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A.J Wells and Sons Limited receives the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

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A.J Wells and Sons Limited has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The company is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.

Announced today (6th May), A.J Wells and Sons Limited has been recognised for its excellence in international trade.

Employs 172 people
Established on the Isle of Wight in 1972, A.J Wells and Sons remains a steadfast family business employing 172 people. Renowned for designing and manufacturing CHARNWOOD clean-burning wood stoves, VLAZE outdoor kitchens and innovative architectural vitreous enamel solutions, the company also famously make much of the signage and cladding for the iconic London Underground.

Operating extensively throughout Europe and trading with South Africa, North America, Japan, and Australia, A.J Wells and Sons are committed to productivity, sustainability, and fostering a supportive workplace environment. These principles serve as the driving force behind the company’s continued success and global reach.

Wells: Company objectives are to Transform Lives and Delight Customers
Hugh Wells, Managing Director said,

“We are delighted to have received a King’s Award which recognises the amazing efforts of everyone in the team here at AJ Wells and Sons.

“We have faced many challenges and uncertainties over the last few years and as we highlighted in our application it has been our faith in Jesus which has proved to be our rock.

“Our company objectives are to Transform Lives and Delight Customers, and this prestigious recognition hopefully demonstrates our progress towards these aims.”

About King’s Awards for Enterprise
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK. The awards were first established in 1965 and since then over 7000 companies have achieved a King’s Award. 2024 marks the second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, reflecting His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses.

The awards celebrate the success of exciting and innovative businesses which are leading the way with pioneering products or services, delivering impressive social mobility programmes, or showing their commitment to excellent sustainable development practices.

Find out more about A.J Wells and Sons by visiting the website.


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