solent 250 Innovation Award
WINNER: MAATS Tech Head-officed at Micheldever, MAATS Tech is a marine engineering company, established in 1989, focused on specialist subsea vessel design and shipyard supervision. The group has developed over 25 years into an offshore engineering industry major player and is now the world- leading supplier of below-deck carousel systems.
What the judges said
“Our winner operates in a particularly tough sector, where equipment failure and downtime is not an option. It has successfully weathered (literally with ocean storms) significant industry downturns, not by downsizing but by adapting, seeking
Fast Riser Award
WINNER: Onecom Fareham-based, one of the UK’s largest independent business telecoms providers with 12 regional offices and over 400 staff. Onecom believes its significant growth has come through substantial investment in its people and processes. Aiming to offer unrivalled customer service, it was recently named an ‘Exceptional Business’ at the Amazon national awards.
What the judges said
Irwin Mitchell partner Hannah Clipston noted Onecom’s rapid progress with organic growth and targeted acquisitions helping to more than double its 2016 turnover to over £68 million.
Success has been built on strong telecoms partnerships, an impressive established customer commitment towards development of business connectivity solutions and programmes, transparency on costs, and Onecom’s “enviable workplace culture”.
Other finalists
• Ahmad Tea, Hampshire-founded family business, a top five international tea brand.
• Bell Integration, Portsmouth, end-to- end IT services.
• Penton Securities, family-run motor group, Wiltshire/Dorset dealerships.
Management Team (over £25m)
WINNER: Shorefield Holidays Based in Milford-in-Sea, Shorefield has been providing family holidays since 1958 within country parks in the New Forest and the Dorset coast. This family-owned business has grown significantly through new sites and acquisitions – the latest being Wilksworth Caravan Park, near Wimborne.
What the judges said
HSBC’s deputy head of corporate banking Andy Farmer described a company “acutely aware that staff retention and wowing customers is integral to its future success.”
The management team had transformed company culture across every business location by developing strong
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relationships with staff, who are genuinely valued and encouraged to understand how they can make a difference.
Other finalists
• DB Foods, Poole, provides quality wholesale meat, poultry, game and deli products across UK and Europe.
• CLC Group, Southampton, maintenance and refurbishment services to housing, healthcare, hotel and leisure, and other UK sectors.
• Millbrook Group, Totton, diversified services group operating across healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and contracting sectors.
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• Portsmouth Aviation, engineering design-to-manufacture.
Winners
out new complementary markets and investing in R&D. It has innovatively restructured its operations by involving key subcontractors and suppliers to assist delivery and enable flexibility to meet business demand,” revealed James Tetley, tax partner for RSM.
Other finalists
• 4Com, Christchurch, telecoms services provider
• Formaplex, Havant, tooling and lightweight component manufacturer
• Onecom, Fareham, independent business telecoms provider
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