Firms from the safety, security and surveillance sectors are among winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
They include: Authentix (counterfeiting prevention services for the IMF and World Bank); Ovation Systems (digital DVD recorder); Group 4 Technology (integrated access control, intrusion and video security products); Haztec International (emergency services vehicle warning equipment); STG Aerospace (safety and security critical systems for commercial aircraft); SunGard Public Sector Ltd (public safety communication systems for major events such as football matches); Thermotecknix Systems (thermal imaging cameras).
G4Tec (Group 4 Technology), spoke of being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise acknowledging their sustained performance in International Trade.
Over the last three years, export sales have increased by 50pc, now representing over 55pc of the total company turnover which has resulted in an expansion across all areas of the company. This is the second time G4Tec have been rewarded for their export growth, having received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2001.
Speaking from head office in Tewkesbury, Keith Whitelock, Chairman and CEO of G4Tec said: "We are very proud to win the Queen’s Award again. Despite tough market conditions, the contribution and commitment by the employees across all the business areas have ensured we have been able to grow within a highly competitive global market.
"Sales growth has been bolstered by the adoption of the Symmetry Security Management System (SMS), supplying the core areas of security – access control, intrusion and video – across country borders, providing a fully integrated building security solution," Whitelock adds.
G4Tec attained the ISO 14001 Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) from the British Standards Institute (BSI).
Deadline to apply for the 2009 awards is October 31. Visit:
