British lighting brand Chelsom has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, in recognition of its export achievements over the past three years. The award celebrates and encourages business excellence in the UK, with Chelsom achieving 131% growth in international sales over that period.

Robert Chelsom, Chairman, comments, “I am extremely proud that Chelsom is one of only 102 companies across all industries to be honoured with the award for International Trade this year because it acknowledges the hard work, dedication and passion that every employee has shown in helping to drive the business forward internationally. The award comes in Chelsom’s 70^th anniversary year making it fitting recognition that a third generation family business is continuing to expand and develop.”

Chelsom designs and manufactures decorative lighting for the global hotel and marine industries. Exports now account for around 40% of all sales and Chelsom has built an client base which includes Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Starwood, Hilton, Accor and Marriott.

Will Chelsom, Managing Director, concludes, “We have achieved remarkable export growth particularly in North America, the Middle East and Europe. Major investments in our international sales team, our branding and overseas exhibitions have raised our international profile and have all been critical to our success. I am pleased to say, however, that we have maintained equal focus on the UK market which has also grown by almost 45% over the same period. Winning this export award is a great honour but it is also confirmation that our product design, overseas sales strategies and all the accompanying hard work are taking us to the forefront of our global industry.”

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