A Special Visit From The Lord-Lieutenant for West Yorkshire
Last week, on Friday 19th July, we were delighted to welcome Ed Anderson, Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, to formally present our prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade celebrating six years of consistent overseas sales growth. This remarkable achievement highlights Accu’s commitment to providing high-quality, precision engineering components and exceptional customer service to its global clientele.
Visitors from local businesses, industry partners, dignitaries and charities were invited to join us in this prestigious ceremony over breakfast treats & drinks. Our guests were treated to a tour of our new HQ, learning all about the amazing people and teams that make up Accu.
Let The Tour Begin!
The first stop on the Lord-Lieutenants tour was to show off our lovingly created well-being room. Welcomed by the amazing Mollie-May, our lead mental health first aider, she explained the importance of mental health, and how Accu recognises this as a priority throughout the business. Our plans are to continually improve this space to fit the needs of our team members, from providing a calm place to meditate during lunch, to facilitating a soothing place to welcome new mums back to the business and feel comfortable to express milk.
Our New Office
Next on the agenda was a meet the team in our new office spaces, with dedicated break-out areas, plenty more meeting rooms and hot desks for everyone in the team to move around and work collaboratively.
Where Our Components Live
Last but not least on the tour for the Lord-Lieutenant was our brand new warehouse space, with more than double the bays to allow for faster, more efficient picking of our huge range of screws, nuts and bolts. The Lord Lieutenant & our visitors were shown what it takes to supply components to over 100 countries across the globe.
What’s Next?
Throughout the visit, we shared the company’s latest plans for continued growth, including our vision to offer even more opportunities for collaborations with local talent, organisations & charities, along with a presentation summarising our significant growth in overseas sales over the past six years.
The Presentation
Upon receipt of the award Martin, our CEO expressed:
“We’re immensely proud to receive The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We’ve always focused on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, and this recognition is a reflection of those values.”
Martin Ackroyd
CEO
Alastair, our UK Director praised the entire team saying:
“I couldn’t be prouder of our team. Their hard work, innovation and commitment to quality have not only fueled our growth but have also set new standards in the industry. This award belongs to each and every one of them.”
Alastair Morris
UK Director
Finally, addressing the whole team, Lord-Lieutenant Ed Anderson, praised Accu for its contribution to the local economy and international trade.
“Accu’s success is a shining example of what can be achieved with vision, hard work and a commitment to excellence. They are a credit to West Yorkshire and the UK’s engineering sector.”
Ed Anderson
Lord-Lieutenant
The whole of team Accu couldn’t be prouder of our award and feel it’s brought a sense of teamwork and appreciation for what can be achieved if we all pull in the same direction.
