Invertek Drives Ltd. has been awarded with The King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2025, recognizing continuous growth in overseas sales.
The U.K.-based designer and manufacturer, part of Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., has demonstrated remarkable international growth. Exports now represent 95 percent of total sales, reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in energy efficient motor control solutions. The company has doubled in size since 2018.
The award acknowledges Invertek’s impressive 149 percent growth over a six-year period, achieved despite global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and electronics supply chain disruptions.
Shaun Dean, chair of Invertek Drives, executive vice president of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, and managing director of SHI (Europe), adds, “This King’s Award demonstrates how Invertek has successfully expanded its global footprint while maintaining the technical excellence and innovation that have always been its hallmarks. The impressive international growth is a testament to the strategic alignment between Invertek’s capabilities and the increasing global demand for energy efficient solutions. As part of the Sumitomo Heavy Industries group, Invertek continues to strengthen our collective position.”