Natures Aid Ltd
Natures Aid, acquired by STADA in 2016, is aiming for 50%of its sales to be fromexport markets by the end of 2023 following its selection as a winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The Lancashire-based company, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, has been recognised for the exceptionally rapid growth of its export business, which currently stands at approximately 30% of overall sales. The company’s heartland is its independent health
Just 10 years later, the business now has a distribution network in over 50 countries, focused on international pharmacies and independent retailers throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. This expansion has also been accelerated as a result of Natures Aid partnering with STADA affiliates in key export regions. Natures Aid’s two biggest export markets are Mongolia and Singapore. Chris Morrey, Managing Director,
the challenges of the pandemic.” Natures Aid has been manufacturing and supplying high quality nutritional supplements for four decades. Established in 1981, it has become one of the UK’s favourite brands of vitamins, supplements and herbal products. With approximately 75 new products launched over the
says: “In just 10 years we have built a distribution network of more than 50 countries, and it’s fantastic that this achievement has been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. elevate the strong position we have in our international markets and help us remain on track to achieve 50% “This award will further of sales from export by 2023, whilst navigating
Chris Morrey, MD of Natures Aid.
retail customers in the UK. However in 2011, due to an increase in demand from overseas customers for quality British-made supplements, the business started to distribute the Natures Aid brand to pharmacy
past three years, the company has grown to offer a comprehensive portfolio of more than 200 natural health supplements. Acquired by STADA Arzneitmittel AG in 2016, Natures Aid manufactures to GMP and Pharmaceutical Standards from its state-of-the-art 43,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Preston. NATURES AID LTD St George’s Park, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2DQ Tel: 01772 686231 • www.naturesaid.co.uk
and retail partners around the world.
Natures Aid’s international trade at a glance.
Naylor Clayware, a division of Barnsley-based Naylor Industries plc, has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for its clay pipe exports. Naylor, a fourth-generation family business, has manufactured clay sewer pipes since its foundation in 1890. Export growth has been driven by the development of high-performance systems for demanding applications. Naylor’s Denlok trenchless pipe has been particularly beneficial internationally in allowing the installation or upgrading of sewers in metropolitan areas where it is impractical to dig up the roads without disrupting daily life. Naylor’s Thermachem pipe has been developed specifically for handling hot or corrosive effluents. Naylor Clayware
Premier Ship Models
Premier ShipModels of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire – makers of the world’s largest ship in a bottle – is honoured to have wonThe Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2021, the UK’s most prestigious business award, for International Trade. The company develops, manufactures, markets and supplies model ships and yachts for the corporate, trade and consumer markets. Founded in 2001, it has been growing at an average annual rate of 25% in the past four years. PSM’s award-winning offering consists of: • Custommodels for the corporate market • Ship kits for hobby enthusiasts • Display cases • Model restoration
• Design services • 3D/CNC printing • Architectural models
A custom tanker, made for a leading oil and gas shipper.
Edward Naylor, CEO Naylor Industries plc.
To celebrate, the company is looking at the possibility of producing a limited edition model to commemorate the late Prince Philip’s naval service. The model will be a replica of the HMS Magpie F82, which the Duke of Edinburgh took command of in 1950. PREMIER SHIP MODELS Sunny View, Causeway Close, Potters Bar EN6 5HW Tel: 0208 447 1884 • info@premiershipmodels.com • www.premiershipmodels.com premiershipmodels premier-ship-models premiershipmodels
To date the Naylor clay pipe offering has been supplied onto every continent and into 65 countries worldwide. CEO Edward Naylor says: “We’re delighted to receive this award, which recognises the hard work of our entire team – from our long-servers to our enthusiastic apprentices, and the international network of agents and distributors who work tirelessly in flying the Naylor flag.”
NAYLOR CLAYWARE Clough Green, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Tel 01226 790591 • info@naylor.co.uk • www.naylor.co.uk
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