Overseas work is pouring in at flood defence firm
A WORCESTERSHIRE company specialising in flood defence systems is seeing increased levels of business from overseas markets.
Droitwich-based Global Flood Defence Systems has most recently secured distribution of its range of products throughout Thailand.
The firm – a specialist manufacturer and distributor of a range of flood defence systems designed to reduce the impact of flooding in different terrains – took advice from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) on how to tackle overseas markets.
It took part in UKTI’s passport to export programme for new exporters. It also commissioned reports from UKTI Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) into opportunities in Australia and Ireland and undertook an export communication review which led to the company employing a full time marketing manager.
Frank Kelly, the firm’s managing director, said: “Flooding is a real and increasing threat facing the whole world, and our products are in demand in markets as far afield as South East Asia, America and the Middle East where our advanced passive technologies have been recognised as capable of providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions against the effects of flood.
“Our recent partnership with Raydant has already led to us being able to quote for several million pounds worth of potential business.
“UKTI has been excellent in its support of our growing business. We have taken advantage of every service they have offered and we would urge any organisation which has an eye on international expansion to engage with them for some expert support and advice.”
