HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer in the paint and coatings industry, has recently been recognised at The Family Business United Awards 2026, as the Manchester-based business has been crowned as The People’s Choice Award Winner for The North of England & Northern Ireland.
Hosted by Family Business United, the Family Business of the Year Awards celebrates the very best of family firms across the UK. Now celebrating their thirteenth year, the Family Business Awards recognise the excellence of family-led businesses across regional, sector and national categories, with HMG Paints proudly representing almost a century of family ownership and British manufacturing heritage as a fourth-generation family business.
The People’s Choice Award has extra meaning as the winner is determined entirely through the votes of the wider public. The award invites family businesses from each region to gather support from their customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Competing alongside nine other outstanding family businesses from across the North of England and Northern Ireland, HMG were crowned People’s Choice Champions after securing the highest number of votes.
As such, winning the People’s Choice Award for the North of England & Northern Ireland is a testament to the strong relationships that have been built within the wider community at HMG, as the accolade reflects the both the trust and support that the business has earned throughout their long-standing history as a paint manufacturer.
A meaningful award
“We are incredibly proud to have been named the winner of the North of England & Northern Ireland’s People’s Choice Award.” Said Steve Crossman, Chief Operating Officer of HMG Paints “To receive an award that has been decided by those closest to HMG makes it especially meaningful, as it reflects the trust and support of the people we serve very day and the values that sit at the heart of everything we do.”
The recognition for The North of England & Northern Ireland People’s Choice Award follows another successful year for HMG Paints, with the Manchester-based business continuing to strengthen its reputation as a leader in the manufacturing industry.
“To be recognised as a leading paint manufacturer and family business is a great honour that reflects the efforts of every member of the HMG Paints team.” Added Paddy Dyson, HMG Paints Marketing Manager. “We’re grateful for the recognition from the Family Business United community and also for the efforts of Paul Andrews who is a great champion of family businesses and the FBU Awards is a great showcase for the businesses who have a huge impact on economies and communities across the country.
The importance of community relationships
Having been family-owned since its foundation in 1930, HMG has always recognised the importance of the relationships it has built with their wider community. The support shown through the Family Business United Awards reinforces the importance of being a true paint partner to its customers and working closely with the local community, values that have guided the business for almost 100 years and provides further encouragement as the company continues to invest in its people, products and manufacturing capabilities to support the expansion of its product portfolio and ongoing support for customers across a wide range of industries.
As the company looks ahead to its centenary in 2030, recognition such as this reflects not only its heritage as a family business, but also its continued commitment to delivering quality, innovation and service for generations to come.
Family business support
Family Business United, the host of the Family Business of the Year Awards, is a leading resource centre and advocacy group dedicated to supporting and promoting family businesses throughout the United Kingdom. The awards ceremony provides a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of family enterprises and their significant contribution to the nation’s economy; you can find out more about FBU and the awards by visiting www.familybusinessunited.com.
For more information on HMG Paints and the range of products visit www.hmgpaint.com.
