Regenerate Pennine Lancashire Ltd

Steve Hoyle has made his careerin local government focusing on economic development and regenerationin the North West of England. He has championed enterprise promotion as ameans to regenerate the area for his entire 32 year working career.

His successes include developing and generating funds from various sources for anumber of major projects and programmesincluding bringing innovation and technology services in-house at Blackburn, using council resources and extending this withEuropean funds to encourage enterprise. He managed Pennine Lancashire’s successful LEGI bid which saw £30 million devoted,over 4 years, to encouraging enterprisein the most deprived communitiesin the area, launcing 1500 new businesses.

Now leading Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, he has re-structured the company and already attracted £3m of European funding to provide start-up and innovation supportf or businesses until December 2013.

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Steve Whiley

Tel: 01254 304***

Email: steve.whiley**[ta]**nerate.co.uk

SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL TradeLoirston

Established as recently as 2006, Balmoral Comtec Ltdprovides technology-led buoyancy, insulation and elastomer productsFor the global subsea and deep-water oil and gas industry. Balmoral’s overseas earnings growth over the last three years hasbeen an outstanding 202% and exports at 95% of turnover are three times that of industry sector averages. They have seen

considerable commercial success as aresult of their strategic development of the deep-water markets of West Africa, theGulf of Mexico, Asia Pacific and Brazil; the latter having generated £7Min new ordersin the first half of 2011. Along withrecord profits, the company has doubled its workforce to 271 over the last three years. Balmoral is committed to supportingthe local community and puts back extensively through its CSR activities.

Barrie & Hibbert Limited

7 Exchange Crescent

Conference Square

EH3 8RD

Barrie & Hibbert Ltdan Edinburgh based company wins aQueen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding achievementover the last three years. Establishedin 1995, they provide risk management modelling solutions to the global financialservices industry. Exports are 60% of turnover contributing to overseas earnings growth of 142%. The company’s businessmodel is based on recurring annual subscription with very high customer retention and satisfaction rates. To date Barrie & Hibbert have acquired 150 customersin 30 countries using its products and services. They are well established as amarketleader for the provision of economic scenario generation to the UK insurance industry and are recognised expertsin theirfield. The company’s commercial success has been founded on this specialist knowledge and its unique placement within theglobal financial sector.

Bridge of Weir Leather Company Ltd

Baltic worksKilbarchan Road PA11 3RH

Foundedin 1905 and basedin Scotland, the Bridge of Weir Company’s primary focus is on the automotive and contract design industries producing adiverse range of upholstery leathers. An established international trading company with adeepconnection to its location, Bridge of Weir is afourth time winner of aQueen’s Award for International trade for outstandingperformance. The company now sells to 33 countries and turnover has increased significantly with exports accounting fo r91%, well above the sector average. The company has invested heavilyin awaste and energy self-sufficiency strategy that hasenabled them to market their products under alow carbon leather brand allowing them to win business from major prestigeautomotive companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Ford, Volvo and others.

Chairman and

Managing Director: Dr James S Milne

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Steve Gibb

Tel: 01224 859***

Email: s.gibb**[ta]**oral.co.uk

http://www.**rrhibb.com

Immediate Parent: Moody’s Analytics - USA

CEO: Mr Andrew Frepp

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Andrew Boddie

Tel: 01316 257***

Email: andrew.boddie**[ta]**hibb.com

http://www.**wleather.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Scottish Leather Group Ltd

Managing Director: Mrs Karen Marshall

Contactf or Press Enquiries: James Andrew

Tel: 020 7287 ***

Email: james**[ta]**uenceltd.com

Brinker Technology Ltd

2 Minto Place

Altens Industrial Estate AB12 3SN

Brinker Technology Ltdhas won aQueen’s Award for International trade for outstanding performance over the last threeyears. astrong research and development base and the application of unique technology has led to asignificant increasein growth with exports now accounting for 97% of all sales. Establishedin 2002, Brinker’s unique patented concept of introducing discrete particles (platelets) to oil and gas wells to seal leaks allows operators to get production back on line inhours rather than months. Basedin Aberdeen with officesin Malaysia and UAE, they have developed astrong presence inAlaska, Oman, Abu Dhabi, and the USA. Brinker is the only company that fixes leaks from the top of the well head down,without removing the wellhead itse***

Downhole Products Limited Badentoy Road Portlethen

AB12 4YA

Operatingin its current form since 1993, Downhole Products Limited part of Varel International Energy Services Inc USAprovides goods and services to the oil and gas industry. More specifically the company designs, manufactures and servicesoilfield equipment. It wins the Award for asecond first time for its outstanding achievementin overseas earnings growthmeasured at 134% over the last three years andin excess of the performance recorded for the previous award. The company are continuing to benefit from abuoyant industry and are seeing the results of acontinued bolstering of its overseas salesinfrastructure, including the establishment of officesin key market locations.

Edinburgh Instruments Ltd

2 Bain Square

Livingston

EH54 7DQ

Basedin Scotland and trading since 1971 Edinburgh Instruments Ltd

produce luminescence and fluorescenceinstrumentation, lasers and arange of gas sensors. amanufacturer and exporter of long standing, the company demonstrates akeen focus on customer development and service combined with an ability to manage and maintain areputation for technological R&D and knowledgein their drive to meet new market demands. The company exports to 54countries and has now opened up marketsin Turkey, Belarus, UAE, the Baltic States, and South America beyond Brazil.

A first time winner of aQueen’s Award for International Trade, it is recognised for its continuous improvement with exportsales accounting for up to 90% of turnover and overseas earnings growth reaching 78% over the last six years.

http://www.**inker-technology.com

Immediate Parent: Brinker Technology Holdings Ltd

CEO: Mr Kenny McAllister

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Kenny McAllister

Tel: 01224 853***

Email: k.mcallister**[ta]**ker-technology.com

http://www.**wnhole.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Downhole Products UK Holdco Limited

Managing Director: Mr Ian Kirk

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Ian Kirk

Tel: 01224 784***

Email: Ian**[ta]**hole.co.uk

http://www.**inst.com

CEO: Mr Alan Faichney

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Kevin Dorrian, Acumen PR

Tel: 01316 617***

Email: kevin.dorrian**[ta]**en-pr.com

Gaia Earth Sciences Limited

Phayrelands

Burghead

ELGIN, Moray IV30 5XZ

Establishedin 2003 and operatingin the upstream oil and gas sector, Gaia Earth Sciences Ltdprovides quality assurance,quality control and petrophysical servicesin the highly specialised area of wireline logging & logging while drilling.

Gaia assists oil and gas companiesin all aspects of their formation evaluation, ensuring that optimal logging technology is employed and that wellsite operations are safe, efficient and cost effective. The company has areputation for technicalexcellence and teamwork. Clients continue to seek their expertise due to the increasing costs, risks, and complexities of dataacquisitionin frontier locations such as Bolivia, Iraq, and China. Operatingin often volatile markets and extreme physicalenvironments, they win the Award for their continuous improvement having achieved sustained commercial success andglobal reach. Exports accountf or 75% of total sales and Gaia provides services to over 40 clientsin 30 countries.

Glencairn Crystal Studio Limited

Langlands Avenue

East Kilbride

G75 0YG

Glencairn Crystal Studio Limited

was establishedin 1981 and designs and manufactures crystal and glass products. awinner of an Innovation Awardin 2006, it wins the International Trade Award for the first time for its continuous improvement inexport sales with an overall export growth calculated at 722% over the six year period. This performance is seen to be linked to astrategic approach that offers product specialisation and also specific market development. Operating aregional marketselection process the company looks to partner with key playersin target markets. Recent work with the whisky industry is anexample. Exports to over 40 countries with eleven new countries added to the company export portfolio over the period.

J & D Wilkie Ltd

Marywell worksMarywell Brae

Kirriemuir

DD8 4BJ

Originally establishedin 1868, J & D Wilkie Ltd

now manufactures technical textiles with aprimary marketf or filtration fabrics.

The company also has interestsin ballistic vest design and manufacture under the brand name of Jack Ellis. It wins the AwardFor the first time for its outstanding commercial success achieved through the implementation of aclear strategy for each of thecompany’s three business units and the introduction of combined, shared production between the UK and China. The resultinggrowth that the company has seen is paralleled by growthin overseas sales of 207% over the last three years.

http://www.**ia-earth.co.uk

Director: Eur Ing Stuart Huyton

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Stuart Huyton

Tel: 01343 830***

Email: info**[ta]**.earth.co.uk

http://www.**encairn.co.uk

Director: Mr Scott Davidson

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Scott Davidson

Tel: 01355 279***

Email: scott**[ta]**cairn.co.uk

http://www.**wilkie.co.uk

Employees***

Immediate Parent: J & D Wilkie Holdings Ltd

Managing Director: Mr Bob Low

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Bob Low

Tel: 01575 570***

Email: bob.low**[ta]**lkie.co.uk

Mackays Ltd

Unit 4-5

James Chalmers Road Kirkton Industrial Estate DD11 3LR

Mackays Ltd.

foundedin 1938, is afood manufacturer producing marmalade, preserves, curds, chutneys, relishes, mustard,white sauces and sweets. The company still uses the traditional copper pans to make all of their products. Since 1995 thecompany has built an export business from azero position to supplying 52 markets around the world, accounting for 40% of the company’s turnover.in 2004 the company won the Award for outstanding achievementin international trade over threeyears. It wins the Awardin 2012 for the first time for continuous achievementin international trade over six years. It hasincreased turnover, workforce and overseas earnings with overall growthin exports measured as 145% over the six year period.

Skyscanner Ltd

The Stamp Office

10 Waterloo Place

Establishedin 2001 and basedin Edinburgh, Skyscanner is aleading global travel search site comparing prices on millions of flights, car hire and hotels, and wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding performance over the lastthree years. Turnover has more than doubled with exports now accounting for 70% of revenue, contributing to an impress***

719% overseas earnings growth. Skyscanner’s website is availablein 29 languages and 60 currencies and there are now over30 countries with 50,000 or more visits to the site per month. New managed markets have been established across Europe andAsia as Skyscanner looks to capitalise on huge growthin these regions, particularlyin Asia-Pacific which has been targeted askey to the future growth of the company.

Strategic Procurement (UK) Ltd

SP-1 Enterprise CentreExploration Drive

AB23 8GX

First time winners Strategic Procurement (UK) Ltd.

provide services and technical solutions to the global oil & gas sectorspecialisingin downhole conveyance systems, remote access equipment, and subsea systems. They commenced tradingin 2003 to develop innovative solutions and arange of new products and systems to meet challenges that offer added value to their clients.

The company works with clients to create new technology and bring it to the marketin drilling, production and reservoir evaluationas well asin subsea areas. The company focuses on new IP space for technology and strives to establish industry standards thathave awider resonance across the sector. From its engineering and design effort they have seen asubstantial growthin sales inmarkets including the Far East, India, Norway, Singapore, and Australia and this client centred bespoke problem solving approachhas delivered sustained growth and new patents with exports accounting for 73% of all sales revenues.

http://www.**ckays.com

Managing Director: Mr Martin Grant

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Martin Grant

Tel: 01241 432***

Email: info**[ta]**ays.com

http://www.**yscanner.net

CEO: Mr Gareth Williams

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Sam Poullain

Tel: 01312 525***

Email: samp**[ta]**canner.net

http://www.**-1.co.uk

Managing Director: Mr Graeme McNay

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Angela Milne

Tel: 01224 355***

Email: acm**[ta]**.co.uk

White House Products Ltd

Kelburn Business ParkPort Glasgow

Inverclyde

PA14 6TD

White House Products Ltd

was establishedin 1984 and manufactures and distributes specialist oil hydraulic pumps, motors andother oil hydraulic parts. It wins the Award for the first time for its continuous improvementin export sales. The company is seen to be enjoying growthin all areas including developing profit from aloss making situation. Overall overseas earnings growth iscalculated as 117% for the six year period. The company’s strategy is to identify suitable market sectors followed by direct contactwith businessesin that sector. The company uses direct sales only, supported by business to business direct marketing, e-mail,telesales and increasingly its website all of which are multi-lingual. The company’s primary markets are Europe and the US***

http://www.**p.co.uk

Director: Mr Alastair MacMillan

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Alastair MacMillan

Tel: 01475 747***

Email: atm**[ta]**co.uk

SCOTLAND INNOVATION

Alba Ultrasound Limited

Block 3

G20 0XA

Alba Ultrasound Limited

wins an Innovation Award for the continuous design, development and manufacture of novel array transducers, which generate and detect ultrasound energy. The devices are incorporated, by client companies, into underwaterequipment used, for example,in vehicle guidance, surveying and mine detection. Their designs, which incorporate arange of newmaterials developed by the company, are particularly applicable for usein extreme operating temperatures and pressures and at depths of up to six kilometres. The long-term reliability of the products under severe conditions has placed the companyin anacknowledged leading position internationally with manufacturers of underwater sonar systems.

Linn Products Limited

Glasgow Road Eaglesham

East Renfrewshire

G76 0EQ

Linn Products Limited

wins an Innovation Award for designing and manufacturing high performance recorded music players. Thenew products, having no moving parts and incorporating in-house technology, can play all formats of digital music up to 24-bit Studio Master recordings, the highest quality format available. Because the players are modular and easy to enhance, they canbe upgraded with new features by downloading software from the company’s website. The players excelin reproducing 24-bit

recordings which had Limited availability. Thus the company established its own 24-bit, internet-based library offering customers awider selection of highest quality recordings. Recent developments enable music to be streamed from the growing range of onlinemusic and video services and mobile communication devices. The products have contributed significantly to the success of thebusiness, particularlyin export markets.

http://www.**baultrasound.co.uk

Managing Director: Mr Victor Murray

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Mr Victor Murray

Tel: 01419 465***

Email: VMurray**[ta]**ultrasound.co.uk

http://www.**nn.co.uk

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr Gilad Tiefenbrun

Contactf or Press Enquiries: Caroline Dooley

Tel: 07768 520***

Email: caroline.dooley**[ta]**.co.uk