Coventry-based cleaning and hygiene product manufacturer, Mirius, has placed 67 in the coveted 2019 Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing SME Exporters league table.
The league table ranks Britain’s 100 small and medium-sized (SME) companies that have the fastest-growing international sales over the last two years: only 11 businesses from the Midlands region were included in the top 100.
Mirius, formerly known as Coventry Chemicals, rebranded in June 2018 to better reflect their position as a global player, and is now looking beyond traditional export markets for growth, and is now exporting to more than 80 countries worldwide.
In March, the company launched Europe’s first cleaning products trigger spray bottle made entirely from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) and was rewarded with two of the highest industry accolades: the CSSA Cleaning ‘Products Innovation Award’ and the ‘Best of the Best Award’ at the London Cleaning Show.
Steve Quinlan, Mirius’ CEO, said: “As a high-growth company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit, The Sunday Times SME award and our recent awards for recyclability and sustainability illustrate we are perfectly positioned to seize emerging opportunities. These awards showcase to the world what we truly offer in terms of innovation, commitment to manufacturing excellence and environmentally friendly products.”
Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade, commented: “SMEs are fundamental to achieving our target of increasing exports as a percentage of GDP to 35%, so it is vital we give them the recognition they deserve. The exporters listed in this year’s SME Export Track 100 are pioneers whose example should be followed by ambitious businesses across the UK.”
