Chris Kelly MP has nominated six companies.

Arcspray 140/S350-CL, by Metallisation LTD

"Based at the same site in Dudley since its formation in 1922, Metallisation Ltd has evolved and adapted to changing market conditions to become a globally respected innovator and supplier of thermal spraying equipment. Thermal spraying is a niche and highly specialist process by which metallic or ceramic coatings are sprayed to create a high quality surface coating. The process is used to create anti-corrosive coatings and also in the manufacture of precision components where coatings with special properties are required. It has applications in many different industries including aerospace, automotive, turbines, tubes and pipes, and even in the creation of props for the film industry. By working with universities and other ambitious engineering companies both in the UK and overseas, the Company is continually finding new uses and applications for this technology. With a growing and skilled workforce that currently stands at 37 people, the business now exports around 80% of its turnover to over 60 different countries per annum both directly and via a network of distributors. Through dedication to achieving high quality in production and customer service, and from a policy of continuing to seek out new overseas markets and investing in R&D, the company has achieved sales growth of over 60% in the last 2 years."

More about this company can be found at www.metallisation.com

A video of the arc spray process can be viewed here.

Furnaces & Foundry Equipment, by Mechatherm International LTD

"Mechatherm International have taken a traditional Black Country product like a furnace and bought it into the 21st century by incorporating the latest in energy saving and computing technologies to minimise energy usage and pollution and sold it throughout the world. All of their products are tailormade to solve their customer’s problems – never having sold two identical products to different customers throughout their 40 years in business. They currently have live contracts in Venezuela, Russia, India and the Middle East. They are currently seen as world leaders in their main product.”

More information can be found at www.mechatherm.com

Good Heart Aluminium Boat, by Micklewrights Structures LTD

"Micklewrights Structures LTD has a flexible and accomodating approach to manufacturing. They are nearing completion on the Circumnavigation Record attempt speedboat 'Goodheart', and this deserves special reference."

More information can be found at www.micklewrights.com

Press about the racing boat here.

Kruze Lounge Collection, by Boss Design LTD

Classic meets contemporary was the design philosophy behind the Kruze Lounge chair. Designed to ensure maximum comfort through its sculpted and sumptuous profile, Kruze Lounge is the ultimate statement piece for any front of house or corporate executive area. Kruze Lounge offers either a classic fully upholstered chair or a contemporary slimline option. As an alternative the back may also be specified with a show-wood outer veneer in Black American Walnut. Kruze Lounge builds on the styling of the original Kruze collection which consists of a chair that can be specified with either a recycled aluminium 4-star base or a 4-legged frame, and a stool that can be specified with or without a back on a polished 4-legged frame.

More information can be found at www.boss-design.co.uk

Mezzanine Floors by Davicon Ltd

"Davicon Mezzanine Floors Limited in Dudley South has defied challenging trading conditions to demonstrate solid growth over the past twelve months, enlarging its workforce and winning steel fabrication and project management work on a range of complex and challenging briefs to install mezzanine flooring in distribution warehouses nationwide. Under Managing Director Peter Watson the business has focussed on providing a pragmatic approach to working on large-scale projects and is well-positioned for future growth. I am proud to nominate a local business which continues to work incredibly hard to contribute to the proud manufacturing heritage of the West Midlands."

More information about this company can be found at www.davicon.com

Telecomm Housings, by Eurocraft Enclosurers LTD

"Eurocraft is a thriving privately owned manufacturing firm located in Dudley, at the heart of the Black Country, supplying global OEM’s in the Telecommunications sector. They employ over 100 staff, are a vital local employer and significant contributor to the economy. The firm has a long and extensive track record of supporting major telecommunication applications, both directly to BT and to BT’s strategic suppliers. The UK Government has identified high added value technology areas such as telecommunications, as being essential to the prosperity and growth of the domestic economy. The Government is investing over £500 million in taking superfast broadband throughout the UK, to help businesses grow and improve the lives of everyone. Eurocraft are an essential partner of a multi-year, multi-million pound contract for the BT Openreach programme, which will deliver fibre-optic based superfast broadband to more than two thirds of the UK by 2015. In the best traditions of British manufacturing, Eurocraft add value to raw materials such as steel, integrating metalworking techniques with the latest high tech components and materials. Through fabrication, engineering and assembly, they create metal enclosures to house specialist electronic components and cabling for essential Telecomm applications. Eurocraft’s 64,000 square feet of dedicated engineering capacity, in-house design and total project management ensures competitive advantage for their customers. Their innovative housing design and construction provides optimised thermal management, delivering considerable in service benefits that exceed performance of overseas competitors. Eurocraft design, engineer and supply a world class product, highlighting British manufacturing as being competitive, representing best value and meeting the technology demands of the twenty first century."

More information about this company can be found at www.eurocraft.com