HMG Paints wins People’s Choice Award for North of England & Northern Ireland at FBU Award 2026

The recent Family Business United Awards 2026 crowned Manchester-based HMG Paints as The People’s Choice Award Winner for The North of England & Northern Ireland.

Hosted by Family Business United (FBU), the Family Business of the Year Awards celebrate the very best of family firms across the UK. Now in their 13th year, the Family Business Awards recognise the excellence of family-led businesses across regional, sector and national categories, with HMG Paints 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 was 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 the business has earned throughout its long-standing history as a paint and coatings manufacturer.

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 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,” stated 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’s a great champion of family businesses. The FBU Awards is a great showcase for businesses that have a huge impact on economies and communities across the country.”

The support shown through the FBU Awards reinforces the importance of being a true paint partner to customers and working closely with the local community, values that have guided the business for almost 100 years. These values provide further encouragement as HMG Paints, which has been family-owned since its foundation in 1930, continues investing in its people, products and manufacturing capabilities to drive product expansion and ongoing customer support. 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.