Royal recognition for Business

The Queen's Award for Enterprise-Innovation was presented on behalf of Her Majesty by the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Mr. Eric Dancer to two successful local companies who have achieved the highest standards in manufacturing. Centek Ltd. of Newton Abbot produce casing centralisers and stop collars, used to position casing when drilling oil and gas wells and SRA Developments Ltd. based in Ashburton, leading innovators of ultrasonic products for medical applications. Devon is home to many innovative and world beating companies seeking to relocate away from the major cities bringing skilled job opportunities adding to those in our traditional industries of tourism and agriculture.