Diamond Hard Surfaces (DHS), a materials technology company based in Towcester, has been named ‘Best Exporter in the East Midlands’ in the Great Faces of British Business competition. Sponsored by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and BT, DHS were one of 550 entries received from around the UK and are now in the running to win the national competition plus a top prize of £30,000 worth of government support. Tim Bagshaw, Head of Business & Innovation, NEP said: This is excellent news for Diamond Hard Surfaces and for Northamptonshire.
Diamond Hard Surfaces (DHS), a materials technology company based in Towcester, has been named ‘Best Exporter in the East Midlands’ in the Great Faces of British Business competition. Sponsored by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and BT, DHS were one of 550 entries received from around the UK and are now in the running to win the national competition plus a top prize of £30,000 worth of government support. Tim Bagshaw, Head of Business & Innovation, NEP said: This is excellent news for Diamond Hard Surfaces and for Northamptonshire. As a recipient of both INV-ENT and High Performance Technologies funding through NEP, DHS has maximised local investment opportunities and support for export growth and now sells to blue chip clients in the USA, Europe and Middle East – between 70-80 per cent of its overall business. “DHS is one of a wealth of hard-working and innovative small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Northamptonshire. I would urge local people to join the public vote and help this vibrant company go all the way in the Great Faces of British Business competition.” To vote by 23 February 2015, go to greatbusiness.gov.uk/competition The Business is Great campaign aims to celebrate and inspire small businesses and is run by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and UKTI.