2011 International Track 100 league table - UK
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| Rank | Company Activity |
Intl sales growth % pa |
Latest intl sales £m |
Base intl sales £m |
Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMS Electronics Electronics manufacturer |
417.53 | 18.7 | 0.7 | International sales have rocketed thanks to demand for its video-conferencing systems | |
| 2 | Forward Internet Group Media technology developer |
286.69 | *45.4 | 3.0 | Says it has registered 1.3m US users for its ‘Invisible Hand’ price-comparison technology | |
| 3 | Kelway IT services provider |
249.43 | 19.2 | 1.6 | Has an office in Dubai and is planning to expand into South Africa | |
| 4 | A1 Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical product distributor |
227.83 | 5.9 | 0.6 | Sells branded surgical dressings, pharmaceuticals and medical devices globally | |
| 5 | Byrom Sporting events manager |
226.33 | 126.1 | 11.8 | Provided accommodation, ticketing and IT services for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa | |
| 6 | Arrowedge Pharmaceuticals wholesaler |
221.78 | 15.2 | 1.5 | Plans to target sales in South America after attending a trade show | |
| 7 | Intamarque Food and toiletries distributor |
206.68 | 11.7 | 1.2 | Distributes mixed containers of British products to more than 30 countries | |
| 8 | Redwood Distribution Textile distributor |
197.62 | 6.0 | 0.7 | Supplies soft-furnishing textiles and products to more than 50 countries | |
| 9 | Wilton Group Offshore services provider |
186.85 | 5.3 | 0.6 | Helped to repair the largest land-based crane in the world | |
| 10 | Clipper Logistics Group Warehousing and distribution |
160.76 | 14.4 | 2.1 | Has 28 distribution centres around Europe and recently acquired operations in Germany | |
| 11 | Halian IT services provider |
158.06 | 10.2 | 1.5 | Plans to use its Dubai office as a gateway to other Middle Eastern countries | |
| 12 | Veritek Global Engineering services provider |
156.41 | 8.6 | 1.3 | Expanded by acquiring photo-imaging service companies in eight mainland European countries | |
| 13 | MPM products Pet food producer |
152.52 | ‡3.3 | 0.5 | Sells cat and dog food and products to continental Europe and the Far East | |
| 14 | Chain Reaction Cycles Online bike retailer |
143.20 | 48.6 | 8.2 | Exports more than doubled in one year to £49m in 2009 | |
| 15 | Eden McCallum Management consultancy |
136.82 | 4.2 | 0.7 | Works with a network of 400 consultants across six continents | |
| 16 | The Book Depository Online book retailer |
127.09 | 51.8 | 10.0 | Ships free of charge to 101 countries, with its main markets in Canada, Australia and America | |
| 17 | Bonds Steel castings manufacturer |
126.12 | 5.7 | 1.1 | Increased exports to Europe and the Americas and identified new markets in the east | |
| 18 | E-Tech Group Electrical engineer |
116.56 | 12.8 | 2.7 | Runs football training schools in the villages near its offices in Ghana | |
| 19 | Flying Music Music producer and promoter |
112.98 | 5.5 | 1.2 | Is behind world-touring musical shows The Rat Pack and Thriller Live | |
| 20 | ioko Digital media systems integrator |
112.75 | ‡12.1 | 2.7 | Provides the internet platforms for TV companies in America to offer ‘catch up’ viewing | |
| 21 | Datix Healthcare software developer |
109.34 | ‡3.0 | 0.7 | Sells across four continents and plans subsidiaries in America | |
| 22 | Melrob Chemicals distributor |
108.22 | 6.5 | 1.5 | Has acquired a Japanese distribution company to strengthen its Asian presence | |
| 23 | Eazyfone Mobile phone recycler |
107.77 | 38.0 | 8.8 | Collects and reconditions mobile phones from European users for sale in Africa and Asia | |
| 24 | MDSL Technology expense manager |
106.94 | 6.2 | 1.4 | Provides cost-management services from offices in Tokyo, Macau and New York | |
| 25 | Mr Tyre Tyre retailer |
103.89 | 5.1 | 1.2 | Supplies spare car parts to mainland Europe, North America and Asia from 24 English depots | |
| 26 | Elmwood Design Brand design consultancy |
103.15 | 5.5 | 1.3 | Offers brand design to global companies from offices in America, Singapore and Australia | |
| 27 | Garrets International Marine catering agent |
102.48 | 24.2 | 5.9 | Monitors the food supply to about 640 merchant vessels worldwide | |
| 28 | Joseph Joseph Household goods maker |
100.11 | ‡7.6 | 1.9 | Exports its products to 65 countries, including Japan, where it sells cooking chopsticks | |
| 29 | RSK Environmental consultancy |
99.03 | 18.3 | 4.6 | Helps multinational energy companies assess the environmental impact of their projects | |
| 30 | Target Group Financial software developer |
94.62 | ‡4.3 | 1.1 | Provides software and outsourcing to financial companies in Europe and Australasia | |
| 31 | Pharmarama International Clinical trials supplier |
94.53 | 13.3 | 3.5 | Supplies pharmaceuticals worldwide from offices and warehouses in Britain and America | |
| 32 | Fever-Tree Mixer drinks manufacturer |
93.76 | ‡4.3 | 1.1 | Exports to 25 countries, with a strong presence in America and Spain | |
| 33 | Cath Kidston Lifestyle retailer |
92.98 | 10.4 | 2.8 | Has eight shops in Japan, two in South Korea and two in Ireland | |
| 34 | Rainbow Cosmetics Fragrance wholesaler |
92.47 | ‡4.6 | 1.2 | Exports cosmetic, tanning and bronzing products to Denmark, Sweden and Poland | |
| 35 | ByBox Delivery systems operator |
91.86 | 3.9 | 1.1 | Delivers direct to more than 25,000 locker boxes across Europe | |
| 36 | Pharmarama Clinical trials supplier |
90.45 | 7.0 | 1.9 | Supplies pharmaceuticals to America from offices and a warehouse in Boston, Massachusetts | |
| 37 | Skrill Online payment provider |
89.81 | 32.9 | 9.1 | Offers its service in 40 different languages in Europe, America and Asia | |
| 38 | Divex Diving equipment manufacturer |
85.89 | 43.3 | 12.5 | Sells deep-sea-diving equipment worldwide | |
| 39 | Balmoral Group Plastics engineer |
81.78 | 48.8 | 14.8 | Designs and makes buoyancy aids used in offshore oil work, including in Africa and Brazil | |
| 40 | bet365 Online bookmaker |
81.61 | 265.5 | *80.5 | Its website is available in 17 languages, including Greek, Slovak and Chinese | |
| 41 | PKR 3D poker website operator |
81.61 | 23.2 | 7.0 | Players from around Europe and Canada can take part in this company’s 3D poker games | |
| 42 | Imparta Business trainer |
81.36 | 2.3 | 0.7 | Partners with global training organisations to teach sales-and-marketing techniques to clients | |
| 43 | Rebound Electronics Electronic components distributor |
81.34 | ‡54.4 | 16.6 | Trades from offices in 14 countries, including Germany, Poland, India and China | |
| 44 | Danwood Group Office equipment supplier |
80.65 | 34.3 | 10.5 | Supplies and services office machines in Ireland and Florida | |
| 45 | Genuine Solutions Mobile accessories distributor |
79.00 | ‡12.3 | 3.9 | Exports to mainland Europe and Russia, with plans to expand into America this year | |
| 46 | Nationwide Produce Produce marketer |
78.88 | 16.8 | *5.3 | Recently hired a former Russian farm manager to help target the region | |
| 47 | Really Useful Products Storage box supplier |
78.39 | 11.6 | 3.7 | Supplies Staples and Walmart in America | |
| 48 | JD Classics Classic car restorer |
77.23 | 6.5 | 2.1 | Races classic cars in Monte Carlo, Laguna Seca and Le Mans | |
| 49 | JW Galloway Beef and lamb producer |
74.02 | 41.7 | 13.8 | Exports Scotch beef and lamb to France, Belgium and Italy | |
| 50 | Ultimate Products Homeware designer and sourcer |
73.16 | 22.8 | 7.6 | Has offices in Britain and Belgium and a large showroom in Hong Kong | |
| 51 | Start Creative Graphic design agency |
72.70 | 4.1 | 1.4 | Developed interactive store terminals with help from the University of Freiburg in Germany | |
| 52 | The Professional Darts Corporation Professional darts promoter |
71.96 | 1.6 | 0.5 | Promotes darts tournaments and sells television coverage around the world | |
| 53 | Global Infusion Group Events and tours caterer |
71.86 | ‡2.9 | 1.0 | Provides the catering for world-touring concerts and corporate events | |
| 54 | The Foundry Visual effects software developer |
71.51 | ‡11.2 | 3.8 | Licenses its products to film-production studios in Hollywood and Bollywood | |
| 55 | Citihub IT consultancy |
71.32 | ‡4.8 | 1.6 | Claims to provide IT services to seven of the top ten biggest global investment banks | |
| 56 | M2M PC components distributor |
71.09 | 10.3 | 3.5 | Trades IT parts with firms such as Samsung in America, the Far East and mainland Europe | |
| 57 | Rayburn Trading Toiletries wholesaler |
68.78 | 35.1 | 12.3 | Sells own-brand health-and-beauty and household products worldwide | |
| 58 | DCA Design International Product design consultancy |
68.44 | 7.6 | 2.7 | Provides product-design and development consultancy internationally | |
| 59 | Mobica Mobile phone application designer |
68.25 | 3.3 | 1.2 | Sells to big consumer-electronics and mobile firms in mainland Europe, America and Asia | |
| 60 | Key Travel Travel agency |
68.05 | 5.7 | 2.0 | Has served the global non-profit community for 30 years | |
| 61 | RFL Communications Telecoms services provider |
67.64 | 1.8 | 0.6 | Constructed the communications network for a Jordanian electricity company | |
| 62 | Micro Nav Simulation systems developer |
67.56 | ‡5.6 | 2.0 | 96% of sales are overseas, with key markets being mainland Europe, the Middle East and Asia | |
| 63 | Seafast Logistics Logistics provider |
66.55 | 4.5 | 1.6 | Provides logistics to difficult or hostile places such as Iraq and Afghanistan | |
| 64 | Travel Counsellors Travel agency |
65.77 | ‡9.6 | 3.5 | Has 1,200 travel agents operating in six countries | |
| 65 | Jarvis Group IT distributor |
65.48 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Distributes HP hardware throughout Europe | |
| 66 | The London Fancy Box Company Presentation packaging retailer |
64.94 | 10.7 | 3.9 | Packages fine perfumes for the luxury French brands Chanel and Estée Lauder | |
| 67 | Hydra Mining Tools International Mining tools producer |
64.74 | 8.7 | 3.2 | International sales have been boosted by its Chinese and American subsidiaries | |
| 68 | Corinthian Marketing Collectibles and toys marketer |
63.52 | 3.2 | 1.2 | Claims it has sold 10m figurines of the cartoon character Ben 10 globally since 2008 | |
| 69 | ClinTec International Clinical researcher |
63.46 | 11.4 | 4.3 | Supports pharma companies worldwide to develop medicines against major diseases | |
| 70 | Aedas Architectural services provider |
62.87 | 19.2 | 7.2 | Designs infrastructure projects in the Middle East | |
| 71 | Pure Technology Optics wholesaler |
62.51 | 4.9 | 1.9 | Distributes designer eyewear and ophthalmic lenses to mainland Europe and America | |
| 72 | Lock Inspection Systems Metal detector manufacturer |
61.91 | 11.4 | *4.3 | Expanding further into China, India, Turkey and Indonesia and is planning to target Russia | |
| 73 | Natural Products Gift maker |
61.44 | ‡5.1 | 2.0 | Has boosted its brand overseas by including its website details on every product sold | |
| 74 | Interport Pharmaceuticals wholesaler |
61.26 | 13.8 | 5.3 | Sells medicines to Swedish pharmacies | |
| 75 | Sheffield Refractories Refractory material manufacturer |
61.00 | 2.2 | 0.9 | Manufactures cement for clients in mainland Europe and Asia | |
| 76 | Stage One Creative Services Stage set manufacturer |
60.47 | 3.3 | 1.3 | Builds stage sets for events around the world | |
| 77 | Wild Automotive Automotive parts manufacturer |
59.63 | 21.5 | 8.4 | Makes components for car manufacturers in mainland Europe, America and Asia | |
| 78 | Eurokey Recycling Recycler |
59.45 | ‡21.5 | 8.4 | Sells raw recycled materials to reprocessors in the Far East | |
| 79 | EA Technology Energy consultancy |
58.92 | 4.6 | 1.8 | Having launched internationally in 2007, the company now does business in 86 countries | |
| 80 | Multiflight Aviation services provider |
58.51 | 1.3 | 0.5 | Sells aircraft internationally and provides engineering services worldwide | |
| 81 | Lingo24 Translation services provider |
57.28 | ‡2.7 | 1.1 | Its translation service runs 24 hours a day all over the world | |
| 82 | Selby Jennings Financial sector recruiter |
57.26 | 3.2 | 1.3 | Has an iPhone app to help build a global network of recruits | |
| 83 | Miswa Chemicals Chemicals manufacturer |
56.24 | 9.5 | 3.9 | Supplies car and home-care products to Central and West Africa | |
| 84 | The Dune Group Footwear retailer |
56.08 | 15.0 | *6.2 | Sells shoes through 28 franchises overseas, mainly in the Middle East | |
| 85 | thebigword Translation services provider |
55.42 | 19.2 | 8.0 | Operates in 55 countries using translators from 72 countries | |
| 86 | Severn Glocon Industrial valve manufacturer |
55.23 | 27.1 | 11.2 | Has factories in Britain and India and is developing manufacturing capability in China | |
| 87 | Pricecheck Toiletries Toiletries wholesaler |
54.22 | 5.3 | 2.2 | Wholesales health-and-beauty products in mainland Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand | |
| 88 | Hudson Fashion footwear designer |
54.19 | 2.4 | 1.0 | Exports its shoes to mainland Europe, America and Asia | |
| 89 | Corven Management consultancy |
53.22 | 5.7 | 2.4 | Has offices in Boston, Chicago and Hong Kong | |
| 90 | Pole Star Space Applications Maritime communications provider |
53.01 | 8.1 | 3.5 | Provides tracking systems to the maritime industry worldwide | |
| 91 | Sapphire Systems Systems integrator |
52.22 | 1.3 | 0.6 | Has opened offices in America and Mumbai to offer round-the-clock support | |
| 92 | Coin Co International Currency exchange provider |
51.79 | 6.8 | 3.0 | Opening offices in Germany, Australia, Ireland, Canada and America has boosted sales | |
| 93 | Guidance Technology services provider |
51.70 | 6.4 | 2.8 | Anticipates most growth in South America and mainland Europe | |
| 94 | Microgard Safety workwear manufacturer |
51.38 | 9.0 | *3.9 | Its global distribution network covers mainland Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia | |
| 95 | Beds and Bars Hostel and bar operator |
51.23 | 10.0 | 4.4 | Aims to place a hostel and bar in every big European city | |
| 96 | Cope Allman Jaycare Healthcare products supplier |
51.22 | 9.5 | 4.2 | Doubled its international business by purchasing its main British competitor | |
| 97 | Challenge Power Transmission Transmission parts maker |
50.14 | 3.8 | 1.7 | New offices in the Czech Republic have boosted sales to eastern Europe | |
| 98 | Impex Parts Automotive parts supplier |
50.07 | 5.8 | 2.6 | Ships spare car parts to Ford main dealers in mainland Europe, Asia and Australia | |
| 99 | Aquaterra Energy Offshore engineer |
49.56 | 17.3 | 7.7 | Has worked on offshore oil rigs in Egypt, Angola, Azerbaijan, Vietnam and Indonesia | |
| 100 | Ancasta Group Boat retailer |
49.53 | 6.3 | 2.8 | Sells yachts from offices in Majorca and the south of France | |
| * annualised figure ‡ international sales not filed at Companies House |
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