Rubb Buildings Ltd Employee Retires After 32 Years

Rubb Buildings Ltd has bid a fond farewell to a man who helped lay the foundations and build the international company into the success it is today. Sales Manager Ray Colby has retired from Rubb’s UK plant after 32 years of service. Staff from the business based in Gateshead had all the celebrations covered at Ray’s retirement party at Pan Haggerty Restaurant in Newcastle on Friday, March 26. Colleagues paid tribute to Ray’s loyalty, dedication and pride in his work over the years.

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Ray began working for Rubb in 1978 and has been instrumental in helping turn the company into a world leader in the design and manufacture of relocatable fabric structures. Among Ray’s greatest achievements was securing the Ministry of Defence as one of Rubb’s regular clients. “I have worked with some great people over the years,” said Ray. “Rubb is like a family and has grown up like a family – every single person is 100 percent for the company. Without every vital cog the engine simply wouldn’t work.”

Managing Director Bill Wood thanked Ray for all his hard work, adding: “We have worked very well together over the years and I am sad to see him leave. Everyone wishes him well in his retirement.” The married father of two sons is now looking forward to a life of leisure after his dynamic sales career with Rubb.