Telford manufacturer Fabweld 'incredibly proud' after bagging prestigious Kings Award
A Telford steel fabricator was celebrating today after being honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise.
Fabweld Steel Products is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise today (Tuesday, May 6), due to the company's work reducing emissions as part of a plan to become a "net zero" steel producer.
Established in 1998, Fabweld Steel Products Ltd designs and manufactures manhole covers and other fabricated steel products for the construction, water, energy and security industries from its base in Tweedale, Telford.
“It is an absolute privilege to receive the highest honour that can be bestowed on a UK business, and a testament to everyone at Fabweld who has played a part in this success," said Wayne Carter, managing director of Fabweld.
“We have made significant progress in reducing consumption through innovative product design, investment in staff training, with wider sustainability outcomes through community engagement and profit sharing within the business.
“Our actions and commitment demonstrate a genuine and focused approach to operating in a way that delivers measurable, positive outcomes for both the business and sustainability and we are incredibly proud that this has been recognised.”
In recent years, the company has focused primarily on reducing emissions through substantial investment in solar energy and the installation of equipment to generate nitrogen on site.
As the majority of its carbon emissions arise from steel usage, the company says it has has made "strategic purchasing choices", selecting suppliers with credible plans to work towards net zero steel production.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Mrs Anna Turner JP added: “My congratulations to Fabweld for achieving a King’s Award for Enterprise, which is a Royal Seal of Approval and an extremely prestigious award with a very high standard required.
"Fabweld will now enjoy being able to use the emblem for 5yrs, be in the media spotlight, receive an invitation to a Royal reception and have attention drawn to the credibility in achieving such a trusted award. They can be very proud to be one of only two awards given in Shropshire this year.”
Now in its 59th year, The King’s Award is the most prestigious business award in the country.
The King’s Award for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, was renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
