Samsung and Apple authorised repairer TMT First has won a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.
TMT First received the award for its Mobile Component Repair (MCR) service. Unlike traditional repairs that involve replacing entire assemblies—such as screens or frames—the MCR service isolates and replaces only the damaged components. This approach is claimed to cut consumer repair costs by up to a third.
Founder and Chair Adam Whitehouse (main pic) said: “To receive a King’s Award for Innovation is one of the proudest moments of my career.
“Being recognised for the work we’ve done around innovation is truly humbling. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at TMT First, and this award reinforces our mission to deliver smarter, more sustainable technology solutions for our partners, customers, and the circular economy.
“Our Mobile Component Repair process is a game-changer — reducing repair costs, cutting CO? emissions annually, and extending the life of devices. It’s a smarter, greener way to repair tech, and having that recognised at the highest level is something I’ll never forget.”
TMT First now joins more than 8,000 UK enterprises that have received this prestigious royal honour since the awards were established in 1965. Formerly known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the programme was renamed in 2023 to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Founded in 2006, the Staffordshire-based TMT First employs 160 people and processes around 250,000 items each year, including phones, wearables, tablets, accessories, and laptops.
The King’s Award for Enterprise is considered the UK’s highest business accolade, with winners entitled to use the official emblem for five years.
A company can apply for a King’s Award for Enterprise by demonstrating outstanding achievement in one of four key categories. They are granted by The King on the advice of the Prime Minister, based on a rigorous assessment process. Applications are assessed by independent panels and then reviewed by an advisory committee. Final approval is given by the King.
Winners Receive the King’s Awards emblem, which can be used in marketing for five years a crystal trophy and official grant presented by the Lord Lieutenant (the King’s representative) and an invitation to a royal reception at Buckingham Palace.
