Chesterfield Champions celebrate growth from global clients to award wins
Chesterfield’s business community continues to thrive from taking on global clients and new team members to scooping national awards.
Read the latest news from our town’s community of Chesterfield Champions below.
Crush rebrands global engineering firm
Global firm, Ziemann Holvrieka, Germany
Creative marketing agency, Crush Design has finalised its rebrand for Ziemann Holvrieka. The global firm, based in Germany, specialises in the production of large-scale commercial liquid food and beverage processing equipment.
Crush says it transformed the company’s corporate image into a brand fit for a global leader in tanks and process technology. Following this, the team developed a full suite of new marketing assets. This included a multilingual website, sales presentations and brochures, a comprehensive brand guide, wayfinding and exhibition stands.
Speaking about the year-long project, Lucas Goebel, Head of Marketing at Ziemann Holvrieka said:
“Crush has revolutionised our brand identity. Their dedication extended beyond just our company, ensuring uniformity and cohesion across our group of companies. Natalie and her team’s attention to detail and commitment to the bigger picture have truly elevated our brand.”
Based in Chesterfield, Crush has offered expert services in brand, design and digital for over 20 years.
Seven wins for Superior Wellness
Superior Wellness, Broombank Park, Chesterfield
Global spa manufacturer Superior Wellness is celebrating after winning seven awards in the prestigious WhatSpa? and WhatSwimSpa? magazine Best Buy Awards 2024.
Three models of Platinum Spas – Refresh, Tokyo and Maximus hot tubs won coveted industry-leading awards from WhatSpa? magazine. The Aquark Mr Silence 7kw air source heat pump was also a winner.
To add to the firm’s awards roster, the Platinum Spas Helios and Eros swim spa models also scooped prestigious Best Buy Awards from WhatSwimSpa? magazine, as did the Aquark Mr Silence 11kw air source heat pump.
The Aquark Mr Silence 7kw and 11kw air source heat pumps were recognised, thanks to the patented airstream design technology; the sound level of Mr Silence is as low as a domestic fridge.
Gareth Ward, Global Sales Director, said:
“I am delighted that we have been awarded these Best Buy Awards; it’s our most successful year. The WhatSpa? and WhatSwimSpa? magazines and websites are a really important tool for the end customer to use when finding their perfect hot tub or swim spa.”
“It’s been a pleasure to see Superior Wellness grow to become such a worldwide success in the hot tub, swim spa and wellness sectors, especially since they are headquartered here in the UK,” explained Nick Clamp, WhatSpa? Media Group’s Editor-in-Chief.
From its base on the Chesterfield Trading Estate, Superior Wellness works with over 350 partners globally including the UK, USA and Europe serving thousands of customers worldwide.
Shorts team celebrates at the Xero Awards
Shorts team at the 2024 Xero Awards
Chesterfield accountancy business, Shorts has again taken home the Large Firm of the Year accolade at the 2024 Xero Awards.
The team has the unrivalled achievement of being finalists in the category for four consecutive years, and winner for two out of the last three years.
On announcing the results, the Xero judges commented:
“Shorts continues to go from strength to strength, innovating and building on their success as a firm each year.
“They have demonstrated impressive growth and efficiency gains across the judging period through further adoption of technology, allowing them to optimise for new revenue streams.
“Their utilisation of Xero and the app ecosystem is second to none. What’s more, Shorts is committed to providing excellent service to clients, and building an impressive team culture.”
Malcolm Pope, Audit & Accounts Partner and Head of Genus, said:
“I am very proud of the progress that the Genus and Owner Managed Business teams continue to make in deploying innovative solutions that benefit our clients. This award recognises their absolute dedication to providing an unbeatable client service, and I’d like to thank and congratulate the whole team for their efforts over the last year.”
With a long-standing heritage of over 130 years, Shorts has grown from a local business to a nationally recognised award-winning firm.
Woodall Homes strengthens team
Louisa James (L) and Katie Holmes (R)
Chesterfield-based housebuilder Woodall Homes has expanded its finance team with two new appointments.
Joining as part of the company’s strategic growth plan, Louisa James takes on the role of financial controller. While Katie Holmes steps into the position of finance assistant.
Louisa and Katie both bring a fresh perspective to the business, with their proven track records in the financial sector and their strong skill sets adding to the experience of the current team.
Helen Day, HR manager at Woodall Homes, expressed enthusiasm for the new additions. She said:
“We are delighted to have welcomed Louisa and Katie to the Woodall Homes team. Their expertise will undoubtedly strengthen our finance department and contribute to our continued success and future growth plans.”
With six active developments and two upcoming developments across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, the Woodall Homes team strives to provide first-class homes and building communities.
BRM makes five senior promotions across firm
Chesterfield and Sheffield-based law firm BRM is delighted to announce a string of senior promotions across its two offices after a period of significant growth.
BRM’s Real Estate team’s Mario Esposito and Adele Walker have both been promoted to senior solicitor, whilst Umara Zafar is set to qualify as a solicitor in May after starting at the firm as a paralegal before becoming a trainee.
In the firm’s Dispute Resolution department Kate Fowler has been promoted to Senior Associate, whilst Jennifer Knibbs and Annabel Denby Hollis become Associates.
The firm’s promotions come after a time of growth across the firm and they are a reflection of not only BRM’s success but also the individual’s outstanding performances within their departments.
Adrian Sheehan, Executive Director at BRM, said: “We are delighted to announce the promotions across the firm, and we would like to congratulate all of those promoted to new roles.
“Each promotion is a testament to the individual’s hard work, and it is important that we acknowledge excellence with the praise they deserve.
“We are passionate about creating a positive workplace for people to thrive and progress in. We’re proud to not only see promotions for Mario, Adele, Kate, Jennifer and Annabel but to also celebrate Umara as she qualifies as a solicitor after completing an undergraduate degree in Law and a Legal Practice postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield.”
Kate Fowler, Senior Associate at BRM, said: “I am so pleased to have received my promotion to Senior Associate. I have enjoyed three years at the firm, and it is a workplace that truly cares about its staff and career progression.
“I’m looking forward to starting my new role and continuing my career at BRM.”
The businesses featured in this article support the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 230 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
