C. F. Booth Limited

Clarence Metal worksArmer StreetS60 1AF

C.F. Booth Ltdhas won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for an outstanding performance over the last three years.

Establishedin 1920 and basedin Rotherham, South Yorkshire, it has grown into one of Europe’s leading independent metalrecycling companies. Sustained investmentin staff, technology and equipment enables them to be at the forefront of the industry and able to meet the ever growing global demand for recycled metals. An extensive range of services includes specialist forms of scrap metal recycling and the trading and processing of all grades of ferrous & non-ferrous scrap. The manufacture of awiderange of copper-based ingots and forged parts for use mainlyin the marine industry has developed new and exciting businessopportunities throughout Scandinavia & Eastern Europe consolidating the company’s exporting pedigree. Export sales are 56% of turnover which is wellin excess of industry sector averages contributing to overseas earnings growth of 81%.

Calibre UK Ltd

Cornwall House

Cornwall Terrace

BD8 7JS

Calibre UK Ltdhas beenin operation since 1988in the field of electronics. Recent developmentsin the company have seen it growfrom amicro electronics company into an international niche market supplier of image processing and display devices. It wins theAward for the first time for its outstanding achievementin developing an own brand export positionin addition to its existing supply to the OEM sector. Since 2008 the company has set up anumber of key partnerships which facilitate its product development andexport efforts along with the evolution and development of new product lines. The company now supplies to Europe (especially Germany), USA, Israel and the Asia-pacific regions.

http://www.**booth.com

Employees:***

Export Manager: Mr Jason Ellis

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Jason Ellis

Tel: 01709 857***

Email: jasone**[ta]**oth.com

http://www.**libreuk.com

Chairman: Mr Tim Brooksbank

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Katinka Allender at K-Communications

Tel: 01491 571***

Tel: 07887 711***

Email: katinka**[ta]**mmunications.com

http://www.**xford.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Boxford Holdings Ltd

Managing Director: Mr Paul Barraclough

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Paul Barraclough

Tel: 01422 32***

Email: pbarraclough**[ta]**ord.co.uk

Diamond Dispersions Ltd

Darnall worksPrince of Wales Road S9 4DZ

Establishedin 2007, Diamond Dispersions Ltd

manufactures water based pigmented dispersions and dispersed dyes specifically for the worldwide inkjet market. This first time winner and relative newcomer to the market has established itself as aleadingbrand achieving overseas growth earnings of 93% over the last three years. Technologically at the fore of its industry through itsR&D activities both locally andin partnership with its customers across the globe, Diamond has researched its markets and clientsand adapted its approach accordingly; it currently sells into 18 overseas markets with recent new markets including Vietnam,France and Serbia. aprogressive training policy ensures local representatives are completely up to speed with the company’s product range and latest developmen***

GSPK Circuits Ltd

Knaresborough Technology ParkManse Lane

HG4 8LF

GSPK Circuits Ltd.

owned by the TCL Group, was establishedin 1995 as amanufacturer and supplier of printed circuit boards to awide array of industries. It wins the Award for the first time this year for its outstanding achievementin export sales over the threeyear period, showing good rates of growth with accompanying commercial success. Overall growth of overseas earnings is 168%For the period. The company implements amulti-facetted strategy that focuses on customer retention with pro-active new marketdevelopment. GSPK is ever improving its efficiency and continues to pursue its investmentin both equipment and internationalJames H Heal & Company Limited

Richmond worksLake viewHX3 6EP

James H Heal & Company Ltd

started businessin 1872 and continues to manufacture, entirelyin the UK, arange of testing

instruments and complementary test materials, for independent test houses, fabric and garment manufacturers.

Aprevious winner of the Queen’s Award for Export Achievementin 1995, they win again for outstanding growthin export sales.

During the last three years, export sales have increased by 43% with acorresponding improvementin profitability and withsubstantial growthin the number of people employed. Business is transacted through awell established and carefully selected

global network of agents, distributors and partners. More than 90% of the company’s products and services are exported to morethan 60 countries.

http://www.**pkcircuits.ltd.uk

Immediate Parent: TCL Group

Managing Director: Mr Stephen Lloyd

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Rachel Hartridge

Tel: 01423 32***

Email: rachel.hartridge**[ta]**circuits.ltd.uk

http://www.**mes-heal.co.uk

Managing Director & Owner: Mr David Repper

Contactf or Press Enquiries: David Repper

Tel: 01422 366***

Email: david.repper**[ta]**s-heal.co.uk

http://www.**amonddispersions.com

Immediate Parent: Diamond Digital Holdings Ltd

Director: Mr Peter Callahan

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Susan Wright

Tel: 01142 635***

Email: sue.wright**[ta]**onddispersions.com

Joseph Rhodes Limited

Belle Vue

WF1 5EQ

Originally establishedin 1824, Joseph Rhodes Ltd

designs and manufactures special purpose machinery for advanced applicationsin metal-forming, heavy ceramics and composites for the aerospace, environmental and deep-sea oil and gas sectors. It wins theAward for the first time for its outstanding achievementin developing its overseas sales with growthin overseas earnings measured at 315% over the last three years. The company recognises that international sales are the key to achieving large scale andsustainable growthin its special purpose machinery sector. As aresult ahighly considered export strategy has been implementedwhere new markets are identified and developedin acontrolled manner. astrong agency network is employed to support sales.

JSR Genetics Limited

Southburn Offices

Driffield

YO25 9ED

JSR Genetics Limited

was establishedin its current formin 2002, being JSR Healthbred prior to this. JSR Genetics tradesin pigbreeding, with afocus on high health breeding stock & semen. It wins the Award for asecond time for its outstanding achievementin growing export sales and showing an overall growthin overseas earnings of 117% over the three year period. They have growntheir pig breeding business through the implementation of afocused overseas expansion strategy that focuses on BRIC countriesand the Far East. Markets are consolidated through the establishment of local offices or partners. This strategy was initiated to create market diversification as aprotection from localised disruptive events.

King Cole Ltd

Merrie Mills

Elliott StreetBD20 0DE

King Cole Ltd

was establishedin 1935 and isin the business of the sale of hand knitting yarns, knitting patterns and ancillary products. It wins the Award for the first time for its outstanding achievementin growing its export sales by some 150% since 2***

The company has achieved this position following the implementation of astrategy to expand and develop its product lines overseas.

The company undertakes market development where demand is detected ensuring that the product range is innovative and reflective of current fashion trends. Within such achangeable industry the company needs to be able to distribute new goods and materialsquickly and also manage its supply chain accordingly. King Cole are seen to implement an anticipative and adaptive approach.

http://www.**rgenetics.com

Immediate Parent: JSR Farms Ltd

Chairman: Mr Timothy Rymer

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Bev Gibson

Tel: 01377 227***

Email: bev.gibson**[ta]**co.uk

http://www.**ngcole.co.uk

Company Secretary: Mr Colin Glover

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Colin Glover

Tel: 01535 650***

Email: colin.glover**[ta]**cole.co.uk

http://www.**sephrhodes.com

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr Mark Ridgway OBE

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mark Ridgway

Tel: 01924 371***

Email: ann.rimmer**[ta]**prhodes.co.uk

Kiveton Park Steel Limited

S26 6NQ

Establishedin 1922, Kiveton Park Steel Ltd

manufactures engineering steel bar and wire; the company originally produceditems used within the UK mining industry and also supplied specialised products into the defence and aircraft industries. It hasdeveloped its unique range of production equipment into amanufacturing facility suited to supply chain requirements for criticalparts within the global automotive markets, principally supplying Tier 1 and Tier 2 companies. This move into multiple process,higher value added products has resultedin expansion of their export markets where the traditional, less complex items presentedpoor returnsin competition with localised sources. 50% of markets are either new to the companyin the last 5/6 years or are anexisting market where new products have been introduced to new companiesin those markets.

Millers Oils Ltd

Hillside Oil worksRastrick

HD6 3DP

Millers Oils Ltd

was originally incorporatedin 1887 and is amanufacturer and seller of lubricants and fuel treatment additives fo rthe automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets. It wins the Award for the first time for its outstanding achievement inoverseas earning growth with 100% growth calculated over the last three years. The sales strategy is based around maintaining ahigh profile as atechnology leader, offering ahigh quality product and high quality customer service. This approach is supportedthrough motor sport development collaborations. The company sells to European countries along with the Far East. New markets inAfrica have also been developed.

Principle Healthcare International Ltd

Airedale Business CentreMillenium Road Skipton

BD23 2TZ

Foundedin 2008, Principle Healthcare International Ltd

manufactures and distributes vitamins, minerals and supplementsselling both branded and private label products. This first time winner has achieved significant successin its first years of tradinginternationally with overseas sales alreadyin line with industry sector averages and having reported outstanding earnings growth overthe last three years. They have focused on growing their own branded portfolio of products through product development and thentargeting the Middle East, China, and selected marketsin Scandinavia and Eastern Europe where it is able to maximise margins.

Some of this success is put back into the local community via means of the company’s CSR activities.

http://www.**llersoils.co.uk

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr Nevil Hall

Contactf or Press Enquiries: David McCann

Tel: 01484 475***

Email: david.mccann**[ta]**ersoils.co.uk

http://www.**inciplehealthcare.com

Managing Director: Mr Michael Davies

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Fiona Wiseman

Tel: 01756 792***

Email: fiona.wiseman**[ta]**ciplehealthcare.com

http://www.**steel.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Kiveton Park ( Holdings ) Limited

Managing Director: Mr Bill Collington

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mick Jones

Tel: 017789 173***

Email: mjones**[ta]**eel.co.uk

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William Beckett Plastics Limited

Unit 5-6a Shepcote Way Tinsley Industrial Estate S9 1TH William Beckett Plastics Limitedare manufacturers of specialised plastic packaging for the world’s cutting tool industry.

Establishedin 1972, the company now reports export sales which are more than three times the industry sector average and hascontinued to growin acompetitive market expanding into two further marketsin the last three years: Ireland and Poland. They are proactivein embedding themselvesin their major markets. Salesin their most important market, the US, have risen by 47%

during the last three years. Moreover, during this same period sales to their second most important market, Germany, have soaredby 116%. Notably, the company operates its own apprenticeship programme to ensure the development of the specific plasticsprocessing skills necessary for the company to continue to grow.

http://www.**ckettplastics.com

Managing Director: Mr William Beckett

Contactf or Press Enquiries: William Beckett

Tel: 01142 434***

Email: william.beckett**[ta]**ettplastics.co.uk

YORKSHIRE INNOVATION

Ancon Ltd t/a Ancon Building Products wins for the design and manufacture of Lockable Dowels usedin post-tensioned concreteconstruction. Post-tensioning is used worldwide to form long, column-free, concrete spans that provide flexible, internal floorlayouts. The new products are dowel bars with aunique locking capability, used to transfer load and temporarily allow movement

at jointsin aconcrete frame. This heralds aprocess that eliminates many disadvantages of using ‘pour strips’ which are thetraditional method of accommodating concrete shrinkagein post-tensioned structures. By removing pour strips, the Ancon dowelsreduce timber formwork requirements, reduce slab propping times and prop rental fees, remove acommon trip hazard on site, andeliminate the need for tradesmen to return to the same location weeks later for asecond concrete pour. The Ancon solution offerscost and time savings to designers, construction companies and developers by accelerating build speed.

Gripple Limitedan Innovation Award is made to Gripple Limited

for developing afamily of industrial wire suspension products. To suspendindustrial services, such as lighting and cabling, Gripple created arange of innovative fixings to replace the established threaded rodsuspension method. It designed apatented catenary device for locking wire on overhead spans, overcoming problems with hangingservices from soffit boards. It developed, for vertical loads, horizontal supports that are effectivein supporting services duringan earthquake. To secure sections of pipe work without the requiring special tools, it launched auniversal clamp. It introduced anew suspension trapeze delivering the increasing use of rectangular ducting. Building on the company’s heritagein agriculturalwire joining, all Gripple Hangast products are less obtrusive, quicker to install and less wasteful and greener than the devices they supersede. Addressing practical problems, their share of the world-wide market is high.

Peratech Limitedthe Old Repeater Station

Gatherley Road DL10 7JHan Innovation Award is made to the small company Peratech Limited

for the development of anew class of materials used, underlicence,in the manufacture of consumer electronics. They are patented composite materials made by combining metallic ornon-metallic filler particles with an elastomeric binder such as silicone rubber. The novel method of combining the raw materialsproduces new composites with unique electrical properties. The new materials have spawned an extensive range of highly-reliablesolid state sensors and switches, having no moving parts or air gaps between contacts, which are suitable for integration intoextremely thin electronic artefacts, such as pressure-sensitive touch screens. The innovation has facilitated the development of light-weight, low-power, portable devices with three-dimensional input features. Through the innovations, the company hasdeveloped asuccessful business.

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Annabelle Wilson

Tel: 07790 227***

Managing Director: Mr Mark Edmonds

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Margaret Laver

Tel: 01142 361***

Email: margaret**[ta]**ctivepr.org.uk

http://www.**ratech.com

Founder and CTO: Mr David Lussey Transdek UK Limited

Harworth Industrial Estate Bryans Close

DN11 8RY An Innovation Award is made to Transdek UK Limited

for developing amobile lift to load and un-load double-deck articulated

lorries. It comprises an electro-hydraulic lifting platform and free-standing chassis. The chassis incorporates an electric motor,a hydraulic ram and electrical circuitry with safety features to make the lift fully operational on site. Transportable as finished

products, the lifts service both floors of trailers at conventional loading docks of varying floor heights. Compared with alternativeequipment, the new lifts reduce commissioning and installation times from months to days, and minimise on-site disruption.

Sincedouble-deck trailers carry significantly more goods than single-deck vehicles, the innovation facilitates fewer delivery runs and, thus,reduces distribution costs, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The new products have significantly increased company revenues and commercial success.

http://www.**ansdek.com

Managing Director: Mr William Mark Adams

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Katie Lovell

Tel: 01302 752***

Tel: 07766 064***

Email: katie.lovell**[ta]**sdek.com

Mr Hugh Burnett OBE DL

Ms Claire Ferris

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