The 2023 UK Manufacturing Awards celebrated the pinnacle of manufacturing excellence, recognizing a diverse range of companies. From long-standing industry veterans to emerging leaders in sustainability and innovation, these awardees exemplify the best of British manufacturing, demonstrating unparalleled quality, adaptability, and consumer insight.
2023 UK Manufacturing Awards Winners
- Opus Ventures – Best Online Marketplace Manufacturer
- BIL Group – Best Company to work for
- The Somerset Toiletry Company – Best Newcomer Manufacturer
- Trust Electric Heating – Best Use Of Recyclable Materials
- Smith Tool Traders – Fastest Growing Business
- ParkAcre – Best Manufacturer UK
- DarkFrame Ltd – Best Lone Wolf Manufacturer
- DoorCo Ltd – Fastest Growing Team
- Miniml (The Friendly Chemical Co) – Most Positive Community Impact
- Hygienic Pigging Systems Ltd – Most Innovative Business
- Ontic – Best Youth Development
- TAD Electronics – Best Use of Technology
- SMC Ltd – Best International Manufacturer
- Blends – Business Transformation Award
2023 UK Manufacturing Awards Finalists
- Opus Ventures – Best Company to work for
- The Somerset Toiletry Company – Most Positive Community Impact, Best International Manufacturer
- Trust Electric Heating – Best Manufacturer UK, Most Innovative Business
- Smith Tool Traders – Best International Manufacturer, Best Sustainable Materials
- Hawthorn International – Best Manufacturer UK
- Miniml (The Friendly Chemical Co) – Best Use Of Recyclable Materials
- Ua Neill Industries – Most Positive Community Impact, Business Transformation Award
- Thumbsie – Most Innovative Business
- Ontic – Best Company to work for
- Blends – Best Use of Technology
- Muk A G’s – Best Newcomer Manufacturer
These winners and finalists have expertly navigated the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, marked by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Notable stories include Blends, which evolved from a small family business to a large-scale operation in Liverpool, and TAD Electronics, known for their quick transition from concept to prototype. Their stories highlight the dynamism, resilience, and innovation in UK manufacturing. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry.