Insider Made in the North West Awards 2020 | Insider Media | Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ, UK

Manufacturing is pivotal to the North West economy and the region's manufacturers remain among the most innovative and dynamic in the world. From Manchester to Merseyside, Cheshire to Cumbria, and from East Lancashire to the Fylde Coast, the North West is a hotspot for manufacturing.

Now in their eighth year, Insider's Made in the North West Awards are a celebration of all that's great about manufacturing. They applaud the use of technology, the ambition to export and the motivation to train and invest in people. They are a showcase for the region and its diverse manufacturing industries, ranging from life sciences to artisan food brands.

Once again, the winners of this year's awards will automatically go through to the grand final Made in the UK, where the best of British manufacturing will be celebrated.

Made in the North West and Made in the UK will be promoted within the region, across the UK and via digital channels to those with an interest in the North West and specific manufacturing sectors from across the world.

It's time to fly the flag for North West manufacturers so join us on 30 April at the Hilton Hotel for this prestigious black-tie event.

2019 Part Winners

Apprentice of the Year Award:
• Katie Garner, Hotter
• Tyler Atkinson, WEC Group Ltd
• Lucas Benson, BAE Systems

Automotive Award:
• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)
• Metis Automation Limited
• Wejo Ltd

Collaboration Award:
• Hydraulics Online Ltd with museums, airports and universities
• Reach and Rescue Ltd with fire and rescue services
• Virtual Engineering Centre with Heap and Partners

Digital Engineering / Technology Award:
• Conveyor Networks
• The Hut Group
• Utiligroup
• Zaptic

Export Award:
• Counterline Ltd
• Kendal Nutricare
• Solotec Scientific Ltd
• Inciner8 Ltd
• TALL Security Print Ltd
• Elucigene Diagnostics Ltd
• Airpure International Limited
• Francis Kirk

Food & Drink Award:
• BBF Ltd
• Kendal Nutricare
• Roberts Bakery
• Manchester Gin
• Hawkshead Relish

Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m):
• ATG Access
• Bindatex Advanced Materials Cutting
• Handrail Creations
• Inciner8 Ltd
• Spiroflow Ltd
• Blends Flavours & Colours Ltd
• Plastic Card Services Limited
• Impregnation Services Limited

Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m):
• Cartwright Group
• WEC Group Ltd
• BAE Systems

Manufacturing Apprenticeship / Training Scheme Award:
• Cartwright Group
• WEC Group
• Hotter

Manufacturing Innovation Award:
• Kendal Nutricare
• Packaging Automation Ltd
• The Temporary Kitchen Company
• The Surface Print Company Ltd/1838 Wallcoverings

Sustainable / Ethical Manufacturer Award:
• Boxes and Packaging (Merseyside and Manchester)
• Kendal Nutricare
• Hope Technology Ltd