MANSFIELD Pollard, which celebrated their 150th birthday in 2016, are air management experts and one of the UK’s leading providers of industrial air handling units, refrigeration, controls and ductwork, and acoustic control solutions.

The firm, which goes under the slogan “a breath of fresh air”has evolved from being a manufacturer of equipment to become a provider of bespoke design and build solutions for complex and challenging air management applications.

These solutions are delivered to a wide range of UK and international customers working in sectors as diverse as health care, pharmaceutical production, leisure, retail, and education.

The business is proud of its focus on innovation as demonstrated by the evolution of its products and service offerings and its relentless dedication to creating value for its customers.

Sales director Louise Frankland said they were thrilled to pick up the Employer of the Year award.

She said: “We are really, really pleased to take this back as it is an award that has been earned by all our staff.

“People are hugely important to a business.”

She said the business was constantly evolving and recognised they had a lot to offer young people wanting to begin a career in their field.

The company, based at Edward House, in Parry Lane, Bradford, strives to provide a challenging and enjoyable working environment for all its employees.

It offers good career opportunities and training, as well as competitive rates of pay and benefits.

Mansfield Pollard started out as sheet metal fabricators.

Managing director Joanna Robinson added: “We have evolved and are now specialists in air movement and air management.

“It is a really aggressive and challenging environment which we specialise in.”

The company says its continued success and longevity clearly demonstrates it has adaptability and speed of response as key elements of its corporate DNA.