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72 2025: 78 E&A Holdings 2020, Chorley 76 2025: 99
Althams Catering Butchers, Morecambe
Althams Butchers is one of the oldest and largest independent family owned and run butchers in the country, tracing its roots back to 1856. Brothers Rick and James Altham now sit at the helm representing the fifth generation of family control. The business employs 79.
E & A Holdings 2020 is a construction group delivering services across the health, education and commercial sectors. Alongside its commercial work, the group promotes social value by working with local schools and voluntary organisations to support young people. It increased turnover from £14.32m in 2023 to £19.15m.
71 New entry Same Day, Preston
Same Day provides a time-critical courier and delivery service. Established in 1987, the business specialises in direct parcel distribution and logistics support, operating as an independent carrier serving commercial customers across the region and beyond.
75 2025: 47 Engledene, Burnley
Engledene is the parent company of AMS Neve, the manufacturer of audio equipment which has won two Oscars, a Grammy and an Emmy for its innovations. A further subsidiary, The Sutcliffe Tool Company, trades in tools and workwear and contributed to profit of the group of £1.65m.
74 New entry Swan Facilities Group, Preston
Swan Facilities is the holding company for the group of businesses including Sencat, Lancashire Gas Services and Swan Racing motorcycling team. Sencat provides integrated building, construction and facilities management services to commercial clients.
70 2025: 84 Gilberts, Blackpool
Founded in 1960, Gilberts is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of grilles, diffusers, louvres, smoke and fire dampers, and natural ventilation and air conditioning. Its range of products include leading edge and traditional designs, as well as the latest natural ventilation techniques. Turnover was £23.86m and it employs 236.
68 2025: 93
Stirling Moulded Composites, Blackburn
Stirling Moulded Composites and its team of 59 manufacture moulded plastic and composite components. The company serves a range of industrial applications, producing durable fabricated products and its most recent accounts saw a rise in turnover to £9.09m from £7.1m.
67 2025: 42
Fylde Coast Accident and Repair, Blackpool
Fylde Coast ARC was established in 1982 by managing director David Hyland and deals with car and light commercial accident and insurance repair bodyshop work. It employs 60. The year ended with a 9.5 increase in turnover from £7.4m to £8.10m.
66 2025: 69 Acorn Fire and Security, Blackburn
Acorn Fire and Security has grown into a global business which supplies fire detection, alarm systems and safety equipment to commercial and industrial clients. The business offers a wide product range from leading manufacturers, combining technical expertise with fire safety and security solutions.
73 2025: 49 Millers of Longton, Preston
Millers of Longton provides a Europe-wide breakdown and recovery service for commercial vehicles with clients ranging from single truck drivers to some of the biggest national transport companies. Founder John Miller established the company more than 35 years ago from the back of his home and it now employs 35.
69 New entry Altys, Preston
Altys is an independent builders’ merchant supplying a full range of construction materials across the North West. The long standing business was founded in 1877 and offers products for projects of all sizes, supporting trade professionals and homeowners. The business saw turnover increase by 12.5 per cent to £10.98m.
NJK Clothing, Blackburn
NJK is a wholesale apparel company supplying garments and fashion products to trade customers. Directors say it has remained profitable despite elevated inflation pressures and ongoing cost of living challenges affecting consumers.
65 2025: 62
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