Pickerings Lifts is pleased to announce that it is one of the North East’s 200 largest businesses.

The annual report, organised by local newspapers The Journal and The Gazette, lists the largest companies in the North East, based on turnover.

Pickerings Lifts appeared at number 157 this year, nine places higher than the 2017 report.

Pickerings Lifts is joined on the report by many well-known local companies including Greggs, Nissan, Ringtons and the Bannatyne Group.

Pickerings Lifts was established in 1854 in Stockton-on-Tees and although it has grown over the centuries, its Head Office and North East Office remains on the same site.

This year, Pickerings Lifts was thanked for their longevity by Stockton Borough Council, receiving an award for their economic contribution to the town.

Ian Bowers, Managing Director for Pickerings Lifts said: “We’re proud to be featured alongside so many hard-working, innovative and influential companies that make the North East a brilliant place to live and work.

It’s a great end to the year and we’re looking forward to seeing where 2019 takes Pickerings Lifts.”

Gazette Senior Editor Helen Dalby said: “Despite ongoing national and international uncertainties the North East business community remains robust, confident and highly competitive… this has been a year in which our region has shone in the national and international spotlight.”

For more information about the award, visit: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/special-features/business-supplement-top-200-15424800