Sponsored by Moonrise 24Hr Recruitment
Job Creation VelociTees
SMALL BUSINESS ( 10-50 STAFF )
FINALIST
DURATA ( Middlesbrough )
A global specialist in critical power infrastructure and modular data centres , Durata is now expanding rapidly in mainland Europe , has opened a second base in Frankfurt , Germany , and has seen turnover and staffing levels increase substantially , with 37 full-time employees in the latest financial year , up from 20 .
Two years of implementing a change of approach to get the “ offer ” right has meant more clients buying into the vision and investment in key areas such as branding , greater networking and production of a brochure to sell key points .
Job creators – Jessica Gwaringa of category sponsor Moonrise presented the trophy to ZTL Contracting ’ s Wayne Morris .
WINNER
ZTL CONTRACTING ( Middlesbrough )
An earthworks and ground improvement contractor has an eye on bigger things when it comes to the VelociTees awards .
For after picking up the Job Creation – Small Business prize , ZTL Contracting ’ s commercial director , Wayne Morris , said : “ We ’ ve grown at an enormous pace over the last two years , so now it ’ s on to the next step and hopefully we go on to a larger category next year .” ZTL won the prize having gone from 16 to 29 jobs in a year . Part of the Applebridge family of firms servicing the construction industry , it specialises in ground remediation , stabilisation , earthworks and improvements . And on receiving the trophy , Wayne said : “ We ’ re very proud – a lot of hard work and dedication from the team has gone in to winning this award .
“ We ’ ve taken opportunities in the market . We ’ ve got new clients onboard , national as well as in the North-East , and we ’ re heavily involved in the Teesworks project , which is massive for us and the region .”
And as for the future , Wayne smiled : “ Who knows ? Growth in the region and beyond .”
SPONSOR MESSAGE
Jessica Gwaringa , of category sponsor Moonrise 24hr Recruitment , said : “ For Moonrise , it was an honour to sponsor the Job Creation ( Small Business ) category at the VelociTees Awards . As a growing business , we understand the challenges that small businesses must overcome and the importance of job creation to the growth of a company . All of the nominees have shown amazing growth in the last year and we can see that they will continue to grow in the next 12 months .”
FINALIST
GREENBANK RECYCLING SOLUTIONS ( Middlesbrough )
From its inception in 1993 , Greenbank has transformed from a humble , family-owned piggery into a leading figure in the waste management industry .
Based in Sotherby Road , Middlesbrough , it now provides recycling and waste solutions to a range of clients , with its dynamic set-up including business development , sales and marketing , innovation and operations teams , the latter looking after its team of engineers across the country .
FINALIST
TELCOSS ( Wilton )
Telcoss is an IS0 9001 , 14001 and Achillesaccredited industrial and environmental services business , providing cost-effective solutions to its clients ’ requirements while offering the best-quality service .
Its team , with more than 50 years of industry experience , ensures safe and compliant waste solutions , priding itself on going the extra mile for every client – from sorting and labelling waste to tackling problematic or routine industrial cleaning projects . Services include high- and ultra-pressure water jetting , CCTV and surveying , tank , sewer and drain cleaning , and gas holder de-sludging .
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