Gourdon-based Oil Technics Holdings Ltd, is one of only two finalists to have won in the Scotland and Northern Ireland region of the HSBC Business Thinking 2010 awards, an initiative set up by HSBC in order to find the UK's most innovative and forward thinking companies.
During the judging process, which included presenting to a panel of judges at HSBC's London base, representatives from the company showcased some the firm's latest product developments and business strategies.
The award will see the firm receive up to £5million in lending, plus a financial award of up to £100,000.
From 53 shortlisted companies, 18 finalists from throughout the UK will be invited to attend a gala event at HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong on the 5th of December, where the overall winner will be announced. As well as being named the overall HSBC Business Thinking 2010 winner, the company that scoops the title will also win an additional £100,000 prize.
General manager and owner of Oil Technics, David Evans is delighted to have secured one of the Scottish finalist slots, he said: "We are extremely proud of this achievement, which is even more special as Scotland was the first region to be announced.
"The standard of companies taking part in the final stages of the competition was extremely high and to be named as one of the finalists really is a fantastic honor for us. The support received from HSBC has been fantastic and has enabled us to tap into an immense range of knowledge and skills which we are aiming to build upon in the future."
