International award announced

Bondholder Midland Lead has been named as International Business of the Year at the 2020 Awards of fellow Bondholder the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Midland Lead were named finalists in three categories and fought off fierce competition to be awarded the accolade, being applauded for its work overseas and as ‘experts in export’.

Boudewijn Tuinenburg, Managing Director at Midland Lead, was delighted to be announced as the winner, saying: “We work with organisations from many sectors all over the world. Receiving this award is testament to how our export team is dedicated to building relationships with customers, wherever they are.

“I am so proud of our team and how far we have come together. The past few years our group export strategy has been to focus on specific markets, such as Africa and UAE. Earlier this year we exhibited at the biggest healthcare event in the Middle East and North Africa region, Arab Health 2020 where we shared our product range and expertise in radiation protection.”

Anton Gunter, Managing Director of Global Freight Services who sponsored the award for International Business of the Year, said: “We would like to congratulate the team at Midland Lead for winning this award. The family-run company has demonstrated continued growth and innovation over the years and has fast become a leading UK exporter. Midland Lead is a shining light for businesses across the East Midlands and we wish them well as they continue to build and strengthen their international client base.”