Yorkshire and Humber Businesses 'Going Global' for Success

03/03/2010

The 2010 finalists of the region’s international trade awards have been revealed, with 15 regional businesses being recognised for their success in overseas trade.

Hosted by Yorkshire Forward, in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment, the Going Global Awards are designed to celebrate regional companies that are growing their business through international trade.

The shortlisted companies have been whittled down from over 60 company entries and the awards will be held on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.

Linda Pollard, Assistant Chair of Yorkshire Forward believes that in the current economic climate “it is vital that companies are connected to opportunities to expand into new markets and given the encouragement and practical support that will allow them to survive and grow.

“These awards celebrate the achievements of those who have succeeded in entering international markets and raises awareness of the benefits that can bring, particularly to a company’s bottom line.”

In the category for the Best New Exporter, the thriving family business Brewfitt Ltd was selected along with Bradford based Crystecpharma and the international recruitment firm m2r Ltd.
 
Gaining a Best Market Entry Strategy nomination is the geotextile manufacturer Geofabrics Ltd, Huddersfield based Paxman Coolers Ltd and education and skills consultancy Tribal Education Ltd.

In the running for the Most Improved Exporter are A4E Ltd, the now global training and development consultancy, Dismatec Ltd the one-stop-shop for consultancy and project services to glass plant engineering and furnace installation projects and Leeds based Geofabrics Ltd.

Competing for the Best Exporter title is A4E Ltd, electric motor manufacturer ATB Morley and the now international Geofabrics Ltd.

In the Best Overseas Investment category the three companies selected include musical instrument and accessories distributor John Hornby Skewes (JHS) Ltd, York based footwear retailer Pavers Ltd and Wilson Power Ltd for their work in the manufacture and supply power and distribution transformers.

The Best New Export Initiative/Project will be fought over by international media consultancy Creatives Loop, Beverley based One Nation Renewables Ltd and the Sheffield International Documentary Festival.

More information

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact Leona Thompson, Senior Press Manager on 0113 3949589 or email Leona.thompson@yorkshire-forward.com

Yorkshire Forward

• Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency behind the economic regeneration of Yorkshire and Humber. It aims to make a positive difference by investing in jobs, improving towns and cities, and in supporting businesses throughout the region. 
• Yorkshire Forward’s investment across the region is maximised by attracting European Regional Development Funding from the Objectives One and Two programmes and the 2007-2013 Regional Competitiveness and Employment Programmes.