John Macklin, right, chairman of Sunseeker International, presented AMP managing director Richard Dix with the award, a Royal Doulton plate specially designed and produced to commemorate their achievement.

"The award was totally unexpected, " said Dix. "We have worked closely with Sunseeker engineers on the soundproofing of the generator systems we supply and have made a great product better than when it left the factory - we are proud of our achievement and this award."