On 6th February 2014, the South East Wales area finalists were announced at a prestigious ceremony held at Cardiff Bay’s St David’s Hotel. TXO was selected as joint area winner, along with two other local companies, for HSBC’s Global Connections competition 2014.
TXO will now go on to compete in the South West and Wales Regional Final, with six winners from the Regional Final competing for the National titles.
Now in its fourth year, Global Connections recognises businesses which are achieving excellence in three categories – innovation, international trade and mid-market growth. The competition is founded on the belief that expansion and success for UK businesses is likely to come to those that venture beyond their home territories and take their products and services into the growth markets of the future.
Those companies shortlisted can gain access to lending facilities up to £6m, linked to a financial reward of up to £120,000 (doubled for the National winners), and the opportunity to take part in an International Exchange – a series of seminars, visits and networking. These exchanges take place in cities around the world selected as growth markets of the coming decades.