East Mids firms star in ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report

Ben Dorks, Ideagen

Almost 50 companies from the East Midlands have been named in the sixth edition of an influential report which identifies the fastest-growing and most dynamic SMEs across the UK.

The 2019 ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report shows the vast range of industries thriving in the region.

To be selected for the list, businesses had to demonstrate not only positive revenue growth over the last three years but also outperform their sector peers.

One East Midlands companies to make the list was Ruddington-based software firm Ideagen. This year, Ideagen – which is listed on the AIM market – is set to celebrate its tenth year of successive growth when it announces its full year results for FY 18-19 in July.

Ben Dorks, Ideagen’s chief executive, said: “We are absolutely delighted to once again feature prominently in the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report.

“This is the fourth time in succession that Ideagen has been a featured company which in itself is testament to the success of the business and in our strategic vision.

“This accolade is testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and clients as well as the quality of our product suite. It is also a timely one, as we prepare to report on our tenth successive year of growth.

“These are certainly exciting times for Ideagen and we believe we are in a great place to achieve even more in the months and years to come.”

David Schwimmer, chief executive, London Stock Exchange Group, said: “Congratulations to all the companies selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report, which identifies the UK’s most dynamic SMEs.

“SMEs drive growth, innovation and job creation and are the lifeblood of the British economy. We believe that supporting the growth of these businesses is critical to the UK economy and the creation of a society that works for everyone.”

The full list of East Midlands companies appearing in the report is below:

Manufacturer I Holland Holdings Ltd; 3T Logistics Holdings; engineering company Alliance Group Solutions; healthcare business Apcer Life Sciences; food and drinks firm Barrowcliffe; automotive firm Bruntingthorpe; hospitality business The Coaching Inn Group; retailers Cardzone and Clements; construction firm Collins Earthworks; professional services firm Consultas; construction company Daniel Charles Holdings; software business Ideagen; oil and gas business Dsl Holdings; engineering firm Esendeel; ESC Engineering; healthcare firm Fannin (UK); Freshcut Foods; manufacturer Harlow Bros; Hatzfeld Care; Highlight Horticulture; retailer Hopkins Group; Huxloe Logistics; auctioneers John Pye and Sons; wholesaler Kartell UK; manufacturer Kingfield Electronics; agricultural company LJ Fairburn & Son; Lockwood Publishing; Medigold Health Consultancy; waste management firm Monoworld; Mortgage Advice Bureau; property company RH Developments; Rock Civil Engineering; SDL Property Services; retailer Xbite; Flair Flooring; Pyramid Posters; tech firm Carfulan; healthcare business Christchurch Group; Airline Investments; construction company JA Ball; UniDays; retailer Rutland Cycling; UK Waste Solutions; Unique Window Systems; manufacturer Whitemeadow;

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