UKTI London's Life Sciences Exporter of the Year

Smart Cells International win London’s Life Sciences Exporter of the Year.

The Prime Minister said:"I want to congratulate the winners of the London Export Awards 2010 - and all the companies who entered - on their international trade achievements. Their initiative underlines the role exporters have to play in maintaining the return to economic growth seen in the last quarter of 2009. I hope their success will encourage even more London businesses - of all sizes - to follow their example.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Lord Davies, Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business, said:“I am incredibly proud of all the companies that have taken part in this competition. They are shining examples of what can be achieved if you take your business international. They also demonstrate that the UK is strong across many sectors.“Export is one of our most powerful weapons as we emerge from the worldwide recession. Exporting is great for business, generating new ideas, processes and products. And UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can give businesses the best advice on how to access overseas markets.”

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "Less than a century ago London was the world's market place with nearly every commodity passing through the city's docks and trading floors, generating great wealth for the capital and country. Now, more than ever, London's exporters are the key to driving us through this downturn and onwards to sustained economic prosperity. "I am staggered by the quality of this year's entries which showcase the incredible talent and creativity we have in this city. This combined with inspired business knowledge is a sure recipe for success and gives me huge confidence that we are in a great position to exploit many more lucrative and emerging overseas markets." Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Cash and Trade, Barclays Corporate said:  "The achievements of the exporters recognised through these awards are magnified by the incredibly challenging economic circumstances in which they have succeeded. They should be applauded and offer an example for other UK businesses to follow.“The depth of nominees is testament to London’s strength as an export centre.”Other winners at the London Export Awards 2010 include:

• London’s Creative Industries Exporter of the Year: Knomo
• London’s Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing Exporter of the Year: Specialist Energy Group Plc
• London’s Financial, Business & Professional Services Exporter of the Year: RIZE recruitment
• London’s Life Sciences Exporter of the Year: Smart Cells International
• London’s Young Exporter of the Year: MyDestinationinfo.com Ltd
• London’s Best Newcomer of the Year: TestPlant

FilmLight and Avanti, the UK’s only fixed satellite service operator, were joint winners of the award for London’s Technology Exporter of the Year.

The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) organised awards, supported by the Mayor of London and sponsored by Barclays Bank, were open to London-based SMEs registered within any of London's 33 boroughsThe awards judging panel consisted of respected UK entrepreneurs and business authorities. They included:·         Chris Blackhurst – Evening Standard City Editor·         Anthony Browne - Mayoral Policy Director for Economic Development·         Martin Broughton - Chairman of British Airways·         James Caan - investor, entrepreneur and television personality·         Sir Andrew Likierman - Dean of the London Business School·         Roger Mavity – CEO of the Conran Group·         Vivek Ramachandran - Head of Cash & Trade, Barclays Plc·         Susan Searle - Chief Executive Officer, Imperial InnovationsFor further information on the awards and the finalists, please log on to: http://londonevents.ukti.gov.uk/awards/

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