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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Captec Ltd
Founded in 1985, Captec is a leading innovator in the end-to-end supply of specialised computers, complex integrated systems, sub-systems and smart edge and IoT devices. For four decades, Captec has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in its industry-leading capabilities and related through-life services across a broad spectrum of industries, including defence, energy, automation, healthcare, transport, communications and leisure. Captec’s pursuit of excellence was once again recognised in 2024 with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. This marks a ‘hat
Captec wields international influence, being among the few companies with the expertise, pedigree and reach capable of deploying next- generation computing platforms engineered and certified to operate reliably in the most challenging environments. Whether in the dynamic theatre of war, embedded in precision medical treatment equipment, or keeping critical infrastructure running, Captec delivers solutions that excel under the most demanding conditions. International expansion is central to Captec’s growth strategy. With award-winning international reach and a strong presence in the UK, North America and imminent expansion into India, leveraging a mature and robust international supply chain. The company capitalizes on the cost advantages of Asia while maintaining high standards through its mature ISO9001 & ISO 14000 certified quality management systems. This ensures consistent delivery of high-quality, best-value systems that meet exacting customer standards. CAPTEC LTD 7 Whittle Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SH Tel: +44(0)1489 866066 • www.captec-group.com @Captec @ CaptecGroup @CaptecGroup
trick’ of success, having previously been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for International Trade in 2016 and Innovation in 2019. From the dawn of the PC era, Captec has been at the forefront of innovation in computing technological advancements, focused on assisting customers with their current and future computing deployment challenges. This is particularly relevant at a time of rapid and significant digital transformation, driven by highly innovative and disruptive technologies such as artificial
intelligence, machine learning, vision systems, augmented reality and high speed LEO statcomm connectivity. These advancements require that organisations remain at the cutting-edge of technology to maintain a competitive advantage. Especially in sectors like defence and security or critical utilities, where cyber-security threats and versatile drones continually disrupt and reshape the landscape. Consequently, organisations are re- evaluating their computing hardware deployments, moving closer to the edge.
Carramore International Ltd
Carramore International Ltd is honoured to receive the King’s Award in 2024, following on from the Queen’s Award in 2019. Carramore operates as a buying and logistics supplier to the international medical and life science research community, working on projects in Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Its customers are focused on research, not the healthcare sector, although improving lives and reducing mortality is the primary focus. Infectious diseases feature heavily, including major global diseases such as TB, HIV, malaria and influenza, as well as recent high-profile diseases such as Ebola, Zika and Covid-19. Alasdair Grant, Carramore MD, says: “I am extremely proud of the way our team pulled together, from the outset, to help the research world address the challenges posed by Covid-19, supplying equipment for testing, sequencing of the virus and vaccine development whilst supplying existing research projects.” This period coincided with the supply chain becoming extremely difficult due to extraordinary worldwide demands on science and healthcare. Compounding this was the extreme logistic challenge as the number of flights and the cargo capacity to LMICs was greatly reduced. These logistic challenges entailed Carramore engaging
in novel ways, including putting cargo on to US Air Force planes and the outward leg of a UK government organised evacuation flight. Carramore has expanded to work in over 100 countries, supplying products
from thousands of suppliers with complex cold chain and hazard requirements, all within a highly regulated environment involving many licences and permits across a wide range of scientific disciplines; collecting samples from humans, other animals and plants as well as collecting the animals themselves. Laboratory disciplines include clinical chemistry and haematology, microbiology, parasitology and immunology.
Carramore working in more than 100 Lower and Middle Income Countries.
Molecular biology now features in many projects as the field advances so rapidly,
they also manage the destination customs clearance process, final delivery, handling regulatory issues and maintenance of the cold chain. CARRAMORE INTERNATIONAL LTD Thongsbridge Mills, Miry Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 7RW Tel: +44(0)1484 690444 • quotes@carramore.com www.carramore.com
including crucially products for Next Generation Sequencing, which were used to establish the evolving variants of Covid, as well as other diseases. As an IATA cargo agent Carramore work directly with the airlines, with some bulky shipments shipped by sea. Additionally, in many countries
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