Fraserburgh, Scotland: James and Peter Gray, joint managing directors of Gray & Adams, were awarded OBEs in the New Year Honours list.
The brothers received an OBE for service to the industry and the community of Fraserburgh after recently celebrating the 65th anniversary of the business. James and Peter’s father, the late Jim Gray, established Gray & Adams in 1957 which began as a body repair shop in Fraserburgh, carrying out repairs to early cars and commercial vehicles. It has since developed into a major manufacturing business, employing 700 people in the UK and servicing customers such as Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Gist.
In a statement to local press, Peter Gray said: “It was a complete surprise and shock but I was absolutely delighted and speechless when I was informed that I was to receive an OBE in the New Year honours list.
“I am thrilled to receive such an honour which is so closely linked to the success of our family business, Gray & Adams.
“In accepting such an award as joint managing director, I must also pay tribute to my late father, Jim Gray, who founded Gray and Adams in 1957, and all the amazing loyal workforce who work tirelessly to make G&A one of the best refrigerated transport engineering companies in the United Kingdom.
“We will certainly make sure everyone is included in the celebration.
“It is also a tremendous honour to receive this award in the first honours list from our new king.”
James Gray said: “When I first got the notification of the OBE I was overwhelmed that individuals took the time to fill in the paperwork to nominate us.
“I may never know who they were, but I will always be grateful. Not just for myself but for my wife Catherine and my immediate family.
Pictured above are Peter Gray (left) and James Gray (right) with the King on his visit to the Fraserburgh factory before the award was made
