A firm has been awarded a prestigious accolade for its efforts with international trade.

Broadwater Mouldings Ltd, a Suffolk manufacturing company, is one of 252 organisations nationwide to be given the King’s Award for Enterprise.

Given in recognition of excellence in international trade, it will be presented to Broadwater Mouldings on December 3.

The Beccles-based company - founded in 1971 - is a design engineering and composites manufacturing company with a workforce of 170.

It is also a supplier of fibre-reinforced plastics and vacuum-formed components for medical, industrial, and automotive sectors.

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The company has seen 90pc growth in overseas sales over the last three years, with 66pc of its total sales now being exports.

Managing director Matt Herbert said: “This award recognises the achievements of the entire Broadwater team, some of whom have worked in and have been dedicated to developing the business over decades.

"We are incredibly proud to be honoured with this award.”