Edwards Coaches achieves Platinum maintenance accreditation Edwards Coaches achieves Platinum maintenance accreditation max taylor – journalist Subscribe to the Businessin Wales daily newsletter for FREE here.  Edwards Coaches has secured the highest possible rating under the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), becoming the only privately owned passenger transport operator in Wales to hold Platinum status. The Llantrisant-based business received the accreditation following an independent assessment carried out in association with the Institute of Road Transport Engineers’ (IRTE) Workshop Accreditation Scheme. The Platinum rating recognises excellence in engineering standards, workshop maintenance, safety, compliance and operational performance. Assessors evaluated the company’s workshop against a range of criteria, including staff competence, maintenance procedures, quality systems, facilities and adherence to the latest industry guidance contained within the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness 2026. The assessment highlighted Edwards Coaches’ technical expertise, consistent and fully documented maintenance processes, strong compliance with industry regulations, robust operational systems and its ongoing commitment to staff training and professional development. The accreditation provides assurance to customers and clientele that the company’s maintenance operations meet the highest recognised standards. Pasquale Balzano, Fleet Engineer at Edwards Coaches, said: “Achieving Platinum MPRS means a lot to all of us. It’s the top level in the scheme, and we’re proud to be the only PCV operator in Wales with it. It’s recognition for the team here in Llantrisant who work hard every day to get the details right. Safety is at the centre of everything we do, and this gives our customers extra confidence in our vehicles.” Want more from Businessin Wales? Why not follow us on our socials Linkedin X Instagram TikTok Listen to the Businessin Wales podcast YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts

Wales Business Awards 2026 winners revealed! Wales Business Awards 2026 winners revealed! ADVERTORIAL Subscribe to the Businessin Wales daily newsletter for FREE here.  Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has celebrated some of Wales’ best businesses at its 23rd Wales Business Awards at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff. Twenty-eight businesses from creative and professional to manufacturing sectors were named winners and highly commended across 13 categories at the awards, with one stand out entry also being crowned Wales Business of the Year. Cardiff-based Bute Energy, which develops renewable energy parks across Wales, was named as Wales Business of the Year – sponsored by Bevan and Buckland. Bute Energy impressed judges with its strong overall performance, by being a great employer and promoting Brand Wales. The company also won the Supply Chain Excellence Award and was highly commended for Green Business. BOF, the Bridgend-headquartered workplace design and installation company, was highly commended in the Wales Business of the Year category after also winning the Green Business Award and being highly commended in the Supply Chain Excellence category. Hosted by ITV Wales presenter Andrea Byrne, the Wales Business Awards celebrates excellence, innovation, and the success of Welsh businesses from across South East, South West and Mid Wales. Fiona Withey, COO of Chambers Wales, said of the winners: “It was such a wonderful night – being in that room to celebrate all that is great and good in Welsh business and getting a chance to meet some brilliant Directors and Founders all gathered together. “It really is an exciting time for Welsh business, we have so many companies who are exporting globally, innovating in unimaginable ways and creating jobs and growth regionally. Chambers Wales is so proud to host these awards every year to celebrate everything remarkable about Welsh business and our members.” Apprenticeship Scheme of the YearWinner – The Aspire Shared Apprenticeship ProgrammeHC – Vale of Glamorgan Council  Customer Excellence Award Winner – Hexa FinanceHC – Cardiff and Vale Credit Union Wales Creative Impact AwardWinner – Black Swan Productions HC – Wild Creations  Digital Business AwardWinner – Fortium Tech LtdHC – Digiprop.co.uk Exporter of the Year AwardWinner – Wild CreationsHC – Fortium Tech Ltd  Green Business AwardWinner – BOF HC – Bute Energy Inclusive Employer of the Year AwardWinner – Welsh Refugee Council HC – Brightlink Learning Ltd Innovation AwardWinner – Afango HC – Engineered Composites Ltd  Manufacturer of the Year AwardWinner – PWIDF Fire Door Solutions HC – Wall Colmonoy Ltd Outstanding Workplace Culture AwardWinner – Blake Morgan LLPHC – FleetEV Professional Services Firm of the Year AwardWinner – Hexa FinanceHC – Monmouthshire Building Society Start Up Business of the Year AwardWinner – SpacebandsHC – IR Energy Ltd Supply Chain Excellence AwardWinner – Bute EnergyHC – BOF Wales Business of the YearWinner – Bute EnergyHC – BOF   Want more from Businessin Wales? Why not follow us on our socials Linkedin X Instagram TikTok Listen to the Businessin Wales podcast YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts

Reacta Healthcare appoints Richard Nagle as chair to support growth strategy Reacta Healthcare appoints Richard Nagle as chair to support growth strategy Daniel Bevan – Editor Subscribe to the Businessin Wales daily newsletter for FREE here.  Deeside-based diagnostics company Reacta Healthcare has appointed life sciences entrepreneur Richard Nagle as Chair of its Board of Directors. The company, which develops food allergy diagnostic products, said Nagle’s arrival comes at a key stage in its growth as it seeks to scale internationally and advance its innovation pipeline. Nagle brings more than 30 years’ experience across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology sectors, including expertise in immunology.  Over his career, he has founded and led multiple companies, secured tens of millions of dollars in investment and overseen operational transformations during periods of rapid growth. Among his previous leadership roles, he served as Strategic Advisor and CEO at Immune Regulation, now Revolo Biotherapeutics and formerly Peptinnovate, where he led strategic development, clinical programmes and corporate growth initiatives.  Professor Ashley Woodcock, a co-founder of Reacta Healthcare who has served as chair since the company’s inception, will remain with the business as a non-executive director. Dr Paul Abrahams, Reacta Healthcare CEO, said: “We are thrilled to have Richard join us at such a pivotal time in the Company’s growth trajectory.  “His specific knowledge in the immunology space and broad experience in finance, corporate strategy and product development adds huge value and strengthens our strategic leadership.  “The senior team and I are looking forward to working with Richard to refine and deliver on an ambitious strategy for 2026 and beyond. “We are hugely grateful to Ashley for his entrepreneurial leadership, guidance and support of Reacta to date and look forward to his ongoing contribution to the business as a Non-Executive Director.” Richard Nagle, Reacta Healthcare Chair added: “This is an extremely exciting time for Reacta, and I am delighted to be joining this dynamic business.  “Reacta has been at the forefront of food allergy diagnostics R&D and counts many of the leading companies in the allergy therapeutic development space as its partners.  “Our aim now is to continue to expand our presence both in the UK and internationally, delivering solutions that improve the safety, accuracy and efficiency of food allergy testing. “Reacta has built a world class team to execute on its future development goals, and I look forward to working with Paul and the management team in helping them to realise maximum value from its pioneering products and deep innovation pipeline.” The appointment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, which was recently ranked 12th in the The Sunday Times Tech100 list of fastest-growing private technology companies for 2026, after expanding its multi-allergen product range to include milk and egg alongside its established peanut challenge meals. Want more from Businessin Wales? Why not follow us on our socials Linkedin X Instagram TikTok Listen to the Businessin Wales podcast YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts