Andel encourages export growth

The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and environmental protection systems, Andel, has just wrapped up its Export Distributor Conference, which brought together partners from all corners of the globe, including the Americas, Australia, Europe and Asia.

The goal of the Yorkshire SME, which specialises in liquid and gas leak detection, environmental protection and flood defence, is to have exports represent 25% of its turnover by 2028.

The company showcased its sustainability initiatives, eco-friendly products, and delivered tailored product training to delegates from more than 16 countries at its head office in Barnsley to support and encourage export growth.

Collaborative sessions ran for distributors and company leaders to share challenges, successes, market insights, and ideas for growth, improvement, or new initiatives. Attendees were also invited to take part in morning walks – an optional, informal activity to promote wellness alongside casual networking and knowledge sharing.

The week also saw Andel’s Annual Distributor Awards Ceremony, which recognises and celebrates top-performing distributors. Andel Polska won the Export Distributor of the Year Award for the most products and services sold. Manotherm took the Long-term Export Distributor of the Year Award for being the most consistently performing distributor. Flood Protection Solutions won the New Export Distributor Award; ESEP won the Most Improved Export Distributor of the Year Award, and Pump Power won the ‘One to Watch’ Award.

Commercial director, Mark Harris, said: “Exports are important now and even more so in the future, not just to Andel but to the UK as a whole. Our aim is for exports to represent 25% of our turnover, and we primarily hold the conference to foster better relationships and to enthuse and teach our suppliers.

“Our network now includes more than 25 countries, and thanks to the arrival of Trevor Charsley, business development manager, who is targeting Southeast Asia, we are expecting to add India, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam within the next 12 months.”

The Barnsley-based global environmental protection specialist has more than 30 years of experience in leak detection, pollution prevention and flood defence and an impressive customer base that includes the Houses of Parliament, The Pentagon, Hong Kong International Airport and Google.