MEMBER NEWS IN BRIEF
UCB enjoys postion in Parliamentary Review
A Chesterfield manufacturer has been featured in a Parliamentary Review on Government policy involving the manufacturing and services sector. United Cast Bar (UCB),
Europe’s largest manufacturer of continuously cast iron bar, is one of only 16 companies from the metals, materials and fabrication sector to be included in the annual review. With a foreword written by
Prime Minister Theresa May, the review has been sent to more than 500,000 leading business executives, policy makers and other relevant individuals. James Brand, Managing
Director of United Cast Bar (UK), said: “Being included in the Parliamentary Review is a great opportunity to put UCB’s name in front of both key politicians and industry representatives. “Brexit has created an
uncertain climate for the sector in which UCB operates, but I am positive about the future. I personally see it as an opportunity for the company. We manufacture great products in this country and there has been a shift, both at home and abroad, towards buying British.”
Impressive accolade for Hallam Internet
Nottingham-based digital marketing firm Hallam Internet has been named the best- performing agency in the East Midlands and number 33 nationally in The Drum Top 100 Independent Agencies list. Hallam’s high ranking is due
to impressive performance in six categories of financial metrics: turnover, turnover growth, turnover percentage growth, turnover per head, gross profit and gross profit growth. The Drum also reviewed client satisfaction scores to judge which agencies are delivering the greatest value for their customers. The accolade rounds off a
successful growth year on multiple fronts for Hallam. The increase in new clients adds up to almost £1m in revenue in 2018 and surpassed £3m for the year - a rise of 24% compared to 2017. Hallam MD Stuart Ross said: “Being included in The Drum Top 100 Independent Agencies 2018 as the highest placing agency in the East Midlands caps off an excellent year of growth for Hallam Internet, and highlights the increasing number of clients who trust us to help deliver digital marketing that gets results.”
6 business network February 2019
L-R: Thomas Ward; Michael Ward; David Ward (SR); David Hallam (from sponsor OrderWise); Donald Ward; David Ward (Jr).
Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling company, Ward, was crowned Family Business of the Year and Fastest Growing Family Business, in the region’s flagship awards for family businesses. Established in 1940, Ward is a
fourth-generation family business specialising in metal recycling and waste management. It was announced winner of the Midlands Family Business Awards’ headline award at a prestigious black-tie ceremony at Leicester’s Athena. Operating from five UK sites,
Swadlincote-headquartered Ward is the largest independent metal and waste recycling company in the East Midlands and employs over 400 people. It offers complete metal and waste management solutions to ensure minimal waste to landfill and recently opened a dedicated deep-sea export dock
‘Derbyshire is home to a record-breaking four award winners’
facility as part of its ongoing growth strategy. Now in their ninth year, the Midlands Family Business Awards are backed and run by The Wilson Organisation, a Nottingham third- generation family business and a fellow Chamber member. The awards are the region’s only independent, not-for-profit initiative dedicated to celebrating and recognising the success, achievements and innovations of family run and owned businesses. Derbyshire is home to a record-
breaking four award winners, with Chamber members HSG UK winning the Innovation category and Bright Side Vets crowned the Best Small Family Business 2018.
Individual category sponsors included Chamber members Buckles Solicitors, PwC, Shakespeare Martineau and The Wilson Organisation, Chamber patron John Pye Auctions and strategic partner Morningside Pharmaceuticals. Wilsons’ Managing Director
Charlotte Perkins said: “Our Awards team, panel of judges and each of our sponsors were blown away by the performance and calibre of our finalists. “The talent, ambition and
entrepreneurial spirit of our finalists and winners highlights the significant role that family businesses play in keeping the Midlands’ economy thriving.”
A fresh entry on Ones to Watch list
Global freshness brand Micro- Fresh has been named in this year’s Sunday Times Fast Track Ones to Watch list. The anti-bacterial and anti-
mould ingredient brand has been named in the Fast Track Ones to Watch supplement, which showcases ten of the most promising private British companies that are set to grow rapidly in the future. CEO of Micro-Fresh Byron Dixon,
(pictured), said: “We are honoured to be listed in the Sunday Times Fast Track Ones to Watch.
“We have all worked extremely
hard over the past few years to meet and exceed our goals and we are delighted to see our hard work recognised. It has been an incredibly successful year for both myself and the company, after being rewarded with an OBE earlier this year for services to industry and innovation.” The 22nd annual Fast Track 100
Conference and Awards Dinner will take place in May 2019 at the family home of Holly and Sam Branson, where companies will receive their official Ones to Watch certificate.
Waste management firm named top family business
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