Ebac chairman John Elliott MBE ( right ) with ABPC business development manager Martin Walker . Pic by Chris Booth .
‘ SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES POWER OUR ECONOMY ’ SAYS AWARDS SPONSOR EBAC
The founder of one of Newton Aycliffe ’ s biggest companies says business awards events play a key role in driving the region ’ s economy .
Ebac founding chairman John Elliott MBE is keen to see local firms succeed , which is the driving force behind him supporting Aycliffe Business Park ’ s Make Your Mark awards .
His firm is one of several high-profile names to back the 2022 Make Your Mark awards , in association with Husqvarna .
Ebac are supporting the awards by sponsoring the Environment award – joining headline sponsors Husqvarna and category sponsors Gestamp , Stiller , Business Durham , Think Kudos , Jacksons Law Firm and Richardson Barberry , the team behind the Forrest Park development .
The sponsors will hand out eight awards at a glamorous ceremony – organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community ( ABPC ) – at Redworth Hall Hotel on Friday , May 20 .
“ We are very pleased to support the Make Your Mark awards ,” said John .
“ This is another signal of returning to normality , but it ’ s also important to recognise the depth of activities on Aycliffe Business Park , because it is successful businesses that power the economy .”
Ebac are market leaders in the production of domestic dehumidifiers and water coolers , and also brought washing machine manufacturing back to the UK .
John added : “ We ’ ve had a few challenges of our own in recent years , which is why it ’ s even more important that we get together and celebrate each other ’ s achievements .”
ABPC business development manager Martin Walker said : “ John is a big supporter of what we ’ re trying to do and has become a regular at our news and networking events .
“ It ’ s fantastic that someone of John ’ s standing is supporting the Make Your Mark awards , and that he recognises the importance of them .”
For coverage of the Make Your Mark Awards , follow Aycliffe Business Park Community on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .
We ’ ll also be covering the event with a special supplement in the next issue of Aycliffe Business .
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