The shortlist for this year’s Made in the Central & East England Awards has been unveiled. Manufacturing and engineering companies from across the region have been recognised by a panel of independent judges for their demonstrated success in innovation, product development and growth in either domestic or overseas markets.

The Made in the Central & East England Awards, sponsored by Grant Thornton UK LLP, Howes Percival, and HSBC UK, is the region’s premier event for the manufacturing sector. The event culminates in the national final – the Made in the UK Awards – where all winners from Central & East will automatically go.

“The manufacturing and engineering base in Central & East region is the driving force of the region’s economy. So we’re delighted to once again shine a light on the achievements some of these high quality businesses and the talented staff that work for them. We’re really excited to be hosting these awards again and look forward to another night of well-deserved celebration,” said Philip Cunliffe, regional business editor, chaired the judging panel at Insider, the hosts of the event.

The shortlist includes:

Digital Engineering/Technology Award
Shortlisted:
Flexenable
OAL Group
Acuigen
Huxley Bertram
Bulgin

Manufacturing Innovation Award
Shortlisted: 
Ion Science
PECK Drinks
Fords Packaging Systems
Go Glass
VIP Polymers
FutureNova
Orbital Fabrications

Automotive Award
Shortlisted: 
Radical Sports Cars
Charpak
Milton Keynes Pressings
Broadways Stampings

Export Award
Shortlisted: 
Peter Brotherhood
Radical Sports Cars
Superyacht Tenders and Toys
Beardow & Adams
VIP Polymers
Ion Science

Food & Drink Award
Shortlisted: 
Premier Foods UK
PECK Drinks
Fairfields Farm Crisps
Signature Flatbreads
Eastern Country Foods
Pioneer Foods

Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Training Scheme Award
Shortlisted: 
Prestige Homeseeker
OAL Group
Stainless Metalcraft
Radical Sports Cars

Apprentice of the Year Award
Shortlisted: 
Will Vanner, Prestige Homeseeker
Kyle Constable, OAL Group
Loren Cooper, Prestige Homeseeker

Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m turnover)
Shortlisted: 
Hansford Sensors
Maximum Precision
Broadways Stampings

Manufacturer of the Year (above £25m turnover)
Shortlisted: 
Ipeco
Signature Flatbreads
Beardow & Adams

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