PWS, the leading Aycliffe-based kitchen supplier, has picked up the gold award for product innovation for its Convoy larder system at the prestigious 2012 Designer Magazine Awards.

John Lennon, Sales & Marketing Director accepted the accolade from industry-renowned designer Oliver Heath, at the Awards Ceremony at the Tower of London on 15th November.

PWS, a fifth-generation family business, is well known for its quality kitchen brands Second Nature and Metris, which are sold locally and nationally through independent kitchen retailers. As well as supplying kitchens, storage solutions and other kitchen accessories, PWS manufactures granite, quartz, timber and solid surface worksurfaces from its state-of-the-art factory, commissioned in 2009.

John Lennon, said “We are delighted to accept the Gold Award which recognises the innovation of the Convoy larder system which has taken the concept of larder storage to the next level with many practical and ergonomic benefits for the user.

As with all our products, we are continually researching the market to develop and introduce new collections to offer our customers and the end-consumer with design-led, quality kitchens with lasting appeal.

We are committed to quality, innovation and service and are looking forward to enhancing our product portfolio in the New Year.”

It was a double celebration for Newton Aycliffe with Roman Showers also picking up a Designer Magazine award for marketing.

For further details on PWS’ complete range of kitchens, worksurfaces and accessories visit www.pws.co.uk (trade) or www.sncollection (consumer).