Top 100 companies in Wakefield for 2025 announced
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Representatives from our local business community have joined Wakefield Council to celebrate another great year of business investment and growth.
The Top 100 Companies in Wakefield event was launched last year. And this year’s event continues to build on that success, with many of the businesses listed attending.
“I’d like to congratulate all the businesses who have earned a well-deserved place on our 2025 list. I’m always impressed with the level of innovation and resilience that our local entrepreneurs demonstrate, and it’s at the heart of a successful Wakefield.
“The Top 100 promotes the successes of our top performing businesses. It demonstrates the supportive environment we have for growth and investment in our area. And it recognises hard-working people from all over the district, who contribute so much to our local business community.”
Cllr Denise Jeffery
Leader of Wakefield Council
This year three new categories were introduced. The first recognised the importance and value of small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s). Storelogs Holdings Ltd took the top spot in this category, placing at number 17 on the list. Minster Law Ltd were recognised as the year’s highest climber, moving up 72 places from number 96 last year to number 24. The third category celebrated the highest new entry on the list and saw Ardagh Glass Ltd coming straight in at number 6.
It was all change at the top this year with Dunhills (Pontefract) PLC – better known as HARIBO - taking the number one spot. Caddick Construction Ltd came in second, and Newly Weds Foods placed third.
Guest speaker Henry Rigg, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, said: “It’s inspiring to see such a diverse range of innovative companies thriving in Wakefield. Some draw strength from the district’s proud heritage, while others are emerging as exciting new players with promising futures. Highlighting these success stories is vital—it encourages more businesses to embrace innovation, challenge limits and aim higher.”
The Wakefield Top 100 list is compiled by researchers at the University of Huddersfield using data including profit, employee numbers and growth.
Professor Alistair Sambell, Pro Vice-Chancellor, International at the University of Huddersfield, said: “Recognising Wakefield’s top-performing companies highlights the district’s dynamic business community and underscores our dedication to supporting local talent. This initiative helps create an environment where highly skilled people can clearly see real opportunities for growth and career development close to home.”
To see the full list of Top 100 Companies in Wakefield, visit https://www.wakefieldfirst.com/wakefield-top-100/