AccuGrit has been named winner of the Growth Business of the Year award, sponsored by Ashtons Legal, at the EADT Business Awards 2024.

Based in Rickinghall, AccuGrit is the UK’s only dedicated winter maintenance service provider.

The company offers commercial gritting, snow removal and weather forecasting services, harnessing technology to help clients navigate the challenges of winter weather effectively.

AccuGrit’s greatest asset is its unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Every employee goes above and beyond to ensure that every interaction with the company exceeds expectations, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and reliability.

As well as its commitment to clients, AccuGrit actively supports local initiatives, including a partnership with Ormiston Families, which sees it assist with ground maintenance and fundraising efforts.

Such endeavours have seen the company raise thousands of pounds, demonstrating its dedication to making a positive impact beyond its core services.

The judges commended AccuGrit’s consistent year-on-year growth in both turnover and profit, also praising the firm’s understanding of its environmental impact and the steps it is taking to reduce this.

They said it was great to see the business “stepping away from the norm and utilising more local solutions”, adding that it demonstrates good growth and leadership through understanding the role its employees play in the business.

The judges concluded: “It will be fantastic to keep an eye on the no doubt continued growth and success of the business.”

Commenting on the award, Dean Harvey, managing director of AccuGrit, said: “It’s a little bit surreal. Winning the award means a great deal to me and the team as it shows recognition for all of the hard work they have put in building the business over the last four years.

“It’s fantastic to be recognised amongst so many other good businesses in Suffolk,” he added. “The award has backed up our decision to keep pushing the business forward over the next few years.

“We’ve got ambitions and the opportunities are there, so we’re going to go after them.”

The finalists

Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers is a specialist auction and valuation firm with salesrooms in Stowmarket and Glandford, Norfolk. 

The company was founded in 2015 and has since grown to a team of 21 experts.

The judges said the strong leadership has “clearly had a positive effect on the retention and career development of many employees”.

Longfields
Longfields is an insurance brokerage specialising in agriculture, commercial and high net worth private clients. 

With offices in Ipswich and Colchester, it strives to be the preferred choice for businesses and individuals seeking expert insurance advice.

The judges said all employees in the business are “clearly living and delivering against its clearly defined mission”.

Pager Power
Based in Sudbury, Pager Power is a global technical planning consultancy working in the aviation, renewables, building and telecoms sectors. Most of its project work revolves around solar PV and wind developments in the UK.

The judges said the owners and directors have grown “a really impressive business” and maintained an outstanding level of increased year-on-year profitability.

About the sponsor

Ashtons Legal is delighted to sponsor the EADT Business Awards for the eighth consecutive year and is once again sponsoring the Growth Business of the Year category. 

Ashtons’ vision is to be “an exceptional professional service provider putting its clients at the centre of everything it does”. 

Whether a commercial or an individual client, whatever the legal needs, Ashtons’ focus is on always delivering first class legal advice with exceptional service.

With over 420 staff across five offices in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Norwich and Leeds, the firm is ideally placed to assist clients across East Anglia. However, it also helps people in many other parts of the country and worldwide.

Find out more about all of the winners here.

For more information on next year's EADT Business Awards, please keep your eyes peeled for updates at eadtbusinessawards.co.uk