The ceremony highlighted the “extraordinary breadth of talent within British manufacturing.

The UK’s most inspiring manufacturers have been recognised for their innovation, leadership and sustainability at the 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards, held this week in Worcester.

The awards celebrated businesses that are driving excellence across the country’s diverse manufacturing landscape, from clean technology and energy storage to furniture making, machinery components and medical devices. It was hosted by Made in Britain – the not-for-profit trade body representing more than 2,200 UK-based manufacturers.

This year’s winners demonstrated the scope and strength of modern British manufacturing, showcasing success in exports, innovation, procurement, leadership, and environmental performance.

The ceremony’s top honours included:

  • WDS Components (Leeds, West Yorkshire) – Heritage Manufacturer of the Year
  • Raeon (Warwick, Warwickshire) – Innovation of the Year
  • Paxman Scalp Cooling (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) – Heroes of British Export
  • Sunswap Ltd (Leatherhead, Surrey) – Excellence in Procurement and Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Morland (Welshpool, Wales) – Social Impact
  • Wrought Iron & Brass Beds Ltd (Swaffham, Norfolk) – Inspiring Leader of the Year
  • Britwind Ltd (Stroud, Gloucestershire) – Sustainability Initiative of the Year

Each winner was commended by judges for their distinctive contributions to the sector, whether through advanced engineering breakthroughs, responsible sourcing, social sustainability or export success.




Patrick Grant being interviewed by The Manufacturer team

The awards were attended by senior figures from across the UK manufacturing industry, including clothing entrepreneur and star of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, industrialist Professor Maurizio Bragagni OBE, and journalist Matthew Stadlen. The ceremony celebrated businesses that are proving the enduring value of the Made in Britain mark, which is trusted globally as a symbol of quality, responsibility and resilience.

John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, said: “The 2025 Impact Awards show that British manufacturing is not just surviving, it’s surging ahead. From time-honoured makers to bold new disruptors, our members are proving that innovation and craftsmanship go hand in hand. Together, they’re creating jobs, pioneering sustainable technologies, and, importantly, these 2200+ businesses add up to more than £20 billion of added value to the productive economy of the UK.”

Now in their fourth year, the Impact Awards recognise members who demonstrate excellence not just in what they make, but how they make it; through ethical business practices, sustainability, innovation and community impact.

With entries from across all manufacturing subsectors,  including energy, construction, medical technology, defence and automotive, this year’s awards highlighted a shared commitment to sustainable growth and positive change.

For more information about the Made in Britain trademark and to see the full list of members, visit www.madeinbritain.org.

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