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King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.

Rob Hanson
  Managing Director Rob Hanson of John Packer Ltd

John Packer Musical Instruments, the UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.

The award recognises the outstanding international growth of the flourishing business and follows its presentation in the same category in 2018. Now in its 59th year, the award enables the business to use the King's Awards Emblem for the next five years.

Huge honour

Speaking about the achievement, Rob Hanson, Managing Director of John Packer Musical Instruments, said: "To be presented with The King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade for a second time is a huge honour for JP Musical Instruments.

The business has grown over the past few years, welcoming prestigious brands to our stable, and showing a tremendous level of agility and resilience in what is a fast-paced and continually evolving international trading landscape.

We remain grateful to our customers all over the world, as John Packer Musical Instruments will continue to reach new musicians and audiences globally in the months and years to come."

Inclusive brands

JP Musical Instruments now includes brands such as trombone manufacturer, Michael Rath Trombones and trumpet makers Taylor Trumpets, with Rob Hanson adding: "Rath Trombones and Taylor Trumpets are highly respected brands, known internationally for the quality of their instruments.

It's a huge honour to have sustained the UK manufacturing base with the acquisition of these prestigious brands, exporting these in-demand instruments to professional performers and enthusiasts all over the world."

To be presented with The King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade for a second time is a huge honour for JP Musical InstrumentsRob Hanson, MD of John Packer Musical Instruments

Further expansion

Further expansion has come in recent months, with the purchase of Sterling Musical Instruments and the Rudall Carte woodwind range.

Some 197 businesses have been honoured in the 2025 King's Awards for Enterprise, which recognise outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.

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