Agri-tech firm big winner at Auckland Export Awards
PLUS: Full list of winners.
Farm technology company Tru-Test Group took out the top honors at last night’s Auckland Export NZ awards.
The company which manufactures livestock weigh scale indicators and milk meters also won the Westpac Exporter of the Year - total sales over $25 million.
The QBE Insurance Exporter of the year award for total sales under $25 million went to towing solution company Best Bars.
The Newstalk ZB 2013 Exporters Champion went to Tony Nowell CNZM, who is currently a director at Scion, Wellington Drive Technologies and the FoodBowl in Auckland.
Export New Zealand Auckland chairman Graham Kearns said once again he was amazed by the quality and variety of companies out in the export arena.
“It is extremely important torecognise and publicise the achievements of these companies to honour them,” Mr Kearns said.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Westpac Exporter of the Year (total sales over $25 million)
Tru-Test Group - the world leading manufacturer of livestock scales and milk metering equipment.
QBE Insurance Exporter of the Year (total sales under $25 million)
Best Bars - supplier of towing solutions and automotive accessories
BDO Food & Beverage Exporter of the Year
Greenshell New Zealand - family-owned food business engaged in farming, processing and marketing Greenshell™ Mussels
TNT Express Emerging Exporter of the Year
Kagi Jewellery – New Zealand designer jewellery brand
Baldwins Intellectual Property Commercialisation of Innovation for Export
Southern Spars - designer and manufacturer of yacht masts, booms and rigging.
Endace Tech StartUp of the Year
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NBR Staff
Sat, 22 Jun 2013
Sat, 22 Jun 2013
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Agri-tech firm big winner at Auckland Export Awards
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