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29 New entry 31 2024: 11 NGJ Holdings, Preston
NGJ develops commercial and residential properties which it either sells on or lets out. It continued to acquire and develop new sites throughout the year. The group has a subsidiary, Steel Work Construction, a team of steel erectors working throughout the UK. NGJ also owns several investment properties that that are the process of being developed and let out to tenants.
RP Tyson Construction, Blackpool
RP Tyson Construction was established in 1949 and remains a family-owned company. A trusted contractor for housing associations and local authorities, in 2024 it completed a £20m social housing scheme at the Grange Park estate in Blackpool providing 133 new high quality homes.
28 New entry Reliant TV, Blackpool
EReliant has more than 60 years’ experience of supplying the latest home electrical equipment. It offers a wide range of products, including televisions, soundbars and home appliances from leading brands. The company provides both online and in-store shopping options.
30 2024: 32 One Stop Hire, Chorley
One Stop Hire launched in 2009 with the acquisition of seven depots and today it operates a network of 26 sites offering power tools, access systems, small plant and workwear for hire. The company also has a training division specialising in health and safety and equipment-related courses. The business had a profit before tax of £2.65m and turnover was £25.64m.
Hot 10 employers No Company 50 Cherish UK 94 NCO Europe 55 Hillcroft
30 One Stop Hire 39 Ameon
2 The Traveller’s Choice 32 Watson Ramsbottom 84 Gilbert’s Blackpool 46 C-Tec Parbold
96 Abbeydale Food Group 27 New entry GFW Holdings, Darwen
A leading UK self-assembly furniture wholesaler, GFW has more than 10 years’ experience developing and delivering flat-pack furniture across the UK and European markets. It has a wealth of ‘drop ship’ knowledge across sourcing and development, supply chain and logistics, sales and marketing, systems and integration and customer experience.
24 New entry
Lehmann Food Ingredients, Lancaster
Lehmann Food Ingredients is a supplier and distributor of high-quality ingredients, serving the food and drink, pharmaceutical, personal care and animal nutrition industries. Established in 1988 by Guy Lehmann, the company began with a vinegar distribution agreement and has since expanded its portfolio to include more than 200 ingredients such as sweeteners, starches, proteins, and dietary fibres.
Mears Flooring, Preston
Mears, launched as a brush manufacturer and hardware merchant in 1802 and is a sixth-generation family business which operated in various trades before making floor coverings its sole focus in 1984. It sells carpets, vinyls, laminates, wooden floors and rugs to residential customers and commercial organisations including housebuilders, factories, offices, universities, hotels, hospitals and government departments. Mears has built a reputation for quality and service in the flooring industry.
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Employees 726 490 347 248 244 238 238 231 201 199
26 2024: 73 Barnfield, Nelson
Barnfield is a construction company which undertakes its own projects as well as working on behalf of private and public sector organisations. Over nearly half a century, it has completed more than 1,000 projects, developing 40m sq ft of industrial space, 17m sq ft of commercial property and more than 4,000 homes in Lancashire. Barnfield Investment Properties has been instrumental in several high-profile regeneration projects. It partnered with Pendle Council to redevelop the historic Brierfield Mill into the Northlight complex.
23 2024: 23 BS Stainless, Preston
BS Stainless stands as a leading force in the UK’s metals distribution sector, specialising in high-grade stainless-steel products. It works in the oil and gas, automotive, chemical and construction industries. The company exports to more than 50 countries around the world and its revenues and profits have been boosted by the launch of BS Fixings, a direct-to-consumer online shop.
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