installation and maintenance services and Andawes Training, which offers training courses for this specialist area.
64 2024: 52 New Horizons, Preston
New Horizons operates care homes for young people, with specialist services available for those with challenging behaviour, learning difficulties, various disorders and syndromes, or those who have experienced crisis or trauma. A commitment to excellence has positioned it among the top percentage of residential children’s home providers in the UK.
Opinion
SMALL FIRMS THAT MAKE A BIG IMPACT By Katy Leach,
Head of savings at Marsden Building Society
Marsden Building Society has been supporting Lancashire communities for 165 years and we believe small and medium-sized business are vital for a thriving local economy.
This year’s Hot 100 showcases Lancashire business at its best. An entrepreneurial county with a rich heritage, it’s great to see so many local companies making such a big impact. We know what it’s like to start small and grow a business to become profitable, and people have been a key part of this; both colleagues and customers.
63 New entry TWF Structures, Grimsargh
TWF Structures Ltd is a well-established, family-owned structural steel manufacturing business which offers a complete design and build service. Its in-house design teams work closely with customers. The total sales figure for the business was £18m while the profit before tax was £1.87m.
62 New entry NJK Clothing, Blackburn
NJK is an apparel and fashion company operating in the UK and overseas. Despite rises in inflation and the cost of living crisis, the business had another positive year and has a strong relationship with strategic partners. It made a pre-tax profit of £1.88m.
60 New entry Xyfil, Preston
Xyfil is based in Preston, UK and was established in 2014. It is one of the UK’s leading E-liquid, personal care products and CBD manufacturers. It provides end-to-end white label manufacturing services, helping develop brands at every stage, from flavour development to the design and production of liquids.
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Hargreaves Contracting, Haslingden
The Hargreaves history can be traced back more than 70 years and has evolved over the decades in construction. It has built a great reputation and client list and counts the likes of
59 2024: 84
Preston Caravans and Motorhomes, Preston
Operating from a seven-acre site, this business sells and services caravans and motorhomes. It also sells related accessories and awnings and exports its vehicles to countries ranging from Ireland to South Korea and Australia.
Excotek, Padiham
Excotek designs and delivers IT systems for organisations, particularly those in the education, healthcare and defence sectors. The company holds places on various frameworks, such as NHS Supply Chain and Crown Commercial Services. It saw turnover of £24.55m and profits before tax of more than £2m.
57 2024: 49
Hannah Food Services, Skelmersdale
Hannah Food Service is an independent, family-owned business supplying more than 3,500 core lines of frozen, ambient and chilled products to the food service, fast food and wholesale sectors across the UK. The business began in 1977 serving fish and chip shops and today operates out of a £3m purpose-built facility with annual revenues in excess of £51m.
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Warburtons, Lidl, the NHS and Allied Bakeries among the growing list of blue-chip clients. It has a portfolio of successfully completed projects in most mainstream sectors including industrial, retail, commercial, residential, healthcare and leisure. It employs 23 people and had total sales of £24.85m.
which can only be achieved with a happy and engaged workforce - whether that’s a close-knit team of nine or an extended family of over 200. It’s the people who make a business what it is, ultimately leaving a lasting impression on the community.
It’s inspiring to see such a diverse range of organisations on this year’s list, from care home management to manufacturing and building services. To further support Lancashire’s business community, we’ve been making exciting developments behind the scenes to launch new products and services that’ll help local SMEs, and their employees, maximise their savings.
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