A Leicester-based company which is flying the flag for the region on an international level, is set to be honoured at this year鈥檚 (in association with ).
A highlight on the region鈥檚 annual business calendar, this year鈥檚 awards ceremony will return to the Maher centre on September 16, bringing together companies of all sizes and types.
With there is plenty of opportunity for acknowledgement. Many of Leicester鈥檚 most successful businesses also operate on a national and even international scale and the International Trade and Export award will go the way of one of these.
The winner of this award will go to a company which has generated substantial and sustained increases in their export activity with all areas of the business considered.
Each category at the awards has a sponsor which is responsible for deciding on the shortlisted finalists and eventual winner.
For this award, this responsibility falls to specialists in electrical installations. The company also provides LED lighting, shopfitting and building maintenance services in a variety of sectors.
Based in the heart of Leicester, Ventola has worked on projects across the country as well as in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. New for 2021, the business is also expanding into the Australasian market, making them a fitting sponsor of this particular award.
Mick Ventola is the brand鈥檚 founder, and he was quick to point out why they decided to come on board with the event.
鈥淎s a proud member of the Leicestershire business community, I feel the awards are a great way to promote what great achievements Leicester is capable of and what makes it a fantastic place to do business,鈥 he said.
鈥淥ur winner will need to be a company capable of showing steady growth and investment in not only its local identity but also nationally and internationally.鈥
Following the 海角视频鈥檚 decision to withdraw from the European Union, Mick explains the significance of the award in a post-Brexit landscape.
鈥淎s the 海角视频 looks to set up trade deals across the world, it is even more important to recognise export and home-grown innovation.
鈥淭o bolster our business in the US we have just brought in Tony Tallarico as our new director of US Operations. With over 25 years in the FEC sector, he will help strengthen our relations and presence overseas with our recently re-engineered VAvR technology."
Export sales account for up to 70% of Ventola Projects business, with distribution models set up across the world. At the start of the year, the firm extended compliance of its products for the Australasian region, with projects already in motion for the year ahead.
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More about the awards
The , in association with , is supported by five headline sponsors this year: , , , and .
- The awards will take place on Thursday, September 16 at Maher Centre. For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com.
- Find out more information on the official website: .
