Ballinacree Bedding company The Briody Group has been named AIBF Enterprise Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation held its annual flagship gathering, the All-Ireland Business Summit, at Croke Park on May 10th. Over 500 entrepreneurs, CEOs, and speakers attended the event, which was packed full of insights and business opportunities.
The announcement of the AIBF Enterprise Of The Year 2023 was the highlight in proceedings and was awarded to The Briody Group. The Briody Group received the Brian McEniff Enterprise Cup is the most prestigious and sought after accolade awarded by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
The Briody Group are an industry leading bedding manufacturing company situated in Ballinrink, Co Meath. With sister companie Deerpark Ltd they employ over 80 people and have been in business for over 40 years. Briody are Trade Only and supply retail customers in the 32 counties of Ireland as well as independent and chain hotel groups.
The award is a prestigious recognition of exceptional businesses that have achieved outstanding success, growth and development in their respective fields. This award identifies businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their operations, from customer service to product development, marketing and innovation.
It is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and vision of the leadership teams, staff and stakeholders of these companies. Winning the AIBF Enterprise of the Year award 2023 is a significant achievement that can have a major impact on the reputation, brand awareness and growth potential of a business, as it provides recognition and endorsement from an independent and reputable organisation.
It also demonstrates the company’s commitment to excellence and sets a high standard for other businesses to aspire to. The award can provide opportunities for networking, partnerships and collaborations that can help to expand the business and create new opportunities for growth and success.
Managing Director of Briody Bedding David Briody was presented with The Brian McEniff Enterprise of the Year Cup at a special ceremony held at the All-Ireland Business Summit in Croke Park.
Speaking at the All-Ireland Business Summit, Deputy Kieran Ring said
“As Deputy Chair of the adjudication panel, I am delighted to recognize Briody Group as the recipient of the prestigious Enterprise Of The Year 2023 award. The company’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of their business is truly commendable, from their innovative approach to product design and development, to their dedication to outstanding customer service. Briody Group’s continued success is a testament to their leadership team’s strategic vision, their employees’ hard work and dedication, and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality products. This award is a well-deserved recognition of their achievements and I wish them continued success in the future”
Reacting to the news of his company’s achievement, Briody Bedding Managing Director David Briody said:
On behalf of the Briody Bedding family I would like to express huge pride in accepting the Brian McEniff Enterprise Of The Year Cup. This wonderful accolade underlines our ongoing dedication to quality and standards as a business. It is a huge honor to serve our clients and we are so thankful to be in the position we are in. On a personal note I would like to thank our talented teams for their trust and their hard work. I would also like to thank the All Ireland Business Foundation for the support and acknowledgement.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class in Irish business.
The Foundation actively engages and supports its network through peer dialogue, collaboration, mentoring and enterprise development activities. Companies are qualified for accreditation by completing an enterprise audit and are identified by their use of the AIBF’s Business All-Star Marque.
