12 Curious Universe awarded best in UK Bath based arts, crafts, books and toy company Curious Universe fought off stiff national competition to be awarded Business of the Year in the Small to Medium Sized category in the UK at a prestigious annual awards ceremony hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald and sponsored by Lloyds Bank - The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this award recognises the small- to medium-sized business that have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrates effective use of technology and digital media to engage with its stakeholders (customers, employees, etc.) and is continually innovating to support future growth. The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards is a prestigious awards programme celebrating the innovation, success, and resilience of British business. From Entrepreneurs, Micro, SMEs, and Mid-Market, right up to FTSE 100, this awards programme covers all businesses across the UK. Already the recipient of multiple accolades this year including being listed in the Sunday Times 100 in recognition of the company’s significant achievement and growth plus winners of the Bath Business Awards SME of the year, Curious Universe was up against 12 national finalists to win the coveted title. “This award is recognition of the great work that everyone in the company puts in” comments John Styring, Founder and CEO of Curious Universe. “To come out on top against such a high-quality field is a massive endorsement from the judges for what we have achieved so far in our relatively short life. Everyone in the company works their socks off to create great products to give enjoyment and pleasure to the end consumer. It’s been a tough few years for everyone in the country with lots of uncertainty so it has been great to have flourished during this time. With tough times ahead everywhere, we are pleased to have a strong business plan and great products and continue to provide an exciting and vibrant workplace to nurture creativity.” Visit: https://curiousuniverse.co.uk for further information. Bachmann Europe’s new product line! Bachmann Europe plc is delighted to announce that it’s been appointed as sole distributor for the UK and Ireland of PepPlay, a new children’s art & craft range aimed at three- to six-year-olds that was launched at Giving & Living Exeter in January. PepPlay is a premium, aspirational, eco-conscious brand which focuses on stimulating imaginations, incorporating real life skills and building motor skills in children. With a passion for quality and safety the brand aims to bring the best quality art experience products for children that are eco-friendly yet cost-effective and meet the strictest of international standards. Sustainability is the core value of this brand which aims to develop premium quality products with the environment in mind, focusing on a series of reusable products. The range includes around 20 products including reusable doodle placemats, sticker puzzles, how-to-draw books, origami art, dough art, velvet colouring cards, painting by numbers, 3d model kit and make your unicorn pillow. Visit: www.bachmann.co.uk for further information.
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