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JOB CREATION
SMES
FINALIST
FJ BOOTH CONSTRUCTION
Guisborough
Mark Wilkinson ( left ), chief commercial officer at razorblue , received the category award from Peter Taylor , business development manager at sponsor UKSE .
WINNER
RAZORBLUE GROUP
Thornaby An IT company that tries to “ demystify a complex world ” is celebrating a VelociTees award for the jobs it has created .
Last year , Thornaby-based IT managed services provider razorblue created 64 jobs – a 56 % growth rate that saw it beat Superlec Electrical Services ( 22 %) and FJ Booth Construction ( 20 %) to the Job Creation – SMEs title at the 2025 VelociTees ceremony .
And for delighted razorblue chief commercial officer Mark Wilkinson , winning the trophy rewarded the company for years of endeavour .
He said : “ We ’ ve worked really hard on doing what we do best , which we have done for years . I ’ ve been at the company for 13 years now and it ’ s always been about delivering a high-quality service to customers . It ’ s a really complex world , so trying to demystify all the complexity that comes with it for customers is where we try and add the real value .
“ It ’ s not just about fixing computers anymore , it ’ s about guiding businesses to navigate their world and how we can support that . With delivering great service comes success to new clients , and the growth goes from there .”
Based in Admiralty House , Thornaby , but with seven UK offices and more than 200 team members , IT managed service provider razorblue prides itself on keeping businesses running smoothly – and a near 100 % client retention rate proves it does it well .
Formed in 2006 , its growth has been eye-catching – in 2024 alone , for example , it worked on more than 700 projects with more than 500 businesses .
Crucially , unlike many competitors , it doesn ’ t simply resell someone else ’ s network – it has its own . And with its skilled team , the company has the experience , understanding and flexibility to be a trusted and comprehensive IT partner .
The firm ’ s Manchester base has just switched from near the airport to Media City at Salford Quays . And expansion into areas such as security services shows razorblue intends to remain razor sharp when it comes to top-class IT business solutions .
SPONSOR MESSAGE
Peter Taylor , business development manager at category sponsor UKSE , said : “ At UKSE we specialise in supporting businesses and funding growth . It was inspiring to see such a strong field of finalists in the SME job creation category , and a privilege to be able to present the award to the winner , razorblue Group . Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners on the day .”
Based in Guisborough and with a fabrication workshop in nearby Skelton , FJ Booth Construction is a leading UK structural steelwork contractor delivering turnkey projects nationwide .
Its team offers the resources , expertise , and experience for the full project life cycle , from design and engineering through to fabrication and site installation , with key sectors served including aviation , industrial and engineering , and power generation .
Recognised as the North-East ’ s fastest growing medium-sized construction company for two years running , the company works collaboratively with local suppliers and subcontractors to fulfil its promise of offering a one-stop turnkey solution for steel superstructures .
FINALIST
SUPERLEC ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Middlesbrough
Electrical products wholesaler Superlec – one of the UK ’ s leading online cable and electrical product distributors - has more than 40 years ’ experience supplying a huge range of domestic , commercial and industrial electrical installation products .
Established in 1981 as Bilcourt , in 2022 Superlec moved into impressive new premises on Riverside Park , Middlesbrough , from where it continues to be a trusted supplier to domestic , contractor and industrial customers alike with a promise of “ top quality brands at better-than-trade prices ”.
Indeed , Superlec Direct offers the widest range and largest stock holding in the UK of industrial and commercial cables from world-leading , BASEC-approved manufacturers .
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