Members of the Notts business scene gathered for first time since 2019 to hear results of Top 200 Companies list
The movers and shakers from Nottinghamshire’s business scene met at an exclusive breakfast networking event to celebrate the biggest companies in the county.
Businesspeople from throughout the county met at a networking breakfast hosted by the Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University this morning, to hear the results from the latest Nottinghamshire Top 200 Companies list.
In association with Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University and sponsored by Pattersons Commercial Law, the 2022 Nottinghamshire Live Top 200 list has been compiled using data from official register at Companies House.
Companies have been ranked according to turnover figures, and details include the number of staff they employ, in recognition of their contribution to the economy of Nottinghamshire.
Due to the pandemic this was the first time the event had been held since 2019, a fact which only increased anticipation among the delegates present.
The breakfast was hosted by former BBC presenter and current podcast host Martin Ballard, who is also the announcer at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club.
The event was introduced by Natalie Fahy, editor of the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live, who described the challenges local businesses have faced during and since the pandemic.
She said: "Lots of businesses have grown in ways they would never have expected and faced difficult decisions over where their resources should go.
"This list is a special one, in fact it's more than just a list, because we know how hard the last two years have been and what it's taken to get here."
Toasting the relationship between Nottingham Trent University and the county's business community, Nottingham Trent University vice chancellor and president Professor Edward Peck said that "supporting business and innovation goes back to our roots".
He said: "We're always working with new ideas and fresh perspectives.
"Trying to recruit people into Nottingham who are the talent of the future. We're so pleased that so many of you take students on placements, you act as mentors, you do projects for us.
"You spot the talent and then you hold it in our city and our county. It's great for us and it's great for our students.
"The success of our universities, our economy and our businesses are very closely intertwined, which is why we're very pleased to host this event."
Delegates also heard from Rik Pancholi, owner and managing director of headline sponsor Pattersons Commercial Law.
He said: "It's an honour to be here in front of you all and to honour the Top 200 companies. We're celebrating the success not only of these companies but all the companies that have contributed to the local economy.
"What you all bring to the table is hope, inspiration and aspiration.
"As a proud sponsor of today's event, Pattersons Law works with businesses like yours to understand, enjoy the journey, and help businesses like yours get to where they want to be."
Things then moved on to the presentation of awards in three different categories, and the announcement of the Top 20 list.
The big news is that long-running leader of the pack Books UK Limited has retained its position at the top of the list.
Employing over 43,000 workers and with a turnover of £8.68 billion - according to the figures used in the list - global pharmaceuticals and beauty giant Boots is still the undisputed champion of the Nottinghamshire economy.
Accepting the award on behalf of his company, Boots UK Limited chief HR officer Ben Horner said: "It's really humbling to be here with all these amazing companies. We've got amazing plans for our international scope but also very importantly our local scope.
"We've got a really bright future and it's incredible to be here."
Most of the Top 20 spots remain unchanged from the 2019 rankings - Experian, Wilko, Capitol One, Pendragon and Sports Direct owner Frasers Group are all firmly fixed at the top.
However there was one new entry to the Top 20 - Birmingham Highways Limited, a PFI contract project delivering and maintaining roads in Birmingham was relocated to Nottinghamshire in 2019 and has made it straight towards the top of the list.
And world-renowned table-top games and miniatures maker and seller Games Workshop - another proud Nottinghamshire company - has jumped into the Top 20 for the first time, following a sales bonanza linked with the pandemic.
Three awards were also given out this morning, in recognition of three particular achievements. These were the highest listed company - which went of course to Boots - the highest new entry (which went to Birmingham Highways Limited) and the highest climber in the 2022 ranking.
This highest climber award was scooped by Arc Property Services Partnership, a joint venture partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council and property development firm Scape, which is rolling out a number of projects on behalf of the council.
The group jumped a massive 65 places from 157th last year to 92nd this year.
BusinessLive and Nottinghamshire Live will keep you up to date with all the news about the Top 200 Companies as the year pans out.
We’ve been revealing the Top 200 list in stages, but with the event over and the awards given out, we can now bring you the complete list:
BOOTS OPTICIANS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
Company Description: Pharmacy-led health and beauty retailing.
Company Description: New and used car sales and repairs. Also provides dealer management software.
Company Description: Retailing, wholesale distribution and sale of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment under group owned or licensed brands.
Company Description: A group engaged as high street retailers offering a wide range of value quality products for the family.
Company Description: Workforce recruitment and management organisation.
Company Description: A group engaged in the design, manufacture, maintenance and repair of mechanical handling equipment, process plant, road tankers & in cementious grouts and energy.
Company Description: The provision of bureau and information services for consumer credit control, business information, direct marketing and credit account management.
Company Description: The provision of banking, financial and related services.
Company Description: A group engaged in the operation of short break holiday villages.
Company Description: The provision of computer products and services.
Company Description: Provider of optical goods and services.
Company Description: A group engaged in the sale, repair and hire of motor vehicles.
13 ADDO FOOD GROUP (HOLDINGS) LTD
Company Description: A group engaged in the manufacture of chilled savoury pastry for the retail, impulse and foodservice markets.
Company Description: A group engaged in the provision of end-to-end waste management solutions.
Company Description: Group specialising in the underwriting of general insurance, including property damage and caravan insurance, legal expenses, personal accident guarantees and warranty insurance.
Company Description: International manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of tabletop games and miniatures.
Company Description: Group involved in gambling and betting activities
Company Description: A group engaged in the supply of IT-related products and services.
19 MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Company Description: The design, manufacture and sale of printed cartons, composite containers and packaging machinery systems.
Company Description: Firm involved in the maintenance, finance and operation of highways in Birmingham as part of the Birmingham HIghways PFI Project.
Company description: Engaged in the management activities of holding companies - subsidiaries manufacture plastic automotive components and related products
22 PAUL SMITH GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Company description: Holding company of internationally renowned fashion design brand Paul Smith.
Company description: Seller of agricultural, horticultural, amenity supplies and services.
24 HUNTER DOUGLAS UK RETAIL LIMITED
Company description: Owner of blinds manufacturer Hillarys Blinds.
Company description: Wholesale retailer of food, beverages and tobacco.
Company description: A group engaged in the manufacture and supply of electronic components.
27 FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of dialysis products and services.
Company description: The manufacture and distribution of healthcare and consumer products.
Company description: A group engaged in the electrical and mechanical installation, service and maintenance engineers and construction activities.
Company description: Authorised reseller of IT equipment and solutions provider to the enterprise and professional creative markets.
Company description: A group engaged in the design,sourcing and supply of quality clothing and fabrics.
Company description: The manufacture, retail, installation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and domestic heating appliances.
Company description: Insurance agent and broker
Company description: A group engaged in construction industry.
Company description: The provision of cash in transit security services.
Company description: A group engaged in the manufacture of labels.
Company description: Business gas & electricity supplier.
Company description: Precision and specialist aerospace engineers.
Company description: Manufacturer of equipment for concrete crushing and screening and roadworks and road construction company.
Company description: National cinema operator.
Company description: Internet technologies in the home furnishing retail sector.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of legal services.
Company description: Food products manufacturer.
Company description: A group engaged in marketing services.
Company description: The manufacture of underwear and outerwear.
Company description: The remanufacture of ZF transmission, steering and axle products, and provides warranty support and services.
47 QD COMMERCIAL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in buying stock holding and administrative services to other companies.
48 MORTGAGE AND SURVEYING SERVICES LIMITED
Company description: Firm operating within property services, including surveyancy and mortgages.
Company description: Underpinning, piling, drilling and grouting contractors, site investigation and superstructure repairs within the construction and civil engineering industry.
Company description: The provision of electrical and mechanical engineering services for construction projects including new build and refurbishment.
Company description: The provision of legal services.
Company description: Retailer of motorhomes and ancillary products and services.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of business communication services.
Company description: The retail and wholesale of machinery and equipment.
55 T.P. HOPWELL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the distribution of frozen food.
Company description: The manufacture and sale of intermediate bulk liquid containers.
Company description: Construction of roads and motorways
Company description: Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works, and other publishing activities.
Company description: Provider of social housing in Nottingham.
Company description: A group engaged in the issuance of consumer loans.
Company description: The provision of research and development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.
Company description: The printing of labels for the retail trade.
Company description: The collection and recycling of waste.
Company description: A group engaged in structural engineering.
Company description: Building contractors and developers.
Company description: The sale of tyres and batteries.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of administration services, hire of equipment and property management.
Company description: Mechanical services engineers and electrical contractors.
Company description: The provision of general farming, growing and marketing of vegetables.
Company description: Development and supply of software solutions and the provision of associated professional services & support.
Company description: The manufacture and distribution of kitchen appliances and fittings.
Company description: Provider of contract research, and development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry.
Company description: The wholesale of venetian, roller, roman, pleated and vertical blinds and components.
Company description: A group engaged in the manufacture of pet food, treats and accessories.
75 GAMSTON KENNELS & FARMS LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the wholesale, manufacture and distribution of pet foods and requisites.
Company description: Technology platform and cloud-first solutions provider
Ground works and civil engineering.
78 WINFIBRE (U.K.) COMPANY LIMITED
Company description: Waste and scrap wholesaler.
Company description: Nottingham bus and transport operator.
Company description: A group engaged in architecture and design.
Company description: The retail of caravans & motor homes.
Company description: A group engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of upholstered furniture.
Company description: Construction of commercial and domestic buildings.
84 A.F. SWITCHGEAR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the fabrication & manufacture of electrical switchgear and control panel systems.
Company description: Group operating in the manufacture, repair and maintenance of lifts and escalators.
Company description: Funeral services operator.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of technological transport solutions that enable clients to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Company description: A group engaged in the operation of off-course bookmakers, gaming, catering and amusement services, securities trading and property development.
Company description: The sale of bicycles and their components.
Company description: Technology provider of barcode and RFID solutions and mobility managed services.
Company description: The provision of instalment credit finance and related insurance services.
92 ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LTD
Company description: Development of building projects.
Company description: The provision of accommodation, support, Care, training, resettlement & related services to homeless & vulnerable people.
Company description: The manufacture and delivery of ‘ready to fit’ composite doors within the UK.
Company description: The operation of bars and nightclubs and the promotion of musical entertainment.
96 VISION AUTOMOTIVE (UK) GROUP LTD
Company description: A group engaged in motor engineering and retailing.
Company description: A group engaged in the trading in metal and wire products, and the provision of related value-added services.
Company description: A group engaged in the haulage and the sale of agricultural products and machinery.
Company description: The design, manufacture and supply of electrical and electronic equipment and systems for use in hazardous areas.
Company description: Operator of McDonalds franchises.
101 GIORGIO'S CONTINENTAL LTD.
Company description: The wholesale of food and wine.
102 PURICO SPECIALITY PAPER COMPANY LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the manufacture of cigarette paper and the operation of a hotel.
Company description: The supply of occupational therapy products and rehabilitation equipment solutions for the elderly and disabled.
Company description: The processing of fresh vegetables.
Company description: A group engaged in commercial vehicle sales, maintenance and repairs alongside the investment.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of fertility healthcare services.
Company description: Retailing of prestige and fine vehicles.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of professional services as patent and trademark attorneys.
Company description: Provider of SMS, voice, web, IP/OTT, email and intelligent multichannel messaging services
Company description: The distribution of computer hardware peripherals.
Company description: A group engaged in the distribution of own brand specialist lighting and visual equipment.
Company description: A group engaged in the wholesale and fitting of vehicle automotive glass.
Company description: The wholesale and rental of gaming machines.
Company description: Operator of trading company Indesser, a debt collection agency serving the public sector.
Company description: A group engaged in student verification and marketing worldwide.
Company description: Remediation activities and other waste management services
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of nursing services.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision design consultants and printing services.
Company description: Firm specialising in biotechnology research and experimental development.
120 HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES (NOTTINGHAM) LIMITED
Company description: Provider of outpatient pharmacy services.
Company description: The manufacture and fitting of blinds.
Company description: A group engaged in the sale of motor vehicles.
Company description: A group engaged in electrical installation.
Company description: Building and civil engineering contractors.
125 GREENE TWEED & CO LIMITED
Company description: The sale, marketing and manufacture of fluid sealing devices and advanced thermoplastic products.
Company description: The distribution of diesel engines and transmission equipment.
Company description: The wholesale and rental of gaming machines.
128 STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in standard motor products .
129 R. H. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LIMITED
Company description: The operation of commercial vehicle sale and maintenance.
Company description: Merchants to the plumbing and heating trade.
Company description: Operator of a McDonald’s franchise.
Company description: Manufacturer of refractory products.
133 BCM EMPLOYMENT & MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Company description: Business support and administrative services provider.
Company description: A group engaged in the wholesale of gardening and catering related products.
Company description: National subcontractor of reinforced and slip formed concrete.
Company description: The sale of computer systems, telecommunication systems and associated support services to motor vehicle retailers.
Company description: A group engaged in the sale of domestic appliances and fittings.
Company description: The manufacture of plastic products.
Company description: A group engaged in the supply of building materials and associated goods and services.
140 WALKER & SON (HAULIERS) LIMITED
Company description: Hauliers firm specialising in UK and European Haulage, Logistics, Warehousing/Property Development, Crane Hire and Machinery Removal and Installation.
141 JOHN A. STEPHENS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the builders’ merchants.
Company description: Independent international manufacturer and distributor of natural animal feed additives for animal health, nutrition and biosecurity.
Company description: A group engaged in the provision of industrial, clerical and construction labour.
Company description: A group engaged in employment agency and management consultants.
Company description: Nottinghamshire-based headquarters of international fashion brand operator Mondottica.
Company description: The manufacture and sale plastic products for the consumer packaging and personal care industries.
Company description: Wireless telecommunications activities operator.
Company description: Operator of car dealerships and motor suppliers.
Company description: Firm engaged in letting and operating of own or leased real estate.
Company description: Refuse disposal activities.
Company description: The manufacture and distribution of printed circuit boards and related finished products.
152. PWP BUILDING SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Company description: Firm providing various building services including electrical installation.
153. AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES UK LIMITED
Company description: Firm operating in the preparation and spinning of textile fibres
Company description: The provision of telecommunications planning services and solutions.
Company description: The processing and distribution of pet foods and related accessories.
Company description: Operator of car sales sites.
Company description: Wholesale electrical merchants.
Company description: A group engaged in the manufacture of catalytic converters.
Company description: The production and marketing of a range of valuable proteins from yeast using low cost manufacturing technology devised by the application of biotechnology and genetics.
160. A N WALLIS & COMPANY LIMITED
Company description: A group engaged in the metal founders and manufacturers and wholesalers of lightning conductor and earthing equipment.
Company description: A group engaged in foundation piling including the manufacture and sale of precast concrete piles and related civil engineering.
Company description: Provider of various office administrative services.
Company description: Manufacturer of printing ink
164. NOTTINGHAM FOREST FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Company description: Owner of Nottingham Forest FC.
Company description: Wholesale retailer of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
Company description: Manufacturer of condiments and seasonings
Company description: Group providing services including the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles.
Company description: The sale, hire and repair of horticultural machinery and associated spare parts.
Company description: Group of companies operating within the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) sector.
Company description: The import and sale of furniture and allied products.
Company description: Group operating in the sale and repair of motor homes and the operation of a leisure park and related facilities.
172. DALOON FOODS (U.K.) LIMITED
Company description: Manufacturer of various food products.
Company description: Part of Japan-based global Tsubakimoto Chain Co. group, a manufacturer of various machine products, electrical parts and equipment.
Company description: Construction holding company.
Company description: A group engaged in the stockholding of non-ferrous metals in various forms.
Company description: The weaving and dyeing of polyester fabrics for clothing, sportswear and medical garment manufacture.
177. OAK TREE MOTOR HOMES LIMITED
Company description: Retailer of motor homes and other vehicles.
Company description: Ecommerce retailer specialising in outdoor buildings and furniture.
Company description: Developer of business and domestic software.
Company description: Wholesale trader of clothing, footwear and textiles.
Company description: I nternational trading company operating in a number of areas including sporting goods.
182. THE WAY AHEAD GROUP LIMITED
Company description: Seller and distributor of tickets for entertainment.
Company description: I ndependent builders merchants.
Company description: A group engaged in information technology, mobile games and publishing services.
Company description: Firm selling new and used caravans and motorhomes.
Company description: Civil engineering firm.
Company description: A group engaged in multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy services.
Company description: A firm offering plant and machinery hire.
Company description: A group engaged in estate management and rental services for people with learning disabilities.
Company description: Seller of commercial vehicles, specialising in trucks.
Company description: A group working in the processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables.
Company description: Operator of coach travel and travel agency services.
Company description: Provider of integrated security systems services.
Company description: Provider of integrated state-of-the-art laboratory services to Blue Chip Pharma, NHS and Private Hospitals.
Company description: Manufacturer of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Company description: A company operating within the construction sector, providing services including the moulding and finishing of plastics and rubber materials.
Company description: A firm providing data processing, hosting and related activities and other IT services.
Company description: The Nottingham City Council-owned company responsible for running the National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena.
Company description: Training provider working in the automotive, IT, business, retail, food manufacturing, hospitality, care and management sectors.
Company description: A contractor specialising in Envelope, Cladding, Structural Framing and Flat Roofing