Nottingham-based garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland is celebrating after being awarded the King’s Award for International Trade.
Regarded as one of the highest honours in business, the King’s Awards recognise the outstanding achievements by UK companies and are valid for five years.
Doff Portland received the International Trade accolade for “the sale of environmentally responsible horticultural products to European hobby gardeners, and the agricultural sector.”
The award was officially presented during a ceremony held at Doff Portland’s Nottingham headquarters by Lord-Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire Professor Veronica Pickering and Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire Mark Goldby.
Established in 1946, Doff Portland manufactures a number of leading brands and private label products for major retailers in the UK and EU. These brands include Doff, Portland Garden, Power Up and Green Fingers.
Commenting on the award, Ben Sharpio, CEO at Doff Portland, said: “It is fantastic to be recognised with the King’s Awards for International Trade for our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality garden care products across the European market.
“This achievement would not have been possible without the efforts of our team, so I thank them all and look forward to working with them to further deliver for our customers both in the UK and Europe.”
Doff Portland was acquired by global pest control manufacturer and supplier Pelsis Group in August this year.
Alex Ashmore, CEO at Pelsis Group, added: “This King’s Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team at Doff Portland to support its customers. I congratulate all those involved in being awarded this highly impressive accolade.
“It is fantastic to have Doff Portland as part of our retail portfolio and I look forward to supporting them to enable further growth in its international trade.”
