Prefix Systems won Construction Business of the Year, Manufacturing Business of the Year and Medium Business of the Year categories, an unprecedented achievement and against fierce competition. Prefix Systems has in recent years evolved from a conservatory roofing specialist into a broader role, helping to redefine the market for extended living, which includes conservatories, tiled GardenRooms, outdoor living solutions and single storey extensions.

The Red Rose Awards was held at the impressive Empress Ballroom at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, with over 1,000 guests in attendance. This was an event where business, commerce and industry was celebrated in style and the Red Rose Awards is an achiever in itself, having been named the best B2B awards event of 2014 at the PPA Connect Awards.

Chris Baron co-director of Prefix Systems commented: ‘We’re quite staggered to receive three awards, the first time ever in the history of the Red Rose Awards. This is a true reflection on all the hard effort each and everyone involved in Prefix has put into the business and we’re overwhelmingly proud of this.’ 

Chris Cooke, co-director of Prefix Systems added: ‘Prefix is now taking a leading stance in the development of the market for extended living and we believe that the future for our customers and Prefix looks quite incredible. These awards show just how much we’ve achieved over the last three years and the next three really do look just as exciting, given the product developments planned.’

Construction Business of the Year Award – Judges Comments

“With significant growth in turnover year on year, this business has gone from strength to strength but has had an exceptional 2014 /15.”

“Through the reinvestment of its profits into continuous R&D, Prefix’s products, which they design and manufacture themselves, are highly innovative and are unrivalled within the construction sector making it a true market leader. Prefix has a great foundation to continue to build on their current success!”

Manufacturing Business of the Year Award – Judges Comments

“This business is on a terrific trajectory.”

“Sales were up 22%, staff numbers by 20% and this led to a doubling in capacity.”

“More than 5,000 roofs were manufactured in Lancashire by Prefix and a new constructed roof system has doubled its sales.”

“They are on target to turnover £20 million by 2017 and will this year take on 10 apprentices to support the growth.”

Medium Business of the Year – Judges Commnets

“This is a top class Lancashire operation and hit the spot on all the cornerstones of a successful business.”

“They listen to their customers, they innovate, they invest and re-invest in infrastructure, they have an eye on the environment and they just ‘get it’”