Rising stars of Arden shine bright at BPIF Awards

Posted on: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

The rising stars of the Arden Group have been honoured by the British Print Industry Federation (BPIF) at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Six outstanding employees from across our Marple and Redditch sites were recognised at the annual BPIF Summer Event and Awards evening, held in Derby on July 9.

The event brings together the brightest talents from across the print and packaging sector to celebrate the achievements of young people in the industry.

Meet our award winners:

Olivia Williams – Winner of the Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award
Olivia, aged 24, joined the Arden Group two years ago in our despatch department at our Marple site, where she quickly demonstrated her dedication, determination and ambition.
Recognising her potential, we soon promoted Olivia to a trainee die-making position, where she has excelled under the mentorship of a senior die-maker. In just 12 months, Olivia has become one of our leading die-makers, producing high-quality work with remarkable precision. Her positive attitude and dedication make her an inspiration for other women seeking a career in skilled trades roles, like die-making, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements.

Callum Wilson – Highly Commended in the Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award
Callum is just 18-years-old and joined our team at Redditch in 2022 as a programming assistant, shortly after leaving school at 16.
He has displayed remarkable commitment, resilience, and a positive mindset, becoming a real asset to the team. He quickly mastered the role, expanded his own skill set and now trains other new starters.
His skills and ability to share his knowledge with others within such a short space of time is testament to his dedication and aptitude. We are excited about his continued growth and future contributions to the company.

Izzy Roberts – Highly Commended in the Outstanding Team Member Award
Izzy, aged 27, is a real star of the future at our Redditch site.
She joined us in 2017 in the rubbering department, and quickly mastered both rubbering and programming. Her ambition led her to learn other processes, and by 2021 she had progressed to final inspector. She’s continued to rise her way through the ranks and take on additional responsibilities. Izzy’s drive, forward-thinking approach, and willingness to tackle any challenge position her as a future leader in our management team.

Simon Zitouni – Highly Commended in the Outstanding Team Member Award

Simon, 27, has been an integral part of the Arden Team at our Marple site for nine years, exemplifying outstanding progression and personal development. Starting as a General Production Operative, he quickly advanced to die-maker and is now a highly skilled CAD operative. During his die-maker training, Simon created a training guide that has since become our ‘training bible’ for new trainees. His proactive attitude, dedication and team spirit make Simon a true asset to the Arden Team.

Alfie Allcock – Highly Commended in Operational Colleague of the Year
Alfie, aged 21, first joined our Redditch site in 2020 as a school leaver and began training as a die-maker. Over the past two years, he has really honed his skills and mastered the art of die-making becoming proficient in tackling even the most complex die sets. Alfie has shown great skill and competence, and we look forward to his continued progression within the company.

Ryan Abrahams, Highly Commended in Outstanding Customer Service Award
Ryan, aged 23, joined the Arden Group at our Marple site just over 12 months ago and is a shining star in our Customer Service Department.
He excels at understanding and addressing customer needs and building positive relationships quickly with his personal and prompt responses. His passion for learning about our products enhances both customer service and production accuracy.
He has the ability to handle challenging situations with a friendly demeanour, ensuring customers always receive the best service. His forward-thinking approach, flexibility and dedication make him a valuable asset to the Arden Team.

Sarah Poynter, Operations Director at Arden Dies, said: “We are immensely proud of all our young team members from both our Marple and Redditch sites who have been recognised at the BPIF Awards for their outstanding achievements.

“They each exemplify dedication, innovation, and a commitment to excellence that embodies the spirit of the Arden Group. As the workforce of the future, their success underscores our commitment to nurturing young talent to develop the next generation of skilled workers in the print and packaging industry.

“Their achievements are testament to their hard work and potential, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and success.”