Inside our Ark Distribution Warehouse, Trafford Park, Manchester
Five Years on AIM: Reflecting on the Journey and the Road Ahead
It has been five years since we listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM, marking a defining milestone in Supreme’s development and an important moment for everyone connected with our business. The decision to list was rooted in ambition: to build a larger, more resilient group with the scale and discipline to pursue sustainable, long-term growth.
At the time of our IPO, our focus was clear. We had established strong positions in batteries, lighting, and vaping, underpinned by an efficient and highly scalable distribution platform and a proven ability to innovate. The priority was to deepen our manufacturing capabilities, broaden our product reach and enter new, complementary categories, while continuing to deliver value to customers and partners.
“The five years since our AIM listing have been extremely rewarding, and we look forward to many more, guided by a clear strategy, a strong platform, and an upward growth trajectory that instils confidence in the years ahead.”
– Sandy Chadha, Chief Executive Officer
The Ark Distribution Warehouse and Head Office, Trafford Park, Manchester
Five years on, I am proud to say that we have delivered against these objectives. Supreme has evolved into a far more diversified FMCG group, with around half of revenues now generated from non-vape products. We have expanded organically into new markets, complemented by a series of carefully selected, earnings-enhancing acquisitions. Iconic brands such as Sci-MX, Clearly Drinks, Typhoo Tea, 1001 and, more recently, SlimFast UK & Europe have been successfully brought into the Group, unlocking meaningful cross-selling opportunities and driving product innovation. Alongside this, we have invested heavily in our bespoke operating infrastructure, expanded our in-house manufacturing capability and scaled the business to the point where we now proudly call The Ark at Trafford Park our home.
Alongside our fantastic products, it is the quality of the team we have built at Supreme that gives me the greatest level of satisfaction and pride. Creating the culture, capability, and expertise that underpin our business is an ongoing process, shaped every day by the people across the Group. I am grateful to far too many colleagues and partners to mention individually, but their collective contribution has been fundamental to our progress.
As we look ahead, we enter the next chapter of Supreme’s journey focused on sustainable growth and long-term value creation while continuing to adapt to evolving markets and consumer trends. It is easy to forget that Supreme began in 1975 from a mobile van, and to reflect on the journey that has transformed it into an established FMCG manufacturer and supplier. The five years since our AIM listing have been extremely rewarding, and we look forward to many more, guided by a clear strategy, a strong platform, and an upward growth trajectory that instils confidence in the years ahead.
