____________________________________________________________________________________________ Applebridge
For over a decade , Applebridge has been serving the diverse needs of the construction industry . Originally established in 2007 as AD Plant Hire , the company made its entry into the plant hire and sales industry . CEO , Donny Hughes , shares the business ’ journey : “ Applebridge was founded in 2013 , focusing solely on civil engineering . This was the beginning of a series of strategic expansions that would define our growth . In November 2013 , we seamlessly integrated Tarcon , a road surfacing company , into our Applebridge fold which further diversified our capabilities . In 2015 , we established Applebridge Building Services and the Zero-to-Landfill ( ZTL Contracting ) earthworks division . Finally , in 2016 we formed Retaining UK . These steps solidified our presence across various construction disciplines and expanded our expertise .” These subsidiaries were all brought together in 2020 under the umbrella of the Applebridge Family . “ This move showcased our collective strength while preserving the unique identities of each company ,” he added .
As the Applebridge family grew and expanded , with premises in Wakefield and Imperial Park , so did its profit margins . “ Our turnover has surged from £ 6 million in 2014 to over £ 100 million in 2023 . Our achievements have not gone unnoticed either . We ' ve been awarded SME Outstanding Charity Support at the 2020 North East Charity Awards , SME of the Year by Construction Excellence North East in 2021 , ranked as the 2022 fourth best SME Apprenticeship Employer in the UK by the department of education , and honoured as Training Company of the Year by CECA in 2022 ,” added Donny .
One of Applebridge ’ s most recent successes was Virgin Media O2 ’ s Infrastructure programme ‘ Project Lightning ’. The ccemagazine . com 63