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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Established in 2017, AMOB UK provides one of the biggest ranges of specialised machinery for the tube and pipe bending industry worldwide. With technology installed and commissioned across the globe, AMOB UK’s influence in the manufacturing sector spans from the UK as AMOB UK
Bettys &Taylors Group
Bettys & Taylors Group is a family-owned business based in Harrogate, and is home to three iconic brands: Yorkshire Tea, Taylors of Harrogate and Bettys Café Tea Rooms. This King’s Award for International Trade specifically recognises the work of the International Team at Taylors of Harrogate in delivering an impressive growth
Taylors of Harrogate’s International Team
far as Australia. Its industrial fabrication machinery can also be found throughout Europe, the Middle East and Ireland, in Britain’s post-Brexit trade landscape. Reflecting on their achievement, Managing Director at AMOB UK, Tom Wood, says: The team here at AMOB UK have worked extremely hard to produce the growth required to be recognised for the King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. AMOB UK has been fortunate enough to have installed metal forming technology into territories as far reaching as Australia and New Zealand in the past three years, an accomplishment that is only amplified considering the challenges faced by a global pandemic.”
trajectory in overseas markets over the last six years. In 2017, Taylors of Harrogate was represented in 28 countries, and today the range is sold in 49 markets, including the US, Australia, Canada, China and Italy. The International Team has trebled in size and the entire speciality tea range has been redesigned with 14 new products added as part of the updates to meet a range of consumer needs and tastes across new markets. The team works with a nominated distributor in each country with a view to building long-term partnerships with shared values and visions for the business’ tea and coffee brands, alongside brand building and marketing opportunities.
AMOB UK Unit 6B, Pilot Trade Centre, Coventry CV3 4RS Tel: +44 (0)2475 09 2353 • sales@amob.co.uk • www.amob.co.uk AMOBmachinery amob_uk 36156429 @amobuk
TAYLORS OF HARROGATE Pagoda House, Plumpton Park, Harrogate HG2 7LD Tel: 01423 814000 • hello@taylorsofharrogate.co.uk www.bettysandtaylors.co.uk/our-brands/taylors-of-harrogate/
Brian James Trailers Ltd
Coolicon Lighting is a heritage craft brand specialising in handmade Vitreous Enamel pendant lampshades. Recognised for its vented design and authentic craft production since 1933, the Coolicon lampshade transformed British lighting and industry as the original bi- directional light. Following years of research and development to revive traditional skills, Coolicon Lighting re-established UK production. Handmade in England and true to the patent, the same traditional techniques and craft processes of 1933 are still used today. Coolicon Lighting has expanded the use of Coolicon Lighting Ltd
Brian James Trailers designs and manufactures car trailers for the automotive, commercial and construction sectors and has seen a dramatic increase in sales over the past few years. Apart from the UK domestic market, it has become a major exporter to Europe and as far away as Australia and New Zealand. Based in Northamptonshire,
the business is led by CEO Lewis James, grandson of founder Brian James. “We are incredibly proud to receive one of the first King’s Awards,” says Lewis. “It’s been a tough few years with the pandemic, the extraordinary cost increase of raw materials and energy, as well as export shipping costs, but despite this, and thanks to our colleagues and business partners, we’ve ended up successfully navigating these choppy waters.” Brian James Trailers maintains a strong focus on manufacturing quality, innovative design and high levels of service from an extensive UK and international dealer network.
these iconic lampshades from factories and heavy industry into the professional and premium retail markets worldwide. The development of a second model and the formulation of new vitreous enamel colours seamlessly tailor this design classic to complement contemporary interiors. A monumental achievement, seeing in 90 years of product history, this Award validates the strengths and endorses the skill sets of a tight-knit team and the generations of craftsmen without whom years of traditional knowledge may be lost. COOLICON LIGHTING LTD 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG Tel: +44 (0)131 553 7766 • hello@cooliconlighting.com • www.cooliconlighting.com @cooliconlights Coolicon Lighting Limited Powered by generations of crafts- people – the Original Green 1933™ Design Lampshade
BRIAN JAMESTRAILERS LTD Sopwith Way, Drayton Fields Industrial Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PB Tel: 01327 308833 • enquiries@brianjamestrailers.co.uk www.brianjamestrailers.co.uk @brianjamestrailers @brianjamestrailers
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