Two businesses have shared their joy after they were recognised by King Charles III for their international success.

Aircraft parts supplier Sentry Aerospares, based in the Watford Business Park, and film memorabilia dealer Propstore, in Chenies near Rickmansworth, have both been awarded the King’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth.

Sentry Aerospares founder Adam Nemenyi said it felt “really fantastic” as they saw overseas sales grow 269 per cent from 2019 to 2022 and sold parts to 86 different counties.

Watford Observer: Founder Adam Nemenyi (third from left) and Sentry Aerospares staff celebrating the win.Founder Adam Nemenyi (third from left) and Sentry Aerospares staff celebrating the win. (Image: Sentry Aerospares)

The company was previously recognised by the Queen in 2017, which Adam said was “the highlight of my career”.

“It gave us great exposure and a fantastic sentiment from the industry so I hope this latest receipt also benefits us in that manner,” he added.

Propstore, at Greathouse Farm in Chenies, was recognised as it sold movie props and collectible items to 42 countries last year and overseas sales made up 80.4 per cent of its business.

Watford Observer: Propstore founder Stephen Lane, director of operations Siân Taylor and director of consignments Tim Lawes when they won the Queen's Award for Entreprise in 2020.Propstore founder Stephen Lane, director of operations Siân Taylor and director of consignments Tim Lawes when they won the Queen's Award for Entreprise in 2020. (Image: Propstore)

It previously won in 2020 and founder Stephen Lane said: “We’re over the moon now that we were awarded it again.

Watford Observer: Propstore founder Stephen Lane with the Dark Knight Rises Batpod.Propstore founder Stephen Lane with the Dark Knight Rises Batpod. “We trade a huge amount internationally. The collectors’ market for memorabilia is more established elsewhere in the world although it’s really growing and emerging here.”