Dupre Minerals, a leading innovator in mineral processing and fire safety technology, has been officially announced as a finalist for the International Trade Award at the 2025 Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Indurent.

The International Trade Award recognises businesses that have excelled in exporting products or services to global markets, with a focus on international business growth. Dupre Minerals has been acknowledged for its pioneering approach to global trade, delivering life-saving fire safety technology to over 40 countries around the world.

At the heart of Dupre Minerals’ international success is Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) — a revolutionary, PFAS-free fire extinguishing agent specifically designed to combat lithium-ion battery fires. Developed and manufactured in Staffordshire, AVD addresses a critical and growing global threat, offering a safe, environmentally friendly, and highly effective solution for high-risk battery fires found in everything from electric vehicles to industrial storage.

Over the past year, Dupre Minerals has significantly scaled up its operations, opening a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Talke, Staffordshire, dedicated to the production of AVD fire extinguishers. This £3 million investment has not only increased production capacity to meet surging global demand but has also boosted the local economy through job creation, supplier partnerships, and advanced infrastructure.

Today, Dupre Minerals exports to over 50 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. This export growth has been driven by the company’s focus on quality, innovation, and customer need — along with rigorous adherence to international certifications and environmental standards.