Heraeus Electro-Nite UK
Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) UK is proud to be awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, a recognition of its pioneering work in steelmaking measurement technology. This honour celebrates the development of CoreTemp, a breakthrough man-less, on-demand temperature measurement system for electric arc furnaces. Using a patented fibre optic technique, CoreTemp enables accurate, mid-process temperature measurements without interrupting production, dramatically improving efficiency and safety in steelmaking operations worldwide. The 2025 Innovation award follows HEN UK’s 2024 success in securing the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for its CasTemp technology, which offers continuous temperature measurement during the continuous casting of steel. Together, CasTemp and CoreTemp are transforming the global steel making process, significantly reducing energy waste and playing a critical role in efforts to lower carbon emissions. HEN UK’s Managing Director is Mark Lee who, for 22 years, has made investment in people, technology and manufacturing the core of the company’s success. It operates a world-class facility, has doubled its workforce to 80, and grown exports from less than 13% to over 73% of sales. Lee says, “To receive the King’s Award for
King’s Award Presentation
CoreTemp installation on an Electric Arc Furnace
Innovation is a profound honour. This recognition is a tribute to the perseverance, creativity and excellence of our entire team. To now hold both the Innovation and International Trade awards is a rarity, an achievement that reflects our global impact and commitment to advancing steelmaking for a sustainable future.” Winning two King’s Awards in 2024 and 2025 showcases HEN UK’s commitment to driving forward innovation on a global scale and has spearheaded the company into new heights of success, not only creating efficiencies for the UK steel industry, but having a positive impact globally as the advanced, export-ready technologies are adopted by major steel producers worldwide.
Mark Lee meets King Charles
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Hurst Green Plastics Ltd is delighted to announce it has received The King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to the development of advanced Inventory Management Systems. Since receiving the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2012, the company has continued to grow and innovate under the leadership of Managing Director Tommy Sharples and Financial Director Julie Monaco. Its internationally successful product range includes the patented flagship TwinBin system, as well as Kitting solutions, SpinFlags, BinFlags, and Stock Control Carts. The TwinBin system is a unique storage solution with two transparent compartments, one for active stock and one for reserve. When the main stock is depleted, an automatic flag is raised, sending a cloud-based replenishment signal to indicate that new stock is required and providing fully traceable restocking to the correct location – confirmed and time dated, improving efficiency and reducing downtime. All of Hurst Green Plastics’ products are proudly designed and manufactured in Lancashire, supporting local industry and ensuring exceptional quality. HURST GREEN PLASTICS LTD First Floor, Bowland House, The Sidings Business Park, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE Tel: +44 (0)1254 825588 • info@twinbin.com • www.TwinBin.com TwinBin twinbin_hgp Hurst Green Plastics Ltd – Home of the TwinBin Hurst Green Plastics Ltd
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