27 Sep 2013

Tru-Test takes top business award

1:46 pm on 27 September 2013

Agri-tech company Tru-Test Group is the supreme winner of this year's New Zealand International Business Awards.

Tru-Test is a leading manufacturer of livestock scales, electronic identification products and milk metering equipment, with sales in more than 100 countries.

Over the past three years, the company has released 20 new products specifically aimed at expanding its position in overseas markets.

Judges described Tru-Test as a leading example of New Zealand's agritech industry that displays a high degree of innovation and deep understanding of customers.

In other awards, natural products company Comvita's chief executive, Brett Hewlett, was named Outstanding International Business Leader.

New Zealand Merino Company chief executive John Brackenridge was also acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to international business.