A BUSINESS has opened a brand-new centre after receiving a prestigious award for its work in international trade.

Braintree based, Global Resale is expending its services with the opening of its European Centre of Excellence in Bradbury Park, Springwood Industrial Estate.

Employees and virtual guests were joined by Paul Scully, minister for small business, labour markets and consumers to celebrate the grand opening.

The refurbished technology business recently received the Queen's award for enterprise for its work on providing technology recycling and refurbishment services to its customers.

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General manager, Chris Farrell said: "We are excited to open our new European Centre of Excellence at Bradbury Park. It allows us to continue our rapid growth and expand our services.

"We have our dedicated team to thank for our success. Even in this unprecedented situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, they persisted, working safely at full capacity to ensure our customers can continue to rely on us for their high-quality, refurbished technology product needs."

Formed in 2016 with just three people, the business has expanded and now employees almost 100 people.

Last year the Braintree team sold over 2.2 million computers, mobility and enterprise products into international markets.

The new 64,000 square ft facility, which cost over £1 million, includes a games room, canteen and picnic and BBQ area, with the hopes of becoming the leading employer in the area.

CEO, Jeff Zeigler added: "“Making this significant investment allows us to continue our exponential growth and expand our services in Europe.

“I am extremely proud that the refurbished technology products we provide are used all over the world and been able to increase employment in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

"We have continued to deliver strong growth to our European customers whilst responding to the complexities arising out of Brexit.”

"We are excited for the future of our European business and wish our employees all the best for the future."