NGP Rockets to the Top of the NE Business Charts
Northern Gas and Power (NGP) has once again snagged the title of the northeast’s fastest‑growing private business, topping the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 for the second year running. Only two private NE firms made the list this year, down from three last year – but NGP’s margin is wide enough to make the rest of them feel a little blue.
What’s the Secret Sauce?
Headquartered in Gateshead, NGP is the UK arm of the globe‑topping energy consultancy Global Procurement Group (GPG). They’ve driven a 48 % year‑on‑year jump in sales, topping off the 2019 books at £44 million.
- 2017‑2020 Growth: The group saw a steady 40 % annual rise in revenue across all markets.
- 2020 Resilience: Even amidst the pandemic, the company pulled in £52 million YTD and is expected to finish the year at £67 million – a stunning 56 % increase over 2019.
- New Platform: In spring 2020, they unveiled BusinessEnergyQuotes.com (known as Energie Supermarché in France), a price‑comparison portal that has opened up a new market for micro‑SMEs – a segment GPG hadn’t tapped before.
- ClearVUE Systems: Their cloud‑based energy‑management tech lets B2B customers keep tabs on consumption and sprint toward a net‑zero future.
Over‑The‑Top Praise
CEO Fokhrul Islam gushes: “Being named the fastest‑growing private business in the NE for a second straight year is pure brag‑worthy. Our team’s hustle from sales to customer service, training, and tech pushes the boundary to deliver top‑tier service.”
He also bragged about the workforce swelling past 700 and the grand plans to swell to 1,000+ by next year. Oh‑and, brace yourselves – the entire squad will drift into a brand‑new HQ spanning four floors of the Riga building on the Gateshead‑Quays waterfront in Q1 next year.
Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Atlantic whispers, “Even in these turbulent times, entrepreneurs keep dreaming, doing, and innovating. The Fast Track 100 shows this vibe has never been louder, even in 2020.”
Why It Matters
NGP’s success story isn’t just a corporate win; it’s a testament that energy solutions can thrive even when the world’s on a caffeine high. From clever online tools to carbon‑friendly tech, they’re proving that profit and planet can go hand‑in‑hand.
So next time you see a headline about Britain’s most sizzling private company, remember it’s not just the numbers – it’s the people, the tech, and a dash of ambition that fuels the dream.
