Japanese companies win Queen's Award for Enterprise

On July 15 Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd was recognised in the Innovation category for designing, developing and manufacturing the Geostream Access Gateway , a broadband platform which has captured more than half of the UK domestic market.

Managing Director Shigeyuki Unagami commented, "The Queen's Award acknowledges the benefits of rapid broadband rollout to UK homes and businesses and the trade and employment advantages that our company brings to the local community in the West Midlands region."

Ambassador Nogami with Fujitsu staff and local dignitaries © Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd

Air Bearings Ltd received an award in the same category for its development of a robust technology for driving small drill bits at ultra-high speeds.

On September 13 Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd received the Queen's Award for International Trade, which recognises the company's outstanding contribution to British exports between 2002 and 2004. Toyota employs 5,500 staff and exports two car models to 80 markets worldwide, typically contributing over £400 million a year to the UK's balance of payments.

Managing Director Hein Van Gerwen said, "This most prestigious award recognises our members' continued focus on superior quality and our company's commitment to delivering customer satisfaction across the globe."

Toyota's Burnaston plant, Derbyshire © Toyota Manufacturing UK

Perkins Shibaura Engines Ltd received the same award for the outstanding export success of its design winning 400 Series engines to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

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