Employees at Dura Composites Ltd. have the collective ambition "to solve impossible infrastructure problems, sustainably".

The firm creates performance-boosting composite products that are so innovative, the business has won two prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

Behind its distinct range - which encompass everything from station platforms to structural profiles - is its people.

Employees are guided by five important values, encapsulated in one word: PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Decisiveness, and Encouragement).

These values are the driving force behind the company’s aptitude for delivering excellence in customer service.

Wellness in the workplace is a key focus, too. People have access to NHS-approved mental health application, Thrive, which provides valuable resources like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and meditation.

Communication is key, Dura provides instant company updates and activities on the firm’s intranet site, known as DuraNet.

It features everything from formal documents to social tools, making working life that bit easier.

Dura recognises that creating engaged and productive employees starts with fostering a system of appreciation and rewards in the workplace.

That’s why it’s implemented a transparent rewards system, which uses score cards to monitor KPIs.

Thanks to the transparent nature of this system, the company has built a culture of celebration, where achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.