CTE Advanced Technologies Ltd
CTE Advanced Technologies Ltd is proud to have been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, one of the most prestigious honours a UK business can receive. Founded in 2006 and based in Aylesbury, CTE has built its reputation as a trusted engineering partner to leading global motorsport teams and specialist high-performance automotive manufacturers. The company delivers mission- critical fluid and thermal system solutions, including complex exhaust systems, fluid transfer systems and fuel tanks, operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Over the past two decades, CTE has evolved from a specialist manufacturer into an internationally recognised engineering partner supporting customers competing at the highest levels of global motorsport, including Formula 1, the World Rally Championship and the IndyCar Series. The company’s work is trusted where precision, reliability and speed of delivery are critical, and where failure is not an option. CTE’s international growth has been driven by a commitment to engineering excellence, long- term customer relationships and a culture built around consistently delivering under pressure. Over the three-year award period, overseas sales increased by approximately 60%, with exports
now accounting for 63% of total turnover. Commenting on the Award, CTE’s CEO Chris Tullett says: “To receive a King’s Award for International Trade is a tremendous honour and a significant milestone for everyone at CTE. Since the business was founded, our focus has always been on earning trust through consistent delivery in some of the world’s most demanding engineering environments. “This award recognises not only our export growth, but the standards, dedication and teamwork that underpin everything we do as a business. We are incredibly proud of what the team has achieved together.” As CTE celebrates its 20th year in business, receiving a King’s Award represents an important milestone in the company’s journey and reinforces its ambition to continue growing internationally while maintaining the standards and values that have defined the business from day one. CTE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LTD Unit 6, Stocklake Park, Farmbrough Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DQ Tel: 01296 483777 • www.cte-adv-tech.com
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Express Engineering Group
Founded in 1973, Express Engineering Group has evolved from a local subcontractor into a £60 million global leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing and assembly. Operating from seven advanced facilities across Gateshead and Middlesbrough, the group employs around 330 highly skilled people to deliver precision-engineered, safety-critical components and assemblies for demanding environments worldwide. The group provides a full turnkey service, managing the entire production lifecycle, from material sourcing and precision machining to specialist welding, corrosion-resistant alloy cladding, assembly and testing. This integrated capability enables the business to operate as a trusted Tier 1 partner to leading global OEMs, supporting complex projects in the subsea energy, power generation, nuclear and defence sectors. Its components are deployed in some of the world’s most challenging environments, from deepwater offshore fields to highly regulated infrastructure applications. A defining feature of the group’s recent success has been its exceptional international growth. Between 2022 and 2024, overseas sales increased by more than 91%, generating £78 million in sales and establishing exports as around 75% of total turnover. This rapid expansion reflects both
Craig Swinhoe, CEO (left) and Chris Thompson, Chairman The group’s purpose-built £3.5m International Assembly and Test Centre
strong global demand and the group’s ability to consistently deliver high quality, technically advanced solutions to international markets. From its bases in the North East of England, the group has a truly global reach, supporting projects across the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Africa, Malaysia and Australasia. Continued investment in facilities and capability has allowed the business to take on larger and more complex work, strengthening its position within global supply chains. At the heart of this success is its people. The group’s highly skilled workforce combines decades of technical expertise and experience with a strong pipeline of emerging talent through its apprenticeship programmes. This commitment to developing future engineers, alongside a culture
that values expertise, collaboration and pride in delivery, has been central to sustaining growth and maintaining world-class standards. Looking ahead, Express Engineering Group aims to build on its international momentum, further expanding its technical capabilities and global reach while continuing to invest in its people – ensuring it stays at the forefront of precision engineering for years to come.
EXPRESS ENGINEERING GROUP Kingsway North, Team Valley, Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear, NE11 0EG Tel: +44 (0)191 487 8000
sales@express-engineering.co.uk www.express-engineering.co.uk @expressengineering
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