Midlands-based fabricator wins King’s Award for Enterprise

A Midlands-based leader in steel fabrication has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable development. Fabweld Steel Products is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.

Now in its 59th year, The King’s Award is the most prestigious business award in the country. Successful businesses are entitled to use the award logo for the next five years. Established in 1998, Fabweld Steel Products designs and manufactures standard and bespoke access covers (manhole covers) and other fabricated steel products for the construction, water, energy and security industries.

In recent years, the company has focused primarily on reducing emissions through substantial investment in solar energy and the installation of equipment to generate nitrogen on site. As the majority of its carbon emissions arise from steel usage, the company has made strategic purchasing choices, selecting suppliers with credible plans to work towards net zero steel production.

Wayne Carter, Managing Director of Fabweld, says: “It’s an absolute privilege to receive the highest honour that can be bestowed on a UK business, and a testament to everyone at Fabweld who has played a part in this success. We’ve made significant progress in reducing consumption through innovative product design and investment in staff training, with wider sustainability outcomes through community engagement and profit sharing within the business. Our actions and commitment demonstrate a genuine and focused approach to operating in a way that delivers measurable, positive outcomes for both the business and sustainability. We’re incredibly proud that this has been recognised.”

Fabweld Steel Products received one of only two awards given in Shropshire this year.

The King’s Award for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, was renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses.

Applications for the King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 are already open.