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leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and produces 1,000 units annually.


It won the Commitment to Skills Award and also the Collaboration Award for its work on a programme to teach children about the benefits of recycling.


Blackburn’s Darwen Terracotta, winner of the Export Award, is the only British-owned manufacturer of architectural terracotta and fireclay sinks and 46 per cent of its turnover comes from overseas sales.


The firm also won the Made in Lancashire award for highlighting craftmanship at its best. And that is certainly something to shout about.


Aside from the Red Rose Awards, the pages of this issue of Lancashire Business View are again filled with inspiring county success stories.


Heath Groves, founder of Sundown Solutions, explains the thinking behind the latest chapter in his business journey and the high-profile deal that has the tech sector sitting up and taking notice.


We often hear the phrase ‘hidden gem’ when it comes to businesses in Lancashire doing amazing things.


And there is a widespread perception that the county doesn’t shout enough about its successes.


That’s certainly not the case in the pages of this magazine. We don’t believe in the phrase ‘hidden gem’.


And for 20 years we’ve been shouting loudly and proudly about Lancashire’s success stories on behalf of our business community.


There is certainly much to shout about. The volume was turned up to maximum in Blackpool in March as the magnificent Winter Gardens once again hosted our Red Rose Awards.


In another notable landmark, this year’s awards marked 15 years of celebrating business excellence across the county.


Our aim is simple. As well as organising a cracking evening we look to provide the best possible platforms to promote Lancashire business success, to help drive growth and


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collaboration locally and to recognise the heroes of our economy.


In total 24 awards were handed out across the night, covering specific sectors as well as recognising achievements such as customer service and community impact.


The winners and their achievements are highlighted on the pages of this issue,


Pauline Wild, managing partner of Forbes Solicitors, shares the ambitious vision for the law firm and what is driving its growth, along with her own personal journey.


Jenny Rutter, chief executive of the British Textile Biennial (BTB), chair of the Creative Lancashire board and director of the Super Slow Way arts programme, gives her thoughts on the importance of the creative sector.


We highlight the success of Preston headquartered Panthera Biopartners and its groundbreaking work in the field of clinical


In another notable landmark, this year’s


awards marked 15 years of celebrating business excellence across the county


alongside our coverage of the biggest night in Lancashire’s business calendar.


The big winners were Dennis Eagle and Darwen Terracotta who came away with two awards each. They, like all the entrants to the awards, are successful businesses not afraid to shout about their work.


Blackpool-based Dennis Eagle, is the UK’s


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trials and report on an exciting new chapter for Northcote, the famous Michelin-starred Ribble Valley hotel and restaurant.


And we also take a detailed look at Lancashire’s emerging growth plan and its aim to create more economic success for the county.


Hidden gems in Lancashire? Not if we have anything to do with it.


Lancashire Business View is written, designed and produced in Lancashire by Northpoint Publishing.


Lancashire Business View and LBV are registered trademarks.


The views expressed by our columnists are not necessarily shared by Lancashire Business View.


Photography: Clive Lawrence, Liz Henson Photography and Paul Adams.


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