Beca wins international business award

Beca managers receiving their award last night. From left to right: Bob Durant, Andrew Wilson, Keith Reynolds (CEO,Paul White(MD),Gerry Brownlee, Graeme Roberts, John Mayson (Chair NZ Trade & Enterprise),Simon Valter.

Engineering consultancy Beca won the judges' supreme award at the New Zealand International Business Awards 2009.

It was one of seven New Zealand companies recognised for outstanding success in international markets in the awards, organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

Beca had almost doubled annual international revenue to $118 million since 2006, and had more than 2500 employees in 20 offices around the world, NZTE said.

The other winning companies were Pitango Innovative Cuisine, Emerald Foods, BankLink, Modtec Industries, Gallagher Group, and Triodent.

As overall winner, Beca received $100,000 to support its growth strategy in international markets. It was also chosen as the best business operating internationally over $50m.

- NZPA

See the award winners here