The world’s first electronic key management manufacturers, Traka have received a royal visit marking their success at winning their second Queens award for enterprise. The company was visited by HRH The Duke of Kent at their headquarters in Olney, Buckinghamshire just five weeks after their achievement.
The Royal guest met with elated company personnel and showed great interest into the demonstrations of Traka’s wide range of intelligent access systems, particularly some special products being developed for use throughout the world. His Royal Highness was also accompanied by the Mayor’s of Milton Keynes and Olney and incorporated this visit into a thorough tour of North Buckinghamshire.
Managing Director John Kent said, “We are delighted and honoured to receive such a visit. We are very proud to be contributing to British industry and are delighted that our significant achievement in International Trade has been recognised”.
Traka leads the way in innovative developments in electronic key security. Their specialist team have patented the use of the Traka Ifob and Immobilisor for; fork truck control, facilities management and access control of buildings. Their intelligent products are able to perform actions such as interface into access control systems.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a British company and is the UK's top award for business performance. The award is given annually by Her Majesty the Queen and the winning companies hold it for five years. The award scheme was introduced in 1966 as “The Queen’s Award to Industry”. The result is decided by the queen based on advice from the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an advisory committee including government, industry, commerce and trade unions.
Traka and its staff were awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2004 for the company's outstanding achievement in innovation. Now in 2008 Traka have excelled further and have been presented with The Queens Award for Enterprise for the company's high levels of Overseas Trade. Over 25 countries world wide and countless market sectors use the innovative products and 50% of Traka’s turnover comes from international trade. Products are used around the world by commercial, government and military organisations in applications including automotive dealers, casinos, hospitals, mines, secure establishments and distribution warehouses.
To symbolize Traka’s success and the hard working team behind it all Traka systems now proudly display The Queens Award logo. |