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Company Description in the ‘List of Winners’ preceeding the section, for checking: Gripple Ltd Manufacturer of wire joining and tensioning devieces for agricultural, industrial and civil applications
Eskan
ESKAN, a proudly British company, with all of its products manufactured on site at state of the art facilities in Greenford, has been exporting world class security and defence products to government agencies for 30 years. The organisation is ISO9001 2015 fully accredited. Executive Director Andy Williams explains: “Exports make up more than 90% of our business. Our products go all over the world – the USA, Europe, Latin America and to at least ve Middle Eastern countries.” This is a signi cant achievement for a company with fewer than 30 employees. What’s even more amazing is that Eskan boasts a range of more than 300 di erent products. Launched in 1987, the company has developed an impressive portfolio in several areas including counter surveillance, covert audio surveillance, radio frequency jamming or electronic counter measures, night vision technology, consultancy and training. Eskan began working with the security forces of various countries but are now also supporting defence users, our products are being used to combat terrorism, defend the law and save lives worldwide. Staying ahead of the game in the ever- changing world of leading-edge electronics is absolutely vital.
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Eskan headquarters.
“We commit signi cant resources to research and development,” explained Andy. “It makes up a substantial amount of our annual budget, but it is vital if we are going to keep producing the top- line products that our customers demand. Our relationship with our clients is crucial, so it is absolutely vital that when they buy our products, they get the best possible support. We pride ourselves on our service and on the fact that our clients keep coming back. We’ve worked with some of them for over 20 years and have developed friendships and a trust that is impossible to replicate.” The honour of receiving the Queen’s Award in
2016 was recognition for all our hard working sta that we are going in the right direction and that SME’s, such as Eskan, are recognised at the highest level in the UK. Since receiving the Queens’ Award in 2016, Eskan’s business has continued to grow, both in the UK and overseas. This has been due to the continued hard work of all of our sta . ESKAN 3b Kelvin Industrial Estate, LongDrive, GreenfordUB6 8WAUnited Kingdom Tel: +44 20 8813 0776 • Mob +44 7860 920 280 andy.williams@eskan.com
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Gripple Ltd
Gripple was delighted to receive the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2016 – its second in the category and fth Queen’s award overall. In the same year, Gripple’s Indian operation achieved £1m sales for the rst time, a growth of 37% on the previous year. The company’s progression into 2017 continues to be in tune with a business widening its global in uence. Globally recognised as the innovative manufacturer of wire joining solutions for agriculture and suspension
in production. This year, the company opened bases in Poland and Canada, adding to Gripple’s already considerable footprint across Europe and North America. Alongside new spaces, Gripple has reinvigorated its Riverside production site in She eld, a stunning refurb project which has doubled the size of the factory, and showcases a number of ‘green’ initiatives – a ‘living’ wall and river-sourced heat pumps. Gripple’s success is attributed to its employee ownership model and the engagement enjoyed with its people, pioneered by founding Chairman Hugh Facey, recently in the spotlight on BBC’s The One Show . A strong commitment to values of integrity, challenging
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systems for building services, Gripple continues to develop new markets, with ventures into seismic bracing and civil construction con rming the ‘Grip and pull’ technology’s outstanding problem solving adaptability, rich in bene ts, in contrast to the traditional solutions of old. Progress and continued growth at Gripple is driven by a erce enthusiasm for new product development. The business leads in its wire rope suspension solution, but maintains a commitment to developing its o ering, characterised in 2017 by a new piping range launch which will further revolutionise mechanical installations and deliver labour and waste saving solutions for pipework projects. Building on success is key to Gripple’s persistent evolution. The business recently sold its 600 millionth unit and committed to support heady increases conversationwithNick Hewer on The One Show
convention and having fun at work are the context to Gripple’s consistently impressive turnover and pro t performance. Well-being and development of its members remains at the centre of Gripple’s vision and the business will break new ground this year with the introduction of a dedicated training academy and social space on its own premises in She eld. GRIPPLE LTD Head O ce: The Old West Gun Works, Savile Street East, She eld, S47UQ Tel: +44 (0) 114 275 2255 • info@gripple.com • www.gripple.com n @Gripple Z @Grippleltd F Gripple Limited " GrippleTV x Gripple Ltd
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