RPL named ‘double finalist’ in Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2025
Telford, 10 April, 2025 – Earlier today, Ricoh UK Products Ltd (RPL) was named as a ‘double finalist’ in this year’s Shropshire Chamber Business Awards.
Organised by Shropshire Chamber of Commerceand open to both members and non-members, these prestigious annual awards are a highlight for many businesses in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
Awards master of ceremonies, Carl Jones, and Shropshire Chamber’s Kelly Riedel announced the finalists at the Chamber’s expo in Telford.
A record number of entries were received for this year’s event – the 25th anniversary of the competition, and RPL was delighted to be shortlisted in the Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering category, and The Eco Award.
Ruth Ross, chief executive of Shropshire Chamber, said: “We have once again been amazed and delighted by the volume and quality of entries. It has been really refreshing to see so many first-time entrants and finalists this year.
“Shortlisting each category was a really tough task for our independent panel – we had a record number of entries, and the standard was incredibly high.
“It is always a highlight of the calendar when we recognise the amazing businesses we’re so fortunate to have in our county – but it will be even more special this year as we celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary.
“Our role at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is to help businesses of all sizes to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and celebrate their success.
“The business awards are such an important part of this – championing the incredible businesses we have across all corners of our county. We are determined to lay on ‘the greatest show’ this year; an awards night that no-one will forget.”
She added: “We take immense pride in showcasing the businesses on this year’s shortlist. They shine as beacons of excellence in their respective fields and elevate the stature of Shropshire businesses on a regional, national and international stage.”
Judging visits are due to take place on Wednesday 14 May (Excellence in Manufacturing & Engineering) and Thursday 15 May (The Eco Award). The winners will be crowned at a Greatest Showman-themed gala awards night, at Telford’s International Centre on Friday June 20.
View all of the 2025 Finalists on the Shropshire Live website.
| About RICOH
RICOH is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.
Headquartered in Tokyo, RICOH’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).
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| About Ricoh UK Products Ltd
With a rich manufacturing and innovation heritage, Ricoh UK Products Ltd (RPL) is a leading provider of print and imaging solutions, ink and digital supplies and bespoke technical services.
With operations in Telford and Stirling, RPL supports customers across the EMEA region with a multitude of product and service offerings in addition to knowledge sharing and co-creation activities.
As such, RPL brings together employees, customers and partners to optimise today’s world of print and influence the digital print applications and services of the future, enabling new shared value and organisational capabilities.
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