Posted on 11th June 2026 by Penny Gibbs
Euro-Matic UK is celebrating a double award win after success at two major business awards on the same evening.
The Cannock-based business won Small to Medium Business of the Year at the Express & Star Business Awards 2026. It also won Best Trade Supplier at the Association of Indoor Play (AIP) Awards in Leeds.
The double success marks another proud milestone for Euro-Matic UK. It recognises the company’s growth, customer service, innovation and commitment to quality across leisure, manufacturing and water infrastructure.
The Express & Star Business Awards took place at The Halls at the University of Wolverhampton.
Euro-Matic UK won the Small to Medium Business of the Year award. The Tipton & Coseley Building Society sponsored the award, and Chief Customer Officer, Richard Groom, presented it.
Dicky Dodd hosted the event, which celebrated businesses from across the Black Country and Staffordshire. Organises received a record number of entries received across 13 categories.
Euro-Matic UK also reached the final for the Sustainability Award. This recognised the company’s responsible approach to growth, product development and long-term business planning.
Express and Star Business Awards 2026 at the Halls, University of Wolverhampton.
Small to Medium sized Business of the Year winners, Euro-Matic.
Picture by Phil Blagg Photography.
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On the same evening, Euro-Matic UK also celebrated success at the AIP Awards.
The business won Best trade Supplier at the ceremony in Leeds. The awards followed the AIP Conference and Trade Show, bringing together leading suppliers, manufacturers and operators from across the play and leisure industry.
Euro-Matic UK also reached the final for the Innovation Award. This highlighted the company’s continued focus on practical product solutions, sector knowledge and customers support.
Paul and Max at the AIP Awards
Helena King, Commercial Director at Euro-Matic UK, said: “Winning one award would have been incredible, but to win two in the same evening was a very special moment for us.
“These awards mean a great deal because they reflect the hard work, commitment and care that goes into the business every day.
“To be recognised as both a growing SME and a trusted trade supplier is something we are very proud of. It shows how far Euro-Matic UK has come, but also how much opportunity there still is ahead.
“A huge thank you to our customers, suppliers, team and everyone who continues to support Euro-Matic UK.”
Founded by Paul and Helena King in 2016, Euro-Matic UK has grown into an internationally trading business based in Cannock, supplying high-quality plastic balls for applications across play, pool insulation, shade ball projects, manufacturing and water infrastructure.
With turnover now exceeding £1 million and expanded warehouse capacity supporting higher stock levels and faster delivery, the two award wins underline the strength of the business Euro-Matic UK has built: specialist, reliable and focused on long-term value for its customers.
