Two small businesses were honoured in the Small Business category of the 2024 Australian Export Business Awards.
One of the two winners is the Victoria-based small business photoSentinel, which manufactures time lapse and remote monitoring camera systems helping to track and report on construction projects worldwide.
Founded in 2010, photoSentinel has evolved to become a globally-recognised name when it comes to construction time-lapse solutions and has successfully established itself in the United States and the Middle East.
To date, photoSentinel has deployed more than 5,600 cameras across 55 countries, and increased its export sales from 37 per cent to 70 per cent of total revenue in just two years.
Chief Executive Officer Matthew Perrier said the company is “extremely proud” to have won its second Australian Export Award, following a win in the same award category in 2018.
“Recognition validates and supports our efforts to grow our export business through increased exposure locally and globally,” he said.
The other small business awardee is the Marine Air Flow International that provides custom-engineered marine ventilation equipment to vessels of all sizes and applications.
The Queensland-based business made its big export break came after it started to exhibit at international boat shows in 2017. Since then, exports have since surged to almost 50 per cent of its total sales with Singapore and Turkey key export markets.
“Our commitment to quality is what has allowed us to evolve, grow and expand,” said Marine Air Flow International’s Director Bradley Marsden. “Every year, we refuse to stay behind and invest in cutting-edge equipment, R&D and staff training.”
Now in its 62nd year, the Australian Export Awards is Australia’s longest-running business awards program and celebrates the achievements of exporters and their contribution to Australia’s economic growth.
The Australian Export Awards are proudly presented by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with State and Territory awards programs. The Awards are made possible through the valued contributions of key sponsors, including leading Australian corporations and government departments.
