As part of Pland Stainless’ centenary celebrations, HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has visited the company’s site.
Established in 1919, Pland Stainless invited the Royal Guest to take a tour of its engineering facility and assist in the manufacture of some hospital sinks to mark the occasion.
He was accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant, Ed Anderson, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham Latty, Lady Mayoress and Councillor Pat Latty on the visit.
He was also joined by a number of Pland’s customers and suppliers, with the event seeing HRH Prince Edward meet all 45 staff on the tour. He was shown around the factory by Alison Harling the Company’s Production Manager.
Steve Duree, Managing Director, commented: “The Event has been a great success. At the end of his tour Prince Edward unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion which will be proudly displayed in our reception area. Everyone enjoyed the event and after he departed, we had a celebratory lunch and all staff have taken the afternoon off. It’s not every day a UK manufacturer celebrates 100 years in business with a royal guest.”
