Award Recipients

Formed in 2010, CTS Europe is a family-owned company based in Portsmouth. It specialises in the design and build of laboratory containment systems used for handling highly potent drug compounds. Its systems are used by major pharmaceutical research companies all over the world to protect scientists handling research drugs that pose significant pharmacological risks without proper containment.

CTS not only makes specialised containment systems for potent drug compounds, but also manufactures test equipment used to prove the effectiveness of cabinets handling biological pathogens, such as the Covid virus and, more recently, the Hantavirus. The test equipment the company manufactures is the only one of its kind in the world and is recognised as an essential test device for cabinets used for containing highly hazardous substances.

CTS is a world leader in laboratory containment, and the team are very proud to have grown a brand that is respected in the market. CTS’s international expansion reflects both the demand for its solutions and the company’s vision in action, becoming a recognised global brand.

Having won the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2019, the King’s Award for Enterprise now underpins the success the company has had, and the ambitions it has for growth over the coming years. The team is working to continue to develop new technologies and services to enhance CTS’s product offering.

Managing Director and Founder, Sean Codling, has invested heavily in the very best equipment, facilities and staff to ensure product and service quality is at its utmost. This award is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the team, whose efforts have driven the business forward – led by Sean – who has dedicated his life to CTS Europe. “We continue to follow our vision of being a specialist company in our field, and to be recognised as an innovative engineering company that has a secure and loyal customer base, while providing a secure and rewarding environment for our staff to develop to the best of their abilities,” says Sean.