About 300 people from the timber products industries attended the 28th annual TTJ Awards, with leading importer and distributor James Latham winning the coveted TTJ Timber Trader of the Year.
For Lathams, it was one of four wins on the day – the company also scooping Awards in the Hardwood, Marketing and Career Development categories. Chairman Nick Latham accepted the TTJ Timber Trader of the Year Award from Phil McCormick of category sponsor TDUK.
“An amazing result, and one which touches on every part of the business, from the people who drive the lorries and operate the depots, to the valuable work completed in the backoffice, from finance and compliance to HR and on to our passionate and knowledgeable salespeople,” said Nick Latham, chairman of James Latham.
“It’s a real recognition of the ongoing investment we make into our processes, plant and, most importantly, our people.
“However, we’re a business of continual self-improvement and won’t let this go to our heads; there’s still room to grow to be even better and, importantly, do the best we can by our customers.”
Comedian Geoff Norcott entertained guests and hosted the awards ceremony at the Hilton London Bankside, which also saw the premiere of the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s new promotional film.
Guests from across the timber supply chain enjoyed the hospitality at the Hilton London Bankside with the event encompassing a pre-drinks reception, awards lunch and post-awards drinks in the hotel’s renowned Distillery Bar. Warm September weather meant many were able to enjoy the outside space at the venue after the awards ceremony.
