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11 October 2016

Ground Control Ltd win the Queen’s Award for Innovation

Big congratulations to BPCA members, Ground Control Ltd, for winning the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: innovation 2016.

The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant of Essex John Patrick Lionel Petre, recognising Ground Control's use of technology to better serve its customers through the use of its live reporting system that "enables a rapid response to evolving customer demands".

Managing director Marcus Watson said:

"We are extremely honoured to receive such a prestigious endorsement for our innovation and service to our customers [...] Across 45,000 sites throughout the UK, our upwards of 3,000 people working hard to deliver to our customers, are justifiably proud of their personal contribution to this fantastic achievement. This event is for each and every one of our staff to say thank you for their commitment and hard work."

Ground Control offer pest control and auditing services, utilising their live reporting systems to satisfy over 45,000 properties including Tesco, Sainsburys, Network Rail and Royal Mail buildings.

Source: BPCA.org.uk

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