The rich mix of businesses of all sizes located across the Diamond helps drive the competitiveness of the economy. You may be here because you provide goods and services directly related to airport operations or because operations in other sectors mean that excellent transport links, thriving towns and beautiful surrounding countryside make it a good place to do business.
Whilst businesses of all sizes are valued here, including entrepreneurs starting up, a critical mass of firms often needs large organisations at the centre bringing volume and buying power, drawing in smaller firms into the supply chain. This can also create a snowball affect to increase collaborations and linkages with research institutions, government agencies, training providers etc.
- Larger organisations at Gatwick Airport include BAA, British Airways, easyjet and Virgin Atlantic Airways, alongside LSG Sky Chef, Gate Gourmet, Inflight Cleaning Services, Airmiles Travel Promotions and Virgin Holidays.
- Quality and reputation is strengthened by strong financial and professional service providers such as KPMG, Deloitte & Touche, Royal Sun Alliance, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, National Bank, Grant Thornton, ASB Law Solicitors and Esure. A number of high street banks also have regional offices and business support services located in the Diamond area.
- The Advanced Engineering sector includes BOC Edwards, Invensys Process Systems, Thales and Varian, whilst Pharmaceuticals includes Food & Medical Products, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever Best Foods and Novartis. Multinationals include well known names such as Canon and Sony.
- Larger hotel operators include the Gatwick Airport Hilton, Crowne Plaza Gatwick, Arora Hotels at Gatwick and Crawley, Ramada Plaza, Nutfield Priory, Alexander House, Ockenden Manor and South Lodge.
