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New Bamboo joins the prestigious Young Guns ranks in 2008
Published 13th October 2008
...Co-founders and directors Damien Tanner and Max Williams of New Bamboo recognised among UK’s leading entrepreneurs...
Friday 10th October 2008, New Bamboo, the specialist in bespoke software development using Ruby on Rails, has joined the prestigious Young Guns top 30 companies 2008.The Young Gun Awards are highly coveted by entrepreneurs running fast growing businesses in the UK.
The Young Guns annual listing is now in its sixth successful year and is produced by Growing Business magazine http://www.young-guns.co.uk/ It has an unsurpassed track record for unearthing business talent, including Innocent Drinks' Richard Reed and James Murray Wells of Glasses Direct.
Damian Tanner, Co-Founder of New Bamboo said: “We are thrilled to be one of the winners of the coveted Young Guns 2008 awards. Our business originated in Brighton with just three people in 2004. In three years, we rapidly expanded our business with an office in London and 15 full time staff. We work with a range of innovative start-up businesses and globally recognised clients such as Amnesty International, Channel Five and Scholastic UK. The award is a direct result of a highly motivated development team and forward thinking clients willing to break away from traditional methods of web development.”
James Hurley, editor of Growing Business said: “To qualify for our award, entrants had to be less than 35 years old, run their own business, employ more than five staff and meet a list of business criteria as set by our judging panel. New Bamboo Web Development Ltd demonstrated an approach to high quality, innovation, uniqueness, outstanding performance and fantastic growth - and we are delighted to announce New Bamboo in our top 30 Young Guns 2008 winners.”
Only 30 UK companies make it to the shortlist each year, and there are no repeat appearances, meaning each year’s class joins Growing Business Young Guns illustrious alumni.
New Bamboo has several industry-leading clients in market segments that include business consultancy, global publishing and international not-for-profit organisations.