For manufacturers, finding a reason to cheer on the back of one of the deepest recessions ever to hit the UK is no simple task. But in 2009, hundreds went against the grain to shout about their achievements in battling the economic downturn.
The EEF Future Manufacturing Awards, in partnership with Infor, celebrate outstanding success in Enterprise, Innovation, Environment and Apprentices. They have proved our industry is one full of passion, determination, dedication and ingenuity.
Riding the wave of success
Prince Andrew with Mulberry CEO Godfrey Davis (left) and Ian Scott, Supply Director
“Winning is really motivating for our team who have worked so hard to achieve this accolade.”
Ian Scott, Supply Director at Mulberry
Luxury British brand Mulberry bagged an award for its apprentice training programme at its Somerset factory.
During Manufacturing Week, soon after receiving the national Skills Award, Mulberry hosted a factory visit by Prince Andrew, who is the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.
Mulberry Supply Director Ian Scott said:
“Winning is really motivating for our team who have worked so hard to achieve this accolade.”
Raising company profile
Caroline Burgess accepts Framptons' Future Manufacturing Award
“Press coverage of our award win has increased brand awareness for Framptons and reinforced our corporate responsibility ethics to existing and prospective customers.”
Caroline Burgess, Framptons
Beverage and dairy contract packer Framptons says winning the national award for Environmental Achievement has improved its business reputation.
The company, which employs 160 staff, halved its carbon footprint, reduced waste-to-landfill by 80 per rcent, and saved over one million kWh of energy, all in only two years.
Marketing coordinator Caroline Burgess said:
“Press coverage of our award win has increased brand awareness for Framptons and reinforced our corporate responsibility ethics to existing and prospective customers.”
Manufacturing companies, big and small, enter the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards to receive recognition for their hard work and effort. Entries for the 2010 Awards close 31 July 2010.