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Frontgrid shortlisted for 'Innovative Business' award
By Lauren Heath-Jones
Frontgrid launched it's world-first attraction at last year's EAS in September
VR attractions company Frontgrid, has been named as a finalist in this years North Wales Business Leader awards.
The company, which launched its first attraction, Paradrop VR, in partnership with Simworx last year, has been nominated for the ‘Innovative Business of the Year’ award. The awards, which are in their second year, are designed to recognise high-achieving entrepreneurs and businesses across North Wales. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Wales on 15 March 2018. Frontgrid co-founder and CEO Matt Wells says: “I’m delighted that Frontgrid has been shortlisted in the North Wales Business Awards following the launch of our world-first innovation ParadropVR.” The company has also recently announced the sale of its first unit attraction, Paradrop VR, which will be installed in a VR-dedicated zone at the Universe Science Park in Denmark, and is expected to open in March.Company Details
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http://www.frontgrid.co.uk/VR attractions company Frontgrid, has been named as a
finalist in this years North Wales Business Leader awards.
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