Devon businesses named as 'companies to inspire Britain'
Local Devon Businesses have been named as real growth industries as part of the London Stock Exchange group's ‘1000 companies that inspire Britain.’
The companies included Emcas based in Paignton, chartered accountants Francis Clark LLP and Masons Kings an agricultural machinery company with three depots in Devon.
Director of Masons Kings, Roger Prior said: “We are delighted to hear that we have been listed in the Stock Exchange Report ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’.
“It’s a great tribute to our dedicated and skilled staff who work hard to provide our customers with premium products and premium support. We are proud to be showcasing the strength and potential of the West Country business community in this prestigious compilation.”
Also named on the list were Mallory International, pro-direct sport based in Newton abbot and Jack Wills based in Salcome.
Julian Hardinge from Mallory International said: "It is excellant news to be named in as one of the companies to inspire Britain.
"Mallory International is a specialist bookseller based in Aylesbeare. All of our turnover is exported, and almost all our customers are in developing countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa – Ministries of Education and Health, Universities and Colleges, International Schools, and other similar institutions. Our business has been growing by about 20% a year for the past seven years. We have 25 staff in Aylesbeare, and are represented in more than 25 countries."
The Companies were named as part of a report designed to promote some of the UK's fastest growing companies and takes in companies across a diverse range of industries.
The report also names the South West as the top region for average revenue growth between 2010 and 2012.
The 1000 strong list was compiled by sales software business, Growth Intelligence who use software to track the performance & activity of millions of businesses in real time.
Companies were scored on their average growth outperformance relative to their sector and the 1,000 businesses with the highest score & the highest average revenue growth outperformance were selected for the list.
Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group said: “More needs to be done to raise awareness of the importance of these businesses. More needs to be done to nurture, support and encourage these companies, many of which are poised to be the blue chips of tomorrow.
“That support comes in many forms: from cutting red tape, to media promotion and providing access to appropriate finance. Given our role in the economy, we have a natural focus on funding and are committed to playing our part.”
London Stock Exchange Group is a diversified international exchange Group that sits at the heart of the world's financial community. The Group can trace its history back to 1801
