Nichols plc named Business of the Year

Manchester Evening News Business of the Year awards is an annual celebration to recognise the wealth of business excellence in the north west.

Recognised in the category for AIM-listed and private firms turning over more than £50m a year, Nichols plc beat health care giant BUPA and environmental construction services firm, Ascot Environmental to the top spot.

Nichols plc received the accolade in the year its flagship brand, Vimto, celebrates its centenary.

Since being developed in Manchester in 1908 as a health tonic by John Noel Nichols, the business has grown from strength to strength and is now available in 65 countries worldwide and worth a record £50.2m in the UK alone.

Now one of the UK's leading soft drinks companies, Nichols plc is committed to serving its customers, caring for its employees and supporting the communities in which its consumers and staff live and work.

Gaining and keeping the trust of all stakeholders, including shareholders, staff, suppliers, customers and partners is critical to sustaining Vimto's long-term growth.

This year's awards judging panel included respected business figures such as David McKeith, north west senior partner at accountancy giant PricewaterhouseCoopers, law firm Pinsent Masons' corporate finance partner Helen Ridge, Malcolm Buchanan, regional director of corporate banking at RBS and Manchester Evening News deputy business editor Kevin Feddy.

Non executive Chairman of Nichols plc and grandson of the founder of Vimto, John Nichols said: "This award puts the icing on the cake of what has been a tremendous year for Nichols plc and in particular, the Vimto brand

"This award belongs to every member of staff at Nichols plc who have helped the business to prosper and this recognition is a true reflection of their hard work.

"Being recognised for this award against stiff competition demonstrates that we are still driving the business forward 100 years after the birth of Vimto, proving that we are a highly motivated business which responds to the needs of our customers and suppliers in a highly competitive marketplace."

Source: Nichols plc

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