25.09.2008

JCB Service receives export award

JCB Service – based at its worldwide parts centre in Uttoxeter, UK, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise after increasing its overseas sales by more than 36 percent between 2004 and 2006.

The award, in the International Trade category, was presented yesterday to group chief executive Matthew Taylor by the duke of Gloucester in a ceremony at the JCB World Parts Centre attended by many of the employees who contributed to the success.
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The duke of Gloucester presents Mathew Taylor with the award

James Hawley the lord lieutenant for Staffordshire who accompanied the duke, said: “In recent years awards for export achievement have declined and this makes today’s award even more special. It shows the enormous commitment that JCB have to supporting their customers all over the globe.”

“We in Staffordshire are very proud of you all and you and your products are great ambassadors for the County. I, like so many others when abroad, am always thrilled to see one of your yellow machines beavering away and feel a real glow of pride when we think that it probably started life here in Uttoxeter and is kept going by efficient and speedy supply of spare parts and replacements.”
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The duke of Gloucester with Mel Taylor - production and control and systems supervisor as Guy Robinson director of JCB Service looks on

“Unlike personal honours, The Queen’s Awards are given to the company as a whole and therefore to all employees working as a team. You have all played your part and I hope that you all feel proud of your achievement and that your company will continue to prosper in the future.”
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Team leader Tony Barker with the duke in the parts packing area.

JCB’s UK parts operation employs more than 300 people in a 24 hour operation which dispatches around a million parts every week.