International Trade Awards 2012
Last year’s awards took place in the King George III room at The Brewery. A panel of industry experts, including Parveen Thornhill, Regional Director for UKTI London, Lesley Batchelor, Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade, Allan Biggar, CEO Xperiamedia, Rocco Magno, General Manager FX IP at American Express Services Europe Limited and Alan Stevens, our awards host, announced the winners following a prestigious luncheon.
Applicants were competing in four categories, the Small to Medium Sized Company of the Year Award, Excellence in Innovation Award, New Frontiers Award and Company of the Year Award. Companies from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales involved in import, export, outward investment or inward investment, were hoping for the chance to win one of the coveted awards.
The 200 guests in attendance were treated to a key note speech from Lord Empey, and Allyson Stewart-Allen, Director of International Marketing Partners, who offered some valuable insight into the world of International trading. The ceremony also promised some great networking opportunities for all of the shortlisted companies in attendance.
"The standard was incredibly high, particularly for the main award where the judges were torn between some very impressive entries. There were some very difficult choices to make." said Rocco Magno
"It is pleasing to see such a high standard across the board as it shows that there is real hope for the economy, and that there are a huge number of excellent businesses out there."
For your chance to secure a place at the 2014 International Trade Awards UK Grand Final find out how to enter.
2012 National Award Winners
International Trade Company of the Year
Charterhouse
Charterhouse is a marketing services production company that manages the sourcing, production and final delivery of printed and digital communications on behalf of our clients.
Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year
Angloco
Angloco designs, manufactures and supplies fire-fighting and rescue vehicles and equipment. It has customers in over 40 countries world-wide, supported by comprehensive after-sales service and spare parts back-up.
Award for Excellence in Innovation
Andor Technology
The Belfast-based company’s principal business is the development and manufacture of high performance digital cameras, but they are a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems.
International Trade New Frontiers Award
i2O Water
Southampton-based i2O has developed solutions for pressure management in water networks that help water companies to improve the performance of their networks (reduced leakage, burst frequency and operational expenses), while maintaining agreed customer service levels.
Special Commendation
Hockley International
Manufacturers and Exporters of products for Agricultural Crop Protection, Environmental Health, Veterinary Care, and Application Equipment used in over 90 countries worldwide.