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The leisure firm that owns Llandudno Pier has been named the fastest growing North Wales company.

Four firms from the region featured in the prestigious 2017 Wales Fast Growth 50 list - first created by Dylan Jones-Evans back in 1999.

Leading the way was Tir Prince Leisure Group, which includes Tir Prince Raceway, Llandudno Pier and Fun Factory Family Entertainment Centres in Towyn.

The firm - which finished 18th in the overall Wales list - has seen turnover rise by 170% between 2014-2016.

Other firms making the top 50 list were Net World Sports, Wrexham; Brenig Construction, Colwyn Bay; and CHC Waste Facilities Management, Tywyn.

Tir Prince owner Adam Williams said: “It came as quite a surprise to win and we are delighted.

“The Fast Growth 50 Awards was a great opportunity for us to see other successful businesses in Wales and it was a pleasure to be involved, so to win exceeded all expectations.

“What was refreshing was to be involved in a large awards ceremony where North and South Wales businesses were being acknowledged in the same room.

“Of course you are only as good as the team around you, from management to part time staff. Hats off to the whole team.

“So the award is for everyone connected with Tir Prince Leisure group.

“We still have many projects in mind and hopefully will continue to grow. We have a lot of faith in the North Wales coast and I’m sure it will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Mr Jones-Evans, a columnist with the Daily Post, said: “Whilst it is disappointing that we have the lowest number of North Wales firms since the Fast Growth 50 project began in 1999, all four featured this year are excellent businesses that demonstrate the diversity of entrepreneurship all over the region.

“I am particularly delighted that the Tir Prince Leisure Group is the fastest growing firm in North Wales, given their commitment to developing the tourism sector and in delivering increased employment within their locality.”

At number 27 on the list(2nd in North Wales) was Net World Sports, a sports equipment firm that was formed in 2009.

It has seen growth of 129.4% between 2014 and 2016. The business has recorded annual sales growth of 70 per cent and revenue is forecast to reach £20 million by the end of the current financial year.

International sales account for more than half of annual revenues and in the last year alone they delivered over 300,000 parcels to customers in more than 100 countries,

Brenig Construction was at 35 on the list. The Colwyn Bay firm was formed in 2012 and saw growth of 107%.

The single biggest factor which has contributed to the rapid growth of Brenig Construction is repeat business.

At 40 was CHC Waste Facilities Management, Tywyn. Established in 1995, it has seen growth of 101.2%.

It is one of the UK’s leading waste and facilities management companies.