University spin-off company Track Analysis Systems Ltd (TASL), which manufactures radiation detectors and laboratory analysis systems for radiation research, has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation.

TASL was founded by researchers from Bristol’s School of Physics, and uses University research in the manufacture of its radiation-sensitive plastic film detector TASTRAK, and its computerised TASLIMAGE radiation analysis systems.

TASL technology is used to measure radon gas in the home and workplace, and TASL is a major supplier of the technology used to monitor the exposure of nuclear-industry workers to the neutron radiation produced by nuclear reactors.

Managing director Gary Moss said: 'TASL is proud to have gained the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and is proud of its achievement in marketing its products to over 80 countries throughout the world.'