Easypack Limited, of Stevenage received its Queen’s Award for Enterprise in July 2003. The Lord Lieutenant for Hertfordshire, Mr Simon Bowes Lyon, presented the award at an event attended by Easypack staff.

Easypack was among 14 East of England companies to win a prestigious Queen’s Award in 2003. It gained the award in the International Trade category. Specialising in the manufacture of paper and cardboard packaging systems, and now employing almost 30 people, Easypack had increased its overseas earnings by 127% in the three years prior to the award.

Easypack’s Managing Director comments “We are honoured to receive a Queen’s Award. It shows that small organisations with a highly dedicated staff can still win prestigious awards and provides a perfect demonstration to our overseas customers of the quality of the service we provide.”

Stephen Brice, Acting Queen’s Awards Secretary, said: “Winning a Queen’s Award is an excellent achievement for Easypack. We’re delighted the Lord Lieutenant was able to present it to them, and share the celebrations with staff who have contributed to its international trade. We hope that The Queen’s Award will help continue the company’s success.”