by Joe Jeffrey
Caravans coming to the forefront as dealership placed on 100 companies to inspire Britain list
Nottingham based Kimberley Caravans & Motorhomes have been listed in the 2016 edition of the prestigious ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ compiled by the London Stock Exchange.
The report is an annual celebration of some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.
The inclusion of Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes in the list was welcomed by the Minister for Small Business Anna Soubrey who recently visited the company’s Kimberley site.
Soubry said: “I am delighted to see Kimberley Caravans within this report as it recognises those businesses which are doing so much to keep Britain thriving as the economy continues to strengthen.”
The report from the London Stock Exchange also examines in detail the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs and looks at the sectors and trends that will shape the future of the UK economy.
Kimberley Caravans is a family-run business, which currently has a turnover of over £10m. It was established in Nottingham in 1984 and employs 33 staff at its 2-acre Kimberley branch, just off Junction 26 of the M1.
In 2012 the company expanded into the North East, opening a seven-acre Darlington branch just off junction 58 of the A1. The Darlington branch currently employs 37 staff.
According to Chris Lowe, the managing director of Kimberley Caravans, the business attributes its success to developing lifetime relationships with his customers.
Lowe, said: “I am very proud for all our team here that the business has been included in this report.
“We’ve continued to grow steadily, putting quality customer service at the forefront of our development. The team are aware of the fact that customers are becoming much more discerning and will look for the best service and price.”
“The economy has been challenging but we have seen more people wanting to invest money in caravans to holiday in this country, many of our customers are new to caravanning and have decided it’s much more fun to take your holiday where you want to take it, “he continued.
