Imaginatik Wins a Queen's Award for Enterprise
LONDON—April 23, 2007—Imaginatik plc (AIM: IMTK), a leading provider of business innovation and technology-based systems for innovation and idea management, is delighted to announce today that it has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
Following a rigorous judging procedure, which culminated in a short-list being scrutinised by the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee, Imaginatik received the award for the first time for its demonstration of substantial growth in overseas earnings and its commercial success, more than doubling its exports over three years.
Founded in 1994 by CEO Mr. Mark Turrell, Imaginatik developed a software-based process, now its core product “Idea Central”, to enable corporations to facilitate innovations systematically across their operations. With Global headquarters in the UK, U.S. headquarters in Boston and additional operations in Germany, the company has grown considerably with a strong client base of more than 100 companies including Pfizer, Hewlett-Packard, Weyerhaeuser Corporation, Chevron Texaco Global Lubricants and Cargill Inc.
“To receive a Queen's Award for International Trade is a great honour for Imaginatik,” said Mark Turrell, CEO of Imaginatik. “It is recognition of our substantial growth, both in the UK and overseas. We can now count some of the biggest names in the world as clients, which is evidence of our expertise within the innovation sector as a systems developer and trusted advisor. This market is expected to experience immense growth, and with our continued commitment to innovation we look forward to a successful future.”
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious Awards for business performance. Announced on the Queen’s birthday, Saturday 21 April, they recognise and reward outstanding achievements by UK companies. The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.
Further enquiries
Imaginatik plc
Mark Turrell, CEO / Shawn Taylor, CFO
Tel: +44 20 7917 2975
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Tom Moriarty / Laura Cocker
Tel: +44 20 7651 8699
About Imaginatik
Imaginatik is the leading provider of Innovation and Collaborative Problem-Solving software and process to some of the world's most demanding blue-chip companies. More than 100 clients rely on Imaginatik's software, consulting and research to enable their best-of-breed innovation activities.
Imaginatik’s software and consulting services have helped clients discover significant sources of additional revenue, as well as tangible cost savings, process improvements and an increased product pipeline. Imaginatik is also committed to developing strategic solutions in the field of innovation, working with academic institutions such as the London Business School and the Cass School of Business, London, as well as leading practitioners of corporate innovation.
For further information please visit www.imaginatik.com