27-06-2025
Pentalec
Rank 16Annual sales growth over three years 146.83%Building services contractor
From schools to a Royal Mail distribution centre and offices for Methodist Church employees, this company handles electrical and mechanical installations and upgrades in buildings throughout London and the south of England. It also specialises in installing renewable technology such as solar panels and heat pumps. John Hatt, 46, a former apprentice draughtsman, founded the Gillingham-based business in 2017. He leads it alongside Sam Stageman, 40, who joined as co-director four years later. Sales were £15.9 million in the year to February.
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