Comments from Sponsors:
Darran McLeod, Sales Director at Axminster Tools, commented: “Axminster Tools
are passionate about helping to build a sustainable future for the woodworking
industry. We’re proud to be in the fortunate position to do what we can for the
makers of the future. By supporting them with the first steps to a successful career in
woodworking, we hope that valuable skills will live on through generations to come.”
Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect said: “We have been
supporters of the IOCs work for over 10 years and are delighted to sponsor this
year’s IOC Student Award and recognise the talents of an up-and-coming generation
of woodworkers. The competition provides an important platform to raise awareness
of the trade, particularly at a time when the entire construction industry is facing a
national skills shortage and we are proud to be able to support the IOC with its aims
in addressing this.”
Holly Waters-Marsh, Head of Marketing at MEDITE SMARTPLY added: “We’re
delighted to be a part of the IOC’s 3rd Year Student Awards. Now more than ever, it is important to support the future of this industry, and at a time when there is a
national crisis of craft skills across the UK. The IOC’s programme highlights the need
to back students and colleges involved in the wood trade, especially as the UK
government has notably declared that the future state of the economy is reliant on
construction. MEDITE SMARTPLY are thrilled to have provided prizes for IOC’s 3rd
Year Student Award, and we commend all entrants for their efforts and enthusiasm.”