects of a company’s performance, paying particular attention to
and financial performance, evidence of success against targets set, potential for growth, long-term managerial and financial performance, evidence of success against targets set, potential for growth, long-
plans and company strategy, product and service development and staff training and development. term plans and company strategy, product and service development and staff training and development.
Go Hire Kingston Joinery Smashed Crab Software Brocklesby Ltd Giacom Heald Ltd
@Gohiretools @KingstonJoinery @SmashedCrab @BrocklesbyLtd @GiacomCM @healduk
Sally Wray bought a Hull tool hire The commercial specialist has secured Tailor-made systems bring benefits Brocklesby have invested £5 million Consistent year-on-year revenue Proudly manufactured in Britain,
business five years ago, partly large contracts in cities across the UK, beyond management software across into the business in 2020 as it surges saw fast growth recognised the hostile vehicle mitigation
inspired by her daughter’s reaction having built a reputation for working many sectors for Smashed Crab clients. saw further double digit growth regionally at the tech specialist system manufacturer protects
to a bedtime story, where she on multi-million pound developments During the pandemic the six year old in the reprocessing and recovery that deals in cloud-based software high profile targets from terrorist
felt a princess should have saved in the hotel, education, health and firm added an eighth team member of food oils and fats; achieved distribution. 2019 brought a 142 attacks with a range of patented
herself. Moving to new premises, accommodation sectors. while working from home, as it pushed against a backdrop of a devastating per cent uplift on previous figures, products. Particular success has
she brought the business into the Working across 20 to 25 large on with a strategy to grow turnover by Christmas Day fire at the plant and as it now closes in on a £50 million come in the US, where such products
current era, and 2020 has seen contracts at any one time, jobs are 35 per cent. the incredible demands placed on turnover. The model connects IT historically had to be domestically
significant investment and growth managed by a 14-strong team. Recent It saw how many firms were embracing the food industry in lockdown. As providers to world-class vendors sourced and 70 per cent of the £4.3
of 18 per cent, despite more than highlights have included a £2.4 million digital transformation to streamline part of the rebuild an additional helping them deliver the best million annual sales are exports.
a quarter of Covid impact. contract for residential development operations and enable easy remote processing capacity of 5,000 sq m solutions for small and medium-sized The 50-strong team looks to be one
Record monthly turnover was in Birmingham; a £1.4 million project working. was added, future-proofing for businesses. During lockdown, it is step ahead of both competition
rung up in July, with significant in London and £1.8 million delivery for This complemented work won with further growth. A strong focus on offering free cloud servers and back- and terror threats, and has been
investment in IT, plant and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation returning clients, with the four research and development has up to clients and widening technical consistently ranked in the top 10 of
equipment, including two excavators, Centre at Stanford Hall. The latter was directors believing the conscious been brought to the fore, while support for remote working. Life Skills Metis Partners’ IP100 League. It is now
a new line for Go Hire. 2021 will with Interserve and at the peak of the decision to invest through lockdown has technological developments have and technical development come hand in place at Wembley Stadium, Leicester
see further new lines in plant pandemic Kingston was tasked to help paid dividends. Turnover has just passed seen a bespoke app and QR scanning in hand and while pool tables and Square and Sheffield’s The Crucible,
and powered access equipment, convert the NEC in Birmingham into a the quarter of a million pound mark, technology introduced to aid live games consoles had been relaxation with sales increasing 20, 30 and 100
while further expansion into wider Nightingale Hospital. and a target of £700,000 by the end data and reduce paperwork. This tools pre-Covid, activity moved online per cent in the past three years.
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire becomes Plans are afoot to launch a specialist of 2023 has now been fixed, with the year has also seen the management with virtual quizzes and beer tasting
“more of a reality than a dream”. timber window systems sister business recruitment process opening up again. team expanded to welcome Neil for the 70-strong team. Giacom prides
in the coming months. Taylor as the new managing director itself on taking a complex industry
and Iain Jennison as finance director. and making it clear for partners.
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Large Business of the Year Special Recognition Award
The Large Business of the Year award is open to companies employing 100 or more members of staff. This past year has been one of the most challenging in living
The judges will be looking at all aspects of a company’s performance, paying particular attention to memory for many businesses and the communities they serve.
managerial and financial performance, evidence of success against targets set, potential for growth, long- There have been countless obstacles and hurdles to overcome, but the business
term plans and company strategy, product and service development and staff training and development.
community in our region has rallied around to not only support each other, but
also work alongside our charities and local communities to help those in need.
Over the past few years we have closed the Hull Daily Mail and HullLive
Business Awards with a Lifetime Contribution Award, and awarded some very
worthy winners. However this year we’re doing things a little differently.
With the generous support of KCOM, we will announce the winner of the Special
Recognition Award at the end of the evening and are delighted to recognise not
only the winners contribution to the business world, but the entire community.
Rockar Digital Soanes Poultry
@rockardigital @soanespoultry
Leading in online car retail, driven by its A huge investment programme is already paying
own e-commerce platform, Rockar has put back in growth for the fourth generation family
customers back in the driving seat when business, with sales of £24 million forecast
purchasing. The concept has been rolled for 2020/2021. A £3 million uplift, it comes as
out for Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford, Jaguar the near £10 million expansion is completed,
Land Rover and a host of dealer groups. increasing capacity by 20 per cent. State-of-the-art
The user journey adapts to evolving chicken farms have been created with significant
e-commerce buying behaviors, logged daily improvements in quality, efficiency, output and
through its back-end analytics platform. profit, overseen by a new senior management
In 2019, turnover increased by almost 10 tier. It also grows the cereal feed, fuelling biomass
per cent to £52.4 million, with profit up 23 power generation with the by-product.
per cent to £6.4 million. With Jaguar Land Soanes worked around the clock to deliver to
Rover alone, Rockar is named Number One Yorkshire’s independent butchers, farm shops and
Retailer for New Retailer Vehicles in the delis when Covid hit. At the peak of the pandemic
UK. The platform logged 1.6 million visits a sales uplift of 200 per cent was recorded, with
with 80 per cent new to the brand. The
77-strong team takes pride in delivering the
only e-commerce automotive platform that
loyalty to shopping locally retaining levels at
100 per cent, prompting a pre-packed chicken LAUNCHING IN JUNE
sells cars in significant volume, providing range for convenience stores. Investment in
an extensive, customer-centric data driven personnel and procedures has seen Soanes
environment for manufacturers and groups. retain well, while bringing top quality standards,
entering the London market for the first time.
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