This Kent firm can trace its history to 1924, when it sold typewriters. Now led by brothers Kevin and Nigel Batley, 65 and 62 respectively, it supplies audiovisual products from brands such as Epson, Hitachi and Panasonic. The company also makes touchscreens, under the brand Clevertouch, which are distributed internationally for use in education. Overseas sales reached £36m in 2018, and Clevertouch has recently launched an American business.