UK: John King Chains has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade - its first King’s Award, following a Queen’s Award in 2020.
The award was officially announced on Tuesday 6 May 2025, and John King Chains is delighted to be one of just 197 organisations nationally recognised this year for outstanding achievement.
Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, John King Chains has built a proud legacy of engineering excellence. Now a fifth-generation family-owned manufacturer, the company continues to experience strong international growth, supported by ongoing investment in its people and British manufacturing facilities.
Managing Director William Wadsworth commented:
"Receiving the King’s Award is a truly proud moment for everyone at John King Chains, and we are honoured to receive this prestigious accolade, particularly as the company approaches its 100-year anniversary next year of British manufacturing. It reflects the incredible effort our team puts in every day to deliver world-class products and services to our international customer base."
International markets have been a key driver of growth for John King Chains group, with the company continuing to achieve year-on-year expansion. Today, operations span four continents, enabling the business to better serve customers worldwide.
Continued investment in people, technology and UK manufacturing facilities has been fundamental to John King Chains' international success. As the company prepares to celebrate its centenary, winning the King’s Award marks a powerful milestone that highlights what can be achieved through hard work, innovation and dedication.
Now in its 59th year, the King’s Awards for Enterprise are the United Kingdom’s most prestigious business accolades and a globally recognised mark of excellence, making this achievement a proud moment in John King Chains' history and a testament to the commitment and passion of its entire team.
