Queen's Award for Just Rollers plc

Queen's Award for Just Rollers plc

Cwmbran based Just Rollers plc, manufacturer of rubber compound and rubber and polyurethane  covered rollers, with exports to more than 50 countries, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise, International Trade.  Having demonstrated both substantial growth in overseas earnings and commercial success, with export sales trebling over the last seven years, the Queen's Award regconises the company's outstanding and continuous achievement in international trade.   
 
Established in 1971 as Just Rubber Components Ltd, the company changed its name to Just Rollers plc following a management buyout in 2001.  With 73 staff and a turnover of £5.6 million, over half of the current production is now exported.  There has been a 56% increase in exports since 2006 following investments in agents and trade shows; this has resulted in over £1m of additional exports in 2008.
 
With world-renowned polymer technology expertise, the research and development team at Just Rollers plc has developed, tested and introduced a range of new rubber products including Super Dynamic, Coatmate, Puremate, Super Durable, X-tralease and Blue Silk.  Significant investment has also been made in training and export administration to ensure that the entire company can compete effectively in an international market.
 
"This is an independant and prestigious endorsement of the quality of our company and the people that we employ.  Our team has worked very hard to transform the business and this award is great recognition of their efforts.  We are all incredibly proud, " comments Dr Geoff Davis, Managing Director of Just Rollers plc.