S&W Wholesale: three years employee-owned
A milestone worth celebrating.
A business built for the benefit of its people,
and for the communities they live in.
Huge congratulations to everyone at S&W Wholesale on three years as an Employee Ownership Trust.
This anniversary feels personal, because S&W did not just change ownership. They changed what success looks like for their people.
That is real money. In real pockets. Spent in local shops, services and communities.
Money kept local
- Bonuses go straight back into the community
- Other local businesses benefit too
- Employee owners stay invested in performance and service
Honestly, what would Northern Ireland look like if more profitable businesses shared success with the people who power them?
What S&W did
- Chose employee ownership for the long term
- Shared success with employee owners through bonuses
- Kept value rooted in local communities
What it unlocked
- A stronger, steadier business
- More value circulating in Northern Ireland
- A clear example other owners can learn from
Today is about celebrating S&W
We hope the whole team has enjoyed celebrating today. You have earned it.
Your story helps other owners see what employee ownership can look like in the real world. Not theory. Proof.
Thinking about succession?
EO Day 2025 marked another step forward. The Minister announced funding that now enables fully funded feasibility studies for businesses exploring employee ownership.
Want to talk it through? Email catherine.muldoon@employeeownershipireland.com
