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54 New entry Vale Street Holdings, Nelson 56 New entry Casdon, Blackpool
Casdon is a third-generation, family-run toy manufacturer specialising in realistic role-play products. Designed in Blackpool and sold globally, its licensed replicas of household brands form part of a portfolio focused on imaginative play and child development, with a heritage dating back to 1946.
Vale Street Holdings’ main activity is to manufacture and install PVCu composites and aluminium products. In December 2023, the company acquired the share capital of Farvande. In the latest accounts the group had turnover of £19.3m.
51 2025: 54 E K Motor Factors, Lancaster 53 2025: 81 Hope Technology, Barnoldswick 55 2025: 38 Collinson, Preston
This family-owned engineering firm designs and manufactures bulk storage silos and feed handling systems for the agricultural sector. It was founded in 1962, and the company operates in a range of sectors in the UK and internationally including renewable energy. It employs 92 people.
Expert View
BUILDING STRONGER BUSINESSES By Jilly Bell,
Savings Development manager at Marsden Building Society
As a mutual, Marsden Building Society is committed to supporting Lancashire communities, and we believe small and medium-sized businesses are vital to a thriving local economy.
The Hot 100 showcases Lancashire at its very best; an entrepreneurial county with a rich heritage and a bright future.
We understand the journey from small beginnings to sustainable growth, and at the heart of every successful business are its people. A happy, engaged workforce is key to delivering
great customer service and making a lasting impact in our communities.
It’s inspiring to once again see a diverse range of organisations featured, as these businesses play a crucial role in Lancashire’s continued success.
Our aim is to support local organisations and their employees through initiatives such as Workplace Savings, which helps employees build financial security, alongside business deposit accounts designed to help SMEs plan ahead and grow their savings.
Ashbridge School, Preston
Ashbridge Independent School and nurseries in Preston provides early years and primary education. The business saw a 19.2 per increase of turnover to £2.13m and gross profit rose by 20.2 per cent to £1.99m.
Hope Technology is recognised globally for engineering high-performance bicycle components. Since 1989, it has designed, tested and manufactured almost of its products in-house. It exports around 50 per cent of its production to more than 40 countries.
52 New entry 50 2025: 58 Excotek, Burnley
Excotek designs and delivers IT systems for organisations, particularly in the education, healthcare and defence sectors. The company holds places on various frameworks, such as NHS Supply Chain and Crown Commercial Services. Gross profit rose from £3.33m to £4.07m.
Eric Kitchen launched the business in 1963 by driving to local car and commercial vehicle retailers to collect worn-out brake shoes and returning them, refurbished, the next day. EKs now operates branches in Lancaster, Barrow, Blackpool, Kendal and Penrith. The turnover of the business increased by 4.2 per cent from £25.79m to £26.88m while gross profit rose from £10.23m to £11.13m.
49 2025: 48 TVS Gym Solutions, Haslingden
Established in 2009 as a specialist supplier of noise and vibration solutions, The TVS Group has successfully evolved into four key strategic divisions: TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. Its gym flooring arm specialises in providing sports and fitness surfaces for use in commercial health clubs.
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