Pryor Marking Welcomes HRH The Duke of Gloucester on a Historic Visit!
We were honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester on Thursday, 17th July, as part of an official visit to Sheffield, witnessing the Heart of the City Project.
The visit highlighted both Sheffield’s commitment to modern transformation and its rooted industrial heritage as the birthplace of stainless steel, with Pryor as a prime example of British manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1849 by father and son, we proudly celebrated our 175th anniversary in 2024 and now continue our success through a charitable trust.
His Royal Highness was warmly greeted by members of our leadership team and taken on an insightful tour of the company’s facilities, exploring key manufacturing processes, portfolio of technological advancements, and the ongoing commitments within the community. The Duke observed how Pryor’s client-focused solutions support essential industries including aerospace, automotive, and defence, both in the UK and globally.
“It was an immense privilege to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Pryor today during his visit to Sheffield. As we proudly celebrated our 175th anniversary in 2024, this visit is a wonderful recognition of our enduring legacy and significant contributions as a leading UK manufacturer,” said Simon Dunn, Managing Director.
“We were thrilled to share our vision for the future, particularly our commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering talent and upcoming relocation to a new, advanced manufacturing site. This visit underscores our continued dedication to innovation and excellence in manufacturing, whilst also acknowledging our historic past.”
The engagement comes following Pryor’s receipt of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2019. This marks the company’s second royal visit, having previously welcomed HRH The Duke of Kent in the early 2000s.