Wootton Bassett-based shopfitter and commercial interiors specialist Railston has been ranked 21st in HSBC's International Track 200 league table. The list ranks private companies in the UK that have the fastest-growing international sales.
Railston, which has been operating from Wootton Bassett for more than 25 years, recorded a sales growth of 101% over a two-year period, with international sales rising to £7.5m and total sales to £26.6m.
There are nine companies in the South West and they have made a significant contribution to the regional economy over the last two years, despite the downturn. During this time they added 4,591 jobs and now employ a total of 31,490 people. Their combined sales are £1.8bn, and their international sales have grown by an average of 60% a year over two years to a total of £725m.
Ian Henley, head of corporate nanking, commercial banking Europe at HSBC, the title sponsor of the league table, said: "It is a massive boost to confidence to see so many privately-owned British companies – including many which HSBC has helped to support – making such a positive contribution to the UK economy, despite tough trading conditions."
Railston provides shop-fitting services across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
