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 (DIT). Only 125 companies representing the Northern Powerhouse region have been handpicked by the DIT from amongst the 30,000 registered exporters within the region.
Winner of Insider Media Award
On Thursday 5th December, Hydraulics Online was crowned winner of the Insider Media North West International Company of the Year (up to £10m turnover) at the prestigious, annual media event held at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
The event sponsors included: Barclays, Cardinal “The Logistics People”, Finch Insurance Brokers & Employee Benefits, Mazars and Pannone Corporate LLP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
