Andrew Bingham MP nominated four companies:

Bowls, by Robin Wood

"Robin Wood turns wooden bowls on a foot powered lathe.  The craft is 2000 years old and died out in 1958.  Mr. Wood revived it and then taught the skill to people in the UK, USA, Sweden and Japan.  He has supplied the Globe Theatre, Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London with his product.  He also supplied props for the Ridley Scott film Robin Hood as well as exporting all over the world."

More information about Robin Wood can be found at www.robin-wood.co.uk.

Overhead Cranes, by Street Crane

"Street Crane is a long standing manufacturer of overhead cranes.  They export worldwide and are a leading name across the globe in this industry.  They create significant employment in the High Peak area of Derbyshire and are at the forefront of research and development in this sector.  Almost anywhere in the world you are never far from a Street Crane!"

More information about Street Crane can be found at www.streetcrane.co.uk.

Pressure Regulators by Pressure Tech

"Pressure Tech are a company manufacturing a variety of pressure regulators used in a wide range of applications.  Using new materials which improve performance and life of their products, they are continually striving to ensure that Made by Britain is and remains a badge associated with quality, reliability and innovation."

More information about Pressure Tech can be found at www.pressure-tech.com.

Sieves and Riddles by Hill & Sons

"Hill & Sons are the last sieve and riddle manufacturer in the UK.  This traditional craft was nearly lost last year when the last practitioner approached retirement but was saved by Damian Bramall who has now taken on extra employees and is supplying Highgrove farm shop amongst other outlets."

More information about Hill & Sons can be found at www.riddles-sieves.co.uk.