2012 Tech Track 100
Rank: 5 ZBD Solutions
Spun out of Qinetiq in 2000 and spent eight years developing its 'e-paper' technology
Since being spun out of defence firm Qinetiq in 2000, ZBD has developed ultra low-power bistable LCD screens that can be used as a high-tech paper substitute. Customers include supermarket chains in 20 European countries, which use this ‘epaper’ for price labels as they can change prices and customer information remotely. Other uses are being found in sectors including manufacturing and healthcare. Ascot-based ZBD is backed by DFJ Esprit, TTP Ventures, Dow Chemical Company and Trillium International. Sales grew 213% a year from £396,000 in 2009 to £12.1m in 2012 under chief executive Shaun Gray.
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Since being spun out of defence firm Qinetiq in 2000, ZBD has developed ultra low-power bistable LCD screens that can be used as a high-tech paper substitute. Customers include supermarket chains in 20 European countries, which use this ‘epaper’ for price labels as they can change prices and customer information remotely. Other uses are being found in sectors including manufacturing and healthcare. Ascot-based ZBD is backed by DFJ Esprit, TTP Ventures, Dow Chemical Company and Trillium International. Sales grew 213% a year from £396,000 in 2009 to £12.1m in 2012 under chief executive Shaun Gray.
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Company facts
ZBD Solutions
E-paper display developer
Company website
| Sales growth | 212.80% pa |
| 2012 sales | ‡£12.1m |
| 2009 sales | £0.4m |
| 2012 staff | 61 |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Location of HQ | Ascot |
| If applicable: * = annualised figures ‡ = draft accounts |
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