An audio firm, based in Burnley, has been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise at a special ceremony at their global headquarters in Burnley.
AMS Neve was honoured with a formal presentation of their King's Award for Enterprise for Excellence in Overseas Trade, by HRH King Charles III's representative, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire Mrs Amanda Parker JP.
AMS Neve Limited creates digital and analogue audio equipment found in studios worldwide, which are all designed and made in Burnley. Their pioneering products, including many "world firsts", have changed the way that music, TV and film production is carried out worldwide.
AMS Neve export more than 85 per cent year upon year, to 90 countries and have been awarded four previous Queen's Awards for Enterprise.
The special ceremony included a talk about the history of the company by managing director Mark Crabtree OBE, plus a speech of congratulations from the mayor of Burnley, and guests then enjoyed a demonstration of the Digital Film Console mixing desk, plus a factory tour including all departments meeting staff, and a VIP preview of a new console which will be installed in Abbey Road Studios.
The mayor of Burnley, Cllr Shah Hussain said: "It gives me great pleasure to share in the pride which we all have of the achievements of AMS Neve. The company continues to go from strength to strength and is recognised worldwide as best in class at what you do. All of you are proof that British design and engineering cannot be beaten.
"May I say on behalf of Burnley how proud we are that you are such a strong, successful and innovative company and that you continue to train new generations and expand. We wish you every success in the future."
Amanda said: "I hope you are all incredibly proud because each and every one of you has contributed to this, and it wouldn't happen without you. The continual growth in exports, in the innovation of products, is just astonishing. I congratulate every one of you.
"Only around 10 per cent of applications are finally awarded the King's Award. You go through rigorous testing, with due diligence, then something like 18 or more government departments. To pass all those tests and then be awarded, it really is something to be incredibly proud of."
Mark Crabtree added: "This is a lovely tribute to the team here. We're very honoured to have received this award, it really does mean a lot to us. Everybody here is very hard-working, and very dedicated to what we do.
"To receive an award from the nation, from the King, is something very special indeed and means a lot to all the team. I do thank you very much indeed for presenting us with this award."
Equipment produced by AMS Neve has helped create the soundtracks for several movies over the years including Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Bohemian Rhapsody, to name a few.
AMS Neve consoles are revered across the music, film and broadcast world, with stars including Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Def Leppard utilising the ‘sound of Neve,' helping them achieve chart-topping success.
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