The UK-based control room console designer and manufacturer, Winsted Limited, welcomed Lord Lieutenant Patrick Holcroft, the Queen’s representative in Worcestershire, for the official presentation of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 for the company’s achievement in international trade.
The presentation at Winsted’s’ Droitwich factory was followed by a reception for invited guests. Those attending included town mayor Tom Noyes, his deputy Bob Brookes, Councillor Anne Taft, and representatives from the UKTI including Paul Noon UKTI Regional Director.
This accolade marks the second year Winsted has been recognised in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. Accomplishments considered by the judging panel when bestowing this accolade on Winsted include growing its export sales over the last three years, and increased overseas distribution. Pictured left to right, back : Stella Lewis, Darren Allen, Lt Col Patrick Holcroft, Terry Shough (General Manager, Winsted Limited), Jonathan Oseland. Front: Claire Brown (Marketing Manager, Winsted Limited).
General Manager Terry Shough said: “I am thrilled to see our recent success recognised in this manner. During recent years we have worked hard to distinguish ourselves in the global market-it’s our depth of knowledge as a specialist team that has given us a clear commercial advantage, and sets us apart from our competitors. To win the award once was a great achievement, but a second time in succession is an amazing result, and it is a testament to the hard work, commitment and professionalism of all our staff, distributors and suppliers,”
“We have been delighted with the continued growth and success we’ve seen over the past three years and are now looking forward to building on this and our Queen’s Award achievement in the future.”
The company is having its 50th anniversary and introducing two new products into its range of equipment, which include consoles, media storage equipment and monitor walls.
About the company
Begun in 1963, Winsted expanded into overseas markets in 1975, primarily in England and in 1976 began efforts to establish distribution in the Middle East.
Winsted’s international distribution was established in 1984 with the formation of Winsted Ltd in the UK. Since then Winsted Ltd has become a design and manufacturing facility serving the European, Middle East and African markets. Visit www.winsted.co.uk
