Cardinal World Logistics hails MEN Enterprise Awards triumphs
The CEO of an ever-expanding logistics company in Manchester celebrated the company’s last two MEN Business Awards – as this year’s deadline for submissions approaches.
Brian Hay said the awards “celebrate our business success, but most importantly, the good work that Cardinal Global Logistics is doing locally to strengthen its relationships with communities.” Cardinal triumphed in the awards up to £ 10million in 2002 – and in the £ 50m to £ 100million category in 2018.
Earlier this month we relaunched the MEN Business Awards and reopened the entry period for a limited time and for a select number of categories.
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That meant postponing the date of our famous awards show, whose main sponsors are Brewin Dolphin, Robert Walters, PwC, CMS and LDC; with category sponsors Bolton School.
The prestigious event, which was supposed to take place on November 18, 2021, will now take place on April 7, 2022.
The four reopened categories are:
- Headquarters outside Greater Manchester Sales £ 100m + sponsored by CMS
- Sales over £ 100m sponsored by PwC
- Sales £ 50m – £ 100m sponsored by Robert Walters
- Sales £ 25m – £ 50m sponsored by Brewin Dolphin
To submit a nomination, visit www.menbusinessawards.co.uk
Earlier this year, CEO Hay urged employees to grow the company for £ 200 million in sales by 2022.
The company also recently announced a “strategic investment” in an Australian freight forwarder.
Cardinal Global Logistics currently has 10 regional branches and 12 foreign bases.
Mr. Hay said: “As Cardinal Global Logistics grew, we participated in the MEN Business Awards, our first prize in the up to 10 million annual prize category in 2018.
This year the MEN Business Awards are fortunate to have five main sponsors. The companies sponsoring the awards are:
Brewin Dolphin
Brewin Dolphin was founded on the belief that successfully managing wealth requires an understanding of money, but is rooted in an even deeper understanding of people. So before we invest your money, let’s first invest in our relationship with you. We have the technical skills to make the most of the opportunities to protect and grow your wealth. Additionally, our ability to build strong relationships means that we can create bespoke financial plans and investment portfolios to match your unique ambitions and reassurance that your interests are in the right hands.
CMS
CMS is the fifth largest law firm in the world with nearly 5,000 lawyers worldwide advising clients from all industries on a wide variety of legal issues, including M&A and corporate law, disputes, real estate and construction, energy and infrastructure, as well as IP and ITC. The company has had a strong presence in Manchester for six years.
LDC
LDC is the private equity arm of the Lloyds Banking Group. With a portfolio of over 90 companies across the UK, it offers a combination of investment, support and expertise to help companies achieve their ambitious growth plans.
PwC
With 284,000 employees in 155 countries, PwC is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and is committed to providing quality insurance, advisory and tax services
Robert Walters
With offices in more than 30 countries, Robert Walters is one of the world’s leading global specialist recruitment firms. Boasting long-standing expertise, local market intelligence and specialized teams, it supports employers in the Northwest, from high-growth startups to blue-chip companies advancing their business with the best market talent in all disciplines, including accounting want and finance, technology, banking and financial services, business support, manufacturing and engineering, and supply chain and logistics.
“With our headquarters in Manchester, we see the MEN Awards as more than a prestigious business award.
“We believe that given the diversity of its readership, the Manchester Evening News offers a glimpse into the Northwest’s ecosystem.
“We believe the MEN Business Awards celebrate our business success, but most importantly, the good work that Cardinal is doing locally to strengthen its relationships with the communities.”
Recruiting firm Robert Walters is a primary sponsor of the awards – sponsoring the £ 50 million to £ 100 million sales prize this year.
Robert Walters’ director Lucy Bisset
The company’s director Lucy Bisset said, “As a global consulting firm with strong local ties, we are motivated to help executives achieve their growth ambitions, so it is a pleasure to support the MEN Business of the Year Awards for the eighth year as a result.
“Greater Manchester has one of the UK’s most dynamic economies, driven by investment in emerging sectors such as fintech and payments, advanced engineering, creative professional services and technology. It is this economic diversity that drives resilience in the face of severe market dislocations.
“We look forward to discovering outstanding companies in these areas in 2021.”
