Roman has celebrated winning the Queens Award for International Trade with all staff at its headquarters.
Roman announced in April that it had won the Queens Award for International Trade, and a ceremony was held last week so a presentation could be made by the Queens representative, Sue Snowdon, the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham.
The Lord Lieutenant, who was welcomed by managing director, David Osborne, was given a tour of the showroom and the manufacturing plants and met members of the workforce along the way.
Roman was given the Queens Award for International Trade as it has shown a substantial and sustained increase in export earnings over three consecutive 12-month periods, to a level which is deemed outstanding.
The Queens Award – the most prestigious corporate accolade that a UK business can win – is made on the advice of the Prime Minister after examination of applications by an Advisory Committee composed of leading individuals from industry, commerce, trade unions and government.
David said: “Our sustained investment, patience and belief over the last ten years in developing our international markets has proved a great success and for this to be recognised in such a way is a very proud achievement. We are thrilled to celebrate this fantastic achievement with all staff as everyone has played their part in winning the award.”