For more than two decades , the North East Business Awards have been shining a light on organisations that are doing great things for an exciting and dynamic region , and this year Made For Trade was delighted to be an intrinsic part of the 2022 celebrations , thanks to the company ’ s manufacturing operations , and recent growth and innovation .

The annual awards celebrate achievement and toast successes both large and small , new and established , but also highlight , promote and draw attention to growing and innovative businesses doing great things in the North East of England . Those businesses might be doing anything from enriching local areas , bringing new employment prospects and boosting the local economy , or simply doing things to make the North East a better place to live , work or conduct business .

The Made For Trade team recently enjoyed a fantastic evening at Middlesbrough College amongst both longstanding businesses with national reputations and new local outfits establishing themselves on a local , regional and national level . MFT were thrilled to be on the receiving end of not one but two prestigious regional North East Business Awards ; for Manufacturing and High Growth and Ambition , whilst also shortlisted and finalist as Company of the Year in recognition of recent achievements .

Together with the Durham / Sunderland / South Tyneside heat and Northumberland / Tyneside heat , MFT ’ s awards from the Teesside heat go on to contest overall titles at The Grand Final , taking place at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield at the end of September .

As a business formed in the area and with roots firmly in Teesside but now being a renowned trade supplier on a national level , the Made For Trade team were delighted to be selected for their achievements and growth in the region . The judging panel recognise drive and ambition and celebrate all the success stories , most recently looking at businesses in the region that have risen to the unique challenges presented over the past couple of years , showing not only how talented they are but also their endless determination , entrepreneurial spirit , enterprise , innovation and creativity to make it all happen .

Speaking of the Teesside heat and picking up the awards , Made For Trade ’ s

Operations Director Chris Wann noted the following : “ It was an incredible evening ; this is the first time that Made for Trade have entered regional awards , and to be recognised and achieve two awards that reflect where we are as a business today was better that we could have imagined . It was incredibly humbling to be part of an awards ceremony that represents the local and regional talent and high quality of the businesses we have here in the North East . Our congratulations to the winners and all shortlisted businesses that participated in this year ’ s event .”

Made For Trade ’ s multi award-winning Korniche brand was founded with the mission to bring inspirational products to light via innovative design and engineering pedigree . Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary and multi-award winning Korniche Roof Lantern , the company has expanded the same engineering-led ethos with the bi-folding door system ; making

for an extremely busy year for the Wynyard-based business , alongside a re-brand , new ISO9001 certification and the opening of an in-house showroom – all key attributes proudly promoted at various industry exhibitions across 2022 and around the UK .

It ’ s not just behind the factory doors however where Made For Trade is being kept busy ; as the North East Business Awards are the next in a long line of recent accolades for which the team back at base are delighted to have contributed . Made For Trade were up for no fewer than nine award nominations at the National Fenestration Awards alongside entries to the G-Awards , and will now be hoping to add awards from September ’ s Grand Final to the list and round out an exceptional year for the expanding business .

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