Reprotec UK gained countrywide recognition as National Trainer of the Year at the high profile Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) Awards last week. The ceremony which was held at an annual dinner in Stratford recognised the Durham based company’s commitment to its staff with regards to training, development and achievement.

Reprotec achieved Investors in People in 2006 and aimed to achieve the new NVQ Level 2 for resin flooring in 2007. Five staff members were put forward for this and, commendably, all five gained the qualification in June 2007. In a typical show of commitment to its staff the company has also signed up to the new FeRFA Apprenticeship Scheme and promotes individual employee development. Two staff members have achieved CITB Site Safety Management certificates and all resin flooring operatives have achieved H&S passports for working within the Petro Chemical industry.

This commitment to staff development and training did not go unnoticed and the judges for the awards ceremony felt that Reprotec’s commitment to staff development made them worthy winners of the award. Managing Director John Holmes of Reprotec was delighted that the efforts of the company and its staff did not go unnoticed; “It was an honour to receive this award on behalf of all the Team at Reprotec UK Ltd. It’s great to think our efforts are being recognised Nationally especially as a small Business representing not only our Industry but the North East both of which we are very proud’’.