The hunt is on to find Britain’s best manufacturers – and Kirklees firms could be among the winners.
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has joined forces with specialist bank Aldermore to launch the sixth annual Future Manufacturing Awards, which is designed to find the best of British manufacturing.
The competition, which is free to enter, is open to all manufacturers and supply chain businesses regardless of size. Both small and large businesses have been previous award winners, so all business owners are being urged to take part.
Seven different categories cover: success in strategic growth, smart products, health and safety initiatives, investment in skills and training, operational excellence, reducing environmental impact and exporting.
Yorkshire regional winners will be selected and will then compete for national awards. One company will go on to be crowned EEF/Aldermore’s “Winner of Winners”.
The awards also celebrate the contribution made by Britain’s army of manufacturing apprentices. Companies are being urged to nominate their most outstanding apprentices – this will also help to raise awareness of the many opportunities available through apprenticeships today.
Andrew Tuscher, Yorkshire and Humber region director at EEF, said: “Manufacturers from this region have a great story to tell and these awards give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they do so well. There’s every reason to expect a champion to come from our midst so I would urge local businesses to put themselves forward.
“The manufacturing sector is a powerhouse driving the economic recovery, employing 2.6m people and accounting for 11% of GDP.
“However, these awards look behind the facts and figures and showcase the talented, hard-working individuals who are behind ‘Make it Britain’ – very many of whom are based here in Yorkshire.”
Entries to the awards should be made before October 3, 2014. To enter or to find out more visit www.eef.org.uk/awards/
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