Northamptonshire Business Awards 2019 Finalists


What the judges said: “We felt Variohm


Eurosensor had a consistent and sustainable export


record and is well placed to cope with any forthcoming changes as a result of Brexit.”


SpaceVac Technologies Group SpaceVac International is the manufacturer of the world’s leading high-level cleaning equipment. Providing a simple innovative solution to universal problems faced by cleaning and facilities management companies worldwide, SpaceVac has built an expansive international presence with its products available in 40 countries and on five continents. By pairing a focus on innovation and product development with a dedication to improving the safety of its users worldwide, SpaceVac has established itself as the market leader in high-level cleaning with a number of exciting new high-level cleaning developments slated for launch later in 2019.


Watford Control


With over 70 years’ experience to its name, Watford Control are the trusted world leader in AC voltage stabilisation, power conditioning and voltage management technology. Its voltage stabilisers and power conditioners operate in some of the most challenging conditions on Earth, including the nuclear industry, contaminated environments, specialist outdoor applications and sub-sea installations. Watford Control have enjoyed significant export success with tens of thousands of units installed across the globe. Watford Control’s products have been continuously made in the UK since 1947; the business made Corby its home in the late 1980s.


Export Business of the Year


Variohm Eurosensor


Business of the Year winner Variohm Eurosensor was also crowned Export Business of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Awards. The firm manufactures and supplies sensors


and associated electronic systems and has seen its export sales grow significantly since 2010. In addition to its base in Towcester, the firm operates an office in Germany and has a worldwide distribution network. It fought off strong competition from


SpaceVac Technologies Group and Watford Control to win the Export Business of the Year award, which recognises the strength of Northamptonshire’s international businesses. The firm impressed the judges with their


strong export record and their readiness to cope with changes caused by Brexit.


Managing director Graham Pattison was accompanied by a large group of supporters from the company as he collected the award from Steve Clark, of category sponsors Marsden Fire Safety. Graham said: “To win this award is amazing


for everyone because it’s very much a team effort. “For many years we have identified the importance of export to our business. We have even opened an office in Heidelberg in Germany. What makes winning this particular award even more special is our stores manager Alan Gilbert is currently in Heidelberg enhancing our facility there as part of our preparations for Brexit.”


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