FREEMAN Technology, the analytical instrument company from Castlemorton, near Malvern, has officially received its Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The presentation was made by Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Michael Brinton at the company's headquarters on Castlemorton Common.

Since being named as a recipient of the Queen's Award in April this year, Freeman Technology's order book at home and in overseas markets has continued to grow. The proven benefits to clients of the FT4 Powder Rheometer, backed by the recognition of a Queen's Award, have further accelerated the company's growth.

Freeman Technology manufactures and markets the FT4 Powder Rheometer, a unique universal powder tester that is used around the world to measure the flow properties of an extremely wide range of materials. The company has an established base of customers in Europe, the US and Japan, where the FT4 is used in manufacturing industries as diverse as ceramics and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and powder coatings.

Looking to the future, company founder Reg Freeman is confident of continuing market penetration.

"We can provide the instrumentation and know-how to help clients meet the challenges of handling and processing powders," he said.

"This is a strong foundation for the future growth of our business as we continue to develop with, and serve, the powder processing industries."