Press book

North West
International Trade
GA Pet Food Partners
The Albert Suite
Unit 2 - Revolution Avenue
Chorley Lancashire
PR7 7DW
Website: www.ga-petfoodpartners.co.uk
Employees: 248
Immediate Parent: N/A
Chairman: Mr Roger Bracewell
Press Contact: Georgina Bracewell
Tel: +44(0)7866 314821
Email: Georgina.bracewell@ga-petfoodpartners.co.uk
GA Pet Food Partners started its business in 1993 to process wheat from the family farm into dry pet food. The company now makes
500 different types of dry extruded food catering for dogs, cats, fish and small animals, which are sold to over 1,200 customers around
the world. Products are manufactured and packaged to the client’s requirements and under their own labels. The company focuses on
technological innovation, which has allowed it to use more fresh ingredients than any other manufacturer. It also emphasises quality and
integrity with onsite laboratories to ensure food safety. Export sales have grown over the last three years by 49% or by over £8 million with
the number of UK employees growing from 154 to 248. For the first time GA Pet Food Partners wins the Queen’s Award for International
Trade in recognition of its outstanding success.
Genesys International Ltd
3A Aston Way
Middlewich
Cheshire
KT19 8RG
Website: www.genesysro.com
Employees: 9
Immediate Parent: N/A
Managing Director: Mr Stephen Chesters
Press Contact: Steve Chesters
Tel: +44(0)1372 741881
Email: schesters@genesysro.com
Twice a previous winner of the Queens Award for International Trade in 2005 and 2011, Genesys International Ltd. started trading
in 2001 to manufacture and distribute antiscalant and cleaning chemicals for use in the water treatment and desalination markets.
Overseas sales have doubled to £5 million over the last six years and continue to represent more than 90% of total sales. Its top
markets include Peru, North America, the UAE, Spain, Oman and Saudi Arabia with all its markets being served by a network of over 60
worldwide distributors. The company has recruited no less than 30 new distributors over the last six years. Continuous research, new
product development and technical excellence have contributed to the company’s success. Genesys International Ltd. once more wins
the Queen’s award for International Trade in recognition of its continuous achievement in the overseas markets.
GGR Group Ltd
Presentation House
Broadgate
Broadway Business Park
Chadderton
Oldham
Lancashire
OL9 0JA
Website: www.ggrgroup.com
Employees: 115
Immediate Parent: N/A
CEO: Mr Graeme Riley
Press Contact: David Sudworth
Tel: +44(0)1616 832580
Email: david.sudworth@ggrgroup.com
GGR Group wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Achievement Award by using the successful business model
of purchasing products from Japan, adapting them for the European market and selling them on through a network of 27 dealers across
Europe and the Middle East. Established in 1995, GGR Group is Europe’s leading supplier of vacuum handling equipment, compact
pick and carry cranes, UNIC mini-spider cranes and restricted access lifting machinery for sale or hire. The company has seen steady
growth in overseas sales, which has almost doubled in the three year period of the Award and accounts for 25% of total turnover. There
has been steady growth in staff numbers from 95 to 115, bringing gross value added to the UK economy and net profits almost doubling
in the period. GGR Group is not standing still and has international growth ambitions by capitalising on the existing dealer network by
expanding into Russia, South America and Africa.
In strict confidence 21 April 2016
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