Alcon Receives Prestigious Export Achievement Award

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Alcon has been awarded the MIA Export Achievement Award for its outstanding contributions to the global market. The award was presented during the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Business Excellence Awards, held at Silverstone Wing during the MIA CTS24 Motorsport Engineering & Technology Show. Alcon, a key player in specialized brake and clutch systems, earned this recognition for its exceptional export success, with approximately 75% of its sales originating from international markets.

Key Highlights:

  • Alcon received the MIA Export Achievement Award during the MIA CTS24 event at Silverstone.
  • Approximately 75% of Alcon’s sales are generated from exports, showcasing their global reach.
  • Alcon has a strong presence in motorsport and prestige road car manufacturing, as well as in defense and low-carbon sectors.

The MIA Business Excellence Awards took place on October 16, 2024, at the Silverstone Wing, marking the conclusion of the first day of MIA CTS24, the UK’s leading Motorsport Engineering & Technology Show. With 400 guests in attendance, the awards honored winners across seven categories, recognizing contributions from the top players in the industry. The Export Achievement Award, sponsored by Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, was presented to Alcon by The Rt Hon the Lord Astor of Hever.

Speaking about the event, Chris Aylett, CEO of the MIA, stated: “The MIA Business Awards allows us to collaboratively recognize and reward those who have made significant contributions to our industry, and the caliber of both our winners and nominees this year is a great example of the high levels of excellence that continue to be reached by our members year on year.”

Jonathan Edwards, Alcon Group Sales Director, expressed his pride in the company’s achievement: “We are immensely proud of our team’s hard work and dedication, which has led us to win the MIA’s prestigious Export Achievement Award. As a global business, with approximately 75% of our sales coming from exports, this recognition highlights the exceptional efforts of everyone involved. Together, we continue to make Alcon a leader on the international stage.”

About Alcon

Alcon is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of specialized brakes and clutches. Their expertise covers a wide range of applications, including motorsport, performance road cars, defense, armored protection, and low-carbon vehicles.

For over 40 years, Alcon has been supplying braking and clutch solutions to professional motorsport teams across the world’s premier racing series, such as Formula 1, NASCAR, World Rally, IndyCar, and Touring Cars. Alcon has partnered with top motorsport teams like Volkswagen Racing and Citroën Sport, contributing to notable successes, including Sebastien Loeb’s dominance in the World Rally Championship.

In the U.S., Alcon has celebrated a decade of IRL title wins and provided braking solutions for almost half of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race winners in 2013. Beyond traditional racing, Alcon is also the official supplier for the all-electric Formula E series and supports motorsport divisions within Audi, Citroën, Peugeot, Skoda, and Volkswagen.

Today, 50% of Alcon’s business involves prestige road car OEMs, defense, and low-carbon transport. Alcon works with leading automotive brands like Audi, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, and Noble to deliver bespoke braking solutions, including for armored SUVs, military vehicles, and hybrid supercars. Their reputation for fast response and attentive service has been instrumental in their growth, allowing them to handle volumes from single units to 20,000 annually.

With a history rooted in experience and innovation, Alcon continues to push the boundaries, developing the next generation of brakes and clutches for a wide range of applications.

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