What an inspiring local success story. Group55 started its journey 25 years ago, with just £700, and is now a major local employer.
It was great to meet the chairman of Group55 Stephen Turner and his MD Rob Banks on Friday.
The Leyland company, based at Matrix Park, formulates, manufactures, and packages 
pet products along with 
baby care, 
skin care and 
home care products. Group55 has 80 employees, and its pet care products now sell in more than 50 countries.
They don’t just make their own products, they also partner with major pet retailers and manufacture other companies’ products across 
pet, 
personal and home care categories.
It was a real pleasure to visit this fabulous local company that is 
exporting all over the world and is a respected leader in its sector. I’m always blown away by the range and standard of local companies here in South Ribble and Group55 is no exception.
It has been a story of entrepreneurship and of hard work and now it is a company that is investing in the area, investing in its workforce and employing many people.
Many thanks to Stephen and his staff for inviting me and giving me such an informative visit and a warm welcome.
