MWP award winners announced

Set up by MWP Advanced Manufacturing magazine in 1982 to recognise and applaud outstanding achievements in the industry, the biennial competition has become an established highlight of the manufacturing calendar. And with an array of impressive entries last night’s event, hosted by comedian Greg Davies, provided a compelling reminder of industry’s continued ability to innovate and grow in the teeth of tricky economic conditions.

Commenting on this year’s competition, MWP editor Mike Excell said: ‘The number of entries and the overall standard demonstrated continuing enthusiasm for this event - plus commitment, inventiveness and imagination on the part of production engineers, in what has been an especially difficult time for the manufacturing sector. What’s particularly pleasing is the way new manufacturing technologies have been embraced, and the commitment to sustainability alongside productivity and quality.’

This year’s event saw the judging panel – chaired by the AMRC’s Adrian Allen – award prizes to 17 companies across 18 categories.