CMB wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne has presented the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2014 to Yorkshire-based engineering company CMB. This is the third time the company has received the award, and the second time for the International Trade Category.
Andrew Truelove, general manager at CMB, says, “We were thrilled to host The Princess Royal, Princess Anne at CMB Engineering. It’s a privilege to celebrate our international accomplishments while, at the same time, showcase our UK manufacturing heritage here in Shipley.”
“We have been operating from the Dockfield Road site for over 50 years, where we have experienced continuous business growth, and we look forward to exciting years ahead as the company continues to expand internationally. Also, in 2014, we launched our new Academy – a global first in the industry – serving as a platform to train our customers worldwide with in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of seaming and canmaking. It truly is a proud day in our history, and for all of us at CMB.”
Geoff Gargon, plant manager, who joined CMB in 1971 says, “Today has been one of the most special days in my 43 years at the company. It has been an honour for the whole staff. It was a fantastic occasion, and meeting Princess Anne will live long in our memories.”