Skysmart MRO Ltd, located near London Stansted Airport, is proud to be recognised as a global leader in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft components, specialising in Boeing and Airbus avionics. Initially founded to calibrate workshop equipment, Skysmart expanded into aircraft component support in 2010 under the leadership of its Managing Directors Andy Webb and Joe Williams. Co-founder Andy Webb remarks: “Winning this award is both an honour and a privilege. It stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, whose efforts have been instrumental in growing the business and driving our overseas sales. “Being a supplier of technical services to the aviation industry provides us with access to a global market, but this also presents the challenge of competing on a global scale. Capturing the market share that we have requires continuous innovation and the creation of new ways of working, opening opportunities and new possibilities for our clients. “Our ability to adapt and innovate has been key to our growth and success in this highly competitive industry, coupled with taking on calculated risks. Financing high tech and specialist equipment Skysmart MRO Ltd
has been one of our strategies for success in our competitive global market. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction earned us the prestigious 145.com Top Shop Award also in 2024, making us the second company outside the USA to receive this global award. “Over the past decade, we have experienced remarkable growth, driven by our deep passion for aviation and excellence in engineering. Our primary focus at Skysmart MRO is the repair and overhaul of Airbus flight computers, primary flight displays and flight control units – a task we are privileged to perform under an OEM license. “We are also well renowned for maintaining the cockpit instruments for the majority of historic
warbirds across the UK and Europe, showcasing our expertise and passion for preserving our aviation heritage. “Winning the King’s Award is an outstanding achievement for us as a small business. It not only enhances the confidence for our current and new customers in what we do, but it also serves as important recognition of our team’s incredible efforts to achieve our success.” SKYSMART MRO LTD 12 Flitch Industrial Estate, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XJ Tel: +44(0)1371 492000 • support@skysmart.co.uk skysmart-mro-ltd skysmart-mro-ltd
Symetrica Ltd
Symetrica is extremely proud and honoured to have received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Formed out of the University of Southampton, Symetrica is a market leading technology company that specialises in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for CBRN threat detection and identification. Established in 2002, Symetrica has specialist teams and manufacturing facilities located in Southampton and Westford (MA), USA. With a global reach, the company has efficiently deployed over 10,000 systems worldwide. With more than 22 years of expertise, Symetrica remains steadfast in its commitment to designing and manufacturing best-in-class radiation detection and security systems. Widely recognised as experts in the field, its solutions consistently exceed expectations, effectively detecting and identifying substances in operational settings. Its team of skilled professionals have designed, delivered and supported some of the finest radiation detection systems available. The company has manufactured and deployed over 1,000 handheld Radioisotope Identification Devices (RIDs), along with seamlessly integrating mobile and radiation portal monitors with X-ray systems into large-scale critical infrastructure and
port deployments. More recently, Symetrica has introduced its groundbreaking ‘Discovery’ application, a comprehensive software solution revolutionising operational command and control, service support and asset management for modern and legacy threat detection
systems. Enhanced with Machine Learning and AI capabilities, the ‘Discovery’ application provides a robust and innovative toolset, marking a significant advancement in this field. Symetrica’s global strategy involves engaging with government agencies and academic institutions, in addition to collaborating with national science research centres for co-development initiatives. Overseas sales have grown by over 200% over the three-year application period and the proportion of sales exported has increased to 92% of total sales. With its unwavering commitment to quality, service and performance, the company is dedicated to consistently meeting and surpassing
Symetrica CEO Eric Zanin at the company’s manufacturing site in Eastleigh, Southampton.
its customers’ expectations. Eric Zanin, CEO, says: “It gives me immense pride to have our company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise. The recognition afforded by this award is a reflection of the excellence in UK technology development. This year heralds exciting times for Symetrica as we continue our journey in both financial growth and company expansion and we are delighted to do this with royal recognition.”
SYMETRICA LTD 39 Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9AE Tel: 02380 111580 • www.symetrica.com
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