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Industrial painters operating in ‘the most environmentally testing conditions’ have been recognised with an award.
The refurbishment of Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight was declared winner of the Industrial category at the Painting and Decorating Association’s 2024 Premier Trophy Awards.
A nationwide contractor based in North Lincolnshire, Jack Tighe Ltd was presented with the accolade at the PDA’s awards luncheon held at Plaisterers’ Hall, London.
It’s a landmark year for the ceremony, which marks 35 years of flying the flag for excellence in the trade during the PDA’s 130th Anniversary year.
The project at Ryde Pier was conducted with exceptional health and safety standards and ‘will stand up to the test of time’ according to a panel of judges from the Institute for Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI), who assessed 88 entries overall.
Jack Tighe Scunthorpe Ltd were also Very Highly Commended in the Industrial category for a revamp of Boord Street Pedestrian Bridge at Blackwall Tunnel, London.
Trophies were presented at a glittering ceremony held at Plaisterers’ Hall, London by PDA Chief Executive, Neil Ogilvie who was joined by Paul Coward, President of ICWCI and John Kourtoulos, UK & Ireland Sales Director at AkzoNobel, the main sponsor of the awards.
Mr Ogilvie said:
“This is a landmark year both for the PDA and the Premier Trophy Awards so our very special congratulations go to the team at Jack Tighe.
“These awards fly the flag for excellence in our sector and reflect the hard work, skill and dedication to quality that is required to create a flawless finish.
“The winning projects across the seven categories demonstrate the highest standards our craft has to offer.”
The PDA is Britain’s largest trade body dedicated to the sector and celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.