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Innoval's Global Growth Recognised as a Rolling Success
27/01/2010
By Bob Northgate
Oxfordshire based Innoval Technology, a leading provider of independent technical expertise to the global downstream aluminium industry, have been announced as the South East Regional Winners of the International Trade Awards, sponsored by HSBC
Based in Banbury, Innoval is a first mover in the provision of knowledge, technical support including knowledge-based courses in aluminium rolling technology to investors, manufacturers and end-users of aluminium, and other metals. 
Above: South East Winners of the International Trade Awards 2009, sponsored by HSBC, celebrate their regional success. In attendence: Dr Tom Farley, Managing Director, Innoval; Dr Gary Mahon, Director, Innoval; Helen Forrest, Communications Manager, Innoval; Dr Nigel Davies, Non-Executive Director, Innoval; Lesley Barratt, Commercial Manager, HSBC; David Cook, International Business Manager, HSBC; Andrew Brattesani, Area Commercial Director, HSBC[/p]
Dr Tom Farley Managing Director of Innoval Technology Limited says: “We are very honoured to be announced as South East regional winners of the prestigious International Trade Awards, together with the recognition that this brings. As a unique team of aluminium technology experts, we took the opportunity of forming Innoval Technology in 2003 following the closure of Alcan’s world-class UK Research and Development Centre.”
He continues: “We have worked hard since our start-up and are proud of our achievements in new business growth and export sales. Our expertise is now sought by aluminium companies worldwide. Over the last six years, Innoval’s engineers have helped our clients to improve the quality of their aluminium products and the performance of their aluminium processing equipment the world over.”
The International Trade Awards, sponsored by HSBC recognises the outstanding success the business has demonstrated in exporting their services across a range of industry sectors and to more than 20 export markets, including China and the Middle East, enabling their customers to get the most from their investment.
Chairman of Judges, Ian Campbell OBE said: “Innoval’s global growth has depended on a clear international strategy, the skills and expertise of its multi-disciplinary teams, the development of niche, and often unique, training courses and a focus on specific marketing channels and tools. With 71% of its business derived from overseas markets and its agility as an SME, Innoval is a worthy winner of the [b[South East International Trade Award[/b].
Dr Tom Farley adds: “Our goal is to become the leading, internationally recognised provider of independent technical expertise to the global downstream aluminium industry and its customers, suppliers and investors. Receiving this award will help us on our way to achieving this, and we would like to express our thanks to International Trade and HSBC.”
Andrew Brattesani, Area Commercial Director for HSBC said: "Innoval Technology has achieved a great deal since its inception in developing global recognition for its expertise in the field of aluminium technology and HSBC is truly delighted to reward this success by naming Innoval as the South East Regional winner in he International Trade Awards ”
He continues: “HSBC is uniquely positioned to celebrate and support expertise in international trade as we are indeed the 'world's local bank' with 8,500 offices in 86 countries and territories. Businesses are navigating difficult and challenging times in the marketplace and for HSBC it is imperative that we continue to support companies such as Innoval Technology, which has fully embraced its international opportunities, as companies like this will help drive the economic recovery in the UK"
Innoval Technology will now join 11 other regional winners at the UK final – a prestigious ceremony at the House of Lords in March - where each business will have the chance to win one of three national awards: Small to Medium Sized Business Category (Sponsored by Avanta; Award for Excellence in Innovation; and the International Trade Company of the Year 2009.
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