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Winners announced at Hampshire Business Awards finals

The eighteenth Hampshire Business Awards came to a conclusion last night at a special black tie dinner held at The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu.

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Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling

Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling

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Hampshire Business Awards Winners

2008

The Bond Pearce Innovation Award

Winner: Milmega Ltd

"By combining genuine innovation with market leading business leadership, Milmega proves that through innovation it’s possible to be a global leader from the furthest corner of Hampshire."

RBS International Trade Award

Winner: Garmin (Europe) Ltd

"Garmin’s commitment to international trade has resulted in huge growth in sales and the number of locally-based staff, making it a worthy winner."

KPMG Company of the Year

Winner: Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling Ltd

"Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling stood out as the winner for its clear commercial strategy and business practises which have the added benefit of enhancing and protecting Hampshire’s environment."

2007

The Bond Pearce Innovation Award

Winner: Gurit UK

"Gurit has successfully developed its existing technology – traditionally used in wind turbines and race boats – to create a lighter material for use in the automotive sector. This looks set to revolutionise the industry and it shows that innovation is alive and well in Hampshire."

RBS International Trade Award

Winner: IAC Ltd

"Export now accounts for more than half of IAC’s sales and we were hugely impressed by how international trade has transformed the business. IAC’s role in maintaining Hampshire as a great location for international trade makes it a deserving winner. "

KPMG Company of the Year

Winner: VT Group plc

"VT’s ability to manage change really impressed the judging panel. Not only does it have a higher number of employees in Hampshire now, the changes were instrumental in the company announcing record results earlier this year."

2006

The Bond Pearce Innovation Award

Winner: Hippowaste

"This is a fantastic idea which became commercial reality thanks to the Hippowaste team’s commitment to securing a route to market. The idea has translated into a sound business with a strong environmental focus, which now employs 85 people. "

RBS International Trade Award

Winner: Wartsila Propulsion Ltd

"Wartsila’s outstanding track record of international trade speaks for itself. Dominating some of its chosen markets, and using this success to enter others, makes it a worthy winner."

KPMG Company of the Year

Winner: Scott Wilson

"Scott Wilson certainly radiates excellence across all areas of its business. From its financial performance, reflected by a successful flotation earlier this year, to its strong people agenda, the company is an outstanding example for other Hampshire businesses to aspire to."

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