Stockport companies are on Fastest 50 list
EIGHT Stockport firms have made it into the Greater Manchester Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for 2018, the comprehensive list of the region’s fastest-growing companies.
Organised by law firm Ward Hadaway and backed by our sister newspaper the M.E.N., the list highlights and celebrates the achievements of the profitable, privatelyowned companies in the region which have grown their turnover by the largest amount in recent years.
This year’s Ward Hadaway Greater Manchester Fastest 50 spans a wide range of sectors from recycling companies and housebuilders to manufacturers and retailers.
Paul Johnson, executive partner in the firm’s Manchester office, said: “We are very proud to present the fifth Ward Hadaway Greater Manchester Fastest 50 which once again has produced a diverse mix, but with one common thread in that they all have a passion to see the region succeed.
“The list demonstrates the sheer variety of companies who are succeeding in growing their businesses, creating jobs and prosperity and attracting investment into the area. It is these companies which are the growth drivers of the Manchester economy and they deserve the accolades and the attention which being in the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 brings them.
“This year’s list is impressive. All of those listed have consistently grown their businesses over a number of years whilst remaining profitable – something which we can all celebrate.”
The 2018 Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 has been compiled and verified using publicly available information from Companies House. The Fastest 50 Awards will take place at the Museum of Science and Industry, in Manchester, on Friday, May 18, when the winners will be revealed. Awards will be given to the fastest growing small, medium and large business with one of these three winners going on to be named the overall fastest growing Greater Manchester business for 2018.
The Stockport companies on the list are:
ADIDAS UK, STOCKPORT
Adidas UK is a sports and lifestyle company based in Stockport for performance, lifestyle and fitness. In 2015, it was voted the healthiest company to work for in the UK.
APS GROUP, STOCKPORT
APS is a marketing and communications group established in 1961 with a heritage built on print management. It employs more than 900 people across the globe. Headquartered in the UK, the company also has offices in the US and across mainland Europe.
CHRYSTAL CONSULTING, STOCKPORT
Formed in 1997, the company provides capital, lease and managed services. Its client base comprises more than 100 public sector organisations, including the NHS, police, fire, housing and national park authorities.
EDINA UK, STOCKPORT
Energy specialist Edina employs more than 200 people and delivers a range of natural gas, combined heat, power and biogas solutions at locations across the UK. It won a Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2014. They finished 27th in last year’s Fastest 50 list.
FINBROOK LIMITED, STOCKPORT
Finbrook Ltd is a care home located in Stockport. Set up in 2009, it provides accommodation for people who require nursing or personal care.
IMS (EURO) LTD, STOCKPORT
IMS Euro was featured in last year’s list and has been supplying non-pharmaceutical medical products since 1992. It supplies doctors and veterinary surgeons in the UK and across the world and is the sole UK distributor for a number of major European manufacturers.
LUNDY PROJECTS, STOCKPORT
This is the third year that Lundy Projects have made the Fastest 50 list. Established in 1976, Lundy initially provided turnkey design, fabrication and construction services to the process and chemical industry. The company has now diversified into other areas, including the rail industry where it carries out projects around the UK.
MOLLOY INVESTMENTS LIMITED, CHEADLE
Molloy Investments Limited was established in 2014 and is a general construction and civil engineering business based in Cheadle.