{"id":555325,"date":"2025-11-07T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555325\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:18:25","slug":"best-of-british-manufacturers-celebrated-at-2025-made-in-britain-impact-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555325\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of British manufacturers celebrated at 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The ceremony highlighted the \u201cextraordinary breadth of talent within British manufacturing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The UK\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The awards celebrated businesses that are driving excellence across the country\u2019s diverse manufacturing landscape, from clean technology and energy storage to furniture making, machinery components and medical devices. It was hosted by Made in Britain \u2013 the not-for-profit trade body representing more than 2,200 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members?listType=map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK-based manufacturers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/cp\/x3-isg-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank  rel=\" noopener=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pixel\" style=\"width:0 !important; height:0 !important;\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" onload=\"dataLayer.push({'event': 'AdRotatePro', 'advert_interaction': 'impression', 'advert_name': 'Sage - MPU'});\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s winners demonstrated the scope and strength of modern British manufacturing, showcasing success in exports, innovation, procurement, leadership, and environmental performance.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony\u2019s top honours included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/wds-components-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WDS Components<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds, West Yorkshire) \u2013 Heritage Manufacturer of the Year<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/raeon-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Raeon<\/strong><\/a> (Warwick, Warwickshire) \u2013 Innovation of the Year<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/paxman-coolers-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paxman Scalp Cooling<\/strong><\/a> (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) \u2013 Heroes of British Export<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/sunswap-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sunswap Ltd<\/strong><\/a> (Leatherhead, Surrey) \u2013 Excellence in Procurement and Marketing Campaign of the Year<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/interior-products-group-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Morland<\/strong><\/a> (Welshpool, Wales) \u2013 Social Impact<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/wrought-iron-and-brass-bed-company-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wrought Iron &amp; Brass Beds Ltd<\/strong><\/a> (Swaffham, Norfolk) \u2013 Inspiring Leader of the Year<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/members\/brit-wind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Britwind Ltd<\/strong><\/a> (Stroud, Gloucestershire) \u2013 Sustainability Initiative of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>        &#13;<br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" class=\"wp-image-416953 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1658\" height=\"1154\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Star-of-the-BBCs-Great-British-Sewing-Bee-Patrick-Grant-at-the-Made-in-Britain-Impact-Awards-TM.jpg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                Patrick Grant being interviewed by The Manufacturer team&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>The awards were attended by senior figures from across the UK manufacturing industry, including clothing entrepreneur and star of the BBC\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, said: \u201cThe 2025 Impact Awards show that British manufacturing is not just surviving, it\u2019s surging ahead. From time-honoured makers to bold new disruptors, our members are proving that innovation and craftsmanship go hand in hand. Together, they\u2019re creating jobs, pioneering sustainable technologies, and, importantly, these 2200+ businesses add up to more than \u00a320 billion of added value to the productive economy of the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>With entries from across all manufacturing subsectors,\u00a0 including energy, construction, medical technology, defence and automotive, this year\u2019s awards highlighted a shared commitment to sustainable growth and positive change.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Made in Britain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\/about\/registered-trademarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trademark<\/a> and to see the full list of members, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeinbritain.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.madeinbritain.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> For more articles like this, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themanufacturer.com\/channel\/leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership<\/a> channel. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The ceremony highlighted the \u201cextraordinary breadth of talent within British manufacturing. 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