News: Queen’s Award success lifts growth for weighing specialist

A Rotherham-based healthcare and industrial manufacturing company has successfully signed up five new international distributors across Europe and South East Asia since their Queen’s Award win for the Marsden Patient Transfer Scale.

The presentation of the award was made to Chief Executive, Mark Holdaway, during a special visit to Marsden by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Mr Andrew Coombe, who presented the company with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. The presentation was also attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham as well as the local Chamber of Commerce.

Marsden earned the prestigious award, in recognition for the work undertaken to pioneer and develop the unique Patient Transfer Scale, which helps to ensure an accurate weight is taken prior to vital life-saving treatment for patients admitted to hospital.

Rothbiz reported on the award success for the Templeborough firm in April.

Co-invented by nurse Gillian Taylor, Marsden worked with its partners including Scottish Health Innovations Limited and NHS Lanarkshire to develop Gillian’s original idea and successfully launched it in 2018. Today, the product can be found in more than 65% of all NHS Trusts across the UK and it is also sold worldwide.

The success of Marsden’s Patient Transfer Scale has coincided with a significant period of growth for the business and has also seen the company create a number of new roles within the business, including the appointment of a new Product and Commercial Director, who will be responsible for developing more new innovative products within the healthcare sector.

Following the success enjoyed with its Patient Transfer Scale, Marsden has also recently launched a new portable weighing scale, designed to help community-based nurses and health visitors take accurate weight measurements of wheelchair-bound patients.

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Mark Holdaway, Chief Executive, Marsden said: “Receiving the Queen’s Award for Enterprise from the Lord Lieutenant was, without doubt, the highlight of a very special year for Marsden, one which saw us celebrate our 95th anniversary.

“The success of the Patient Transfer Scale is the result of the observations of a nurse, who spotted an opportunity to solve a patient care problem. Working with our partners we were able to help her transform her initial idea into a highly effective product which helps thousands of healthcare workers across the world to obtain accurate weights for critically ill patients, enabling potentially life-saving medication to be administered. Gillian Taylor continues to work as a Clinical Consultant for Marsden to help engage and support UK and international customers.

“Since securing the Queen’s Award, we’ve not rested on our laurels. We have enjoyed a significant period of growth enabling us to invest in expanding internationally, bring new products to market, create new jobs and ultimately help healthcare professionals to deliver a better patient experience.”

Mr Andrew Coombe, Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire said: “The Queen’s Award for Enterprise was created to recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses across the UK and with a long history of innovation and the success Marsden has achieved with its Patient Transfer Scale, the award is well deserved.

“Marsden is a terrific example of the incredible work which is being undertaken by the manufacturing sector in South Yorkshire. The success they have enjoyed is helping to showcase the incredible work being undertaken by businesses across the region.”

Established in 1926, Marsden specialises in producing a range of bespoke weighing solutions to the healthcare, veterinary and industrial sectors. In 2001 the company opened a dedicated manufacturing facility within Rotherham and is a member of the UK Weighing Federation and is accredited by SGS Limited.

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News: Go Superfoods wins Queen's Award for International Trade

A Rotherham manufacturer and wholesaler of dietary supplements made from the finest of nature's foods, has been awarded a Queen's Awards for International Trade - considered the highest official UK awards for British businesses.

Based at Dinnington, GO Superfoods Ltd trades as Green Origins and Rainforest Foods, and has built a solid growth strategy based on good market research developing a business model to capitalise on that insight which has led to them winning the Queen’s Award for International Trade for its outstanding overseas sales growth.

The firm is a manufacturer and wholesaler of premium supplements and superfoods such as Acai, Hemp seed, Maca, Maqui berry, Spirulina and Wheatgrass.

About half of the turnover is overseas trade and there has been rapid growth in turnover almost quadrupling in the three-year period. A trebling in profits and an increase in staff numbers from four to 23 clearly supports their success.

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Started in 2009 by Hardip Singh after completing an MBA, he chose the superfood sector due to personal interest, the growth potential, and the opportunity to work with producers from around the world. The marketing strategy is very well segmented, targeting specific sub-sectors and the spread of countries is tactically focused on those where it can effectively compete and offer a competitive advantage.

To even apply for the International Trade award, companies must have made a minimum of £100,000 in overseas sales in the first year and show year-on-year growth; show that the organisation has achieved outstanding growth in overseas earnings relative to your business size and sector; and show steep year-on-year growth (without dips) in overseas sales over three years - or substantial year-on-year growth (without dips) over six years.

Winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise are visited by a Royal representative and are presented with a crystal bowl as a mark of their achievement. They are also invited to attend a reception at Buckingham Palace in July 2016.

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News: Roy Hatfield Ltd wins Queen's Award for Enterprise

Roy Hatfield Ltd, a Rotherham-based recycling company, has won a Queen's Award for Enterprise 2014, the most prestigious accolades for businesses in the United Kingdom.

The corporate awards recognise outstanding achievements by UK companies in three categories: International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Roy Hatfield Ltd has won the award for innovation for creating a process for recycling waste gypsum.

Roy Hatfield Ltd was formed in 1971 when the founder Roy Hatfield recognised a demand in the market place for quality and consistent alternative raw materials destined for the concrete industry. The firm grew to become the UK's first and largest manufacturer of decorative and industrial concrete finishing products.

In 1985 the firm moved to Templeborough with a custom manufacturing facility and on site laboratory which is where the company still operates from today.

Anticipating legislation banning gypsum-based waste streams from landfills, the company developed methods for stripping the substance from ceramics and plasterboard.

Plasterboard is made of a gypsum plaster core with a paper facing. Approximately 270 million sq m of product are produced, distributed and used annually in the UK and its use in the construction industry creates a lot of waste through off-cuts and dismantling.

Having researched the market for recycled gypsum, Roy Hatfield established a bespoke facility and created a partnership with a British waste management firm in 2005. Following continual investment and expansion, the Rotherham site processes 50,000 tonnes of waste plasterboard per annum.

The Hatfield process enables organisations to comply with Environmental Agency regulations without incurring the significant expense of using specialist landfill sites and delivers considerable savings to customers, who can buy recycled gypsum at reduced prices. Importantly, it avoids toxic hydrogen sulphide gas from gypsum contaminating bio-degradable waste in landfill sites.

The recycled gypsum is used as a direct replacement for primary or secondary gypsum and can be used to create new plasterboard, in cement manufacture and agriculture. Hatfield uses it to replace talc as a colouring product for its own forms of decorative and industrial coloured concrete. It has been used sympathetically in the 250 year old grade I listed garden at Alnwick Castle and to create the distinctive blue walkways and balconies at the Selfridges store at Birmingham Bull Ring.

Grant Hatfield, director at Roy Hatfield Ltd, said: "We are extremely proud to have been awarded the Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation. The award acknowledges our dedicated team at Roy Hatfield Ltd — it is because of their efforts we were able to develop such a intricate recycling process on a large, commercially viable scale."

The recycling plant has processed over 300,000 tonnes of waste gypsum to date and the award coincides with the introduction of a third shift allowing 24/7 running of the plant. This new shift will see production ramp up to 1,300 tonnes per week with the company stating that further plans for expansion are still on the cards in the near future.

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News: Queen's Award for LSM

Rotherham-based London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited (LSM) has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade for 2013 as the firm celebrates its 75th anniversary year.

Founded in 1938, LSM is a highly successful manufacturer of high specification metals and alloys and an acknowledged global leader in sustainable metal and powder technology.

In securing the UK's highest accolade for business success, LSM showed outstanding achievement resulting in substantial growth in overseas earnings, sustained over three years or more, with a commitment to product innovation, quality, customer service and employee relations.

Now part of AMG Superalloys, the LSM group operates on a worldwide basis with its Head Office and manufacturing plant at Canklow. LSM exports over 85% of its specialised products for the steel, aerospace, superalloys, hard facing, welding and glass industries. It has a state of the art purpose built laboratory equipped with the latest analytical equipment and accredited to UKAS and Quality Management Standards.

Exports account for 87% of turnover and have grown over 50% in the last three years with growth in mature and new markets including the USA, India, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey and Canada.

LSM conducts extensive research on its markets and new exporting opportunities with market share information in each subsector well developed, including those areas where there is no standard information. A variety of routes to market are used including direct with the customer, through agents and through exclusive distributors.

Itamar Resende, managing Director of LSM, said: "I feel honoured that LSM has been recognised with such a prestigious award, and I would like to thank all employees for their support and commitment over many years. This award will strengthen our reputation and hopefully inspire other South Yorkshire businesses to grow internationally.

"2013 will see LSM celebrate its 75th anniversary and the achievement of this award emphasises the growth and development of our business, we could not have picked a better year to have received this award."

Michael Fallon, Business and Energy Minister, added: "The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are one of the most internationally-recognised and sought after awards that a UK business can achieve. They give companies prestige, an edge overseas and a well deserved boost.

"The Queen's Awards highlight our strong entrepreneurial streak and the excellent businesses we have up and down the country who are growing, creating jobs, making a valuable contribution to the economy and helping us to compete in the global race. I applaud each and every one of the winners."

LSM will welcome a Royal representative to Rotherham during the year to present a crystal bowl and will receive an invitation from HM The Queen to attend a special reception for the winners at Buckingham Palace.

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News: Kiveton Park Steel presented with Queen's Award for Enterprise

David Moody, the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, has formally presented Rotherham's Kiveton Park Steel Limited with their Queen's Awards for Enterprise.

The quality manufacturer of bright engineering steel bar and wire won the prestigious award by demonstrating outstanding achievement in international trade over three years.

Established in 1922, the family company originally produced items used within the UK mining industry and also supplied specialised products into the defence and aircraft industries. It has developed its unique range of production equipment to ensure that the manufacturing facility at Dog Kennel Hill in Kiveton Park is suited to supply chain requirements for critical parts within the global automotive markets, principally supplying Tier 1 and Tier 2 companies.

The major subsidiary of Kiveton Park Holdings, which has interests in steel processing, international distribution and trading, has seen export activities increase rapidly over recent years with current levels representing over 60% of total sales, initially to European markets but now extending into many deep sea destinations including Latin and South America, India and the Far East.

The company is closely associated with the global automotive sector supplying quality products in supply chains leading to diesel injection, steering, engine and suspension parts and providing a full service package for a wide range of material specifications.

50% of markets are either new to the company in the last six years or are an existing market where new products have been introduced to new companies in those markets.

Turnover for the year ending June 2011 was up by 50% to £27m.

Fellow Rotherham metals specialist, C.F.Booth, also picked up a Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade for 2012 and entry is now open for the 2013 awards with the closing date of September 28 2012.

The South Yorkshire International Trade Forum (SYITF) is hosting a round table event later this month to help more local companies bid for the prestigious awards.

The event on August 8 is aimed at the exporting and manufacturing sector and will be facilitated by William Beckett, chairman of the SYITF and managing director of award-winning company, William Beckett Plastics.

Pictured at Kiveton Park Steel are Mick Jones, sales & marketing director; Geoff Blatherwick, deputy chairman; David Moody, Lord Lieutenant; Bill Collington, managing director; and Tony Maycock, chairman.

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News: C.F. Booth wins first Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Rotherham-based, C.F. Booth, one of the largest independently run recycling companies in Europe, has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade as export sales reached an impressive £132m in 2011.

The company specialises in metal recycling and metal ingot manufacturing of both ferrous and non ferrous metals for UK import and export. Their Clarence Metal Works on Armer Street is thought to be the largest scrapyard in Europe.

Established in 1920 it has grown from a local metal trader and sustained investment in staff, technology and equipment enables C.F. Booth 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 and non-ferrous scrap.

One of their most high-profile contracts sees end-of-the-line carriages from the London Underground travel up to Rotherham to be dismantled and recycled. Over 200 carriages are expected to make the journey.

The manufacture of a wide range of copper-based ingots and forged parts for use mainly in the marine industry has developed new and exciting business opportunities throughout Scandinavia and Eastern Europe consolidating the company's exporting pedigree.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development.

C.F. Booth Ltd has won the Queen's Award for International Trade for an outstanding performance over the last three years. Export sales are 56% of turnover which is well in excess of industry sector averages contributing to overseas earnings growth of 81%. For the year to March 31 2011, turnover increased by a massive £100m to £237m.

Ken Booth, director of C.F. Booth, said: "We are honoured to have been given such a prestigious award, it really does endorse the fantastic team we have assembled at C.F. Booth and means a lot to us. We are a very proud British company and are excited about the future. We are certain that this award will only serve to enhance our reputation throughout the world."

As well as instant recognition, C.F. Booth will welcome a Royal representative to Rotherham during the year to present a crystal bowl and receive an invitation to attend a special reception at Buckingham Palace.

Fellow Rotherham metals specialist, Kiverton Park Steel, also picked up a Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade for 2012.

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News: Queen's Award for Kiveton Park Steel Limited

Rotherham-based, Kiveton Park Steel Limited, a quality manufacturer of bright engineering steel bar and wire, has won a prestigious Queen's Awards for Enterprise by demonstrating outstanding achievement in international trade over three years.

Established in 1922, the family company originally produced items used within the UK mining industry and also supplied specialised products into the defence and aircraft industries. It has developed its unique range of production equipment to ensure that the manufacturing facility at Dog Kennel Hill in Kiveton Park is suited to supply chain requirements for critical parts within the global automotive markets, principally supplying Tier 1 and Tier 2 companies.

The major subsidiary of Kiveton Park Holdings, which has interests in steel processing, international distribution and trading, has seen export activities increase rapidly over recent years with current levels representing over 60% of total sales, initially to European markets but now extending into many deep sea destinations including Latin and South America, India and the Far East.

The company is closely associated with the global automotive sector supplying quality products in supply chains leading to diesel injection, steering, engine and suspension parts and providing a full service package for a wide range of material specifications.

50% of markets are either new to the company in the last six years or are an existing market where new products have been introduced to new companies in those markets.

Turnover for the year ending June 2011 was up by 50% to £27m.

Bill Collington, managing director at Kiveton Park Steel, said: "The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious corporate awards that any UK business can win and we are extremely proud to be honoured with the award for International Trade.

"We share this award with all employees, agents and distributors working together to promote our export trade.The company is committed to continued export growth both within and beyond Europe where our key messages of, Quality – The First Priority and Excellence in Customer Service, provide the foundations for sustainable supply chain business relationships."

Fellow Rotherham metals specialist, C.F.Booth, also picked up a Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade for 2012.

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News: Another Queen's Award for AESSEAL

Leading Rotherham manufacturer, AESSEAL has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2011 for international trade.

The awards are recognised as the UK's highest accolade for business success and are made annually by HM The Queen.

They are only given for the highest levels of excellence demonstrated in each category. They are judged to a demanding level and winners receive a number of benefits and worldwide recognition.

AESSEAL, the fourth largest mechanical seal manufacturer in the world, is no stranger to the Queen's Award, having picked up 11 in previous years. The 2011 award for International trade recognised that over six years the company's overseas earnings have more than doubled and three-quarters of its output are now exported to its markets in more than 100 countries.

With global headquarters at Templeborough, AESSEAL specialise in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals, bearing protectors and environmental control systems for process equipment, maximising reliability and protecting the environment from leakage.

The company's success is due to continual investment in high-end technology and exceptional pre- and post-sales services which enables it to compete with an estimated 1000 companies around the world who are manufacturing similar products. They pride themselves on having a customer retention rate of 90% and a satisfaction rating of 99%.

Jonathan Wilkinson, CEO at AESSEAL, said: "I joined AES Engineering Ltd. as part of the Graduate Development Programme in 1993. Each Queen's Award gives the company the right to use the Queen's Award emblem for five years. Between 1993 and 2011, my whole working life with the business, we have had continuous use of the emblem, often for multiple awards.

"In January 2011 I was promoted to the AES Engineering Ltd. Board. I am delighted that one of my first achievements has been to help ensure that AESSEAL can use the Queen's Award emblem for a further five years, as we at AESSEAL feel proud and privileged to associate our brand with the Queen's Awards for Enterprise."

Richard Pickles has also recently been promoted to CEO of AESSEAL International, a business unit with an estimated £86m of the projected £120m sales total for 2011.

Packaging manufacturer, SP Containers also picked up the same award. The Rotherham firms are two of just 102 companies that have won awards for international trade this year.

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News: SP Containers wins Queen's Award for Enterprise

SP Containers, the Rotherham-based producer of high quality paperboard containers has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2011 for International Trade.

The awards are recognised as the UK's highest accolade for business success and are made annually by HM The Queen.


They are only given for the highest levels of excellence demonstrated in each category. They are judged to a demanding level and winners receive a number of benefits and worldwide recognition.

SP Containers has won a Queen's Award for the first time for its outstanding achievement in growing overseas sales by 261% over the last three years to a total of over £3m in that period.

The company, which has recently moved to Aldwarke, offers high quality innovative and specialist solutions for various packaging requirements. They manufacture containers for clients in the ice cream, dairy, confectionery and pet food sectors, and produce secondary packaging for a diverse range of products.

They supply the major European ice cream producers as well as major UK retailers and food producers. They also have strong export business into Continental European, Scandinavian and Baltic markets.

Paul Nixon, managing director at SP Containers said: "In September 2010 SP Containers moved to a new factory, remaining in Rotherham and continues to grow and expand.

"Being awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade is one of the proudest moments in SP Containers short history.

"This achievement could not have been made without the dedication of all its employees."

Established in 2006, SP Containers employs 18 staff. Earlier this month Sweden's A&R Carton acquired an additional 34% of the shares of the company and now holds a majority position of 67%.

Manufacturer, AESSEAL also picked up the same award. The Rotherham firms are two of just 102 companies that have won awards for international trade this year.

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News: Macalloy at the palace

Proud representatives of Rotherham construction experts, Macalloy, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace last month to honour their status as winners of The Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Managing director, Peter Hoy and sales director, Chris Willett were congratulated by Her Majesty The Queen on winning the award for international trade.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious Awards for business success and Macalloy were one of 95 companies to win the award for international trade this year.

Joanna Hill, head of the Queen's Awards Office, said: "These awards are not given lightly - all the Yorkshire and Humber winners have shown they are amongst the very best in their own industry, and country as a whole.

"This is a fantastic accolade that underlines the essential role of enterprise and business in our economy. I warmly congratulate all the winners for this recognition and I wish them the very best for the future."

Based in Dinnington, Macalloy are world leaders in design, manufacture and supply of threaded bar and cable systems to engineering and construction projects across the globe.

Over six years the company's export earnings have increased by 124% from its markets in 58 countries worldwide.

Macalloy systems support impressive projects including the Viaduc du Millau in Southern France, the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai and close to home, Clifton Park in Rotherham.

They have also been used in Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium, the centrepiece to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the venue for the final.

Macalloy can now display The Queen's Award emblem on all their branding and company literature to set them apart from the rest.

They join other successful Rotherham companies including AESSEAL and Huthwaite International as recipients of the prestigious award. Jackie Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and RiDO's Business Centre Manager, Amanda Parris have both previously earned the individual Queen's Award for Enterprise promotion.

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News: Macalloy earns Queen's Awards for Enterprise

Rotherham construction experts, Macalloy, has earned the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2010 for international trade.


Based in Dinnington, Macalloy are world leaders in design, manufacture and supply of threaded bar and cable systems to engineering and construction projects across the globe.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious Awards for business success and Macalloy are one of 95 companies to win the award for international trade this year.

Macalloy systems are used in tension structures, façade engineering, ground engineering and post-tensioning/concrete engineering projects worldwide.

They support impressive projects including the Viaduc du Millau in Southern France, the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai and close to home, Clifton Park in Rotherham.

Stadium projects that have utilised Macalloy systems include the main venue for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the City of Manchester Stadium; the Olympia Stadion in Berlin, that hosted six games at the 2006 World Cup; the Khalifa Stadium in Doha and the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, currently under construction in Australia.

Over six years the company's export earnings have increased by 124% from its markets in 58 countries worldwide. In 2008, its top 5 markets were in UAE, Qatar, Spain, India and Germany. New markets included the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In 2009, the company's largest projects included the Dubai Metro and Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport - both awarded as a result of its other successes in the Middle East.

Macalloy moved to Dinington from Sheffield in November 2006 as part of their continued expansion.

Macalloy's Managing Director Peter Hoy said: "The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious corporate awards that any UK business can win and we are all very proud to receive the award for International trade.

"This is the second time we have received this award and it is a testament to the hard work, commitment and professionalism of all our staff, distributors and agents.

"The award reflects the companies commitment to exporting excellence and the importance that we as company give to exporting throughout the world."

They join other successful Rotherham companies including AESSEAL and Huthwaite International as recipients of the prestigious award. Jackie Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and RiDO's Business Centre Manager, Amanda Parris have both previously earned the individual Queen's Award for Enterprise promotion.

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News: Royal recognition for Rotherham

Jackie Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, has visited Buckingham Palace to collect the UK's most prestigious award for helping to unlock Britain's entrepreneurial talent.

Mrs Frost was at Buckingham Palace this week to collect an individual Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion and meet the Queen.

Jackie has dedicated her working life to supporting and enabling young people to set up their own businesses in Rotherham, helping to run successful projects including Rotherham Youth Enterprise and Rotherham Ready.

Jackie said: "Visiting the palace was a real honour, and I feel the Queen's Award recognises the achievements of all those involved with developing young people’s passions, self confidence and entrepreneurial spirit in Rotherham.

"When I got a chance to meet the Queen I made sure she knew all about the fantastic work happening in the borough and invited her up to Rotherham to see it for herself!"

During the five years to September 2008, Rotherham Youth Enterprise worked with 178 young people that have started their own business in Rotherham and 77 of those businesses have been based in RYE's office or workshop units.

Rotherham Ready is a world-leading enterprise education project funded by Yorkshire Forward. The programme is breaking new ground in business engagement, developing personal skills such as creativity and risk management and opening young people's eyes to the diversity of enterprise. Already, more than 22,500 pupils in Rotherham have developed business skills as a result of the project.

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News: Royal seal of approval for AESSEAL

Seven representatives from the AESSEAL group of companies visited Buckingham Palace this week after the group was awarded the equivalent of four company knighthoods in this year's Queen's Awards for Enterprise.

Jonathan Wilkinson, AESSEAL plc Chief Operating Officer was accompanied by six colleagues; Jeanne Tilley, Mark Johnson, Gerald Grant, Sharon McDonnell, Ryan Sheals and Robert Agnew. They attended a special evening reception for 2009 Queen's Award winners, hosted by Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

In April, Rotherham-based AESSEAL plc won two Queen's Awards in the Innovation and Sustainable Development categories whilst AESSEAL MCK Ltd, the group's Belfast-based subsidiary won a further two, one for International Trade and one for Innovation.

The group specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals, bearing protectors and environmental control systems for process equipment, maximising reliability and protecting the environment from leakage.

Since the company's inception in 1979, the business has expanded at a compound rate of more than 20% per annum, with uninterrupted sales and profit growth. This has been achieved through an entrenched ethos of customer service excellence, reliability-focus and by setting leading standards in best practice techniques and performance.

Today, the Company is the world's fourth largest mechanical seal business with a global footprint in 31 countries.

On the group's 11th Queen's Award, Chris Rea, Group Managing Director said: "On behalf of all of my colleagues in the AES Engineering Ltd. Group we feel proud and privileged that our AESSEAL brand continues to be associated with the Queen's Awards for Enterprise."

AESSEAL representatives were joined by Jackie Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council who was awarded the individual Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion 2009.

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News: Rotherham Ready to meet the Queen

Jackie Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has been awarded the individual Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion 2009 - the UK's most prestigious Award for individuals helping to unlock Britain's entrepreneurial talent.

Jackie has dedicated her working life to supporting and enabling young people to set up their own businesses in Rotherham, helping to run successful projects including Rotherham Youth Enterprise and Rotherham Ready.

She developed Rotherham Youth Enterprise from 1992 and has been involved in Rotherham Ready for the 4-19 age range since 2005, being manager since 2007.

During the five years to September 2008, Rotherham Youth Enterprise worked with 178 young people that have started their own business in Rotherham and 77 of those businesses have been based in RYE's office or workshop units.

Rotherham Ready is a world-leading enterprise education project funded by Yorkshire Forward. The programme is breaking new ground in business engagement, developing personal skills such as creativity and risk management and opening young people's eyes to the diversity of enterprise. Already, more than 22,500 pupils in Rotherham have developed business skills as a result of the project.

Jackie is the second Rotherham recipient of the award as she follows in the footsteps of RiDO's Business Centre Manager, Amanda Parris who picked up the award in 2006.

The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion is one of four categories in the annual Queen's Awards for Enterprise, and the only category honouring individual achievement. Jackie is one of only eleven people honoured today.

Jackie said: "Its a great honour to receive this Award. I feel both proud and privileged to have been recognised in this way, but I also feel that this Award is recognition for my family, colleagues and young people who have supported my work and ambitions through the promotion of enterprise and entrepreneurship."

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News: More Queen's Awards for AESSEAL

Rotherham company, Aesseal, is the proud recipient of two Queen's Awards for Industry 2009 for Innovation and Sustainable Development.


The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation is for their LabTecta Bearing Protector, which replaces Lip Seals in rotating equipment. The Company believes that, after only three years in the bearing protection business, it is already a clear global No. 2 in this fast growing market place.

According to the Queen's Award Office: "AES Engineering Ltd. receives the Sustainable Development Award for truly embracing the sustainability challenge within the core of its business and pushing the bounds of good practice in sustainable design and manufacture….. AES not only successfully seeks to reduce its own ecological footprint but also to sustainably produce products which are of evident environmental merit."

The Northern Irish subsidiary, AESSEAL (MCK) Ltd., has also been awarded two Queen's Awards for Enterprise: Innovation and International Trade taking the total for the group to an astonishing eleven.

Managing Director Chris Rea said: "I believe that a Queen's Award is the ultimate Establishment to Business Award. I am absolutely confident that our association with the Queen's Awards has been a key motivator for my work colleagues since 1988 and have collectively contributed to uninterrupted business success for more than 20 years.

"I have managed this business through three recessions, but this is the worst economic environment that I have experience in my lifetime as a manager. Six weeks ago I was very concerned about our business prospects and I might easily feel the same way 6 weeks from now. Nonetheless our Group had record sales in March 2009, in no small part due to the unrelenting efforts of my colleagues to ensure that we have a sustainable business, as a result of pursuing excellence.

"On behalf of all of my colleagues in the AES Engineering Ltd. Group we feel proud and privileged that our AESSEAL brand continues to be associated with the Queen's Awards for Enterprise."
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News: Rotherham based Huthwaite International recognised with Queen's Awards for Enterprise

Huthwaite International of Wentworth, Rotherham, have been recognised nationally for their achievements in the annual Queen's Awards for Enterprise. The company specialises in consulting and training on all aspects of sales and have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in International Trade. Since 1974, Huthwaite have been studying behaviour in sales situations in real commercial settings, observing in excess of 35,000 sales calls, isolating the behavioural characteristics that lead to a successful sale. Huthwaite is established in more than 33 countries and their impressive list of clients include Dell, Bayer, Motorola, Sony, UPS and Zurich. Huthwaite join other Rotherham firms, AESSEAL and Martek Marine and RiDO's Amanda Parris as recipients of the awards.
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