A milestone in Made For Trade’s history.
Made For Trade, a leading design and manufacturer of high-quality aluminium fenestration products, have been bestowed the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for 2024.
Ashley Gaunt (Technical Director), Richard Gaunt (Founder), His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon and Bradley Gaunt (Managing Director), proudly display the King’s Award for Enterprise.
The company’s ground-breaking Korniche Aluminium Roof Lantern has been recognised for its innovative design, ease of installation and exceptional performance. The Roof Lantern was the first product of it’s kind, offering a simple but strong solution for bringing natural light into homes and commercial spaces across the UK.
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Bradley Gaunt, the Managing Director of Made For Trade, proudly guides His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, through the impressive Korniche Showroom.
Managing Director Bradley Gaunt, son of company founder Richard Gaunt, expressed his delight at the award. “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.“
Factory Manager Frank Donaghy showcasing the advanced manufacturing processes at Made For Trade to His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon.
Earlier this month, Bradley Gaunt, Managing Director of Made For Trade, was invited by King Charles to a reception at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. The event celebrated recipients of the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Matt Imlah, a talented Product Design Technician at Made For Trade, shares his innovative designs with His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon.
As one of only 8 companies in the North East to receive the award this year, Made For Trade’s achievement underscores its position as a leader in the fenestration industry.
To celebrate the award, Made For Trade welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, and her team on Friday, 10th October 2024. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the company’s manufacturing facilities and the innovative processes behind the Korniche Roof Lantern.
Mrs Sue Snowdon, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, engages in a productive discussion with Dave Jones, Financial Director, and Paula Whitehead, Head of Procurement, at Made For Trade.
