Britain's Top 100 Entrepreneurs 2014: No. 67 - Ian & Nicola Warhurst, Melett
The car parts entrepreneurs are worth £73m.
Barnsley-based Melett supplies replacement turbocharger repair kits and parts for the automotive industry. Around 90% of its sales are exported with a growing market in China. The Warhursts, Ian and Nicola, acquired the business in 2002. Its 2012-13 profit came in at £6.8m on £20.2m sales.
Age: 45/46
Activity: Car parts
Wealth: £73m
Latest turnover: £20.2m
Five-year rise in turnover: 45%
No. of employees: 73
Five-year rise in employment: 170%
Score: 184
