From iconic global brands to pioneering SMEs, the 2025 finalists for the manufacturing industry’s largest and most rigorous awards programme are revealed. Spanning the full spectrum of UK manufacturing from automotive, aerospace, and food & drink, to pharmaceuticals, engineering, and advanced materials, the breadth of sectors represented reflects the innovation, skill, and resilience that define modern British industry.
Delivered by The Manufacturer in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), The Manufacturer MX Awards (TMMX Awards) exist to encourage, benchmark, and celebrate manufacturing excellence, with every stage of the programme providing value for participants, regardless of their excellence maturity. The finalists are competing across 11 categories ranging from operational excellence and sustainability, through to supply chain, leadership, and product innovation, with one company being crowned the overall Manufacturer of the Year 2025 at a gala ceremony at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on 12 November.
Highlights of the 2024 ceremony
The finalists progress through to the second round of the competition, when they will have the chance to impress the independent judging panels during a site visit or in-depth Q&A presentation.
Commenting on this year’s programme, Managing Director of The Manufacturer, Grace Gilling said: “Huge congratulations to the 2025 finalists! Our awards programme is renowned for its rigour, making it a significant accomplishment to be shortlisted. The upcoming second-round judging offers finalists an invaluable opportunity to present their cases directly to our esteemed panels. Best of luck to all participants, and a sincere thank-you to all entrants, our dedicated judges, and our generous sponsors.”
The Manufacturer MX Awards could not be possible without the generous support of headline sponsor SugarCRM and category sponsors: Autodesk, Columbus, and Customs Support Group.
Last year’s Manufacturer of the Year winners, Encirc
Be part of the biggest night in UK manufacturing – get your tickets for The Manufacturer MX Awards ceremony here.
The awards will form part of the The Manufacturer Live series of events, which also includes Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, the annual gathering of top-tier industry visionaries, senior executives, decision-makers, and thought leaders within the manufacturing ecosystem. They converge for two days of talks and meetings to share knowledge, celebrate success and address common challenges that are shaping the industry today.
All finalists automatically qualify for tickets for their business leaders to attend Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit for free.
Situated in the heart of Liverpool’s historic docklands, The Manufacturer MX Awards and The Manufacturer Live will take place at the Titanic Hotel.
Last year, Coventry’s Millboard was shortlisted in three different categories. Peter Cameron, Engineering Director, said: “There were three main reasons why we entered the awards – firstly to gain recognition for our team on what they have achieved so far on our journey; secondly to receive feedback on the plans that we have and how they might impact our future development; and finally to help us identify any blind spots that we may have in our process and strategy.
“Being part of TMMX Awards means a lot to Millboard; it is a chance for us to reflect on where we are at present, and to visualise what we need to do in the future. It is also a great opportunity to benchmark against other successful UK manufacturers to see what learnings we can carry forward into our business.
“Programmes like this are important for UK manufacturing to showcase the capabilities and skills that the sector has to offer. It also allows aspiring companies to identify who is doing well and where to look when considering improvements. Overall, the team have found the process useful and rewarding.”
Here at The Manufacturer, we believe it’s more important than ever to encourage, benchmark, and celebrate manufacturing excellence. Every product we use – from the cereal we eat in the morning, to the car we drive, to the engineering innovations that keep our homes warm and our factories running – exists because of the dedication, skill, and creativity of manufacturers. This sector powers our daily lives, drives economic growth, and shapes the future through innovation. The Manufacturer MX Awards are the ideal opportunity to shine a spotlight on the companies and people who make this vital and inspiring sector thrive.
We are delighted to announce the shortlisted nominations for 2025:
The Manufacturer MX Awards 2025 Shortlist
Headline Sponsor: SugarCRM
Achieving Customer Value (sponsored by SugarCRM)
- HF Bond & Co
- LISI AEROSPACE (BAIUK)
- Tornado Wire
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Carlsberg Britvic
- Evtec Automotive
- Tornado Wire
International Trade (sponsored by Customs Support Group)
- Gill Group
- I Holland
- LISI AEROSPACE (BAIUK)
- Paralloy Group
- Stannah
Leadership & Strategy
- BMW (UK) Manufacturing, Swindon Pressings
- Evtec Automotive
- LISI AEROSPACE (BAIUK)
- Paralloy Group
- Siemens Congleton
Manufacturing in Action (presented by The Manufacturer)
Finalists to be announced soon
Operational Excellence (sponsored by Columbus)
- BDK Industrial Products
- BMW (UK) Manufacturing, Swindon Pressings
- Evtec Automotive
- ROSS Pneumatrol
- Sertec
- Siemens Congleton
People & Skills
- Evtec Automotive
- GE Aerospace
- Gestamp Tallent
- Sertec
- Swift Group
- Tornado Wire
Product Innovation & Design (sponsored by Autodesk)
- BAE Systems Maritime Services
- Bucher Municipal
- Mansfield Pollard
- Tornado Wire
- UHURU BOTANICALS
- Uplifts
Smart Factory
- Evtec Automotive
- LISI AEROSPACE (BAIUK)
- Rolls-Royce SMR
- Siemens Congleton
- Specscart
- XpertRule & Libra Speciality Chemicals
Supply Chain Excellence
- Evtec Automotive
- Gill Group
- Siemens Congleton
Sustainable Manufacturing
- Amtico
- Borough Broth Company
- Bradbury Group
- Delta Fire
Young Manufacturer of the Year
- Alexia Williams, Rolls-Royce
- Deacon Williams, GE Aerospace
- Dean Woodcock, Teconnex
- Ethan Charlesworth, ROSS Pneumatrol
- Grace Hughes, BAE Systems
- Jordon King, Delta Fire
- Joshua Bradshaw, VA Technology
Each year, the industry migrates to Liverpool to enjoy a series of award-winning events produced by The Manufacturer that champion the sector, promote innovation and recognise achievement.
Events include:
- Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit
- The Manufacturer MX Awards
- The Manufacturer Director’s Forum Dinners
The Manufacturer Live runs from 10-12 November at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool. From the super-focused discussion tables of Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit to the lively dancefloor of The Manufacturer MX Awards, there’s a variety of activities to suit everyone. Have you secured your spot yet? Register now.