Software and service stars recognised in NZ International Business Awards
Monday 16 January
Software providers and companies with other unique service offerings are among the 27 finalists in the 2012 New Zealand
International Business Awards, which recognise the myriad of ways companies now do business globally.
Global fitness brand Les Mills International has established its patented group exercise classes in more than 10 percent
of the world’s gyms, fitness centres and health clubs.
Cinema software supplier Vista Entertainment Solutions is an established force in some of the world’s most competitive
cinema environments.
BCS sells logistics hardware, automation controls and elegant software solutions – mainly in the aviation sector – and
has become the biggest player in airport baggage handling systems in Australia.
Christchurch Engine Centre has drawn on global networks to grow its share of the aviation maintenance, repair and
overhaul business.
Orion Health has achieved its goal of becoming an internationally recognised health information technology (IT) vendor
and New Zealand’s largest privately owned software exporter.
Assessment and examination company ASPEQ has built its reputation in the high-stakes aviation sector, but is now
branching out to deliver tests for a range of industries.
Everedge IP was so successful at gathering a team of experts to commercialise a collapsible food container it decided to
build a business helping others get their innovations to market.
Winners of seven categories at the awards, which are run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and strategic
partner ANZ, will be announced on Wednesday 21 March. Information about the finalists can be found at
www.nzte.govt.nz/awards.
NZTE Chief Executive Peter Chrisp said it was fantastic to have 27 businesses representing a wide variety of industries
and regions as finalists in the prestigious awards.
“This year’s finalists are using our country’s world class technology, reputation and skills to develop high value
brands and push out into new markets. These are ambitious, internationally focused businesses that New Zealanders should
be proud of.
“Sharing their stories helps build understanding of what is required to succeed internationally as well as giving us an
opportunity to recognise the contribution they’re making to New Zealand,” Mr Chrisp said.
GENERAL CATEGORY FINALISTS
Best Business Operating Internationally – Under $10m
· ASPEQ (Wellington)
· BioVittoria (Hamilton)
· Energy Mad (Christchurch)
· Escea (Dunedin)
· Fastmount (Auckland)
Best Business Operating Internationally – $10m-$50m
· Altitude Aerospace Interiors (Auckland)
· Canary Enterprises (Hamilton)
· EasiYo Products (Auckland)
· Les Mills International (Auckland)
· Trilogy Advanced Natural Skincare (Wellington)
· Triodent (Katikati)
· Vista Entertainment Solutions (Auckland)
Best Business Operating Internationally – Over $50m
· BCS (Auckland)
· Buckley Systems (Auckland)
· Christchurch Engine Centre (Christchurch)
· Downer NZ (Tauranga)
· Orion Health (Auckland)
· Rakon (Auckland)
· SKOPE (Christchurch)
· Tait Electronics (Christchurch)
· Westland Milk Products (Hokitika)
SPECIAL CATEGORY FINALISTS
Supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation
Best Use of Research and Development in International Business
· Downer NZ (Auckland)
· Energy Mad (Christchurch)
· Seperex (Dunedin)
· Technopak (Auckland)
· Westland Milk Products (Hokitika)
Best Commercialisation of Intellectual Property in International Business
· Burger Fuel (Auckland)
· Everedge IP (Auckland)
· Westland Milk Products (Hokitika)
Best Use of Design in International Business
· ASPEQ (Wellington)
· Canary Enterprises (Hamilton)
· Energy Mad (Christchurch)
· Sistema Plastics (Auckland)
· Triodent (Katikati)
Most Innovative Business Model in International Business
· Burger Fuel (Auckland)
· Energy Mad (Christchurch)
· GMP Pharmaceuticals (Auckland)
ends