Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd, Scottish manufacturers of nitrogen, hydrogen and air generators have been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2011, the most prestigious business award in the UK.

The Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade has been awarded on the advice of the prime minister after examination by an Advisory Committee composed of leading individuals from industry, commerce, trade unions and government. The appointment can be attributed to Peak Scientifics' substantial and sustained increase in export earnings. This has been achieved through the manufacture of  Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Air generator products to a level which is outstanding as well as the provision of quality service.

Both the Management & staff of Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd were delighted to receive the Queen's Award in 2004 & 2007. Accepting the award for the 3^rd time Peak Scientific can only attribute the success to their strong international team, communication throughout the world by means of their exhibition team and strong client relationships through regular visits to the regions allowing increased awareness and knowledge of the products.

Peak Scientific pride themselves on service, this is shown through their dedicated team of support engineers, employed directly by Peak, based in key locations throughout the world. Their product knowledge and ability has ensured that they have beaten international competition to win business worldwide.

Robin MacGeachy, Managing Director of Peak Scientific commented "Every week we have Engineers and Sales people travelling to every corner of the Globe spreading the news. This Award is recognition of their hard work and many weekends spent travelling away from home. Against the current economic climate it is a significant achievement."  

Additional notes: 

Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. dates from 1997 and manufactured nitrogen, hydrogen and air generators for use in laboratories and hospitals. Over 6 years the company's exports have more than doubled and its total earnings for the same period exceed £39m. It exports to 75 countries worldwide. In 2010 the top 5 markets were USA, Holland, India, South Korea and France. Over the past 3 years it has developed 24 new markets including Iraq, Azerbaijan and Brazil. The company now exports well over 80% of its output.

For further information on Peak Scientific, please visit www.peakscientific.com