West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has praised a Malvern company which has scooped its second Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Metrasens, which manufactures scanning equipment to detect prohibited items in prisons across the world, has been given the award to recognise its export success. The company scooped this award for the second year running as it continues to grow fast from its Malvern base. The company sells 95 per cent of its kit abroad and has grown by a massive 400 per cent over the last six years. Metrasens started up in an office next door to Harriett’s in Malvern Hills Science Park and now has a manufacturing base on Malvern’s Enigma Business Park. The company was presented with a trophy to mark the award as well as attending a reception at Buckingham Palace. Harriett commented: “I have been in regular touch with Metrasens as it takes on the challenges of growing its team and exporting its product to different countries across the globe so it is hugely satisfying to see it repeat last year’s success. “The company’s technology is in great demand and it is great to see an ambitious start-up continuing to thrive and grow and win appropriate recognition for its success. “The team at Metrasens are hugely ambitious and I have been pleased to be able to champion their expertise both at home and abroad. I look forward to popping in to help celebrate the award in person very soon.”