"At Rowland we think medium term. You can only accurately forecast three years ahead so that's what we do and this philosophy is why Rowland is where it is today.

We buy good land and enforce excellent management control. We analyse, change direction if required, and fine-tune the business because tomorrow is an anomaly.

Rowland's success in the early days stemmed from stringent cost controls and astute land acquisition. These days, success is all about the people. We're a people driven company with a very strong team committed to the business and its original ethos.

I'm immensely proud of what Rowland has achieved so far, but we will always strive for more. There is no challenge in standing still.

Success to Rowland is achieving what we set out to achieve."

Paul Rowley Group Managing Director