EXCELLENCE in the use of technology has been rewarded with an honour for Strix Ltd at the Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence which took place at the Villa Marina on Thursday night.

The company was chosen for its pioneering design of new components making it a world leader in the manufacture of kettle elements and control systems.

The other nominees in this category were Intelligence Ltd, represented by Steve Woodford, and Manx Independent Carriers, represented by Michael Coleman.

Strix Ltd has always been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in new technology. The firm is the world’s biggest manufacturer of kettle controls, thermostats and elements, used a billion times a day around the planet.

Nick Mawby of Strix says that the company has now developed a unique patented connector and control system which has won prestigious awards and granted a ‘recommended’ status by he Energy Saving Trust.

Strix has sold more than half a million of the components and anticipates sales of more than  five million over the next two to three years.

The award was presented by sponsors Collins Stewart, represented by Dermot Hamill.