We’re recognised inside and outside of our industry…
For our: international trade, excellence in customer service, and our innovative support and collaborations with third parties.
Amongst a host of other business awards, the UK Department for International Trade has accredited us with their coveted ‘Export Champion’ status, and the UK Federation of Small Businesses has recognised us a regional Exporter of the Year – more proof that with us, your brand is in safe hands.
We’re Export Champions!
On 28th February 2019, Hydraulics Online was announced as a 2019 Northern Powerhouse Export Champion by the UK’s Department for International Trade. Only 125 companies representing the Northern Powerhouse region have been handpicked by the DIT from amongst the 30,000 registered exporters within the region.
About the award body:
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is a United Kingdom government department, whose mission it is to secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment.
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Our Co-founder, Helen Tonks, has been crowned Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious regional FL National Awards & Summit.
The vibrant celebration and regional heat took place at Manchester’s Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel on Friday 13th September. The awards bring together female entrepreneurs, civil servants, charity founders, and other professionals to celebrate the best talent from across the North West of England, Wales and Ireland. Next stop is the national final in Leeds at the end of November.
About the award body:
The Forward Ladies National Awards recognise the achievements of business women in the UK and Ireland. In particular, women who #DareToLead and push the boundaries in their respective industries. Female Entrepreneur of the Year is one of nine awards given. Other awards include Corporate Leader, Mentor of the Year and STEM Leader.
Collaboration Award Finalist
In April 2019 Hydraulics Online was shortlisted as a finalist in the Collaboration category by Insider Media’s Made in the North West 2019 awards, for our contributions to design innovation and customer collaborations within the manufacturing industry. READ MORE >>
About the award body:
Insider Media’s Made in the North West 2019 awards is a celebration of all that is great about design and manufacturing in the region. They applaud the use of technology, the ambition to export and the motivation to train and invest in people, and are a showcase for the region and its diverse industries, ranging from life sciences to food to automotive.
Exporter of the Year Finalist
In January 2019 Hydraulics Online was shortlisted as a finalist in the Micro Exporter of the Year category by the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2019. READ MORE >>
About the award body:
The 2019 PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC and the Department for International Trade recognises outstanding export achievements across 9 individual categories. The success is measured by growth in sales and market export penetration and innovation.
International Company of the Year Finalist
In December 2018 Hydraulics Online was shortlisted as the International Company of the Year (up to £10m turnover) by the Insider Media North West International Trade Awards. READ MORE >>
About the award body:
The Insider Media North West International Trade Awards showcases the achievements of the pioneers, the innovators, and the global success stories within the North West region. All finalists stand at the forefront of UK exports and are exemplary of raising the country’s international expertise and profile.
If you have enthusiasm and passion and you combine that with excellent customer service – which Hydraulics Online do – you can succeed in exports.” Veronica Dawson, International Trade Adviser, UK Department for International Trade.
Exporter of the Year Winner
Hydraulics Online has yet again been recognised as a powerful force within the local business community. On Friday 12th October, at a glittering ceremony at Chester Cathedral, we were named Exporter of the Year at the Cheshire Business Awards.
About the award body:
The prestigious Cheshire Business Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and reward the businesses, companies and individuals who drive innovation and highly influence the economic and employment landscape of Cheshire.
Internet Industry Business Woman of the Year
Hydraulics Online Co-founder, Helen Tonks, is a proud winner of the Internet Industry 2018 Enterprise Vision Awards. She has been recognised for her role in leading a company that excels globally in an online marketplace.
About the award body:
North West Business Exporter of the Year
Hydraulics Online was in 2018 crowned the winner of the North West Business Exporter of the Year Award by the National Federation of Small Businesses Awards.
About the award body:
Multiple Award Winner by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce
In December 2017, Hydraulics Online was recognised for a startling three awards and recognition at the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The following year we were awarded Highly Commended in yet another three categories.
About the award body:
The South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Awards celebrate the enterprise, achievement and innovation of young individuals and businesses of all sizes, from new start-ups to the most established names, while honouring those who give back to the South Cheshire community.
