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Article: 1998 Alan Robson, joint managing director, Rotrax Engineering Services, Middlesbrough. NORTH EAST BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 25th anniversary.(Features)
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- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- October 31, 2008
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FROM apprentice to joint managing director - many a burning business ambition, that, particularly in days before graduate entry and entrepreneurial ex-accountants.
Alan Robson had completed the journey so successfully he became North East Executive of the Year. Rotrax Engineering Services, where he was joint managing director, designed and installed mechanical, electrical, plumbing and data communication appliances and equipment.
Sub-contracting was working on razor-thin profit margins. But Rotrax figures showed growth. Contractors spoke highly of it. Alan ...