LONDON INNOVATION

Acturis Limited

100 Hatton Garden

EC1N 8NX

Acturis Limited

wins an Innovation Award for developing acloud computing system for the insurance industry. The system isa centrally-hosted computer system supporting the distribution, administration, underwriting and servicing of personal andcommercial insurance. The new product has enabled brokers to enforce consistent and complete data capture processes acrosstheir organisations and to transmit information electronically to trading partners. Consequently, high quality risk information issupplied to underwriters, terms and conditions of insurance are generated immediately and accurate documentation is prepared quickly. Thus, client service times are improved from days to seconds and costs are dramatically lowered. The development hasreduced error rates and excessive re-work that previously bedevilled the commercial insurance indust***

FilmLight Limited

Artists House

14-15 Manette StreetW1D 4AP

FilmLight Limited

wins an Innovation Award for developing three products for the post-production of films and videos. They area film scanner which produces ultra-quiet, high-resolution, stable scans with high colour fidelity, acolour grading system givingflexibilityin editing scenes prior to, and during, finishing processes and acolour management system. The third product enablesimage sequences to be viewedin the contextsin which they will be displayed and distributed. Taken together, the new productshave facilitated high levels of creative control and fast production times and have contributed significantly to the film industry adjusting to the digital age. The innovative products have been commercially successfulin demanding international markets andled to the company winning four technical Oscars for outstanding contributionsin the field of post-production.

InferMed Ltd

25 Bedford Square

WC1B 3HW

InferMed Ltd

wins an Innovation Award for designing and developing decision support systems for healthcare professionals.

The systems are used by doctors, nurses, health-centre staff and patients to assistin making decisions regarding the treatment of patients. Incorporating software pre-configured with validated best practice guidelines, they are capable of collecting patientdata appropriate to guideline applications and indicating ranges of options regarding treatment. Decisions and their outcomes arerecorded to inform future guidance. By encouraging the consistent use and development of good practice, the innovation helps to raise the standards of care and reduce the risks of poor treatments and malpractice lawsuits. Capable of supporting over 20,000consultations per hour, the systems are contributing to significant cost savingsin health servicesin the UK and overseas.

http://www.**turis.com

Employees:***

Immediate Parent: Acturis Group Limited

Co-CEO: Mr David McDonald

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr David McDonald

Tel: 020 7079 ***

Email: david.mcdonald**[ta]**ris.com

http://www.**lmlight.ltd.uk

Commercial Director: Mr Peter Stothart

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Peter Stothart

Tel: 020 7292 ***

Email: peter**[ta]**light.ltd.uk

http://www.**fermed.com

CEO: Mr Duane Lawrence

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mark Snell

Tel: 07500 893***

Email: Mark.Snell**[ta]**rmed.com

Primal Pictures Ltd

Tennyson House

159-165 Great Portland StreetW1W 5PA

Primal Pictures Ltd

wins an Innovation Award for developing arange of medical software products. Their foundation is athree-dimensional, digital, human body model, comprising 7,500 detailed anatomical structures, based on advanced medicaldata, from MRI and CT scans. The company created visual effects, such as moving inside organ cavities or viewing interwovenlayers of muscle, bone and tissue. With patented display and labelling processes, they were incorporated into the products,which are used to support medical students and professionals across the world. For example, the Interactive Hand is usedby the majority of hand surgeons to support complex surgery and Complete Anatomy and Physiology On-line is replacingtextbooksin the education of foundation level students. The products have driven commercial successin the company.

Racal Acoustics Limited

Unit 2-4 Hailsham Drive

Harrow

HA1 4TRFor developing Raptor, amilitary communications head-set, Racal Acoustics Limitedwins an Innovation Award. increasedusage of wheeled military vehicles, required head-sets that maintained noise protection levels, but extended operationalusage and improved communications effectiveness. Raptor, being half the weight of previous head-sets and incorporatingsophisticated electronics, more than satisfies the requirements. Its reduced clamping force enables easy fitment without need of helmet removal - importantf or soldiersin high-risk situations. The innovative circuitry ensures that external sounds, such asconversation, can be heard whilst harmful noise is Limited to safe levels; impulse noises being supressed faster than the speed of sound. The modular design facilitates integration with many inter-communication systems. The product’s introduction wasa primary factorin significant company growth, particularlyin export markets.

Shazam Entertainment Ltd

26-28 Hammersmith Grove

W6 7HAan Innovation Award is made to Shazam Entertainment Ltd

for developing asoftware application (App) for smart-phones and othermobile devices. The new product enables consumers quickly to identify details, for example song titles and artists, of music,video-clips and, latterly, television programmes being played on radios or VDUs within such devices. It facilitates purchase andsharing of such items. Incorporating patented technology that can differentiate between musical sound and background noise, Italso operatesin real-world environments, such as night-clubs and shops. By pointing devices, loaded with the App, towards sources of music and sound clips, the content is analysed by matching with acentral database containing more than 15 million trac***

The new product is used by an estimated 200 million peoplein 200 countries.

http://www.**imalpictures.com

Founder & Publishing Director: Mr Laurie Wiseman

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Laurie Wiseman

Tel: 020 7637 ***

Email: laurie**[ta]**alpictures.com

http://www.**terline.com/communicationsystems

Immediate Parent: Esterline Corp - USA

Managing Director: Mr Graham Jones

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Denise Prickett

Tel: 020 8515 ***

Email: denise.prickett**[ta]**rline.com

http://www.**azam.com

CEO: Mr Andrew Fisher

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Rica Squires

Tel: 020 8742 ***

Email: pr**[ta]**amteam.com

Tangle Teezer Limited

Office***

143 Acre Lane

SW2 5UAFor the development of aground-breaking hairbrush, this rapidly growing company, Tangle Teezer wins an Innovation award.

This unconventional hairbrush incorporates around 400 teeth of patented design. Arrangedin aunique configuration witha specific design, the teeth are rigid for afirm grip, yet are surprisingly flexible. The bending and flexing ability allows fo rquick, painless and tug free detangling. Less hair is visibly noticeablein the hairbrush. Furthermore, wearers of wigs andhair extensions notice and feel the benefits. Far less hair product is also required that is sometimes over-used, for an easierdetangling regime. Since launchingin 2007, over two million of the premium priced hairbrushes have been sold globally,bringing growth to the company - profits have doubled year on year.

http://www.**ngleteezer.com

Chief Executive: Mr Shaun Pulfrey

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Jacqui Ripley

Tel: 020 7738 ***

Email: jacqui.r**[ta]**leteezer.com

LONDON SUSTAINABLE

developmentMarks and Spencer Group plc

Waterside House North Wharf Road W2 1NWFor excellent environmental management, Marks and Spencer Group plc wins aSustainable Development Award.

The company aims at being the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015 through ‘Plan A’, its eco and ethical plan thatlaunchedin 2007. With benefits worth over £70min 2010/2011 alone, the plan has so far resultedin increased energy fromrenewable sources and reductions of carbon emissions and waste, much of which is re-cycled or used for energy production.

The company sources products from over 2,000 suppliers, with whom it has established sustainability frameworks thatset exemplar environmental and employment standards. It assures good working conditions within its supply chain; inpartnership with charities it develops compelling initiatives encouraging customers to adopt sustainable life-styles; and itswork-placement schemes for disadvantaged groups have been exported to overseas suppliers.

http://www.**rporate.marksandspencer.com

Employees: 7***

CEO: Mr Marc Bolland

Enquiries: Daniel.himsworth**[ta]**sandspencer.com

Tel: 07827 858***

Email: daniel.himsworth**[ta]**sandspencer.com

NORTH EAST INTERNATIONAL TradeCulpitt Limited

Culpitt Limited

is now owned by Decopac Inc (USA) but was originally incorporatedin 1931, and is amanufacturer andsupplier of cake and food decorations. It wins the Award for the first time for its continuous improvementin export sales andoverall commercial success over the six year period. The company is able to show good growthin overseas earnings along withaccompanying growthin workforce, turnover and profit. This success is seen to be,in part, aresult of the implementation of aconsidered strategy, focusing on after sales service and ensuring cohesion across the sales network through active interventions

from company staff. The company has also successfully developed new marketsin the USA and Australia.

Immunodiagnostic Systems Limited

Didcot Way Boldon Business ParkBolden

NE35 9PD

Operating since 1977, Immunodiagnostic Systems Limited

develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic tests for hospitallaboratories.in particular it supplies immunoassay kits employing antibodiesin the creation of sensitive tests for thedetermination of biomarkers. It wins aQueen’s Award for the third time, on this occasion for its continuous improvement inexport sales and overall company growth. The company has, over the period, doubled its workforce, grown turnover by over500%, profits by 1300% and grown export earnings by 702%. This success is seen to bein part related to asales strategy thatfocuses on local representatives working closely with customers and focusing on products that fill gaps left by the multi-nationalcompetitor organisations.

Integrated Display Systems Ltdhas operated since 1979 and is an electronic equipment manufacturer that produces and sells

Clavis hand brake setting and belt tensioning equipment which is used predominantlyin car production lines. It wins the AwardFor the first time for its continuous improvementin export performance. The growthin overseas earnings is calculated at 271%over the six year period and the percentage of sales exported has also doubled. The company maintains its market sales intothe automotive supply chain through aproactive approach offering technical innovation along with highly skilled engineeringdevelopment. Customer support and after sales service are also supplied to good effect. The company has recently expanded itsexport effort into the BRIC countries.

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr Thomas Wylie

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Thomas Wylie

Tel: 01670 842***

http://www.**splc.com

Immediate Parent: IDS Holdings plc

Director of Business Development: Dr Roger Duggan

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Dr Roger Duggan or Mrs Jill Houston

Tel: 01915 196***

Tel: 01915 196***

Email: rtd**[ta]**lc.com/jill.lloyd**[ta]**lc.com

Managing Director: Dr P M R Smith

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Dr P M R Smith

Tel: 01912 627***

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd- Sunderland Plant

Washington Road Sunderland

SR5 3NS

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd- Sunderland Plant was establishedin 1986 and is owned by Nissan International SA

[Switzerland], part of the Nissan Motor Company Ltd.

Japan. The UK plant is involvedin the production of motorised passengervehicles for domestic, european and global markets. It wins the Award for the fifth time for its outstanding achievementin exportsales. The company exports some 80% of its product across global markets and has seen an overall export growth of 38% withsales increasing from £3006 million to £4307 million. The company’s considered strategy implementation sees it maintainingits market position within an increasingly competitive automotive market.

Pearson-Harper Ltd

Colmans Nook

Belasis Hall Technology ParkBillingham

TS23 4EG

Pearson-Harper Ltdhas won aQueen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding achievement over the last three years.

Exports accounted for 75% of turnover contributing to overseas earnings growth of just under 100%. Formedin 1992 andbasedin the North East, their business is the collection, organisation, management and hosting of the essential engineering information required to build and operate large capital assets such as offshore installations and processing plants. From beingpredominantly focussedin the UK with intermittent support workin Angola, Pearson’s export strategy, implementedin 2008has resultedin the company now providing engineering information management services to clientsin Africa, Asia and Europe.

The company has opened an officein Perth, Western Australia to support major contractsin the region.

Peel Jones Copper Products Limited

Maynard Foundry Carlin How

Saltburn by SeaCleveland

TS13 4EY Manufacturer and long standing exporter of high conductivity copper castings for the iron and steel industry, Peel Jones Copperproducts Limited

was establishedin 1968. Despite having exported for over 40 years, they continue to expand their internationaloperations with exports now representing 96% of turnover and five new markets having been enteredin the last three years:Romania, France, India, Republic of China and Turkey. Of these, Romania now represents 12% of overseas sales. The success of the company is clearly linked to its choice of export strategies,in particular the analysis of the global steel industry and thepursuit of new markets as they evolve together with extensive R&D on existing products to meet customer needs.

http://www.**ssan.co.uk

Employees: ***

Immediate Parent: Nissan International SA - Switzerland

Vice President Manufacturing UK: Mr Kevin Fitzpatrick

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Lucy Banwell

Tel: 01914 152***

Email: lucy.banwell**[ta]**an-nmuk.co.uk

http://www.**arson-harper.com

Managing Director: Ms Alex Hayward

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Karen Humble

Tel: 01207 529***

Email: karen.humble**[ta]**nic.com

http://www.**eljonescopper.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Archibald Young Limited

Chairman: Mr Ian Young OBE

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Ian Young OBE

Tel: 01417 767***

Email: IanYoung**[ta]**ibaldyoung.co.uk

Rayovac Micropower, adivision of Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd

Unit 2a

Stephenson Road NE37 3HW

Rayovac Micropower, adivision of Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd.

part of Spectrum Brands Inc (USA) is aworldwide leader inbattery power and innovation. They have added to its successin 2011 by winning aQueen’s Award for Enterprise for the second

successive year. Building on last year’s achievement when it received the Innovation Award for its new Mercury Free battery range, Rayovac has been rewarded for continuously improving its export sales. The company exports its batteries to more than70 countriesin Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and has seen export sales rise by over 60% during the six year period

recognised by the award. Rayovac has worked hard to achieve this success by continually investingin product development,new technology and quality systems at Washington.

Seaward Electronic Limited(Rigel Medical Division)

15-18 Bracken Hill

South West Industrial Estate Peterlee SR8 2SW

Seaward Electronic Ltd(Rigel Medical Division), establishedin 1982, manufactures and sells electrical safety testing equipmentincluding specialist instrumentation for medical devices. It wins the Award for the first time for its outstanding achievementin growing overseas earnings through the application of acomprehensive customer centric approachin its sales strategy.

The company has successfully investigated and developed new export markets and has investedin multi lingual customersupport systems. The company also makes effective use of technical symposiums and overseas trade fairs to maintain theinternational profile of the business and its brands.

Turbinia worksSoil Machine Dynamics Limited

was incorporatedin 1971. They are part of Bywell Holdings Limitedand Specialist Machine

Developments (SMD) Limited.in its current format the company designs and manufactures sub-sea equipment and remotely operated equipmentf or hazardous environments. It wins the Award for the first time for its outstanding achievementin exportsales over the last three years, with growthin overseas earnings measured at 237%. The company also shows an increasein thepercentage of its sales which are exported. As aniche market operator the company has adopted astrategy that makes use of its engineer and manufacturer capabilities to maintain and grow its market positi***

http://www.**yovac.eu

Immediate Parent: Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd

Divisional Vice President: Mr Vince Armitage

Contactf or Press Enquiries: David Swinburne or Ian Watson

Tel: 01912 331***

Email: david**[ta]**r.co.uk

http://www.**gelmedical.com

Immediate Parent: Seaward Electronic Limited

Divisional Manager: Mr John Backes

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mark Marsh

Tel: 01915 878***

Email: markm**[ta]**ard.co.uk

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Andrew Hodgson

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Victoria Bosi

Tel: 01912 348***

Email: victoria.bosi**[ta]**co.uk