A TEXTILE boss who took no salary during the recession and last year led his family company to a record turnover is an early nominee for Business Personality of the Year in the 2016 Bradford Means Business Awards.

Robin Wright, managing director of Haworth-based uniform and defence clothing specialist Wyedean Weaving, has been put forward by his daughter Rosie Wright,  who is the firm's sales and marketing manager.

Robin, who is the third generation of his family to run the 160 year -old business, joined Wyedean, based at Bridgehouse Mill, in 1980 and has worked in every department, giving him wide knowledge of its operations from manufacturing to administration and management.

According to Rosie, her dad is the glue that holds the company together.

Wyedean produces braid and uniform accoutrements, such as epaulettes and sashes, including for the Ministry of Defence and the police together with overseas clients. The company has also made items for films including Pirates of the Caribbean, Master and Commander and The Mummy and stage shows

It also provided Victoria Cross and Military Medal ribbons during the two world wars.

Robin has been nominated for his leadership skills and achievements.

Rosie said: " Over the years he has adapted the business, including diversifying the product range and services . Robin developed offshore facilities, allowing the company to continue to remain competitively priced whilst also enhancing the product range. Whilst bulk orders are made offshore, prototypes and specialist items are still made in the UK.

"When recession hit in 2013 rather than issuing redundancies, everyone at Wyedean went on short time. Robin knew this quiet period would not last and this meant not only could Wyedean retain their skilled workforce, but they would also be able to keep their job. During this period Robin did not take a wage.

"He is always looking for new markets which Wyedean may be able to tap into, for example he has recently taken on a tailor and set-up a new department. Last year Wyedean had its best year with a turnover of £4.2 million."

Rosie added that her dad regularly consults Wyedean's workforce and encourages new ideas and is well respected.

He also ensures Wyedean plays an active role in community activities , including opening the mill car park at Haworth's annual 1940's weekend, a move which last year raised £6,000 for local charities.

There's still time to enter the the Bradford Means Business Awards . The closing date is Thursday March 24.Full detail of the 11 categories and an entry for can be found at: telegraphandargus.co.uk/bradfordmeansbusiness