PEEL Tech, in Ballingry, struck success at Wednesday's VIBES Awards.

The company, part of Ivan Wood and Sons, collected the Micro Business award at the ceremony, held at the Radisson Blu, in Glasgow, for its revolutionary filtration system which helps those in the food processing industry remain compliant regarding their draining pollution.

This is the second time the company has been awarded for its sustainability, having picked up the Hydronation Award at the 2104 VIBES ceremony.

The announcement follows a rigorous judging process, where each of the 43 finalists were visited by a team of judges to assess their environmental processes.

Malcolm Wood, Director at Peel Tech, said: “We are proud to have been recognised at this year’s VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards in the Environmental product or service.

"Collecting a VIBES Award is a real testament to the hard work and commitment from everyone at Peel Tech towards reducing our impact on the environment and we are proud to take our place amongst many excellent companies working hard to deliver a sustainable future.

“The Awards are a fantastic way to find out about what other businesses are doing and share best practice amongst a like-minded community that too want to improve their operations while benefitting the environment and it is hoped that others are inspired to follow suit.”

The 10 businesses awarded, which represent a range of sectors and sizes, demonstrated challenging their everyday working practices to embrace the economic opportunity of sustainability with all reaping the wider associated benefits including increased resource efficiency, resilience, competitiveness as well as a positive working culture.

The businesses were awarded under a range of categories including; management (large and small), circular economy, environmental product or service, hydro nation water innovation, green team, innovation, sustainable and active travel and micro business - highlighting the diverse ways businesses can implement best practice in their daily activity.

Commenting, Bob Downes, chair of SEPA and head of the VIBES judging panel, said: “The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards celebrate business leadership in sustainable environmental investment, and are an excellent opportunity to recognise and reward companies for going beyond ‘business as usual’ and driving sustainable growth through innovation.

“The most successful businesses in the future will be those that are not just compliant, but which are also low carbon, low material use, low water use and low waste, and which see environmental excellence as an opportunity. This is at the core of SEPA’s One Planet Prosperity regulatory strategy.

“It is very encouraging to see the diverse range of businesses, small and large, which are taking important steps to reduce their impact on the environment and which understand how environmental excellence can also benefit their bottom line. I would like to congratulate Peel Tech and indeed, each of this year’s winning businesses and organisations, and hope that others will be inspired to follow in their footsteps.”