16.10.26
J&B Recycling was proud to sponsor the Best New Business category at the Hartlepool Business Awards 2026, which is organised by the Hartlepool Business Forum, continuing its longstanding support for an event that celebrates the achievements, innovation and ambition of businesses across the town.
A huge congratulations to Sweat Recovery Zone, who took home the Best New Business award, and to fellow finalists Resolve Beyond and Training by the Missing Piece, who were also shortlisted in this highly competitive category.
As a business founded in Hartlepool in 1998, with its head office still firmly rooted in the town, J&B Recycling understands the importance of a strong and supportive local business community.
Over the years, the company has been fortunate to receive recognition at the Hartlepool Business Awards itself, while also benefiting from the connections, opportunities and support provided by the Hartlepool business community.
Having supported the awards for several years, J&B Recycling sees its continued sponsorship as an opportunity to give something back and help celebrate the next generation of successful local businesses.
Ingrid Brough-Williams, Sales & Marketing Manager at J&B Recycling, said: "Starting and growing a business takes determination, hard work and a willingness to take risks. The Best New Business category recognises those who have taken that step and are already making a positive impact.
"For J&B Recycling, supporting this category is particularly fitting. From its beginnings as a local recycling business, the company has grown into one of the North East's leading independent waste management and recycling operations, now employing 200 people and operating as part of a wider group - FCC Environment."
Despite that growth, Hartlepool remains at the heart of the business.
J&B Recycling continues to invest in its people, facilities and services, while recognising the importance of supporting the local economy and the businesses that contribute to its success.
The Hartlepool Business Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the individuals and organisations helping to drive the town's economy forward.
From new start-ups and growing SMEs to established employers, the awards showcase the breadth of talent, entrepreneurship and innovation within Hartlepool.
J&B Recycling would like to congratulate all of this year's finalists and winners, and thank the organisers for another fantastic celebration of local business success.
We look forward to continuing our support for the awards and the wider Hartlepool business community in the years ahead.
