Staff at a Powys border manufacturer of innovative, eco-friendly composite materials, are celebrating after being named as the national winner of the Global Britain Business of the Year at the prestigious British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2024.

Jesmonite, a leading UK-based manufacturer and a Shropshire Chamber of Commerce member, based in Bishop’s Castle has scooped the national title after being judged against nine other regional Chamber award winners from across the UK.

The national award win, which comes towards the end of the company’s 40th year anniversary, follows Jesmonite’s Global Business of the Year win at the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2023.

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Supported by UK Export Finance, the Global Britain category award celebrates businesses that have achieved significant and sustained international growth, demonstrating that UK businesses can successfully thrive in overseas markets.

The British Chambers Business Awards is one of the most anticipated events in the UK business calendar, recognising and promoting the best of British business.

Jesmonite’s win in the Global Britain Business of the Year category is a testament to its outstanding commitment to international market expansion and its dedication to delivering high-quality products that resonate with a global customer base.

This year, the awards have recognised UK businesses that have displayed exceptional growth, resilience, and adaptability in a competitive global marketplace.

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Jesmonite’s innovative approach and robust export strategy have propelled the company to new heights, with significant increases in overseas sales and a growing presence in multiple international markets.

Piran Littleton, Managing Director of Jesmonite, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the national winner of Global Britain Business of the Year at The Chamber Business Awards.

“This award is a testament to our team’s hard work and our commitment to bringing our innovative materials to new markets worldwide.

“Our success in expanding internationally is not only a reflection of our business strategy but also our belief that British innovation can make a difference on a global scale.

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“We have an expanding worldwide programme of distribution hubs which has already seen the successful opening of hubs in Europe, America and Australia and this will continue into 2025.

“We are a small team with a global reach with an exciting vision to ensure Jesmonite is accessible to all artists, manufacturers and architects around the world for them to make, create and manufacture anything from coasters to cladding, from jewellery to properties.”

Jesmonite is a range of eco-friendly materials used by artists, manufacturers and architects to create anything from cladding to coasters.

Jesmonite’s journey to becoming a national leader in export success underscores its strong market insights and adaptability to different cultures and business environments.

The company’s ability to navigate complex international markets while maintaining high standards of product quality has been a key driver of its sustained growth.

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As a national winner, Jesmonite is now in the running for the highly coveted Winner of Winners’ Award, which will be announced at a special ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on November 20.

Mr Littleton added: “We would like to congratulate our fellow regional winners from across the UK and stand proud alongside them as we represent the very best of British enterprise together.”

The regional winners included: Druck Ltd, Air Energy Limited, Cleveland Cable Co, The Deluxe Group, Heehaw, Claydon Yield-O-Meter Limited, Mallory International, Lavinia Stamps Limited and Pricecheck.