Ten years ago, Playdale were the second largest playground equipment manufacturer in the UK in what was a very red ocean of 60 competitors. After many strategy sessions on how to diversify, they decided their blue ocean strategy was to go global!

McMenon’s mission is to be the globally trusted partner of choice for flow, temperature, process measurement solutions and contract manufacturing services.

Oxley Group is a world leading designer and manufacturer of LED lighting systems and high specification electronic components. The products are designed for the defence and aerospace markets and are engineered to meet exacting military specifications.

Hawkshead Relish makes a wide range of award-winning relishes, chutneys and preserves. Using locally sourced all-natural ingredients and traditional open pan small batch production.

Kendamil baby milk is the only baby formula made in Britain, using a full-cream recipe with no palm oils or fish oils (veggie-friendly) and uniquely containing HMOs (3’-GL).

Clark Door Limited, headquartered in Carlisle, is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, installation and service of custom designed, high performance, acoustic, fire-rated and temperature-controlled doors.