Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Yorkshire businesses 2023 revealed

Today, we reveal 2023’s top 50 fastest growing businesses across the region – see full list below.

The awards, which take place in partnership with The Yorkshire Post, celebrate privately- owned Yorkshire businesses that are growing rapidly, creating jobs and attracting investment to this part of the country.

The unveiling follows last week’s ceremony that featured a keynote speech from Charlene Lyons, CEO at Black Sheep Brewery, one of Yorkshire’s most recognised brands. She spoke alongside The Yorkshire Post’s Greg Wright and Ward Hadaway’s Emma Digby.

Emma Digby continued: “It was wonderful to be back in a room with Yorkshire’s cream of the crop that was alive with an energy that makes Yorkshire businesses so unique.

"Retailers, manufacturers, tech firms and more gathered on a day that recognised the innovation, talent and gritty determination of the region’s businesses.

“Despite tough trading conditions, Yorkshire businesses are proactive, positive and passionate – and this is reflected in their productivity and profitability.”

The list is based on verified Companies House data that relates to the previous three years of trading. It represents the wealth that Yorkshire businesses generate and, despite turbulent markets, genuine growth and prosperity.

With a total combined turnover of £4.2billion and average turnover growth standing at 54% across this year’s Fastest 50, one

thing is clear: business is booming.

Despite the numerous challenges Yorkshire firms continue to face, from war in Europe and workforce struggles to supply chain shortages and a slowing economy, these results show their ability to adapt, innovate and, as a result, succeed.

Many of the businesses in this year’s list have appeared several times previously, demonstrating continued growth and longevity.

For example, Hisense UK, which provides electronics, dishwashers and ovens to the UK market, celebrates another year - its sixth, in the Top 50, at number 20.

Sustainable packaging solutions business Loadhog marks its fourth consecutive appearance this year.

The Fastest 50 awards consist of four categories – large, medium, small and overall – with the winner of each category being awarded alongside the overall fastest growing business.

This year, that business is Powersheds Limited, which was also crowned fastest growing medium business of the year. The Bradford-based shed manufacturer and retailer was co-founded by Simon Hobson and Jack Sutcliffe in 2019.

At just four years old, the business has experienced an exponential rise in turnover in the last three years, recording an increase

of over 268%.

Making its debut in the Fastest 50 for the first time ever, Powersheds Limited has been hailed as one of the biggest disruptors in the market. Commenting on the company’s double award win, co-founder Jack Sutcliffe, said: “We’re over the moon to win overall fastest growing business and the medium sized business category too - awards like this make us realise how far we’ve come in such a short space of time. Diversification and expanding globally are the focus for our next phase of our growth - it’s a very exciting time.”

The winner of the large business category is Vizion Network, a car repair and maintenance company based in Hull. With nearly 200 employees, the business has enjoyed 70% average growth in its turnover, reaching number eight in the Fastest 50 this year.

Fourth fastest growing business Vuba is also the fastest growing small business this year. Pika Kos, from the Beverly-based independent resin manufacturer, said: “It’s incredible to win the small business award at this year’s Fastest 50.

"By living by our values – investing in our product and investing in our people – we’re continuing to grow strongly both nationally and internationally. It’s a very proud day for everyone at Vuba.”

Wrapping up the event, Emma added: “I’m incredibly proud of this year’s Fastest 50 businesses who have been in the trenches during the last few years, navigating a path to growth despite strong headwinds.

"As they say, nothing worth having comes easy, and every business in the list is testament to that. Hard work, huge passion and incredible talent is how I would summarise the businesses that have made this year’s list – huge congratulations to each and every one of you.”

Here is Yorkshire’s Fastest 50 for 2023 in ranked order:

1 Powersheds Limited

2 Burendo Ltd

3 Module-AR Limited

4 Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited

5 BGW Holdings Limited

6 North Property Group Ltd

7 Lucy and Yak Ltd

8 Vizion Network Limited

9 Gemco UK Limited

10 Mattressonline.Co.Uk Ltd

11 GEM Imports Limited

12 Activate Group Limited

13 Rocal Insulating Panels Ltd

14 Twinkl UK Holdings Ltd

15 Rosti UK Ltd

16 PC Specialist Limited

17 Netpremacy Limited

18 Rixil Services Limited

19 Bluetree Medical Limited

20 Hisense UK Limited

21 Hemingways Group Holdings Ltd

22 CP Media Limited

23 Lassic Limited

24 Hillsborough Steelstock Limited

25 We Are Boutique Limited

26 Brew York Limited

27 Bower Green Limited

28 Reynolds 2000 Limited

29 Cubico Group Limited

30 Paneltex Limited

31 Homes For Students Limited

32 Brocklesby Limited

33 BW Integrated Systems UK Limited

34 Pelican Engineering Co Limited

35 Claylane Construction Ltd

36 Hallmark Group Holdings Limited

37 The SEO Works Ltd

38 Uniexpress Limited

39 Morris & Co (Handlers) Limited

40 Loadhog Limited

41 Buy IT Direct Ltd

42 John Hudson Trailers Ltd

43 Thomas Owen Care Limited

44 Cars 2 Limited

45 Wilsons Furnishers (Holdings) Limited

46 Home Utility Group Limited

47 East Yorkshire Motor Sport Limited

48 Cipher Group Limited

49 Hermes Parcelnet Limited

50 Orean Personal Care Limited