HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester presents Queen’s Award for Enterprise to GJD

Warren J. Smith, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester presents the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade to Chris Moore, GJD’s Technical Director with The Mayor of Rochdale, Ian Duckworth

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GJD was presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade by Warren J. Smith, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, on Tuesday (18 July)

Mayor Ian Duckworth and other distinguished guests were also in attendance to celebrate the special occasion.

After initial introductions, the guests were given a guided tour of the offices and manufacturing facilities by Mark Tibbenham, GJD Managing Director, and John Hale, GJD Operations Director.

The tour gave the guests an opportunity to witness the company’s high-tech manufacturing processes first-hand including seeing finished products.

After the tour the Lord-Lieutenant presented the crystal bowl commemorative item to Chris Moore, GJD Technical Director, who is one of the longest serving staff members. The citation (scroll) was presented to Irene Newberry who has worked in the assembly department at GJD for 28 years and June Allen who has worked in the soldering area at GJD for 27 years, both of whom are retiring in August.

Mr Tibbenham said: “It was a great honour to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant to our business to present this prestigious award. On behalf of all at GJD I would like to thank the Lord-Lieutenant for making this an extremely enjoyable and memorable day

“Receiving the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is a fantastic achievement for everyone at GJD. It is amazing recognition and high praise for all of our staff who always put in so much hard work and dedication to make the company what it is today”.

GJD, one of only 102 companies in the UK to achieve this accolade for International Trade. GJD, was honoured with the award due tothe company’s growth and success in export trade over the past six years.

Mr Tibbenham added: “The company has gone from strength to strength. We have been quick to recognise the changing needs of the export markets and the importance of developing the latest technology to meet those requirements”.

Mark Tibbenham and Ana Maria Sagra-Smith, GJD Sales and Marketing Director, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on the 11 July.