Shifnal company celebrates national accolade

 Harrison James (Shropshire) LTD, based in Shifnal and owned by 25-year-old Entrepreneur Olivia Weaver, won the 'Industry Newcomer' accolade at The British Institute of Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Installer Awards 2025. 

The awards were presented by comedian and actor Ted Robbins. 

The business based on The Parade is due to open the doors shortly of their first showroom based in the town. 

Olivia said: "I’ve worked in the industry since leaving school as an apprentice within Travis Perkins Group. 

"It’s always, however, been my dream to one day own my own company. 

"After the birth of my son, whom the company is named after, I soon realised to give him the best opportunities I needed to push myself and use all my experience to build my own business. 

"Given the current climate and challenges in the world this has been no easy task! When all is said and done though we seem to be on the right path given the nominations for awards we received and the support from our customers in doing so."

Harrison James  were  finalists in four categories at the awards. 

Olivia said:  "We were so thrilled to make finalists let alone win one of the categories. Seeing and hearing the kind words from customers as part of the nomination process was truly beautiful. 

"We genuinely want to change our industry for the better and improve standards. We are working closely with BIKBII to improve our customers journey and ensure our quality and customer service is second to nobody. 

"Through BIKBBI we provide a 12-month workmanship guarantee on top of the warranty for the goods themselves."