Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd has been awarded – for the second time in three years! – a Queen’s Award for Enterprise within the category of International Trade for manufacturing and supplying electronic thermometers to worldwide markets. ETI received the award previously in 2012.
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise have been operating in various forms since 1966, developing over the years into the current format comprising three annual awards categories for companies and one for individuals. Each year Her Majesty the Queen makes the Awards on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.
Significant achievement
This award represents a significant achievement for Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd and the company is delighted to receive such a prestigious accolade. On receiving the award, Peter Webb, Managing Director of Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd commented:
“Receiving a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time is a fantastic achievement for the company. The award recognises the achievements and hard work undertaken by all of our employees. By keeping our manufacturing and Research & Development in the UK we have been able to support our local economy whilst successfully growing the business.”
UK leader
Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd has been trading since 1983 and is the UK’s leader in the manufacture and design of Electronic Thermometers and Temperature Probes. Over the past few years ETI’s worldwide export sales have increased by over 90%, with their main export markets being North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise will be presented officially to Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd by the Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex and other local dignitaries at a ceremony that will take place at the company’s Worthing headquarters.
About Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd
Established in 1983 by Peter & Miriam Webb, Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd (ETI) is a privately owned limited company, manufacturing 70% of the products it currently sells and distributes. ETI is the UK’s largest digital thermometer manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £9,600,000 (2013).
The company currently employees 154 staff at their two factories in Worthing, West Sussex, with 95% of the staff coming from the local area. The business is supported by an in-house Research & Development team, and a UKAS temperature calibration laboratory.
As the leading UK supplier of digital thermometers and temperature sensors to the food industry, ETI has developed a worldwide reputation as a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality and
precision digital thermometers, data loggers and temperature sensors for a wide range of temperature measurement applications. ETI currently exports approximately 34% of its annual turnover to countries all over the world. ETI also supplies thermometers to other industrial markets including construction, healthcare, scientific laboratories, HVAC and refrigeration.
Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd
Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HQ
01903 202151
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