FLS – take SME of the Year

After being finalists for two awards at the inaugural Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards hosted last night at Abergavenny Market Hall, Freight Logistics Solutions was runner up in Green Business of the year for its approach to mitigating empty freight mileage and customer carbon saver dashboard and took home the top award of the night SME of the Year.

These prestigious awards were introduced this year with the aim of acknowledging the remarkable businesses in Torfaen and Monmouthshire and to honour the dedicated and forward-thinking entrepreneurs who contribute to the thriving business community within the counties.

The SME Award was open to all organisations with less than 250 staff and a turnover less than £50million, with judges looking for those SMEs demonstrating significant growth or expansion, innovation in products, services or processes, exceptional customer engagement, effective leadership and management and strong financial results.

Ieuan Rosser, CEO, at FLS commented ‘We are delighted to have received this award, providing our customers with the very best freight transport solutions and customer service for their business is our absolute focus, delivering that in the most digital and environmentally conscious way is our mission. The Awards is testament to the hard work of the team in a very challenging freight forwarding sector, especially over the past few years. It was a very professional night and we are very pleased.

Grapevine Event Management, the driving force behind the Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards, believes in celebrating and showcasing the achievements of local businesses, their innovative ideas and their relentless pursuit of excellence.

Liz Brookes, Founder of the Awards and Director of Grapevine Event Management said: “We are really excited to have launched the Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards this year. By recognising outstanding entrepreneurial endeavours and the amazing companies within Torfaen and Monmouthshire, these awards will help play a pivotal role in promoting growth, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others in the region.”

The Leader of Torfaen Council, Cllr Anthony Hunt, said: “The awards have been a fantastic success and I’m delighted the council has supported the inaugural Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards. The awards have been a fabulous showcase for the range of successful and innovative businesses in Torfaen and we’re looking forward to working with all our successful businesses this evening and supporting all our business leaders of the future.”

Leader of Monmouthshire County Council, Cllr Mary-Ann Brocklesby said; “The business awards has been an excellent event for Monmouthshire to host this year, a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate our inspiring and ambitious businesses. Monmouthshire and Torfaen councils working together supporting future business growth, entrepreneurs and social enterprises. Well done to all involved looking forward to next year’s event”

Further details of the Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards, can be found on the website https://tmbusinessawards.com/