Vero Software Plc, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM software, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the highly-coveted Beacon status. Beacon South West brings together some of the South West's most forward thinking and ambitious companies to promote success and spearhead the growth of the region by inspiring others through practical examples of leadership and significant business performance.

Supported by the South West of England Regional Development Agency, Beacon South West members play an important role in cultivating the enterprise excellence that exists in the region.

Vero Chief Executive, Don Babbs with Sue Baker, director of Beacon South West

Sue Baker, director of Beacon South West, comments: "Within Beacon, we have businesses with staff numbers ranging from 12 to 1,800, and turnovers from £1.5 to £130 million. All of our companies have amazing success stories and have been able to demonstrate outstanding achievement across a range of criteria, including innovation, performance, profitability and culture.

"We are pleased to welcome Vero Software to the Beacon network and are looking forward to its contributions to our knowledge hub.”

Don Babbs, Chief Executive of Vero Software Plc comments “As an AIM listed public company we are accustomed to recognition of our performance figures and have long been associated with high technology software development and exporting. The Beacon recognition is particularly pleasing as it also a significant appreciation for both the skill level of our staff and the company culture.”