The King’s Awards for Enterprise presented to Elrick and Westhill firms for international trade development
Register for free to read more of the latest local news. It's easy and will only take a moment.
Aberdeenshire businesses excellence has been celebrated in the second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise with two Shire and one City based firms amongst 13 Scottish recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise.
The Awards, now in their 58th year, are awarded for outstanding achievement in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
Businesses like these are central to delivering on the government’s priority to grow our economy – from creating new opportunities and supporting people into work through to developing new innovations and exporting the best of Britain around the world.
The full list of recipients from Scotland are:
Monitor Systems Scotland, Aberdeen, International Trade category.
Maritime Developments, Westhill, International Trade category.
James Johnston & Co. of Elgin, Elgin, International Trade category.
Vascutek Ltd, Trading as Terumo Aortic, Inchinnan, Innovation category.
SnapDragon Monitoring, Edinburgh, International Trade category.
Mike Stoane Lighting, Loanhead, Sustainable Development and Innovation categories.
Perle Hotels, Portree, International Trade category.
Liquid Gas Equipment Ltd. trading as Babcock LGE, Rosyth, Innovation category.
Rohr Aero Services, Prestwick, International Trade category.
JST Services (Floating Piers), Ayr, Innovation category.
Deep Casing Tools, Elrick, Aberdeenshire, International Trade category.
Sarco Stopper, Broxburn, Innovation category.
ERIBÉ Knitwear, Melrose, International Trade category.
Minister for Enterprise Kevin Hollinrake said: “I congratulate the incredible Scottish businesses who have received a King’s Awards for Enterprise this year. Businesses like JST Services who exemplify innovation, and Eribé Knitwear who are exporting British excellence across the globe truly inspire confidence in the British enterprise.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 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 7000 companies since its inception in 1965.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Donald Cameron said:"The winners are all outstanding in their field. From creating hi-tech marine equipment to improving water conservation technology and delivering solutions to treat heart disease, their expertise cements Scotland's status as a world leader in innovation.I want to congratulate all the winners and encourage firms across Scotland to enter next year's awards to inspire our next generation of business pioneers."
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year which allows them to fly The King’s Awards flag at their main office and use the emblem on their marketing materials. Recipients are also given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy..
