Sudbury business wins Medium Business of the Year award

Family-run business Caribbean Blinds UK, in Sudbury, has been dedicated to providing premium external shading solutions for residential, commercial, contract and trade projects across the UK since 1987.   

The company’s innovative external shading systems are made at its 30,000 sq ft factory by a team of highly skilled technicians, and are rigorously tested to ensure they meet stringent safety and quality standards.   

Clients benefit from unrivalled experience, expert advice and insight as well as products that achieve exceptional performance and are built to last a lifetime, all from a friendly approachable team who genuinely love what they do. 

The judges were impressed by Caribbean Blinds UK’s “slick and really well-thought out” headquarters, as well as its “understanding of environmental impact and strategy”, which includes a “great recycling procedure” and the use of electric vehicles and solar panels.   

They said Caribbean Blinds UK is a “great business with a clear strategy, vision, financials and values” with “strong leadership and innovation”.  

The judges added: “Innovation is key for the success of the business, and it is launching a new product with a DIY option.”  

They concluded by saying Caribbean Blinds UK is a worthy winner of the category, noting that it won’t be long before it can enter the Large Business of the Year category.  

After winning the award, Caribbean Blinds UK’s managing director Stuart Dantzic said: “It’s real recognition for the team. Every day they strive for excellence, they put in a lot of hours – a lot of effort – to build the best products and be the very best version of themselves. 

“It just shows that all the energy and time and effort they put in has been acknowledged and rewarded.” 

Stuart also said of the awards evening itself: “It’s always good at the EADT Business Awards”. 

“We’re surrounded by the best businesses in the region, so yeah, it’s been a fantastic evening.” 

The finalists 

Bishop & Miller Auctioneers   

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

Founded in 2015, the business has since grown to a 21-strong team with expertise across a broad range of specialist areas. 

The judges called Bishop & Miller an “innovative and impressive business”, with strong leadership. 

Bridge Classic Cars   

Bridge Classic Cars, based in Pettistree is a specialist in the maintenance of vintage and classic cars. Its team of specialists have nearly 400 years of combined experience in working with classic cars and motorcycles. 

Calling Bridge Classic Cars an “inspiring” business, the judges said that the firm is “really strong on marketing, leadership and service”.  

Sarah’s Carers  

Sarah’s Carers is a care agency based in Woodbridge, founded by Sarah Seaman and her daughter Nicola Edwards after Sarah’s husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. It provides anything from an hour of support a day to a full live-in care service.  

The judges commended the “caring and passionate team who clearly value their customers and each other”. 

About the sponsor 

Pound Gates is an independent, Ipswich-based chartered insurance broker that has served businesses in Suffolk and beyond since 1988.   

The company provides certainty through commitment, expertise and value-added solutions, delivering peace of mind for its clients. 

With a relentless commitment to delivering expertise and solutions, Pound Gates thrives on working in true partnership with its clients. It is founded on unwavering values that drive every aspect of the business.   

Pound Gates believes that by uniting its knowledge and its clients’ vision, and by fostering a strong partnership, it can achieve success while upholding the values that define it. 

Find out more about all of the winners here. 

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