2016

Helipebs are already established in the Oil & Gas,Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Mould and Tool sectors with their hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders and systems being supplied around the world. Having previously supplied into the Nuclear industry, we recognised this as a growth sector and understood that the next step to enhancing our credentials was to go through the Fit For Nuclear process.

The firm, which can trace its roots back well over 100 years, had received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in April having grown its overseas sales by 142% between 2013 and 2015.

With over 1.1 million certificates issued worldwide, ISO 9001 helps organizations demonstrate to customers that they can offer products and services of consistently good quality. It also acts as a tool to streamline their processes and make them more efficient at what they do. Acting ISO Secretary-General Kevin McKinley explains: “ISO 9001 allows organizations to adapt to a changing world. It enhances an organization’s ability to satisfy its customers and provides a coherent foundation for growth and sustained success.”

Published this weekend, the 2nd annual Sunday Times Heathrow SME Export Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s private small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) with the fastest-growing international sales. The six companies headquartered in the southwest of England (the same number as last year) include four new entrants to the league table. They have made a strong contribution to the local economy. Their international sales have grown by an average of 130% a year over the last two years to a total of £43m and together they now employ 440 people.