Ashington firm flies flag in top awards

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Posted by The Journal on Apr 21, 09 09:13 AM in News

An Ashington firm was among ten of the North East's best companies to be given The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2009 - Britain's highest accolade for business success.

Ashington bolt equipment firm Torque Tension Systems was one of the winners of the Queen's Award for Enterprise, International Trade.

Other winners of the same award were Sunderland-based transport giant Arriva, Stockton manufacturer Cleveland Cascades, Jarrow electrical parts maker HVR International, Sunderland crane-maker Liebherr Sunderland Works, and the Washington plant of carmaker Nissan.

It was the largest number of awards in its 44-year history and the North East tally was twice the size of last year.

The UK's special representative for international trade and investment, HRH The Duke of York, said: "I'm delighted to see so many companies applying for, and winning, The Queen's Award for Enterprise this year.

"Over the years, I've visited many Queen's Award winning firms, and have seen first hand just what a boost this award brings to their business and their employees."

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said: "These inspirational firms have proved they are amongst Britain's very best businesses. They are flying the flag for British enterprise, innovation and corporate responsibility, both here and abroad."

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