Viper Innovations Ltd., a high-tech engineering company that provides cutting-edge electrical integrity solutions to the global subsea, rail, and industrial sectors, is proud to announce it has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
This recognition celebrates the company’s exceptional international growth, expanding global customer base, and its contribution to promoting UK innovation worldwide.
Headquartered in Portishead, near Bristol, with offices in Aberdeen and Houston, and strategic representation in Australia, Brazil, China, and Nigeria. Viper’s technologies are now deployed across six continents. Flagship products, including V-LIFE®, a revolutionary cable recovery technology, and V-LIM, a real-time cable integrity monitor, are trusted worldwide by infrastructure operators for their critical reliability and asset life-extension benefits.
Exporting has long played a pivotal role in Viper’s success and forms a core element of its strategy, which prioritises global expansion and diversification. Over the past decade, Viper has consistently achieved export success, leveraging British innovation and engineering excellence to thrive in international markets. This accolade reflects Viper’s strong international trajectory, with exports now accounting for approximately 40% of its business and revenue increasing by 30% between FY23 and FY25. Further export growth will be driven by recurring revenues from core services, proven technologies, and launching innovative new products.
“This is a phenomenal achievement and a proud moment for everyone at Viper Innovations,” said Edward Davies, Managing Director. “Receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade is a testament to the ingenuity, dedication, and vision of our incredible team. It validates our international strategy and supports our ambition to further expand our global footprint.”
In July 2024, Viper Innovations completed a Management Buyout (MBO) — a key milestone that reflects the company’s maturity, growth, and future ambitions. This transition has increased Viper’s strategic focus, reinforcing its commitment to long-term stability, innovation, and expansion across global markets.
Viper’s strategy for international growth is underpinned by a clear sales approach that leverages its strong customer relationships and established global presence. Building on its reputation across the subsea and rail sectors, the company is capturing a growing market opportunity for its specialist technologies. A key part of this strategy is the launch of a dedicated business development hub in Houston, marking a major step in Viper’s expansion. The company now intends to repeat this growth model in several other global markets.
Viper Innovations is executing a targeted international sales strategy that leverages its extensive global footprint, strong customer relationships, and ongoing investment in innovation and technical excellence. These strengths support the company’s ability to drive organic export growth, seize new opportunities across various sectors and regions, and strategically enter additional markets. With this approach, Viper is poised for sustained international growth and long-term success.