John Packer Musical Instruments Visited by Lord-Lieutenant After King’s Award Win U . k.-based John Packer Musical Instru- ments was recently visited by Moham-
Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to John Packer Musical Instruments, and to show him around our retail, office and ware- house facilities,” said Rob Hanson, manag- ing director of John Packer Musical Instru- ments. “Mr. Saddiq showed great interest in the continued growth of the company, and was particularly interested in the consider- able development in the export side of the business, as we export John Packer Musical Instruments to more than 40 countries all over the world.” In June, Hanson attended a reception at Windsor Castle, where he spoke with King Charles III. The King’s Awards for Enter- prise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s de- sire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognizing outstanding U.K. businesses. {jpmusicalinstruments.com}
med Saddiq, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, to present a commemorative award and scroll on behalf of His Majesty the King after the company’s King’s award win. While present at John Packer’s Somerset headquarters, Saddiq received a tour of JP’s retail, office and warehouse facilities and chatted with members of staff about the company’s continued growth. The presentation came after John Packer Musical Instruments, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category earlier this year. It’s the second time JP Musical Instruments has won the award, having received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category in 2018. “It was a huge honor to welcome His
Rob Hanson (right) receives a commemorative trophy from Mohammed Saddiq, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset.
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