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MPM Products announced as National Business Awards finalist

MPM Products has been shortlisted for the International Growth Business of the Year at this year’s National Business Awards.

The Macclesfield-based pet foods manufacturer has seen rapid expansion in the international market with its specialist pet retail range, Applaws, and grocery distributed brand, Encore.

Going up against brand names such as LycaMobile and Fever-Tree, it will compete for the prestigious award, with the winner being revealed at the National Business Awards gala dinner held on 12 November in London.

Alex Evans, Programme Director at the National Business Awards and judge for the category said: “Tapping into the $60 billion global pet food market, MPM is achieving ambitious targets for international sales by establishing itself in new geographies like Australia through strategic distribution partners. It now has a presence in over 30 markets.”

Julian Bambridge, managing director at MPM Products, said: “MPM has gone from strength to strength in recent months. With products now sold in 33 markets across Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific, the company is set to continue to grow, and being shortlisted for a National Business Award is testament to its progress.

“At the core of our brand is a staunch commitment to superior pet food. Our products are high in quality meat protein and low in carbohydrate, mimicking the natural diets of cats and dogs.”

Over 150 of Britain’s leading businesses, business leaders and social enterprises have today been revealed as finalists for the 2013 National Business Awards. The finalists announced today represent 15 categories including the Croner Employer of the Year, the Smith & Williamson Entrepreneur of the Year and Santander Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year. The Leader of the Year finalists and Decade of Excellence winner will be announced over the coming months.

This year’s shortlisted businesses have a collective global turnover of more than £341 billion, covering activities as diverse as telecoms, construction, entertainment, publishing and manufacturing. One fifth of the finalists turnover more than £1 billion annually - with the lowest turnover peaking at £30k and highest reaching £55 billion. They represent regions from all over Britain including London, Exeter, Glasgow and Cardiff.

Dame Helen Alexander, Chair of judges for the National Business Awards, said: “These organisations and leaders represent exceptional success over the past year. The environment has been tough; these are the firms leading the way to growth. There’s a broad spectrum of sectors represented, as well as organisations of very different sizes, reflecting the diversity of British business and the vitality of our economy. Congratulations to all our finalists.”

Alex Evans added: “The quality of finalists is outstanding every year – with Britain’s most promising new businesses and most impactful social enterprises recognised alongside top performing SMEs and the most sustainable mid market and large cap firms.”

Finalists were chosen from the hundreds of businesses that entered or were nominated for the titles. They will now prepare to make presentations to expert juries who will decide the category winners. The overall winners across all 17 categories will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 12 November at the Grosvenor House, London.

Visit www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk for a full list of all finalists.

The National Business Awards supports The Prince’s Trust, a charity that offers practical and financial support to young people who need it.

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