2012 International Track 200
Rank: 22 Kelway
Has a presence in Dubai and is planning to expand into South Africa and Asia
London-based Kelway supplies hardware to more than 3,000 clients and offers IT services such as consultancy and training. The company was founded in 1990 by chief executive Phil Doye at the age of 21, and in 2006 Core Capital invested £5m for a 25% stake. Kelway has bought five businesses since 2007, including Panacea in 2009, which has an office in Dubai serving the Middle East. This acquisition has helped to boost international sales 100% a year, from £7.3m in 2009 to £29.2m in 2011.
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London-based Kelway supplies hardware to more than 3,000 clients and offers IT services such as consultancy and training. The company was founded in 1990 by chief executive Phil Doye at the age of 21, and in 2006 Core Capital invested £5m for a 25% stake. Kelway has bought five businesses since 2007, including Panacea in 2009, which has an office in Dubai serving the Middle East. This acquisition has helped to boost international sales 100% a year, from £7.3m in 2009 to £29.2m in 2011.
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Company facts
Kelway
IT services provider
Company website
| Int'l sales growth | 100.39% pa |
| 2011 int'l sales | £29.2m |
| 2009 int'l sales | £7.3m |
| 2011 total sales | £260.9m |
| 2011 staff | 697 |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Location of HQ | Central London |
| If applicable: ‡ = international sales not filed at Companies House * = annualised figure |
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