Cleveland Containers Nominated for Company of the Year at Prestigious Awards

We are overjoyed to be announced as finalists in the Teesside Company of the Year category of the North East Business Awards.

Mellieha Blair

28th July 2021

The successful nomination for this category follows a record-breaking year for Cleveland Containers in which the business grew by 73%, and increased employee headcount by 32%.

Companies shortlisted for this award must demonstrate a strong or growing market share in their chosen niche and use innovative approaches to successfully pioneer new markets. The judges are looking for businesses that have that something special, are admired throughout the business community and from which other businesses can all learn.

This year, Cleveland Containers celebrated 10 years in business (pictured: Johnathan Bulmer, Managing Director)

Cleveland Containers is one of only three companies shortlisted for the Teesside Company of the Year category, sponsored by Tees Valley Business.

The winners of this award will then go head-to head with the winners of the sub-regional titles in Northumberland & Tyneside, and Durham, Sunderland & South Tyneside for the overall title of North East Company of the Year.

Recently, four of team were promoted to directors of the business — To support our continued expansion, four of the team were recently promoted to director level (L-R) Dave Sweet, Stephen Collins, Johnathan Bulmer, Richard Elliot, Lewis Pennicott

To be nominated for such a well-respected and esteemed award is a huge honour and I am so proud of the Cleveland Containers team. During an otherwise challenging year, everyone has worked incredibly hard to ensure the company’s continued growth, and I’m delighted that our efforts and achievements have been recognised.

Johnathan Bulmer, Managing Director of Cleveland Containers

The awards ceremony will be held in the Grand Marquee at Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield on Thursday 23rd September 2021.