EoW May 2013

Corporatenews

▲ ▲ Directors and staff at Metalube, winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Metalube awarded Queen’s Award for International Trade “It is very gratifying to have our hard work and commitment

“When we started the business back in the 80s all our trade was in the UK.

Manchester, UK-based Metalube is celebrating being named as winner of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2013 – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. Metalube produces speciality lubricants and protective greases used for making non-ferrous tubes, wires, cables and electrical conductors. This experienced exporter employs 31 people and is active in 80 markets with offices in China, India and Brazil. Investment is paramount, with a particular emphasis on marketing as well as research and development programmes.

“Over the decades we have watched the domestic industry diminish, and today we are almost entirely an export business, selling our oils and greases to over 80 countries worldwide.” He added: “It is very gratifying to have our hard work and commitment recognised by such a prestigious award and we look forward to receiving this honour from the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester later this year.”

recognised by such a prestigious award”

“This is the greatest tribute we could receive and our team is tremendously proud,“ said David Lee, founder and managing director. “For the three-year period, our overseas sales growth has been 51 per cent with exports accounting for 96 per cent of our total turnover.

Metalube Ltd – UK Website : www.metalube.co.uk

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