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14 October 2010
Three Armenian companies named among Ruban d’Honneur winners in the European Business Awards 2010
Three Armenian companies - VIVACELL-MTS, Innova Solutions LLC, VISTAA Plus LLC, have been awarded the ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ prize of the European Business Awards, sponsored by HSBC. In total, 100 Ruban d’Honneurs have been given to the ‘crème de la crème’ of companies across Europe.
Now in its fourth year, the European Business Awards is recognised as the hallmark of innovation, success and sustainability across the EU. The Awards provide an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors to represent their country on a pan European scale across nine awards categories.
The Ruban d’Honneur is awarded to ten successful entrants in each of the award categories - The Infosys Business of the Year Award, The RSM International Entrepreneur of the Year Award, The UKTI Award for Innovation, The Award for Customer Focus, The HSBC Growth Strategy of the Year Award, The Employer of the Year Award, The Award for Corporate Sustainability, The Environmental Awareness Award and the Chairman’s Choice Award.
Aram Pinajyan, Head of HSBC Bank Armenia Commercial banking commented: “I am extremely proud to see such a high caliber of Armenian companies represented among the Ruban d’Honneur recipients. It’s a testimony to the level of entrepreneurship and business initiative that I’m seeing throughout Armenian businesses, both through the European Business Awards programme and my own daily interactions with HSBC Bank Armenia customers“.
All Ruban d’Honneur recipients are invited to attend the European Business Awards Gala presentation ceremony at the Westin Hotel in Paris on November 16th where all award winners will be revealed in front of Europe’s top business leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, business commentators, and media.
Adrian Tripp, European Business Awards founder, commented: “Selecting the 100 Ruban d’Honneur winners was a particularly difficult task for the judges this year. The standard of the Country Representatives was truly exceptional. These 100 companies have demonstrated outstanding flair, innovation and commercial acumen to get this far”.
Media enquiries to:
Tatevik Tatoyan on +37410515248 or at communications.armenia@hsbc.com
Notes to editors:
1. HSBC Holdings plc
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2. HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc
HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc was the first international bank to open in Armenia in 1996. The bank is a joint venture between the HSBC Group, which has 70 percent ownership, and members of overseas Armenian businesses. The bank offers a wide range of products and services to individual as well as corporate customers, including personal financial services, commercial banking and treasury and capital markets services. Thanks to the HSBC network in 88 countries and territories, the bank is uniquely positioned to provide truly international services for its customers.
HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc is one of the leading banks in the foreign exchange market. It has 8 branches and offices in Yerevan, as well as 50 ATMs located throughout the city. The Bank is constantly introducing innovative technologies and first-to-market solutions to achieve best customer service and increase the efficiency of operations. HSBC introduced its telephone and internet banking services in 2009, taking customer service to a new level. Our customers now have a choice of branch, ATM, telephone and internet banking. In 2010 the Bank will continue to invest in technology, implementing self service machines, debit cards and chip and pin cards in Armenia.
As a socially responsible organization HSBC Bank Armenia continues to invest in sustainability projects focusing on education for the underprivileged and on the environment.
Last updated on: 19/10/2010 9:40
