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[October 2001]
2001 Best Trading Partners Ceramic Goods Industry
It's time to break open the champagne for 47 companies in the Ceramic Goods industry! Focusing on the best companies in the industry as part of a new 'Trailblazers' Edition, Plimsoll has awarded 47 companies its highest mark of distinction, 'Best Trading Partner' for 2001.
Chosen from 1000 companies in the Ceramic Goods industry, these 47 companies have been selected for their financial and commercial success. These companies are taking the industry forward, effectively changing the rules of the game and proving that the Ceramic Goods industry can reward innovation and niche performance.
Taking an overall measure for success, companies must have a combination of a strong balance sheet, good profitability and sound cash control. They are achieving this whilst capturing market. Last year these 47 'Best Trading Partners' grew by over 18% on average compared to the industry average of 4.0%. Profit margins at 7.3% on average were also above the industry of 2.7%. But it is their overall performance that sets them apart.
The 47 Best Trading Partners for 2001 are: (in alphabetical order)
A T C COLOURS LTD
ART OF LIVING (REIGATE) LTD
AVX LTD
B & M HENDERSON LTD
BROCKLEBANK & CO (DEMOLITION) LTD
BURMATEX LTD
CAPITOL TILE SUPPLIES LTD
CERAMIC TILE CO LTD
CERAMIQUE INTERNATIONALE LTD
CERAMTEC UK LTD
CHINA MILLERS LTD
CIC LTD
CLINICAL ENERGY LTD
COLLINSON TILES LTD
COSCO (UK) LTD
COURTS PLC
DENBY POTTERY CO LTD
EAST MIDLANDS CERAMICS LTD
ESSEX TILE DESIGN LTD
ETERNIT CLAY TILES LTD
F & R DUNLOP SERVICES LTD
FIRED EARTH LTD
FORSTER RICHARDSON JEWELLERS LTD
GERALD CULLIFORD LTD
HERITAGE SILVERWARE LTD
IHR IDEAL HOME RANGE U K LTD
JALUX EUROPE LTD
JAMES HALSTEAD PLC
KEITH CERAMIC MATERIALS LTD
LAFARGE AGGREGATES LTD
LEWIS & COOPER LTD
LINTON CERAMICS CO LTD
MARLBOROUGH TILES LTD
MULTI-TILE LTD
NORCROS ADHESIVES LTD
PORCELANOSA (MIDLANDS) LTD
PORCELANOSA (NORTH WEST) LTD
PORTMEIRION POTTERIES LTD
REEP LTD
REGENCY CHINA LTD
SANQUHAR TILE SERVICES LTD
STEELITE INTERNATIONAL PLC
SYMONDS CABLEFORM LTD
TOSHIBA CERAMICS EUROPE LTD
VITALTHEME LTD
WAXMAN CERAMICS LTD
WESTCROWNS LTD
A few companies listed as a 'Best Trading Partner' have been given special mention. The company with the biggest market share increase over last year is the AVX LTD. Sales increased by over £165 million and now have sales of almost £403 million. This 41% growth is well above the industry average of 4.0% for the same period.
Earning the biggest turn around in profit margin over the last 12 months, COURTS PLC. has made a 59.5% improvement and now holds a healthy 7.3% profit margin. With annual sales of over £658 million and no debts this company is now able to maximise profitability.
Proving that success is still firmly in their grasp, LEWIS & COOPER LTD is the oldest company to receive a 'Best Trading Partner' award this year.
Incorporated in 1903 with current sales of £2.1 million, this company grew 7.2% last year! This company is surely an inspiration to us all.Companies featured in this special 'Trailblazers' Edition will be receiving a special award over the coming weeks to celebrate their success and their
contribution to the Ceramic Goods industry.This special edition, priced at £395, also includes outstanding company performance in 15 areas of business, including sales growth, efficiency, best use of people, best young businesses and more. To order a copy of this 1154-paged analysis or for more details please ring Jennifer Ovington on
01642 257800.So please raise your glass to the 'Best Trading Partners' for 2001 and toast the success in your industry.
ENDS