Specialist manufacturers working in aerospace and robotics are among those who have won big at Make 海角视频's regional manufacturing awards.
A total of 10 companies took home prizes at the Yorkshire & Humber and North East awards ceremony, organised by Make 海角视频, the industry body for the manufacturing industry.
The evening's top award was presented to Bradford based Produmax Ltd, which was named SME Manufacturer of the Year.
The company makes high precision components for the aerospace sector, machining highly specialised materials such as steel, aluminium and titanium. It was recognised for its growth over the last five years along with its consistent programme of engaging with its workforce investing in technology.
Mandy Ridyard, Financial Director at Produmax said: “We are delighted with this award as it recognises the passion and resilience of the whole Produmax family. Our incredible growth pre COVID and resilience since the pandemic is due to our dynamic team of people.”
Another of the night's big winners was Northumberland manufacturer Tharsus.
The business is best known for manufacturing robots that are used by delivery giant Ocado to pick out and transport groceries within its warehouse.
The company won the Manufacturing Matters Award for its work during the coronavirus pandemic. The robotics firm won the award for developing its Bump technology - a cutting edge piece of wearable tech that alerts users when they are too close to others. The system allows people to maintain social distancing.
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Tharsus' Sophie Laidlaw also won the Engineering Apprentice Rising Star Award.
June Smith, region director for Make 海角视频 in the North of England, said: “These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing. The sector has been at the heart of delivering during the crisis and as we re-build our economy there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”
Each of the award winners will now progress to the national finals where they will compete against other regional winners from across the 海角视频.
The full list of winners:
SME Manufacturer of the Year: Produmax (Bradford)
Health & Safety Award: Bericap 海角视频 Ltd (Hull)
Innovation Award: Brandon Medical (Leeds)
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Business Apprentice Rising Star: Kane Gellately, from Daikin Applied 海角视频 Ltd (Northumberland)
Engineering Apprentice Rising Star: Sophie Laidlaw, from Tharsus Ltd (Northumberland)
Manufacturing Matters Award: Tharsus Ltd (Northumberland)
Final Year Business Apprentice: Estelle Smith, from Gripple Ltd (Sheffield)
Developing Future Talent: Gripple (Sheffield)
Business Growth Strategy: Gripple (Sheffield)
Energy & Sustainability Award: BIDBI (Sheffield)
Innovation Award: Jepson & Co Ltd (Sheffield)
Engineering Apprentice Final Year: Jake Richardson, from ZF Automotive Ltd (Sunderland)