Woodworking Machinery Experts, JJ Smith, Presented With King’s Award For Enterprise In International Trade

BOROUGH OF KNOWSLEY, LIVERPOOL CITY REGION.

Knowsley's JJ Smith Presented With King’s Award For Enterprise In International Trade

King's Award Presented to JJ Smith by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

The King’s Award for Enterprise, formerly the Queen’s Award, is a hallmark of business excellence. Out of 252 organisations celebrated across the UK this year, JJ Smith is also one of just four businesses in Merseyside to receive this honour – a distinction that reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and business leadership over its 101-year legacy.

We take pride in providing opportunities for young people in Knowsley and supporting businesses across the Liverpool City Region to engage with their communities.” - Rachael Baker, Managing Director of JJ Smith.

The award was presented by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mr Mark Blundell, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, joined by the High Sheriff of Merseyside and the Mayor of Knowsley. This achievement entitles JJ Smith to display the King’s Award Emblem for the next five years.

Founded in 1923 and proudly family-owned for four generations, JJ Smith has cemented its position as a leader in the woodworking machinery industry.

Specialising in both new and used woodworking machinery, the company serves a diverse range of sectors, including offsite construction, garden building manufacturing, door, staircase, and window production, as well as educational institutions and even the UK’s prison system.

JJ Smith’s strength lies in its close collaboration with global suppliers, enabling the development of cutting-edge technology and tailored solutions. With a dedicated team of skilled professionals, the company ensures customers receive technically advanced and cost-effective machinery, maximising productivity and meeting complex production requirements.

King's Award Presented to JJ Smith by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

Rachael Baker, Managing Director of JJ Smith, said: “This is an incredible honour for JJ Smith and our community in Knowsley. Being one in only four businesses in Merseyside to receive the King’s Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team."

She added: "It reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in the woodworking machinery industry, and our ongoing efforts to give back to the local community. We take pride in providing opportunities for young people in Knowsley and supporting businesses across the Liverpool City Region to engage with their communities.”

Being one in only four businesses in Merseyside to receive the King’s Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team." - Rachael Baker, Managing Director of JJ Smith.

This remarkable achievement underscores JJ Smith’s position as a forward-thinking leader in international trade. With a century of expertise and a steadfast focus on quality and innovation, the company is poised to continue driving excellence in the woodworking industry for generations to come.

JJ Smith is a leading provider of woodworking machinery solutions, serving clients both nationally and internationally since 1923. With a legacy spanning four generations, JJ Smith prides itself on delivering quality and service whilst remaining at the forefront of innovation in the woodworking industry through strategic partnerships with the world’s leading machinery manufacturers.

King's Award Presented to JJ Smith by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

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 7,000 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.