Three borough-based firms win at this year’s Wales Business Awards

Three Caerphilly County Borough firms have been crowned winners at this year’s Wales Business Awards.

The victors were announced at a ceremony at Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, on June 12, with the ceremony hosted by ITV Wales presenter Andrea Byrne.

Among the winning businesses were Tredomen-based Educ8 Group, and Caerphilly-based companies Simply Do Ideas and Tyre Glider Ltd.

In total, 12 winners were crowned across 12 categories at the awards.

The awards were organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West, and Mid – an organisation which supports and connects businesses.

The organisation’s interim CEO, Gus Williams, said: “The Wales Business Awards celebrate the very best of Welsh business, recognising those leading their sectors in key areas such as trade, sustainability and innovation, and positively contributing to the Welsh economic landscape.

“We’d like to congratulate all of our incredible winners, including Edcu8 Group, Simply Do Ideas and Tyre Glider Ltd, as well as our worthy finalists.”

Educ8 Group

The Educ8 Group, which provides apprenticeships and vocational training programmes, won in the Outstanding Workplace Culture category.

Its CEO, Grant Santos, said: “We are absolutely thrilled. This year has been so important for us and has really showcased that our people mean everything to the success of our business.

“By listening and taking on feedback from our team, we have introduced rewards and additional benefits to ensure we are bolstering and supporting them at all times.

“We are honoured to have been recognised for this passion and authenticity.”

Simply Do Ideas

Based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (Welsh ICE) campus on Caerphilly Business Park, Simply Do Ideas won in the Digital Business category.

The company’s chief technology officer, Will Webberley, said: “Winning this award is a really exciting moment.

“Through digital means such as our technology platform, we innovate to make a difference and empower fantastic, forward-thinking organisations in Wales.”

Tyre Glider Ltd

Also based at Welsh ICE, Tyre Glider won the Emerging Exporter of the Year award.

The company, launched by triathlete Kevin Baker during the Covid-19 pandemic, produces a device to help cyclists change their tyres quickly and simply – which it now sells across the globe.

Mr Baker said: “I am shocked but delighted to have won Emerging Exporter of the Year; I wasn’t expecting it.

“I am over the moon that Tyre Glider’s expansion and growth has been recognised by this award.”