Advanex Europe from Nottingham, UK has been named as one of the finalists, and Ruban d’Honneur recipients, in the 2016/17 European Business Awards sponsored by RSM.

It is one of only 110 finalists announced after over 33,000 businesses were engaged in the competition, and was chosen by a panel of independent judges because it displayed the core values of innovation, ethics and success.

The company will now undertake an in depth face-to-face interview, and will find out if it is a winner of one of the 11 categories at a Gala Final on May 4 in Dubrovnik.

Managing Director, Ian Beardsmore says: “We are thrilled to have been named as a Ruban d”Honneur recipient. We are very proud of our team and their achievements and are looking forward to the next stages of judging. We are still urging people to vote for us to be the National Public Champion as this would be a great endorsement. Thank you to everyone in advance for their support!”.

Advanex has over 22 operations across the globe in locations such as Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China, America, Mexico, Vietnam, Europe, India and Indonesia. Advanex Europe manufacture millions of springs and other precision metal components for industries covering medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, electronics and the automotive markets.

The European Business Awards was set up to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe. Lead sponsor RSM, a provider of audit, tax and consulting services to middle market businesses globally, has supported the European Business Awards since its inception.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said: “To survive in this economic climate is hard enough, so to innovate, prosper and grow as this year’s Ruban D’Honneur recipients have is truly remarkable. Europe needs more companies like these. Well done to them all.”

Advanex Europe is also taking part in ‘The Public Vote’, where the public choose ‘National Public Champions’ for each country.  To vote for them go to: www.businessawardeurope.com. The company with the most votes in each country wins and will be announced on 6 March.

For more information on the Awards, the Ruban d’Honneur winners and the public vote please visit www.businessawardseurope.com and follow the Awards on twitter at @rsmEBA or on Facebook @businessawardseurope