
Trilanco Recognised in Lancashire’s Top 100 Companies 2025
Family-owned business celebrates inclusion in prestigious Grant Thornton report highlighting the region’s most successful privately-owned enterprises.
Trilanco Ltd, the Lancashire-based agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler, has been named among the county’s Top 100 Companies in Grant Thornton’s annual Lancashire Limited 2025 report. The comprehensive study recognises the most successful privately-owned businesses in the region.
The report, compiled by leading business advisory firm Grant Thornton, highlights companies with turnovers ranging from £48.1 million to £0.8 billion, collectively generating £11.5 billion in total turnover and employing nearly 60,000 people across Lancashire.
Martin Balmer, Managing Director of Trilanco Ltd, expressed his delight at the recognition: “We are absolutely thrilled to be included in Lancashire’s Top 100 Companies for 2025. This recognition is testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and reflects the strong foundation built since our family established the business in 1979. As a family-owned company, we’ve always been committed to serving our customers and contributing to the Lancashire economy. To be recognised alongside such prestigious businesses in our county is truly an honour and motivates us to continue our growth journey.”
The Lancashire Limited 2025 report demonstrates the remarkable strength and diversity of the county’s business landscape, with the Top 100 companies showing average growth of 11.9% and an 8.3% increase in employment from the previous year.
Pete Terry, Partner at Grant Thornton, commented on the significance of the report: ” We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of the businesses featured in this year’s Lancashire LTD. report. Your success reflects the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and fuels its growth. Looking ahead, it’s clear that Lancashire is well positioned to capitalise on its strengths. Congratulations on your accomplishments, and here’s to a bright and prosperous future for Lancashire..”
Lancashire continues to position itself as a thriving hub for business excellence, with significant investments in innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable development driving the region’s economic growth. The county’s commitment to fostering talent and supporting business development is reflected in initiatives such as the £13.2 million Innovation Hub at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone and the Lancashire Levelling Up Investment Fund.
Trilanco Ltd’s inclusion in this prestigious list underscores the company’s contribution to Lancashire’s economic success and its position as a significant player in the region’s business community.
About Trilanco Ltd: Family-owned and run since 1979, Trilanco is the UK’s leading, multi-category wholesaler of agricultural, animal health, equine, pet and smallholding products. With more than 300 quality brands and over 10,000 products from leading manufacturers from across the world, we strive to be the easiest wholesaler you can do business with, providing a range of services that can help your business thrive.
About Grant Thornton’s Lancashire Limited Report: Lancashire Limited gives you a unique insight into the performance of the Lancashire business community. Part of an annual series of business analysis published by Grant Thornton, it seeks to highlight and celebrate some of the Lancashire’s most successful, privately owned businesses, recognising them for their contribution to the region and wider UK economy.
Download the report here: https://www2.grantthornton.co.uk/2025-Q2-LancashireLimited-10668_page.html