Galway firm is in the running for National Small Business Award

JPK Fencing, who are based in Claregalway, could go all the way in this year’s SFA National Small Business Awards. This is the second time in-a-row that they are finalists in the competition.

The company was among those who attended the SFA National Small Business Showcase last week. The five finalists in the manufacturing category, sponsored by competitive energy provider Energia, of this year’s Small Firms Association Awards include:

■ Briody Bedding from Oldcastle, Co Meath

■ JPK Fencing Systems from Claregalway

■ Kelly’s of Newport Artisan Butchers from Newport, Co Mayo

■ Simply Baked from Tullamore, Co Offaly

■ Ventac, the noise specialists, from Blessington, Co Wicklow

The annual SFA National Small Business Showcase event provided an opportunity for the 35 finalists in this year’s awards to market their products and services. The finalists are from a variety of sectors and 15 different counties (further details on www.sfa.ie/awards).

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.