20 New entry Elite Competitions: Blackpool
Hydro Solutions Fylde trades as Elite Competitions and specialises in selling tickets for prize draws offering luxury items via its website. Turnover was up from £25.69m to £35.75m.
FX Leisure, Leyland
FX Leisure operates seven gyms under the Gymetc brand and a leisure facility in Warrington. Memberships now exceed 27,000. Turnover was up from £12.2m to £12.8m while pre-tax rose from £2.5m to £3.9m.
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16 New entry Asset Finance Solutions, Blackburn
AFS is the holding company for a group of asset finance brokerages comprising AFS Compliance, Asset Finance Solutions, Synergy Commercial Finance and Finance Education Centre. Turnover for the business was £58.69m.
19 2025: 71 Skiddle, Preston
Skiddle was co-founded as an online what’s on guide in 2001 by students Ben Sebborn and Rich Dyer. Five years later, the website expanded to include ticket sales. Skiddle recently celebrated its 25th birthday at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Sales for the business increased by 13 per cent to £18.24m.
15 17 2025: 32 Watson Ramsbottom, Blackburn
The law firm has offices across Lancashire and others further afield. The firm achieved recognition from professional bodies including The Legal 500 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Turnover rose by 39.5 per cent to £20.43m.
Expert View
SUPPORTING GROWTH AND STRUCTURING SUCCESS
By Andrew Clare, Partner, Corporate at Harrison Drury
Lancashire’s latest Hot 100 list is a compelling reminder that the county’s economic strength lies in the depth, ingenuity and resilience of its SME community.
Spanning sectors from construction and advanced manufacturing to agriculture, healthcare and professional services, the list reflects a regional economy that is both diverse and firmly growth oriented.
The continued prominence of construction and property led businesses points to a sustained demand for development and infrastructure across the region. At the same time, a strong manufacturing base from specialist steel and timber
products to commercial vehicle production, demonstrates the county’s continued leadership in high-value production.
Equally the rise of diversified service- led organisations including healthcare, education and professional services, shows an economy built not on a single industry but on a resilient mix of owner- managed businesses, family enterprises and ambitious management teams.
For Harrison Drury, this landscape resonates deeply. With roots in Lancashire stretching back 125 years, the firm has long been part of the communities driving the region’s success. That longevity represents
2025: 46 Computionics Group, Skelmersdale
C-TEC, founded more than 40 years ago, designs and manufactures a range of life-safety products including fire alarm, evacuation alert, lockdown and disabled refuge systems. It exports to more than 70 countries. Group turnover increased by £1.74m and pre-tax profits rose to £4.1m.
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more than heritage; it reflects a deep understanding of how local businesses evolve, scale and adapt. With a number of offices across the county, we are proud to sponsor a list recognising businesses creating value, employment and momentum across Lancashire.
For many of those businesses, success brings opportunity, but also complexity. Growth may require investment, new banking arrangements, acquisitions, commercial contracts, property commitments, governance structures or shareholder agreements. Owners may be considering succession, employee incentives, management buyouts or a future sale. These are not merely legal processes; they are moments that can materially affect value, control and long-term stability.
We work with companies at every stage, helping structure transactions, manage risk and support confident decisions with commercially grounded, responsive legal advice. The Hot 100 ultimately tells a story of ambition and confidence, reinforcing our commitment to supporting Lancashire businesses as long-standing partners in their success.
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