Lancastrian of the year awarded to Tony Attard

Furniture Makers’ Company first assistant and Panaz chief executive Tony Attard OBE has been named Lancastrian of the Year.

Tony was presented the award at the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) ceremony at The Blackpool Tower on Friday 14 September.

Tony established Panaz, based in Burnley, over 30 years ago. Panaz is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high quality decorative fabrics and wallcoverings for the hospitality, healthcare and corporate sectors.  Panaz was awarded the Furniture Makers Export Award in 2017.

He is currently the High Sheriff of Lancashire.