At the annual Export Awards for Smaller Businesses held at the Institute of Directors in London in November 1999, Off-Highway Research was awarded the prestigious Certificate of Merit for its export achievements over the past three years. The Export Award scheme is sponsored by the British Government.

In making the award Sir David Wright, former Ambassador to Japan and currently chief executive of British Trade International, stated that "Off-Highway Research's achievements in the field of exports have been both notable and sustained for such a small company".

In accepting the award David Phillips, Off-Highway Research's Managing Director, said "This is welcome recognition of the hard work put in by Off-Highway Research's consultants around the world; in our London head office, as well as our representative offices both in North America and Japan. It is also a recognition of our ability to supply the research requirements of a client base of some 500 OEMs, component suppliers, distributors and financial organisations that are increasingly looking for a global resource that can meet their needs".

Off-Highway Research has had a long and impressive experience in export markets: over the last three years, on average of 80 per cent of Off-Highway Research's revenues have been generated from overseas clients - a level which increased to 87 per cent in 1999.

In the last 12 months Off-Highway Research has serviced over 500 clients in 28 countries, and has undertaken field research in 28 countries.

Off-Highway Research is a management consultancy that specialises in the research and analysis of international construction equipment markets, and is the largest of its kind in the world.