Croxsons, a family owned business, is one of only 201 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise, being recognised for its excellence in international trade, which has seen the firm return continuous growth in overseas ales for the past six years. With export growth increasing year-on-year from £2l.8m to £9.9m during the period - a rise in total of over 250% - overseas sales now account for 36.3% of the company's turnover. This ongoing trading performance, combined with strong domestic sales, has helped propel Croxsons to an impressive 700% hike in revenues since 2005. James and Tim Croxson, the fourth and fifth generations respectively, who currently run the company said: "We are thrilled and privileged to have been recognised for international trade with a Queen;s Award. The achievement is testament to the collective and sustained effort from everyone here at Croxsons who have helped ensure that the business continues to be a success story that would delight our forebears".