Wales Business Awards winner from Cwmbran announced
Nanopharm, which specialises in drug product development and analytical services, took home the Innovation Award for its SmartTrack technology—an advancement in the development of orally inhaled or nasal drug products.
Gemma Budd, general manager at Nanopharm, said: "We are surprised but proud to win the innovation award.
"We have lots of wonderful local scientists working with us to create excellence in a niche field.
"This award recognises their dedication and hard work."
The Wales Business Awards, organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, were announced on Thursday, June 12, during a ceremony held at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff and hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne.
12 winners were recognised across a dozen categories, with one named Wales Business of the Year 2025 by headline sponsor Bevan Buckland LLP.
Another winner from South East Wales was Safran Seats GB, which received the Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year Award.
The company is one of the world's leading suppliers of aircraft seating, and its apprenticeship scheme was praised for introducing new skills to the organisation and transforming workforce development.
Other winners on the night included Celtic English Academy, Concrete Canvas Ltd, Educ8 Group, FleetEV, Landsker Business Solutions, PeoplePlus, Rockwool Ltd, Simply Do Ideas, Tyre Glider Ltd, and Wales Millennium Centre.
Gus Williams, interim CEO at Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: "The Wales Business Awards celebrate the very best of Welsh business, recognising those leading their sectors in key areas such as trade, sustainability, and innovation, and positively contributing to the Welsh economic landscape.
"We'd like to congratulate all of our incredible winners, including Nanopharm and Safran Seats GB, as well as our worthy finalists."
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