Hexham-based soft drinks firm, Fentimans Ltd received the New Exporter/SME Exporter Award for demonstrating exceptional achievement in export.
The award was presented to Piero Alberici representing Fentimans by David Coppock, UKTI Regional Director for the North Easton during a ceremonial dinner at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light that celebrated the very best of North East exporting businesses.
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| David Coppock (left) & Piero Alberici |
David said:export heroes should not be underestimated - their efforts have helped the North East reap the rewards of going global.
“In the last 12 months, up to the end of December 2012, a total of £13.69 billion worth of goods and services were exported from the North East around the globe.
The award, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment was in the category of a business with turnover of up to £25m.
