Richard has worked for the company since 1977 and has also committed his spare time to the heating industry, as a past president of the CIPHE. He has also opened his Worcestershire home as a training facility for heating engineers and local school children.
Richard said: “I am honoured to be awarded a CBE. This is a very proud day for my family and I, but it is also in recognition of the contribution that many individuals and employees at Worcester, Bosch Group have made to the heating and renewable industries over many decades.”