Esh Group returns to profit after reducing risks

North of England contractor Esh Group has reported a return to profitability for 2021 with a major turnaround from the previous year’s covid-hit results.
Esh has undergone a comprehensive programme of simplifying and refocusing the business over the past four years which has seen pre-tax profits hit £3m in 2021 from a £5.1m loss last time as turnover hit £255m.
Staff numbers fell to 756 from 837 but Esh is now actively recruiting to support its growing order book.Group ch