Woodall Nicholson identified in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report

• Woodall Nicholson recognised in fourth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report
• Report identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic SMEs across the UK
• The Group operates 3 major divisions within the coachbuilding sector

Woodall Nicholson has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses across the UK.
 
To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online at www.1000companies.com.
 
Woodall Nicolson is a well-established coachbuilding company which has a history dating back to the 1820’s. The group has diversified and developed to maintain its position in the market and now operates three major divisions; Coleman Milne, Mellor Coachcraft and CM Specialist Vehicles.
 
The Company places a strong emphasis on quality and has invested heavily in staff skills and training as well as operating facilities for all divisions.
 
Geoff Hudson CEO said:

“We are delighted to have been recognised in the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report, it can be a challenge to navigate a business though tough economic times but we have a long history with a strong reputation and will continue to diversity and grow. We are very proud of our achievements and are grateful to be acknowledged in this way.”

 
Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said:

“Four years on, LSEG’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report continues to highlight the dynamic, entrepreneurial and ambitious businesses across the country that are boosting UK productivity, driving economic growth and creating jobs. The strength and diversity of these companies is readily apparent with a broad mix of UK regions and sectors represented. These companies are the very heart of an ‘anti-fragile’ economy: more robust; more flexible and less prone to boom and bust. We must ensure we continue doing all we can to support high growth potential businesses like these.

“London Stock Exchange Group is fully committed to supporting and implementing initiatives which improve access to and cut the cost of finance for growing companies. We welcome the Government’s focus on supporting SMEs as part of its Industrial Strategy and await the outcome of its review into long-term patient capital.”

 
The Rt Hon Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

“I want to congratulate the 1000 companies from across the UK featured in London Stock Exchange Group’s pioneering 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. Championing high growth innovative SMEs is crucial for the continued success of the UK economy and a country that works for everyone. We are committed to ensuring that companies of all sizes can access finance to grow, scale-up and create high quality well-paid jobs across the country.”

 
A full searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com