'World class' Lanarkshire crystal glassmaker named finalist for prestigious Exporter of the Year award
An award-winning crystal specialist based in East Kilbride has been branded 'world class' as it is named a finalist for a top trade gong.
Family-owned Glencairn Crystal has been named a finalist in the Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025.
Coming on top of the company's recent award of the King's Award for Enterprise for Innovation this cements Glencairn as a truly world class business in its sector.
Established over four decades ago by Raymond Davidson, Glencairn Crystal has become one of Scotland's most iconic exporters.
Renowned for its exceptional innovation in high-quality decanter and glassware design, the company has played a pivotal role in redefining the traditional crystal industry.
With an unwavering commitment to creativity, quality, and design excellence, it is a world leader in ultra-premium spirit containers and a pioneer in the decoration and application of metalware on glass and crystal.
Glencairn Crystal also produces the Glencairn Glass which is recognised as the world's official whisky glass. This year the glass celebrates its 25 th birthday and the company now sell over five million units across international markets each year.
Scott Davidson, New Product Development Director at Glencairn Crystal and son of founder Raymond Davidson, said: "To be named a finalist in these awards is an incredible honour and testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our entire team.
"As a family business rooted in Scotland but operating on a global stage, we're incredibly proud of how far we've come over the last 40 years.'
The company's influence extends across the globe, with direct exports accounting for nearly 60 per cent of its business, rising to an estimated 80 per cent when including customer-led distribution abroad such as distilleries sending Glencairn Glasses to other markets and decanters being sold abroad.
The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is the UK's largest and most prestigious business awards programme. It celebrates leading businesses across all industries, championing sustainability, diversity, equality and those that have transcended expectations and limitations throughout the year.
Glencairn Crystal previously reached the shortlist in 2018, and its selection as a finalist in 2025 reflects the company's continued evolution as a global industry leader.
Winners of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025 will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in November.
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