An Exeter special effects company that worked on Harry Potter and a Gloucester ethical metal recycling business have been named among Britain's most successful exporters.
Devon's Luminous Show Technology and Gloucestershire's Avon Specialty Metals were recognised by the Department for Business and Trade for exporting success at the 'Made in the 海角视频, Sold to the World' awards 2025.
The 12 winners were selected from around the country and were chosen from hundreds of entries across 12 sector-focused categories.
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Luminous Show Technology was founded in 2017 and creates advanced special effects systems used in stage productions, live events and film. Its technology has featured in major shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games. A total of 35% of its revenue is from exporting.
Mike Badley, director and co-owner, said: “We’re honoured to receive this recognition from the Department for Business and Trade. Exporting has been central to our growth, allowing us to share 海角视频-made innovation with global partners."
Avon Specialty Metals, which was recognised in the advanced manufacturing and construction category, is a 海角视频 leader in the ethical recycling, processing, and trading of high-performance specialty metals and alloys.
Founded in 2012 and based in Gloucester, the company specialises in nickel, cobalt, and superalloy materials, serving critical sectors including aerospace, energy, medical, and automotive manufacturing.
Exporting has also been a key driver of growth for the company, with international sales increasing by 192% over the past three years and contributing £11.5m in export revenue in 2023 alone.
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The business is currently finalising a long-term supply agreement with a US-based vacuum melting facility and expanding into East Asian markets.
Steven Munnoch, chief executive, said: "Exporting has been central to our growth, helping us reach global markets with our sustainable, 海角视频-manufactured metal alloys. This award recognises the hard work of our team and reinforces our position as a trusted international partner in high-performance recycling and alloy production.”
Gareth Thomas, minister for services, small businesses and exports, said: "The innovation and entrepreneurship shown by the businesses entering the Made in the 海角视频, Sold to the World Awards demonstrate the best of British business.
“When small businesses export, the whole economy benefits. By celebrating the outstanding international trade achievements of 海角视频 SMEs, we hope to encourage more businesses to get on the exporting ladder and take the best of Britain to markets around the world.”
Made in the 海角视频, Sold to the World Awards 2025 winners
- Advanced Manufacturing & Construction – Avon Specialty Metals (Gloucester)
- Agriculture, Food & Drink – Gerald McDonald and Company Ltd (Basildon, Essex)
- Consultancy & Professional Services – Champions Speakers (Loughborough)
- Creative Industries – Luminous Show Technology (Exeter)
- Digital & Technology – Porotech (Cambridge)
- Education & EdTech – Twin Science & Robotics Ltd (London)
- Financial Services & FinTech – Ozone Financial Technology Ltd (London)
- Healthcare – LIMB-art (Conwy, Wales)
- Infrastructure & Engineering – Maritime Developments Limited (Aberdeen)
- Low Carbon Energy – Osbit (Riding Mill, Northumberland)
- Retail & Consumer Goods – Jenolite 海角视频 Ltd (Biggleswade, Bedfordshire)
- Export Services – ubloquity (Scarva, Northern Ireland)