SIX WIN KING’S AWARDS

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Eco-packaging company Flexi-Hex (pictured), software business Ultramed, Helston-based Clayworks, marine engineering company Feritech, clothing company Celtic & Co and Liskeardbased seafood business Ideal Food are among 148 businesses nationwide to be recognised for the accolade, formerly known as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Minister for Enterprise, Kevin Hollinrake, said: “I congratulate the first ever recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, who exemplify the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of British business. I wish them every success and commend the invaluable contributions they make to communities both at home and overseas, helping to grow the UK economy.”

Will Boex, who started Flexi-Hex in 2018 with twin brother Sam, said: “It has not been an easy journey post-Covid, as many businesses across the UK have found. So, to receive an accolade like this is a huge testament to the hard-work and positive mentality of our team.”

Feritech MD, Rob Ferris, added: “This is a huge honour for our business and fantastic recognition for our dedicated team and all their hard work. When we founded Feritech, we challenged ourselves to develop world-leading products that would set new standards in our industry. That approach has served us really well, and we now have the privilege of working with great customers around the world.”

Ultramed, meanwhile, was formed in 2014 by Dr Paul Upton, a former NHS consultant anaesthetist and Mr Alan Sanders, owner of a creative design studio.

Its flagship product, MyPreOp, provides patients with an online questionnaire so they can enter their relevant health data in preparation for an operation.

“It is an amazing honour for the team at Ultramed to be recognised in this way for our innovative work in digital health,” said Dr Upton.