Tech companies win big at NZ International Business Awards
A multitude of winners from technology industries took away were winners after last night's New Zealand International Business Awards 2009, which is organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Modtec Industries won the 'Best use of design in international business' category and Gallaher Group Ltd won the 'Best commercialisation of IP in the international business category. And BankLink, which recently expanded into the UK market, won the 'Most innovative approach to international business' category. Winners are as follows:
Judges' Supreme Award Winner
Judges' Supreme Award Winner for International Business:
Beca
General categories
Best business operating internationally, under $10m:
Pitango Innovative Cuisine Limited
Best business operating internationally, $10m to $50m:
Emerald Foods Ltd
Best business operating internationally, over $50m:
Beca
Special categories
Most innovative approach to international business:
BankLink
Best use of design in international business:
Modtec Industries Ltd
Best commercialisation of IP in international business:
Gallagher Group Ltd
Best use of research and development in international business, supported by TechNZ:
Triodent Ltd
Leadership Categories
Emerging international business leader:
Mark Eglinton
Outstanding international business leader:
Bill Gallagher