Howard Grant, managing director of Unimer plc, has been made Freeman of the City of London.

Mr Grant was invited by John O’Carroll-Bailey, current Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants, to become a Freeman.

The ceremony was held at the Chamberlain’s Court, Guildhall in London, on September 12, where Mr Grant was presented with a certificate by the Chamberlain.

“I am very honoured to have been made a Freeman of the City of London and I am looking forward to getting involved with the fellowship, The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants, and the charitable work they are actively involved in,” said Mr Grant.