In brief: Double gong for coach firm; Complete Demolition & more

TRANSPORT firm Belle Vue Manchester is celebrating after winning two accolades at a national awards ceremony.

The company, based in Stockport, won the technology and innovation category at the UK Coach Awards, while maintenance director Kenny Walsh was named engineer of the year.

The awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester.

Belle Vue’s use of tracking software to help improve driving standards, increase passenger satisfaction and cut fuel costs earned it the technology and innovation award.

The system, provided by telematics firm Traffilog, involves the use of vehicle sensors to gather information on the way Belle Vue’s coaches and buses are being driven, including braking and acceleration.

Walsh leads a team of 13 staff who maintain Belle Vue’s fleet of more than 70 vehicles, including executive coaches, Yellow School buses, minibuses and vintage buses.

Under his leadership, the team has reduced maintenance costs by 35%.

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HYDE-based Complete Demolition has recently completed a project on Arkwright House in Manchester city centre.

The firm said its experience in Grade II-listed building strip-out works, led to its selection as principal contractor on the renovation project.

The contract included removal of suspended ceilings to expose original listed features, removal of partition walls and flooring and internal demolition of walls.

Arkwright House is an impressive seven storey office block with Corinthian pilasters, cornices and arched windows on the ground floor. It was built in 1929 and during World War II, it was used as the North West command post by the government with an office and sleeping quarters dedicated for Winston Churchill’s use during his visits to the North West.

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CHARACTER World is celebrating after scooping a prestigious national licensing award. 

The south Manchester company was named Licensee Team of the Year at the first ever Licensing.Biz Awards held in London.

Danny Schweiger,  joint managing director at Character World said: “It’s fantastic to be named licensee team of the year – we were up against strong competition from a number of hugely successful licensee teams. To be crowned winner is a real testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone in the business.

“We’ve experienced an exciting period of growth in the last year, with new licenses, product ranges and expanding into new territories. We’re looking forward to an exciting future and more award wins.” 

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ALTRINCHAM-based recruitment process outsourcing company, Omni RMS, has been named ‘Outstanding Outsourced Recruitment Organisation’ at this year’s Recruiter Awards.

The business was commended by judges at a London awards dinner for its multi-sector knowledge, employer branding, innovation, and the consistent provision of an “excellent” outsourced recruitment service.

Daniel Solomon, head of communications and marketing, said: “This award serves as evidence that we have a track record of consistent successes and offers our clients assurance that we will continue to support them with a first-class service.”