Shelforce receives royal seal of excellence with King’s Award for Enterprise

Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce has been recognised with the highest official UK award for British business, The King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).

Established in 1965, the awards have propelled UK businesses onto the world stage with an internationally-renowned symbol of excellence. Previously named The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, His Majesty The King has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that Shelforce be recognised.

Shelforce employs 30 people, of which 75% have a disability, and provides a place where people with mental or physical disability can thrive in employment and produce high quality products in a competitive market.

Howard Trotter, the company’s Business Manager, will represent the company at a royal reception hosted by His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.
“It is an unbelievable honour to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Promoting Opportunity category,” comments Howard. “To be recognised by the highest honour in UK business, renowned across the world is an incredibly proud moment for Shelforce.

“Promoting opportunity is the reason behind Shelforce’s continued success and this is fantastic recognition for our incredible team and the processes we have in place. It’s also fantastic news for the local community of Erdington.”

Specialising in high-quality PVCu and aluminium products to housing associations and local authority building projects, including Birmingham City Council, Shelforce’s recent success has been down in no small part to the launch of its fully compliant Fireshel 30-minure fire, smoke and security resistant door.

“To be able to fly the King’s Awards flag and use the emblem is amazing and we are hoping it will help open the door to other councils and housing associations, whose social values and sense of social responsibility line up with our own.”

For more information, telephone Shelforce on 0121 603 5262 or alternatively visit www.shelforce.com.  

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