A Co Tyrone firm has been recognised with a national award for its success in international trade.
EDGE Innovate, based near Coalisland , picked up a Queen’s Award for Enterprise and will be invited to a Royal reception to mark the win.
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most recognised business awards in the country, recognising and celebrating innovative company across the UK.
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The Co Tyrone firm manufactures technology for the shredding and sorting of materials in production processes and recycling.
The company exports 94% of its products overseas, and has been recognised for its contribution to international trade.
Managing director of the company Darragh Cullen said it was a proud moment for its staff after a difficult few years due to Covid-19.
“The team at EDGE Innovate are absolutely delighted to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise,” Darragh said.
“This award is recognition of the hard work and resilience of all our stakeholders over the last three years, especially during the time of the pandemic.
“With staff suffering from Covid, isolating and with enforced lockdown, it has been an extremely challenging period.
“I want to thank our entire team for their help during this time. We have worked together as a tight knit unit, focusing on delivering for our customers.
“EDGE is a growing organisation and working closely with all our stakeholders in the context of mutual respect and teamwork has allowed this growth to continue over the last three years.
“Continual growth during the pandemic is remarkable and a testament to who we all are and how we conduct ourselves. We accept this award as recognition of that success.”
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