The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses, including numerous firms in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise were previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and were renamed last year to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
The Award programme, now in its 58th year, has awarded over 7,000 companies since its inception in 1965. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year.
Businesses are recognised for International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity through social mobility.
Minister for Enterprise Kevin Hollinrake said: “I congratulate the recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, who exemplify the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of British business.
“I wish them every success and commend the invaluable contributions they make to communities both at home and overseas, helping to grow the UK economy.”
The recipients from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire include:
INNOVATION
Aanco (UK) Limited – North Yorkshire – Innovative and novel roof lantern that can be fitted in minutes and glazed in seconds.
Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Ltd – South Yorkshire – Precision manufacture of complex aerofoil geometries from forging, utilising patented dampening fixture.
Gripple Ltd – South Yorkshire – Innovative pre fabricated bracket solution for the installation of mechanical services in restrictive spaces.
Incremental Solutions Limited – North Yorkshire – OLErt – Real time dynamic monitoring of overhead line equipment on UK Rail.
Safespaces (Cornholme) Ltd – West Yorkshire – Customised beds and spaces designed for young people with complex needs including autism and epilepsy.
Warrendale Wagyu – East Riding of Yorkshire – Our innovation provides new and sustainable ways forward for the UK Meat and Dairy industry.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Accu Limited – West Yorkshire – World-class e-commerce experience and customer service, enabling engineers and innovators to buy precision components quickly.
Advanced Alloy Services Ltd – South Yorkshire – The UK’s leading independent supplier of pure metals and revert to the global superalloy industry.
Ashley Bolser Agency Ltd – West Yorkshire – Delivering world leading digital strategies, user experience design, and technical product development for global brands.
Carramore International Ltd – West Yorkshire – Carramore is a supplier of customized services to medical and life science research in LMICs.
Casper Shipping Limited – North Yorkshire – One of the UK’s leading independent port agencies, logistics, customs and marine service companies.
C-Kore Systems Limited – North Yorkshire – Innovative Subsea Measurement Tools which locate faults, prove functionality, save money and reduce emissions.
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited – South Yorkshire – A global leader in the provision of qualifications, training resources, online training and digital events.
ICD Europe Ltd – South Yorkshire – Global leaders in the procurement, processing and supply of specialised metals and super alloys.
Ossila Limited – South Yorkshire – Materials and equipment that pave the way for scientific research and discovery around the world.
Paralloy Limited – North Yorkshire – Paralloy Limited is a global specialist manufacturer and inventor of stainless steel and nickel alloys.
Restrap Limited – West Yorkshire – Delivering technical in-house designed and manufactured cycling luggage globally, for every cyclist’s needs.
SBD Apparel Limited – South Yorkshire – The global market leader in strength sports apparel, clothing and accessories worldwide.
Works International Design Limited – North Yorkshire – Design and creative partner to the world’s biggest international sports brands, federations and governing bodies.
Wrendale Designs Ltd – Lincolnshire – Leading supplier of beautiful quality design-led giftware featuring characterful illustrations inspired by the natural world.
Zetechtics Ltd – North Yorkshire – Design and manufacture of high-quality intervention tooling and electronic controls for the global subsea industry.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Spinko Ltd – West Yorkshire – World leaders in luxury sustainable comfort innovation to create a happier and healthier world.
The Bio D Company Ltd – East Riding of Yorkshire – The Bio-D Company has been formulating and manufacturing eco-friendly sustainable cleaning products since 1989.
Simon Spinks, Chairman of Harrison Spinks, said: “Receiving the King’s Award for Sustainable Development is a tremendous honour, especially after previously holding a Queen’s Award in this category, and it reflects the unwavering dedication of our whole team’s efforts to be the UK’s most responsible bedmaker.
“As a proud British manufacturer, this award win is testament to our commitment to driving the business forward through industry-leading responsible business practices that also enrich the lives of our colleagues and communities.
“Whether it’s actively encouraging biodiversity on our farms, supporting children’s bed charity Zarach with mattresses each month for children and families in poverty, or helping our employees achieve a better work-life balance by introducing a compressed four-day working week, we know the importance of making a positive difference to the world around us.
“We’re immensely proud to have been recognised by the most prestigious Awards for Enterprise in the UK. Having previously won seven Queen’s and King’s Awards for Sustainable Development, Innovation, and International Trade, this latest accolade only reinforces our position as world leaders in sustainable bed and component manufacturing.”
