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TJ International claims top prize at BPIF Excellence Awards
Release date: 22.09.2003
Padstow-based book printer TJ International was recognised as the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) UK Company of the Year at the BPIF's 2003 Excellence Awards which took place at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square on 15th September 2003.
Other companies receiving the printing industry's top business accolades at the event included:
· UK Company of the Year Award sponsored by MLP - T J International, Padstow
· Safety Award sponsored by Aon/Ace - Southernprint Ltd, Poole
· Environment Award sponsored by Silver Lining Industries - Field Boxmore Healthcare Packaging, Leicester
· Employers' Award sponsored by Adobe Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
· Individual Award - Marc Comerford, Avalon Print, Northampton
· Apprentice of the Year Award - Paul Brice, Fisherprint Ltd, Peterborough
· Best Use of Digital Print Award sponsored by HP Indigo Division Abbott Colour Technology, Lutterworth
· Turnaround Award sponsored by Begbies Traynor- Tinsley Robor Ltd, West Sussex
· E-Business Award - Bezier, Wakefield
· HR Best Practice sponsored by Job Centre Plus - Bezier, Wakefield (North East)
· Marketing Excellence Award - Buckingham Colour Group, Buckingham
Full details of all the finalists and sponsors can be found on the BPIF's website, www.britishprint.com. This year's event broke all previous records with more entries, guests and support than ever before.
The awards evening began with BPIF President Ken Iddon of NB Colourprint, who thanked all of the evening's sponsors including headline supporters Antalis and LloydsTSB. The keynote speech was delivered by Lord Gavron, founder of the UK's largest and most successful independent printing company, St Ives.
Sharing the secrets of his success, Lord Gavron reminded guests of the huge value of employees to a business: 'You may be giving them some of your money but they are giving you some of their life,' he said.
Guest presenter David Gower was accompanied by BBC radio presenter Etholle Pegrum who was making her second appearance at the BPIF's Excellence Awards.
For more information about the Awards please visit the BPIF website on www.britishprint.com.
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