A trip fit for the King

Bradley Gaunt, Managing Director of Made for Trade (MFT) –  was invited by King Charles to a recent reception at Windsor Castle. The event celebrated recipients of the King’s Awards for Enterprise.

The King welcomed a diverse group of British businesses to his Windsor residence for a reception honouring their achievements. This year’s King’s Award winners, spanning from industry veterans to exciting start-ups, were celebrated for their exceptional products and services. As one of the nation’s highest accolades for business, The King’s Award grants recipients the prestigious right to display the award emblem for the next five years.

Made for Trade has been recognised for its Korniche Roof Lantern, earning one of three King’s Awards for Innovation presented to North East businesses. The company’s Aluminium Roof Lantern, was singled out for this award.

Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary in 2023, Made for Trade boasts manufacturing facilities in Wynyard, Stockton and Hartlepool.

Bradley, son of company founder Richard Gaunt, expressed his delight at the award. He said: “I’m immensely proud that MFT have been awarded The King’s Awards for Enterprise in innovation.

“The journey we’ve been on for over 40 years, started by my father, to where we are today and the recognition that this award epitomises, is very humbling for me. We have an amazing team at Made For Trade and without their hard work and dedication, none of this would have been possible.“