The next big thing keeps on growing

DCC has never hidden its ambition, and this week joined the ranks of the FTSE top 100. But neither the company or chief executive Tommy Breen are resting on their laurels, eyeing up expansion to the continent, writes Kyran FitzGerald

News that DCC has entered the FTSE top 250 list serves as a reminder that it is possible for an Irish-based company to carve out a successful niche for itself in the midst of a recession while, at the same time, appearing to break some of the cardinal rules for business success.

The Stillorgan-based company may not yet be at the FTSE 100 top table but it is certainly getting there.