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The Top 200 LeicestershireLive Companies 2022: Part Two – 100-51

Today sees us reveal the second part of the LeicestershireLive Top 200 Companies list for 2022.

This year’s list has been carefully compiled by a team from De Montfort University in Leicester.

It shows the scale of, and changes, to the biggest employers across the city and county, based on annual turnover.

The list has taken months to pull together and BusinessLive is counting down to a Top 200 breakfast event at Winstanley House hotel in Leicester on Tuesday.

There the Top 20 biggest companies will be revealed prior to the last part of the list going live on our website. The list this year is sponsored by Pattersons Commercial Law.

De Montfort University has used data from the 2019/20 financial year – up to the spring of 2020.

That information covers companies that are registered in the city or county – so does not include some businesses registered at their accountants’ addresses outside the county.

Loughborough’s Morningside pharmaceuticals is among those which are based here but – for now at least – registered elsewhere, so missed the cut.

It had a most recent turnover of £77 million, supplying medicines within the UK and overseas, which would have put it within the top 70.

We invited its founder and chairman Nik Kotecha – who is also chairman of the LLEP’s Innovation Board and chairman of the East Midlands CBI – to talk about doing business in such a vibrant local economy:

“The past two years have been a difficult time for businesses in Leicestershire, as well as throughout the UK and the world.

“Our county’s economy is mainly made up of SMEs, numbering 42,000, with over 98% of businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire employing fewer than 50 people.

“The national Covid lockdowns, global supply chain bottlenecks and stop-start of demand has disproportionately impacted SMEs.

“But yet, with Government assistance and a tenacity to innovate to survive, the county and region is emerging from the crisis more resilient and determined than ever.

“Back in 2019 I had the honour of speaking at the Top 200 Leicestershire Businesses event and during that speech I reflected on what ingredients make Leicestershire the largest economy in the East Midlands.

“Three years later and one could argue that so much has changed, while actually so little has in terms of what makes the county such a great place for businesses to operate and thrive.

“So what were the key ingredients, and are they still relevant as we emerge from the pandemic?

“Firstly, the county is home to a diverse range of sectors, each of which add great value to the local economy and our communities.

“For instance, our leading manufacturing and engineering businesses invest in advanced facilities, which lead to the creation of new technologies, as well as growing their supply chains.

“Our leading businesses are also establishing links with local colleges to help develop the skills they need, which is essential, if we are going to plug the county’s skills gap.

“Other sectors, such as retail, choose Leicestershire because we have the capabilities, people, heritage and entrepreneurial spirit to succeed.

“While construction businesses cater for our growing population as demand for new affordable homes is ever present.

“The county’s businesses also thrive because of Leicestershire’s central location and international export access via East Midlands Airport, the UK’s busiest pure cargo airport and post Brexit Freeport.

“So many sectors including logistics and distribution and food and drink manufacturing rely on this.

“As the founder and chairman of UK and global medicines manufacturer and supplier Morningside Pharmaceuticals I have also seen first-hand how businesses in the life sciences sectors have benefitted from being based in Loughborough, which is also home to Charnwood Campus, the UK’s first Life Sciences Opportunities Zone.

“So it’s clear that we have the right ingredients in place for our successful businesses to thrive, but what needs to happen to ensure this continues into the future?

“Collaborations between the public and private sectors, as well as academia, are one very important element.

“This gives the county, as well as the entire Midlands region a much stronger voice to engage with central government.

“The Government has recently launched its Levelling Up White Paper, which details 12 bold national levelling up missions, given status in law, that will shift government focus and resources to Britain’s forgotten communities throughout the 2020s.

“Innovation is another vital ingredient that enables the region’s businesses to gain a competitive advantage, so they can grow and compete nationally and globally.

“One great example of this is Leicestershire’s thriving space sector, which is flourishing at Space Park Leicester.

“We must not stand still. And it will be our ability to innovate, focus on continuous improvement, and invest in research and development, which will ensure our companies continue to adapt to economic changes, and our local economy and community continue to prosper.”

Here is the second part of our Top 200 list – with previous year’s figures in brackets:

100 (189) GL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES UK

Technical and engineering solutions to UK gas transportation companies

Turnover: £50,307,000

Employees: 302

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Holywell Park Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GR

99 (230) NJDR GROUP

Design, manufacture and installation of high quality joinery products

Turnover: £50,354,000

Employees: 300

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 25 Morris Road, Clarendon Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE2 6AL

98 (151) BOAL U.K.

The extrusion, fabrication and finishing of aluminium products for the UK European markets

Turnover: £52,561,000

Employees: 143

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Ashby Road East, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BS

97 (166) PUKKA PIES

Pie manufacturing

Turnover: £53,098,000

Employees: 380

Year End: 25/05/2020

Address: The Half Croft, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1LD

Pie, chips and mushy peas - you can't say fairer than that (Birmingham Mail)

96 (170) GIANT U.K.

Marketing and distribution of bicycles and gear to the retail sector

Turnover: £53,809,000

Employees: 27

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Charnwood Edge, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UZ

95 (110) HAMMONDS FITTED FURNITURE GROUP

Sale and fitting of bedroom and kitchen furniture

Turnover: £54,637,000

Employees: 800

Year End: 25/09/2019

Address: Nutts Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3QQ

94 (n/a) BTE HOLDINGS

New and used plant sales and spares

Turnover: £54,923,000

Employees: 53

Year End: 29/02/2020

Address: 85 Ashby Road, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UA

93 (153) C3 CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS

Groundwork general building and site engineering

Turnover: £55,163,000

Employees: 83

Year End: 30/09/2019

Address: 11 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RJ

92 (159) BARKER ROSS GROUP

Employment agency covering food, logistics, construction, warehousing and healthcare

Turnover: £55,188,000

Employees: 1917

Year End: 30/11/2019

Address: Mercury Place, 11 St. George Street, Leicester, LE1 1QG

91 (154) CAMBRIDGE & COUNTIES BANK

Business banking

Turnover: £57,095,000

Employees: 149

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Charnwood Court, 5B New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TE

90 (337) B M FASHIONS (HOLDINGS)

Design and manufacture of licensed clothes

Turnover: £59,620,000

Employees: 125

Year End: 31/07/2019

Address: 11 St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SH

89 (113) COBA INTERNATIONAL

Manufacture and sale of products from extruded and moulded thermoplastic materials

Turnover: £60,501,000

Employees: 889

Year End: 30/06/2020

Address: Marlborough Drive, Fleckney, Leicestershire, LE8 8UR

88 (127) HARLOW BROS HOLDINGS

Manufacturing and erection of prefabricated building, the sale of timber and allied products

Turnover: £61,295,000

Employees: 538

Year End: 30/06/2020

Address: Hathern Road, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DE

87 (138) HORIBA MIRA

Vehicle research, product engineering and test services

Turnover: £61,958,000

Employees: 658

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU

The Horiba MIRA test track near Hinckley (Coventry Telegraph)

86 (124) ASHFIELD HEALTHCARE

Contract sales outsourcing for the global pharmaceutical industry

Turnover: £64,529,000

Employees: 441

Year End: 30/09/2019

Address: Ashfield House Resolution Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HW

85 (142) ROCA

Wholesale of bathroom fixtures and accessories

Turnover: £64,938,000

Employees: 114

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Interlink 145, Interlink Way West, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1LD

84 (129) G TOURING

Worldwide travel tours

Turnover: £65,134,000

Employees: 159

Year End: 31/07/2019

Address: Harborough Grow On Centre, 34 Compass Point, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HW

83 (149) HORMANN (U.K.)

Doors and integrated loading bay systems

Turnover: £66,843,000

Employees: 144

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW

82 (136) LANDS' END EUROPE

The direct merchandising of traditionally styled casual clothing for men and women

Turnover: £67,670,000

Employees: 344

Year End: 31/01/2020

Address: Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6US

81 (178) PROJECT C TOPCO

Specialist services for UK insurance markets

Turnover: £67,793,000

Employees: 545

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 3 Boundary Court, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2UD

80 (115) BEUMER GROUP UK

The provision of material handling solutions and associated maintenance services

Turnover: £68,345,000

Employees: 136

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Unit 9, Cartwright Court, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UE

79 (150) TMS

Volvo and Kia car dealer

Turnover: £68,564,000

Employees: 140

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Trinity Marina Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0NF

78 (156) TAYLOR HOBSON

After sales service of ultra precision measurement instruments and diamond turning lathes

Turnover: £69,063,000

Employees: 218

Year End:31/12/2019

Address: 2 New Star Road, Leicester, LE4 9JD

77 (134) H.W. COATES (HOLDINGS)

Warehousing, distribution, document archiving and property rentals

Turnover: £69,700,000

Employees: 417

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Unit A, Ladywood Works, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HD

76 (108) MARK JARVIS

The operation of betting shops

Turnover: £70,213,000

Employees: 239

Year End: 06/01/2020

Address: Ascot House, 104 High Street, Leicester, LE1 5YP

75 (155) FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES

Distribution of fluid sealing products and shock absorber components

Turnover: £70,295,000

Employees: 337

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: c/o Knights Plc, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, LE1 6BU

74 (148) ADVENT TOPCO

Fostering and residential care

Turnover: £70,330,000

Employees: 600

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: Mountfields House, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GE

73 (128) EAST MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Passenger and freight airport

Turnover: £71,086,000

Employees: 593

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: Pathfinder House, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2SA

East Midlands Airport (Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)

72 (126) ADARE SEC

Colour printing, business form manufacture and design consultancy

Turnover: £71,417,000

Employees: 443

Year End: 31/10/2019

Address: 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WY

71 (125) GO INSPIRE GROUP

Marketing communications services

Turnover: £71,466,000

Employees: 476

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 141-147 Scudamore Road, Leicester, LE3 1UQ

70 (119) HANCOCK CASH & CARRY

Cash and carry confectionery wholesaling through a national network of depots

Turnover: £72,837,000

Employees: 278

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: 25-27 Jubilee Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5TX

69 (117) BPW

Importers and distributors of axles, suspensions and transport equipment

Turnover: £72,946,000

Employees: 86

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Unit 1, Legion Way, Braunstone, Leicester, LE19 1UZ

68 (133) MHR GLOBAL HOLDINGS

Development and marketing of computer software for government industry and commerce

Turnover: £73,869,000

Employees: 681

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: The Old Hall Ashwell, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LJ

67 (122) FRED SHERWOOD GROUP

Bulk haulage

Turnover: £74,403,000

Employees: 465

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 47 Ashby Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BS

66 (132) ASHFIELD HEALTH

Medical education and communication programmes for pharmaceutical industry

Turnover: £74,443,000

Employees: 610

Year End: 30/09/2019

Address: Ashfield House Resolution Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HW

65 (146) DMWSL 532

Accommodation, social and healthcare for elderly and younger adults

Turnover: £75,225,000

Employees: 2463

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: Caernarvon House, 121 Knighton Church Road, Leicester, LE2 3JN

64 (120) ENCORE PERSONNEL SERVICES

Specialist supplier of blue collar staff

Turnover: £76,120,000

Employees: 196

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: First Floor, Encore House, 32 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN

63 (103) KONECRANES DEMAG UK

Cranes, hoists and related handling equipment

Turnover: £77,071,000

Employees: 511

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Unit 1, Charter Point, Coalfield Way, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1NF

62 (116) C.J. UPTON HOLDINGS

A group engaged in steel sheet and coil distributor

Turnover: £78,584,000

Employees: 112

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: 21 Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PU

61 (141) MY HOME MOVE

Home conveyancing services

Turnover: £81,328,000

Employees: 782

Year End: 30/03/2020

Address: 1 Frances Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 1SH

60 (100) PLASTRIBUTION

Plastic raw materials and semi-finished plastic products

Turnover: £85,246,000

Employees: 78

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 14 Charter Point, Charter Point Way, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1NF

59 (137) PERFECT CIRCLE JV

Property, construction and infrastructure services

Turnover: £100,566,000

Employees: 8

Year End: 30/09/2019

Address: Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1HA

Duncan Green, chairman of Perfect Circle (Leicester Mercury)

58 (92) V12 SPORTS & CLASSICS

Second hand vehicle sales

Turnover: £102,892,000

Employees: 195

Year End: 31/07/2019

Address: Unit 23 Harrowbrook Road, Harrowbrook Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DJ

57 (97) DEICHMANN-SHOES UK

Footwear

Turnover: £103,631,000

Employees: 1096

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: 16 Compass Point, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HW

56 (94) HBB RELOCATION SERVICES

Purchase and sale of residential property

Turnover: £105,438,000

Employees: 21

Year End: 31/03/2020

Address: 1 The Cornerstone, Market Place, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2EE

55 (82) JELSON HOLDINGS

Housebuilder

Turnover: £106,181,000

Employees: 743

Year End: 30/04/2020

Address: 370 Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PR

54 GAFOOR HOLDINGS

Investment company connected to poultry farming

Turnover: £106,560,000

Employees: 319

Year End: 30/11/2019

Address: 109 Coleman Road, Leicester, LE5 4LE

53 (95) MEXICHEM SPECIALITY COMPOUNDS

Sale of high quality thermoplastic compounds

Turnover: £107,089,000

Employees: 234

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: 8 Beler Way, Leicester Road Industrial Estate, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0DG

52 (130) STRATFORD RETAIL PARTNERS LLP

Sale of fuel, convenience goods and food to go at forecourt locations

Turnover: £109,089,000

Employees: 248

Year End: 31/12/2019

Address: Mpk House 318 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SL

51 (157) BASTIAN PLC

Home heating equipment and energy services

Turnover: £110,256,000

Employees: 134

Year End: 28/06/2020

Address: Granville Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU

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