Establishedin 1989 Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.

develops both hardware and software for musiciansin the global recording industry.

Customers include professional and hobby musicians plus recording studios, broadcasters and DJs. The company distributes directly inGermany and uses distributorsin other countries,in addition to sales over the web. It has customersin more than 150 countries, thoughits principal markets are the USA, where it has its own subsidiary, and Germany. The company previously won the Queen’s Award fo rInternational Tradein 2012 and has since increased annual overseas sales by afurther £10m. It also won the Queen’s Award for EnterpriseInnovationin 2008 and has continued to research and develop new productsin order to tackle the declinein the economy since then. inrecognition of the company’s continued outstanding achievement over the last three years Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd

again wins theIndependent Cement Consultants Ltd

BM Box 46791 WC1N 3XX

http://www.**mentconsultants.com

Employees:***

Partner and Director: Mr Kevin Rudd

Press Contact: Pippa Shuff

Tel: +44(0)20 3290 ***

Email: info**[ta]**ntconsultants.com

Independent Cement Consultants Ltd

beganin 2006 and provides arange of consulting services to the cement and related heavy industries. The company wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade with over 80% of turnover overseas, which has grown four-fold inthe previous three-year period. Working for multilateral institutions, banks and financial institutions, plant operators, equipment suppliers andgovernment organisations, the company offers atailored and flexible service that provides technically feasible solutions and value for money within adesired timeframe. It captures global growth opportunities and is expanding into new sectors including iron and steel, quarryingand building materials. Consultancy services include techno-economic, specialist technical, environment, safety and project engineering.

Creating strategic partnerships with environmental specialists has enabled the company to offer environmental and social impactassessments that complement its core competencies. ICC has diversified the spread of its clients and marketsin addition to theUK and Europe and is growing opportunitiesin North and Latin America.

Litre Meter

Hart Hill Barn

Granborough Road North Marston

MK18 3RZ

Http://www.**tremeter.com

CEO: Mr Charles Wemyss

Press Contact: Charles Wemyss

Tel: +44(0)1296 67***

Email: charles**[ta]**emeter.com

Litre Meter started tradingin 1975 and designs, manufactures and supplies flow meters, instrumentation, sensors and supporting spares.

The company’s export strategy is based on technical specialities, product development and astrong engineering base throughout thecompany. Partnerships have been developed with complementary companiesin Germany and Switzerland. Currently the main exports are to USA, South Korea, Germany, Norway, Hong Kong and Netherlands and the company opened aBeijing office three years ago. Overseas saleshave grown by 170% over the last three years with an increasein overall sales and profitability. The proportion of sales exported has increased to 65% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding growthin overseas sales over the last three years.in strict confidence 21 April 2016**

Lund Halsey Console Systems Ltd

Gatehouse Close

Aylesbury HP19 8DE

http://www.**ndhalsey.com

Chairman: Mr Charles Lund

Press Contact: Charles Lund

Tel: +44(0)1296 48***

Email: chris.lund**[ta]**halsey.com

Lund Halsey Console Systems Ltd

started tradingin 1990 and designs and manufactures control room consoles, desks and display equipmentf or broadcasting, security, energy and air traffic control sectors. The company won the Queen’s Award for International Tradein 2011. Its strategy is to develop partnerships with local system integrators, combined with direct contact with end users and projectconsultants. The firm exports to Middle East, Russia and Asia, with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates the current main markets.

Overseas sales have grown by 50% over the last three years with an increasein overall sales. The proportion of sales exported hasincreased to 84% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding growthin overseas sales over the lastMetricell Ltd

Barclays House

51 Bishopric

Horsham

RH12 1QJ

http://www.**tricell.com

CEO: Dr Stephen Mockford

Press Contact: Sean Orrell

Tel: +44(0)1403 25***

Email: marketing**[ta]**icell.com

Metricell Ltd

started tradingin 2007 and offers performance monitoring software for mobile telecommunications operators. The company hasopened offices to serve each of its target regional marketsin Middle East, USA, South Africa, Russia and Malaysia. Market entry strategiesalso include establishing relationships with local partners to take advantage of local contacts and cultural fit. The company previously wonthe Queen’s Award for Innovationin 2012. Overseas sales have grown by more than 300% over the last three years with an increasein UKemployees, profitability and overall sales. The proportion of sales exported has increased to 69% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award fo rMoo Free Ltd t/a Moo Free & Moo Free Chocola***

59-61 Milford Road RG1 8LG

http://www.**ofreechocolates.com

Managing Director: Mrs Andrea Jessop

Press Contact: Mike Jessop

Tel: +44(0)845 095***

Email: mike.jessop**[ta]**reechocolates.com

Moo Free Ltd

was establishedin 2010 to manufacture chocolate products, free from dairy, wheat, gluten and soya, and certified veganfrom its own factory and is now the market leader for dairy free “milk” chocolatesin UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia and other countries. Thecompany was founded based on ethical principles and it aims to work with similarly focused businesses across its target market. Overseassales have grown by over 200% over the last three years with an increasein UK employees, profitability and overall sales. The proportion of sales exported has increased to over 30% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding growth inIn strict confidence 21 April 2016**

Morgan Innovation & Technology Limited

Uni***

Petersfield Business ParkBedford Road GU32 3QA

http://www.**rgan-iat.co.uk

Managing Director: Mrs Susan Clarke

Press Contact: Nigel Clarke

Tel: +44(0)1730 89***

Email: nigel.clarke**[ta]**an-iat.co.uk

Morgan Innovation & Technology Limited

was foundedin 1987 and designs and manufactures new medical and commercial productsin partnership with customers that lack the necessary expertise, manufacturing capability, or funding to develop their own products.

The company’s strategy is to dedicate 20% of annual turnover to speculative research and development, launching at least one newproduct every year and identifying partners to licence or purchase these. The company won the Queen’s Award for International Tradein 2011. Overseas sales have grown by 70% over the last three years with an increasein UK employees, profitability and overall sales.

The proportion of sales exported is nearly 90% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding growth inMRT Castings Ltd

South Way Walworth Business ParkAndover

SP10 5JT

http://www.**t-castings.co.uk

Employees***

Managing Director: Mr Philip Rawnson

Press Contact: Phil Rawnson

Tel: +44(0)1264 32***

Email: phil**[ta]**castings.co.uk

MRT Castings Ltd

started tradingin 1947 and manufactures aluminium die cast components for high specification, low to medium volumesectors, particularly medical, defence and specialist electronics. Current export markets are mainly Western Europe, Eastern Europe and NorthAmerica. The company’s internationalisation strategy included significant investmentin manufacturing systems and production equipment,in international marketing and certification. Overseas sales have grown by over 300% over the last three years with an increasein profitability and overall sales. The proportion of sales exported has increased to 55% of total sales. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade fo rOnly Natural Products Ltd

Kithurst Barns

Kithurst Farm Road Storrington

RH20 4HT

http://www.**stuarts.com; http://www.higherlivingherbs.com

Managing Director: Mr Keith Garden

Press Contact: Hatti Pickering

Tel: +44(0)20 7434 ***

Email: hatti**[ta]**r.com

Foundedin 2000, Only Natural Products Ltd

manufactures organic fruit teas and has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade fo routstanding growthin overseas sales over three years. The business took the decision to concentrate on 100% organic ingredients and to position its productsin the health food market which is growing rapidly worldwide.in the health food sector the Madein the UK brand isregarded as amark of quality and ethical production. This has enabled the company to maintain manufacturingin the UK when the trendin thewider fruit tea industry is to move production to the Far East or Eastern Europe. Total overseas sales have grown year on year over three yearsby atotal of 105%. The company has successfully penetrated the Australian markets which now accounts for 67% of overseas sales and Itnow sellsin over 50 markets worldwide.in strict confidence 21 April 2016**

OpTek Ltd t/a OpTek systems14 Blacklands Way Abingdon Business ParkOX14 1DY

http://www.**teksystems.com

Founder: Dr Michael Osborne

Press Contact: Gideon Foster-Turner

Tel: +44(0)7779 29***

Email: gideon.ft**[ta]**ksytems.com

OpTek Ltd.

foundedin 2000, has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for continuous outstanding overseas sales over six years.

The company has developed new laser micro manufacturing solutions, developing the technology to produce machines, and holding inhouse engineering to test their solutions before going to clients. Once machines are delivered, ongoing back up and support are provided to the client. Winners of the Queens Award for International Tradein 2011, the company has since virtually doubled exports, establishingsubsidiariesin USA and SE Asia and expanding into arange of markets worldwide, building long term relationships with key multinational clients.

Oxford Programs Limited t/a Oxford Royale Academy Punt House

St Catherine’s College

OX1 3UJ

http://www.**ford-royale.co.uk

Director: Mr William Humphreys

Press Contact: Erica Tso

Tel: +44(0)8451 30***

Email: etso**[ta]**rd-royale.co.uk

Oxford Royal Academy (ORA) has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding overseas sales growth over three years.

Establishedin 2004, the company provides summer school services, all year round education, and online courses. The company is the largestsummer school providerin Oxford offering 52 study options to over 2000 students per annum and were awarded the Queens Award fo rInternational Tradein 2012. 95% of the business is international with clients from over 100 countries worldwide, and sales have grown year onyear over three years by atotal of 38% from £5.2 million to 7.2 million.

Porterhouse Medical Ltd

4 Windsor Square

Silver StreetRG1 2TH

http://www.**rterhouse.biz

Co-founder and MD: Mr Jon Hallows

Press Contact: Jon Hallows

Tel: +44(0)118 913 ***

Email: jonhallows**[ta]**erhouse.biz

amedical communications agency establishedin 20***

Porterhouse Medical Ltdhas won the Queen’s Award for International Trade fo routstanding growthin overseas sales over three years. The company acts as alink between pharmaceutical companies and health careprofessionals communicating educational and marketing messages from the companies to the professionals, and reporting the views andopinions of professionals back to the companies by producing marketing and educational materials (on line and through traditional media),and arranging educational meetings for professionals. The USA is its key market accounting for over 50% of total overseas sales and themarketing strategy is to concentrate on multinational companies that span several markets. Overseas sales have grown by over 300% overthree years and now accountf or over 60% of total turnover.in strict confidence 21 April 2016**

Prime Education and Training Limited

trading as Kings Education

Unit N3the Old marketUpper Market StreetHove

BN3 1AS

http://www.**ngseducation.com

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr. Nigel Pamplin

Press Contact: Andrew Green

Tel: +44(0)1273 80***

Email: andrew.green**[ta]**seducation.com

Prime Education and Training Ltdhas won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for continuous outstanding growthin overseas salesover six years. Formedin 2008 they acquired the Kings Education Group of international colleges offering pre university, undergraduateand post graduate courses to international students. The company is developing agroup of international colleges and university pathway centres (on campus entry points for universities/colleges)in the most popular cities for international studyin the USA and UK. There are nowthree year round collegesin the UK and twoin the USA with five pathway centres. afourth collegein the UK opensin Brightonin 2017.

The Group also provides summer vacation courses and residential camps. Overseas sales have grown by over 250% over six years and theentire business is international.

Scuderia Car Parts Limited

Claymore House

8 High StreetEgham

TW20 9EA

http://www.**uderiacarparts.com

Co-Founder and Director: Mr Ajay Mehta

Press Contact: Ajay Mehta

Tel: +44(0)1784 43***

Email: ajay**[ta]**eriacarparts.com

Foundedin 2002 Scuderia Car Parts Limited

specialisesin the sale and distribution of automotive parts for the prestige and performance carsector. It supplies two types of products - tuning products for enhancing either the look or performance of the vehicles, and original equipmentreplacement parts such as service items, and parts usedin repair. The company offers parts for acomprehensive range of car makes andmodels. Its largest markets arein the Far East, particularly China, where the sale of performance cars has grown substantiallyin recentyears. As aresult, the demand for the parts has increased significantly. The company has developed an e-commerce website which enablescustomers to purchase online at all times, which is particularly importantf or customers transacting across different time zones. It wins theQueen’s Award for International Trade for growthin overseas earnings of 187% over the last three years.

Solventis Limited

4 Bank Terrace

Gomshall Lane

Shere

GU5 9HB

http://www.**lventis.net

Founder: Mr David Lubbock

Press Contact: David Lubbock

Tel: +44(0)1483 20***

Email: dlubbock**[ta]**entis.net

Foundedin 2002, Solventis Ltdhas established itself as aglobal player within the wholesale chemical industry. Having achieved consistentannual growth, the company now employs 36 people with revenues wellin excess of £100m annually, including over 80% from internationalsales. Solventis focuses on the petrochemical industry, predominately on solvents and automotive products stemming from the refinement of oil. Buying large quantities of product from major chemical players, they offer full service delivery including logistics, analysis and full legalcompliance to satisfy every possible need for the products bought by their customers. During the last financial year Solventis sold to***

customers (sales over £10,000)in 73 different countries. Its top five overseas markets are Germany, Italy, the Americas, Belgium and Poland.

Solventis wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for continuous growthin overseas earnings of 174% over the last six years.in strict confidence 21 April 2016**

41 Birmingham Road Cowes

PO31 7BH

http://www.**inlock.co.uk

CEO: Mr Chris Hill

Press Contact: James Hall, Marketing Manager

Tel: +44(0)1983 29***

Email: james**[ta]**lock.co.uk

Formedin 1968, Spinlock Ltd

is one of the world’s leadersin rope handling technology and deck hardware for yachts. It produces and sellscleats, clutches, jammers and deck equipmentf or boats of all sizes. The company’s Special Projects Team are chosen by designers of America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, and other leading racing teams, to input on new, innovative and custom approaches to rope handlingsolutions. Spinlock also developed an Internationally award winning range of personal protective equipmentf or sailors, commercialmarine and water sports users, defining anew level of user engagementf or staying safe. The company has seen consistent outstandingperformancein international sales with overall sales growing from £3.5 millionin 2009 to £5.04 millionin the year ended March 2014. Exportsales have also grown from £2.87 million to £4.29 million over the same period showing to 83% of total sales each year. Spinlock’s coreoverseas markets include the USA, France, and Scandinavia.

Stateside Skates Ltd

Unit 6

Amersham Commercial ParkRaans Road Bucks

HP6 6FT

http://www.**atesideskates.co.uk

Managing Director: Mr Roy Coffer

Press Contact: John Redman

Tel: +44(0)1494 72***

Email: john**[ta]**esideskates.co.uk