Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards

Thursday 1st December 2022 at the Residence of His Majesty’s British Ambassador to France

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FOREWORD

Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG

The British Ambassador to France

I am delighted to welcome you to the second edition of our Franco British Trade & Investment Awards, organised in partnership with the Franco British Chamber of Commerce & Industry Our Awards are an outstanding occasion to celebrate business success stories on both sides of the Channel.

Trade and commerce are a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship and, despite the challenges, businesses on both sides of the Channel continue to innovate and grow, finding new ways to increase economic activity. France is the UK’s 5th largest trading partner and over the last year, trade in goods and services between the UK and France was worth £78.3 billion an increase of over 20% on the previous year. Our latest trade figures, particularly in exports of goods, show a strong rebound in UK France bilateral trade. You are all part of that story.

Tonight, you will hear success stories from businesses across the UK and France, of many different shapes and sizes. These shortlisted companies champion many of the shared commercial priorities between both countries: technology and innovation, clean and sustainable economic growth and success for SMEs. I am proud that we are recognising regional economic development, or “Levelling Up”, as both countries look to spread wealth and opportunity in every corner of our nations

Moreover, the Awards represent a continuation of the special partnership we have with the Franco British Chamber Together, we are building a programme of excellent events and initiatives to foster commercial links between the UK and France namely So British, the Regional Business Network, the Business Forum and our prestigious Awards. An exciting agenda!

I want to thank our sponsors BDO France, Eurostar and Jaguar Land Rover that have made tonight possible. I look forward to meeting with as many of you as possible Congratulations to all the outstanding French and British businesses nominated.

FOREWORD

Mr. Chris Barton CMG His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

I am thrilled to return to the British Embassy in Paris for another edition of the Franco British Trade & Investment Awards. Special thanks to the Franco British Chamber for partnering with DIT on this superb event

It is my role and my delight as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe to encourage a thriving trade and investment relationship between the UK and other European countries. I lead a fantastic team of over 300 colleagues from the UK’s Department for International Trade based in 34 countries across the continent. Together we work to open markets, encourage trade and attract investment across the continent.

My message tonight is simple: the UK deeply values its relations with our European partners in general, and France in particular. Trade and investment between the UK and the rest of Europe helps to drive economic growth, create jobs and improve living standards. Through our trade and investment promotion work, we also aim to encourage sustainability, utilise technology and level up living standards ambitions that are well reflected in our award categories this evening. Put simply, trade creates and spreads joy and jobs across our countries

We have all experienced a range of challenges over the last few years, and none of us is immune from current economic headwinds. Nevertheless, I am pleased to report that the latest trade figures show a positive outlook Over half of the UK’s trade is with Europe totalling £774 billion. The value of UK exports to Europe has increased by 16% in the past year, to nearly £345bn Our UK trade with France has grown by over 20% in the same period, to over £78bn And latest stats suggest that European companies have invested over £1 trillion in the UK

As I travel across Europe, I hear and see that we have enormous opportunities to support businesses find new, exciting commercial opportunities I am so pleased to be present amongst you again this evening, and best of luck to all nominated companies!

FOREWORD

Mr. Thierry Drilhon President of the Franco-British

Chamber and the Cross-Channel Institute

Let us celebrate success

The success of the Franco British Trade & Investment Awards’ second edition, which saw 44 applications from across the UK and France an increase on last year ’ s figure of 37.

The success of our four winners, including one regional champion a new element for this year

And finally, the success of the UK and France’s marked trade recovery bilateral trade is up over 20% on the same period last year

We should also celebrate what the Awards epitomise, namely the importance of working together against all odds, for our two countries that share a long common history. Despite the headwinds and challenges, 2022 has demonstrated the warmth of relations between our two countries Kindness and dignity have been ever present this year, underlining the importance of the Awards as a way to celebrate success

There are domestic and international challenges ahead However, companies represented in our Chamber membership small, medium, large and multinational play a key role in building commercial relations and creating business opportunities. These companies can combine their expertise, talent and new technologies to invent new ways of doing business and demonstrating resilience I am sure that they will help our two countries to face the challenges and opportunities on the horizon

The partnership with the British Embassy in Paris has never been so strong We would like to extend our thanks to His Majesty’s Ambassador Dame Menna Rawlings, and her Department for International Trade Team, for their continued support for our Chamber activities and events.

Together, we wish to congratulate all the businesses nominated at our Awards What they have accomplished is extraordinary Congratulations must also go to all the companies and investors that took part in this year ’ s Awards The Jury would like to praise their enthusiasm, hard work and the quality of their applications Finally, the Franco British Chamber expresses its heartfelt thanks to our sponsors: BDO, Eurostar and Jaguar Land Rover. Your support makes tonight’s Awards ceremony, in all its style and glitz, possible.

FOREWORD

Mr. Arnaud Naudan CEO of BDO France

Despite the international, economic and environmental challenges that France and the UK face, the Franco British Trade & Investment Awards remind us of the strength and resilience of the business relationships between our two countries.

For a second consecutive year, BDO is extremely proud to sponsor the outstanding work of the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco British Chamber in celebrating companies that share common values and commercial priorities on both sides of the Channel

As part of a global audit and advisory services network, BDO France has been mission driven (a “société à mission”) and committed to making a positive impact on society since November 2021. “Creating clean and sustainable economic growth”, “strengthening inclusivity and accessibility” and “fostering innovation through technology” are also guiding principles in our journey as a company in the 21st century

The Franco British Trade & Investment Awards not only celebrate economic and strategic interests on both sides of the Channel, but equally encapsulate a shared vision for a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future

FOREWORD

Mrs. Gwendoline Cazenave

CEO of Eurostar

Eurostar has been a member of the Franco British Chamber since its creation. We welcome its important role in strengthening the relationship between the UK and France and in encouraging trade between these two key economies.

Since we started operating 28 years ago, we have carried over 200 million passengers between the UK and mainland Europe In our merger with Thalys, we are building one single company, one team with an ambition to carry 30 million people a year by 2030.

Climate change

is the defining challenge of our times At Eurostar, we have a pivotal role to play in encouraging the modal shift from plane to train Since the pandemic, consumer awareness about environmental impact has grown, and we know it is driving travel choice for an increasing number of our business customers I am delighted to hand out the Clean Growth Award to celebrate a business which is making such huge strides in our collective ambition to reach net zero

Travelling on a Paris London service emits 93% less carbon than flying We are the reference point for travel between London and Paris and London and Brussels and our route between the UK and the Netherlands has huge potential with four daily services now running on this route

Sustainability, diversity and inclusion and social responsibility are deep in Eurostar’s DNA, and at the heart of the way we operate. We look at every area of our business and challenge ourselves to improve in these areas We recently received a 3 star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association for our on board menus, and we are the only transport provider to achieve this

We are proud to be a responsible business and the sustainable travel choice and we are absolutely committed to offering offer every climate conscious customer or business the possibility to travel green.

Clean Growth Award Nominees

Launched in Nantes, France, in 2017, Lhyfe produces and supplies green and renewable hydrogen for transport and industry. Now operating in 11 countries, including the UK, its plants and upcoming projects are designed to form part of a virtuous energy model benefitting the environment. The company is a member of France Hydrogène and of Hydrogen Europe.

Lhyfe inaugurated its first industrial production site in 2021 and launched the world’s first offshore renewable green hydrogen production pilot in September 2022. It currently has a commercial pipeline representing a total production capacity of 9.8 GW by 2030 and aims to avoid the emission of 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Following an offshore research programme initiated in 2019, a test phase in real conditions for the world’s first offshore renewable green hydrogen production pilot site linked to a floating wind farm was started in September 2022.

We are a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years.

We prioritise innovation in vaccines and specialty medicines, maximising the increasing opportunities to prevent and treat disease. At the heart of this is our R&D focus on the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies, and our world leading capabilities in vaccines and medicines development. We will focus on four therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, oncology, and immunology.

Tech & Innovation Award Nominees

CTIBIOTECH™ produces human tissues for healthcare applications with 3D-Bioprinting to assemble human cells in biomaterials and nutrients in a precise organized architecture with high levels of reproducibility. CTIBIOTECH™ pioneered functional human tissue production using additive manufacturing technologies: e.g., Immunized, pigmented and vascularized skin, cancer models (pancreas, colorectal, breast, ovary, liver, lung etc), liver models for toxicology assays. CTIBIOTECH™ developed CTITherapy™ OncoTest: a fully validated standardized bioproduction of hundreds of copies of human ‘microtumours’ from a given cancer patient to personalize cancer treatment.

OnePlan is the ultimate way to plan events and venues together. Its easy-to-use software enables event organisers to visually plan their event sites collaboratively with stakeholders and with pinpoint accuracy. It connects seamlessly to Venue Twin - the hyper-realistic digital twin solution that unlocks revolutionary new opportunities for stadiums and arenas. Commercial teams can design hospitality and fan experiences, while operational and security teams can visually plan from any angle, at any time.

“We print humans” well not quite but a lot of human tissues!

SME of the Year Award Nominees

Paxman manufacture and supply the world leading Paxman Scalp Cooling System which helps patients to mitigate chemotherapy induced alopecia. Hair loss is widely recognised as one of the most traumatic side effects associated with chemotherapy treatment; it can have a detrimental impact on a patient’s sense of identity, quality of life and can lead to social isolation. Scalp Cooling treatment is proven to be efficacious, tolerable and safe by multiple robust clinical studies and is standard of care at some of the world’s most trusted medical institutions. The treatment is listed on multiple cancer care guidelines and is clinically proven to encourage faster hair regrowth.

Sesame Access Systems Ltd designs, builds and installs bespoke wheelchair lifts for Listed Buildings. Imagine you are in a wheelchair and there are stairs in the way. Imagine you press a button and the stairs retract into the building to reveal a platform lift, to glide you into the building!

Open Sesame!

Clients include Sydney Opera House, Seattle Space Needle, Kensington Palace and Bank of England.

French Clients include Sotheby’s and Christies Auction Houses, Hermes Boutique, SO/Paris Hotel, Hotel La Clef Champs Elysées, Hotel La Clef Tour Eiffel, LAON Historic Building (Ministry of justice) and Hotel Chais Monet in Cognac .

In 2019, Sesame partnered with Acces + , a French lift solutions company. Sesame and Acces + now present a unified bilateral offering to clients, an outstanding example of a successful Franco British partnership with many successfully completed projects in France already.

Levelling Up Award Nominees

N° 1 in Europe and n ° 4 worldwide, LOXAM is a market leader in the rental of equipment and tools for building and public works, industry, events and services. With consolidated revenue of €2,2 billion in 2021, 1,060 branches and 11,370 employees, the Group is established in 30 countries over 30 countries on four continents. LOXAM has the largest machine fleet on the market, with more than 650,000 items of equipment to anticipate, support and fulfil growing demand from companies that wish to outsource the procurement, management and maintenance of their equipment.

Infotel UK was founded in 2015 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK as a subsidiary of Infotel Group, headquartered in Paris. As a key player in our client’s success in automotive and banking domains, we excel in quality of service, creative thinking, and innovation. Having successfully navigated an unstable economic climate in recent years, we continue to grow in the UK thanks to continued investment in our IT services and deepeo TM product offering. We look forward to the next phase of our growth, focussing on collaboration, innovation and achieving carbon net zero by 2030 which are key drivers for our future. www.infotel.com/uk/contact us

The Franco-British Chamber

With 150 years of experience in assisting French and British companies, and an ecosystem of 2000 companies, the Chamber is a business force to be reckoned with. Over the last century, the Chamber has defined its aims and objectives to meet the changing needs of its members and clients alike.

We assist over 500 companies a year, with 300 of those being British companies looking to break into the French market. Our overall mission is to promote business trade and investment between the UK and France by driving and fostering the Franco British business community.

For our members, the Chamber acts as a platform to increase visibility for their products and services in France and the UK. In addition, the Chamber is home to a wide network of specialists in varying sectors. This network is at our member’s disposal and provides them with a wide range of information.

How can we assist Members:

1/ DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS IN ONE OF THE TWO COUNTRIES

“Business Connect” offer: network of legal, HR, tax, accounting/finance, digital marketing, IT, recruitment, etc ; Seminars Targeted MasterClass; “CONNECTS” opportunity platform; - Language training and intercultural coaching; Sponsorship of events / partnerships

2/ BE PART OF AN INTERACTIVE, MULTI-SECTOR AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORK

More than 100 targeted and tailor made events per year;

- Premium and privileged meetings at the British Embassy in France for members of the President’s Forum; A communication platform to increase your visibility and promote your services and products;

Exclusive Member to Member product and service offers.

3/ PARTICIPATE IN THE FUTURE OF FRANCO-BRITISH BUSINESS RELATIONS WITH THE CROSS-CHANNEL INSTITUTE

Thanks to the activities of the “Cross Channel Institute” Think Tank for the promotion of Franco British Sustainability created by the Franco British Chamber, in association with PwC France & Francophone Africa and the Department for International Trade (DIT).

The British Embassy Paris

About the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris

The UK’s Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris has responsibility for promoting UK trade in France and attracting foreign investment to the UK. The Embassy's Commercial teams support and assist UK companies to export to France; they also help French manufacturers, sales agents, distributors and importers who wish to support UK companies with their export ambitions.

The Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris also has investment specialists who provide assistance to French companies wishing to set up and expand their business in the UK. The range of specialist services is tailored to the needs of each company to maximise their success across the Channel. The teams provide companies with tailored information, free advice and practical support.

www.GREAT.gov.uk @tradegovukFRA

BDO France

Socle et tremplin de ceux qui investissent l’avenir

5ème réseau mondial d’audit, d’expertise comptable et de conseil, BDO accompagne le développement de ses clients, de la startup aux grands groupes.

Le réseau BDO emploie plus de 95 000 personnes dans 164 pays et territoires.

Pour réaffirmer sa singularité dans un secteur qui doit se réinventer, BDO est devenu le 1er cabinet d’Audit et de Conseil à adopter le statut d’Entreprise à Mission avec une raison d’être et des objectifs sociaux, sociétaux et environnementaux.

Jaguar Land Rover France

Réinventer l'avenir du luxe moderne par le design.

La stratégie Reimagine de Jaguar Land Rover offre une vision du luxe moderne riche en durabilité grâce au design. Nos voitures de luxe modernes Range Rover, Discovery, Defender et Jaguar connaissent une forte demande dans le monde entier, avec plus de 370.000 véhicules vendus dans 123 pays au cours de l'exercice 2021/22. Les modèles électrifiés représentent environ les deux tiers des unités vendues, grâce à une gamme de modèles intégrant les technologies entièrement électriques et hybrides électriques ainsi que les derniers moteurs à essence et diesel.

Nous transformons notre entreprise pour atteindre, d'ici 2039, l’objectif zéro carbone dans notre chaîne d'approvisionnement, nos produits et nos opérations. L'électrification est au cœur de cette stratégie et tous les modèles Jaguar et Land Rover seront disponibles en version 100% électrique d’ici la fin de la décennie.

Eurostar is the cross channel high-speed passenger rail service connecting London and mainland Europe. We have been connecting people, places and businesses since we started operating 28 years ago, offering fast and seamless connections between some of Europe’s most iconic business and leisure destinations. With one flight the equivalent of up to 13 Eurostar journeys* when it comes to carbon emissions, we are proud to be the greener way to go.

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Maison Taisne Riocour

Maison Taisne Riocour is a Champagne house in Les Riceys founded in 1837. Champagne Taisne Riocour is first and foremost a tribute to Angelito de Taisne and Claude de Riocour who revived the family vineyard established in 1964. Their 5 children carry on this adventure with passion and pride.

Since 2012, the winery enables optimal pressing and fermentation in thermo regulated vessels. The wines are then matured for a minimum of three years in our traditional cellars.

Our four cuvées: Grande Réserve, Blanc de Noirs, Millésime 2014 and Rosé de Saignée are characterised by the alliance of Heaven and Earth, by elegance, audacity and liveliness.

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