Knutsford manufacturer Crawford Healthcare ranked among industry's top five

Cheshire firm Crawford Healthcare has been named the fifth largest wound care company in the UK.

The Knutsford-headquartered manufacturer is the sector’s fastest growing firm, according to sales data from healthcare data provider IMS Health, having reported a compound annual growth rate of 30% over the last three years.

Richard Anderson, CEO of Crawford Healthcare, said: “This is a very proud moment for Crawford Healthcare. Achieving the status of being one of the industry’s top five performing businesses, alongside much larger companies, is testament to the growth strategy we have put in place.

“When George Osborne opened our new offices in 2012 we talked about the importance and strength of the North’s contribution to the healthcare market.”

He added: “We are extremely proud to be a part of the C­hancellor’s Northern Powerhouse vision and a leading example of the way businesses in the region can boost the UK economy through innovation.”

Speaking further, Richard said he is “extremely pleased” with Crawford Healthcare’s performance in the first six months of its current financial year.

Richard continued: “Our international operation continues to grow and establish Crawford Healthcare in the US and Europe, where a joint venture agreement is making good early progress.”

“We fully intend to replicate our UK success in these other major markets as we look to challenge for a spot in the UK’s top three.”

Elsewhere, Chancellor George Osborne has highlighted the importance of science in his vision for a Northern Powerhouse, commenting: “Science is key to maximising the economic potential of our great northern cities and is at the heart of our long-term economic plan.

“The North of England has huge expertise in this area, as is demonstrated by the well-deserved award of European City of Science 2016 to Manchester.”

The Chancellor added: “The challenge now is to build on that expertise by nurturing new scientific talent, promoting innovation and investing in infrastructure.”

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