Finalists & Categories - Northern Powerhouse Export Awards

Winners and Finalists

The 2019 PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC and the Department for International Trade will recognise export achievements across 9 individual categories.

For this year's awards we had nearly 150 category nominations from across the North East, North West and Yorkshire. Following an extensive shortlisting process the finalists for each category are listed below:

A company that has been exporting for less than two years, whatever the age of the business. The winner of this category must be able to show how the start of their export journey is making a big difference to their business.

Winners:

Wasp Rescue
NHS Northumbria International Alliance

Finalists:

Direct Access Consultants Ltd
Omnia Machinery
Supergrip UK Ltd
Virtual Training Centre Limited

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Recognising outstanding achievements in export growth by a company in any industry with a turnover up to £2 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.

Winner:

EthOss Regeneration Ltd

Finalists:

Clockwork Espresso
Hydraulics Online Ltd
Kempadoo Millar
Ossila Ltd
Virtual Training Centre Limited

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The export team of the year award will recognise a team who can demonstrate significant added value to their business through adopting innovative techniques, personnel development measures, and successful implementation of the company's export sales strategy.

Winner:

Quality Bearings Online

Finalists:

A-SAFE HQ Ltd
Macalloy
Seamark plc
Study Links

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A company that through e-commerce has increased brand awareness and recognition, expanded into new markets, increased sales and efficiency and improved customer service.

Winner:

Bluefin Trading

Finalists:

BODA SKINS
Fleming & Howland Ltd.
Infocus ID Ltd
Red Herring Games Ltd

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Recognising outstanding achievements in export growth by a company in any industry with a turnover of £2-£10 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.

Winner:

Lattimer

Finalists:

BioClad Limited
GJD
Northern Monk Brewing Co Ltd
Sound Leisure

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Awarded to a company who can demonstrate impressive export growth across one or more emerging markets, including Bangladesh, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Taiwan and Thailand.

Winner:

Brandon Medical Co Ltd

Finalists:

A & C Associates
Millmead Optical Group
Statiflo International Ltd

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A company that has demonstrated entrepreneurial flair within their export strategy. This will be shown through an extraordinary approach to reaching new markets where creativity, innovation and tenacity has resulted in success.

Winner:

BODA SKINS

Finalists:

OpenWorks Engineering
PetBrands
thebigword
X-Cel Broadcast
Levity Crop Science

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Recognising outstanding achievements by a company in any industry with a turnover greater than £10 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.

Winner:

Clarke Energy

Finalists:

ATG Access
Fentimans Ltd
Optare Group Limited
Rayburn Trading
Ramsden International

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Awarded to a company demonstrating impressive export growth in high growth markets, including China, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey.

Winner: