Press Release – Aberdeen, United Kingdom – 6 April 2025
Independent & family owned Rubberatkins Ltd has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. The Aberdeen-based company is one of fewer than 200 UK businesses to receive this distinguished recognition in 2025. The award represents the highest honour that can be bestowed on a British Company and is recognised worldwide.
Founded in 1988 by husband & wife team Nick Atkins & Jill Webster, Rubberatkins is a technology-driven company specialising in the design, development, manufacture, and testing of bespoke, high-performance elastomer and plastic components. These critical components, including advanced sealing solutions, are deployed in demanding environments across the energy, semiconductor, aerospace, and other high-tech industries.
Rubberatkins provides end-to-end solutions from initial concept and design to rigorous testing and advanced manufacturing. Its purpose-built Aberdeen headquarters houses cutting-edge material technology and research and development laboratories, production facilities & clean room manufacture.
Positioned as a global innovator, Rubberatkins employs over 170 professionals worldwide, with more than 150 based in the UK. The company operates international offices in the US and Canada, the Middle East and Singapore and is represented by an agent in China. Over the three years to September 2023, the business achieved a 103% increase in turnover demonstrating a strong trajectory of sustainable growth.
Key to the differentiation of Rubberatkins’ product range are the proprietary, trademarked compounds including Vermanite ®, Thermanite ®, Breanite ®, Dissolvanite ®, Astronite ®, and Sulfanite ® underscoring Rubberatkins commitment to materials innovation.”
This accolade entitles Rubberatkins to use the King’s Awards for Enterprise emblem for the next five years. Originally established in 1965, the King’s Awards remain the UK’s most esteemed business honour.
The Rubberatkins team are honoured with King’s Award – PRESS RELEASE
