AWARD HOLDERS 2017-2020
Oakland International Ltd
service minimises food losses for customers, loss adjusters and hauliers on distressed loads, addressing the increasing number of international loads contaminated during transit. Prior to this solution, producers and brand owners often had to throw away complete consignments of stock, even if just one pallet was compromised. Oakland is committed to building strong communities through its charity, the Oakland Foundation, which supports young people and their families, and it fully funds the work of the Oakland Academy training facility, which provides formal qualifications for employees and engages with community services. Oakland provides brokerage, contract packing, storage, picking and food distribution for the retail, convenience, discount, wholesale and food service markets. Viewed as a one-stop supply chain solution partner, supporting UK customers and international customers entering the UK market, it offers advice, support and a range of value-added services, with the Queen’s Award for International Trade positive endorsement of the great team it has operating in the UK and abroad. Recognised as a Top 100 Local Employer, Oakland was identified as among the UK’s 100 fastest growing private companies and ranked in the London Stock Exchange report as being in the Top
1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain (2016). To receive two Queen’s Awards was possible due to its team relationships and its valued customers and suppliers. The company believes in long term partnerships with all stakeholders, and thanks them for their continued support and the role they play in its success.
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL LTD Seafield Lane, Beoley, Redditch,
Worcestershire B98 9DB Tel: +44(0) 1527 596222
Established in 1998, this ethical family business is an integrated supply chain specialist known for innovation through its sustainable partnerships and collaborations. With facilities at Redditch, Corby and Bardon within the UK, Dublin in Ireland and a partner in Spain, it distributes food and consumer goods using ambient, chilled and frozen transportation, with its shared user pallet scheme offering significant cost, road miles and carbon savings. The Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development recognised the company’s achievements in environmental and sustainability initiatives, encompassing renewable energy generation, road miles reduction, waste reduction, energy efficiency and long-term goals for sustainable development. Oakland’s specialist Distress Load Management
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Premier Coatings Ltd
enabled it to develop into new areas, such as SeaShield™ systems for the protection of jetty piles and Protal™ liquid coatings for pipelines. Other new products added to the range include Premstrip™ for sealing and jointing precast concrete units, Steelcoat™ systems for the protection of exposed steel, and Archco™ resistant linings for vessels, pipes and bunded areas. The support of Winn & Coales International has also allowed Premier Coatings to continue to invest in its Smarden factory. Speaking of the accolade, Director, Terry Capps, said: “I am delighted that Premier Coatings Ltd has won the prestigious Queen’s Award. It is essential that the credit for this award is shared by all who work for the company, including overseas subsidiaries and agents”. He continued: “Without everyone’s efforts it would not have been possible to achieve, and the Board of Directors’ thanks and congratulations go to all involved for their fantastic team effort”. PREMIER COATINGS LTD Headcorn Road , Smarden, Ashford , TN27 8PJ Tel: +44 (0) 1233 770 663 enquiries@premiercoatings.com www.premiercoatings.com premier-coatings-limited
Specialist corrosion prevention, sealing and waterproofing products manufacturer, PREMIER COATINGS LTD was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade) in 2017. The award was given in recognition of the Kent- based company’s excellent world-wide trading, which is attributed to the combination of dedicated staff and loyal agents. This successful mix enables Premier Coatings to supply a range of high-quality products that offer long-term, effective solutions for its customers’ corrosion related problems. The company was founded in 1982 and its corrosion prevention and sealing systems (manufactured under a BS ISO Quality Assurance and Environmental System) soon became well Premier Premcote™ Tape System used on 76kmwater transmission pipeline in the Middle East.
Premier System protects buried couplings in the Middle East.
known for their ease of use and reliability. Protecting steel from corrosion in aggressive environments, its Premcote™ and Premtape™ self-adhesive wrapping tapes and sealing mastics were widely used in pipeline projects and maintenance work. Premier Coatings also produces the Premseal™ range of membranes for waterproofing, tanking and gas proofing applications. These membranes, which have BBA certification and CE Marking, have also garnered a fine reputation for their outstanding quality and longevity in service. In 1997 the company was acquired by corrosion prevention and sealing specialist Winn & Coales International Ltd, a move which
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