Hampshire: Joinery manufacturer wins two awards at 2017 Solent Business Awards
Stockbridge-based SB Joinery, a family-run firm producing bespoke timber joinery from windows to wardrobes, doors to staircases, will now need a bigger trophy cabinet, having gained two Solent Business Awards (last night October 19).
The care taken in the craftsmanship of its quality timber products for customers is obviously matched internally through a focus on investment in its company culture, people and technology since SB Joinery won the Best Company to Work For and Management Team of the Year awards at the gala awards evening at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.
As is traditional, one ‘winner’ on the night was well publicised in advance – the Solent Business Awards chosen charity, Naomi House & Jacksplace. Publicity of the charity, which supports children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, engendered generosity from the guests who donated ‘special awards’ totaling £2,217.81.
More top business performances were honoured with five further award categories on the night, the full details being:
Best Use of Technology Award
Sponsored by Taylor Made Computer Solutions
Winner: NetPay Solutions Group
Second: Maru/EDR
Third: ASV Global
Highly Commended: A-One Insurance Group, DFS Composites, Lucketts Travel
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Sponsored by The Business Magazine
Winner: Simplyhealth Group
Second: Silver Lining Convergence
Third: A2C Services
Highly Commended: Churchill Retirement Living, Lucketts Travel, The King’s Head
SME of the Year Award
Sponsored by James Cowper Kreston
Winner: ASV Global
Second: SB Joinery
Third: The Highfield Company
Highly Commended: GRP Solutions, The Little Kitchen Company, Trimetals, Zenergi.
Dynamic Growth of the Year Award
Sponsored by Pitmans Law
Winner: Clearvision
Second: Renaissance Retirement
Third: Intonation
Highly Commended: A-One Insurance Group, GRP Solutions, Willbox.
Best Company to Work For Award
Sponsored by The Business Magazine
Winner: SB Joinery
Second: Zenergi
Third: Knights Brown
Highly Commended: Highfield Professional Solutions, Silver Lining Convergence, The Highfield Company.
Management Team of the Year Award
Sponsored by NatWest
Winner: SB Joinery
Second: Aish Technologies
Third: Balmer Lawn Hotel
Highly Commended: Knights Brown, nDreams, Highfield Professional Solutions.
Company of the Year Award
Sponsored by KPMG South Coast
Winner: CV-Library
Second: Onecom
Third: Aish Technologies
Highly Commended finalists: Mildren Construction, Renaissance Retirement and SHB Hire.
