Press Release - Thurrock 2009 Business Awards

At this year's Thurrock Business Awards the winner of "The Growing Business of the Year" sponsored by The Thames Gateway Development Corporation went to SKYLINE TOWER CRANE SERVICES LTD. Sean O'Donnell from the Thames Gateway DC (left of the picture) presented the award to Margaret Plom (Finance Manager), Darren Whitford (Company Director) and Peter Whitford (General Manager). Mr O'Donnell said that the award was open to businesses identifying a high profit and revenue growth. We were looking for profit re-investment in-order to maintain and secure future growth including an increase in personnel, strategic partners as well as an increased number of markets, geographical and / or product. SKYLINE demonstrated significant progress in all these areas as well as evidence of success against targets set.
 

Darren Whitford SKYLINE'S Managing Director also won the coveted "Businessman of the Year". This award sponsored by Thurrock Council recognised that in-order for SKYLINE to succeed, Darren's challenge was to gain the trust and respect of clients in an industry that's dominated by major players, high technical and heavily regulated in terms of health and safety. A year on year turnover growth and new businesses regularly being added to the customer portfolio is proof enough that the industry has accepted Darren's and his staff's credentials.
 

The awards attracted the highest number of applications since its conception 5 years ago.

Established in 2004, SKYLINE TOWER CRANE SERVICES LTD has a dedicated team of specialist who enjoy a strong and growing reputation for all Tower Crane Service requirements. Based in Essex, this Tower Crane services contractor serves the construction industry with the capability to execute UK and international projects from site visits and surveys through fixed price contract erections or dismantles and the procurement of spare parts.
 

On receiving the awards, Darren Whitford said that growth comes from being responsive, safe and working together with our customers to accomplish their projects in line with their budget and schedule requirements.
 

Skyline also offers a range of Tower Cranes for hire thereby providing a complete service capability to the construction industry. As well as ensuring that the right cranes are available, we offer a well maintained product all supported by a professional service and advice.