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Make UK Announces National Manufacturing Award Winners



Evtec Automotive Ltd based in Coventry has struck gold at a major national Manufacturing Awards ceremony picking up two awards, including being named Manufacturer of the Year.


The awards, organised by Make UK, were held in London to recognise the achievements of companies from across the UK in six different categories.


Evtec is a leading Tier 1 Automotive supplier and was presented with the national Make UK Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award having won the same award for the Midlands Region back in November. It was also crowned winner of winners picking up the Manufacturer of the Year against other companies who had also won national awards in six other categories


The business intrinsically depends on the health & wellbeing of its employees to manufacture, assemble and deliver high quality assembles to global OEMs. The reward was given in recognition of the transformational nature of the company’s approach to health, safety and wellbeing including changing its practices to enable the recruitment of those with disabilities and other different backgrounds. Through investment in systems, culture, and people, Evtec Automotive has created a workplace that is safer, healthier, more inclusive and an environment from the Managing Director downwards where every employee takes ownership of health, safety & wellbeing.


Jane Billson, Head of ESG at Evtec, said:

“We are very proud to receive these awards which clearly demonstrates the dedication of every member of our team, whose passion and care continue to make Evtec a safer, healthier and more inclusive place to work.”

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, said:

“These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing. The sector remains at the heart of creating wealth in the UK and, as we grow our economy, there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”

In addition, the following companies received national awards:

  • Bowers & Jones - Business Growth & Strategy

  • Dyer Engineering Ltd - Developing Future Talent

  • Airbond - Environment & Sustainability

  • Lisi Aerospace Ltd - Innovation

  • Acres Engineering - Manufacturing Impact

  • Lionel Hitchen - SME of the Year

Above Photo: Jane Billson, Head of ESG and Jez Hunt, Plant Manager at Evtec being presented with the award by Make UK CEO, Stephen Phipson.


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Evtec Automotive Ltd based in Coventry has struck gold at a major national Manufacturing Awards ceremony picking up two awards, including being named Manufacturer of the Year.


The awards, organised by Make UK, were held in London to recognise the achievements of companies from across the UK in six different categories.


Evtec is a leading Tier 1 Automotive supplier and was presented with the national Make UK Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award having won the same award for the Midlands Region back in November. It was also crowned winner of winners picking up the Manufacturer of the Year against other companies who had also won national awards in six other categories


The business intrinsically depends on the health & wellbeing of its employees to manufacture, assemble and deliver high quality assembles to global OEMs. The reward was given in recognition of the transformational nature of the company’s approach to health, safety and wellbeing including changing its practices to enable the recruitment of those with disabilities and other different backgrounds. Through investment in systems, culture, and people, Evtec Automotive has created a workplace that is safer, healthier, more inclusive and an environment from the Managing Director downwards where every employee takes ownership of health, safety & wellbeing.


Jane Billson, Head of ESG at Evtec, said:

“We are very proud to receive these awards which clearly demonstrates the dedication of every member of our team, whose passion and care continue to make Evtec a safer, healthier and more inclusive place to work.”

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, said:

“These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing. The sector remains at the heart of creating wealth in the UK and, as we grow our economy, there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”

In addition, the following companies received national awards:

  • Bowers & Jones - Business Growth & Strategy

  • Dyer Engineering Ltd - Developing Future Talent

  • Airbond - Environment & Sustainability

  • Lisi Aerospace Ltd - Innovation

  • Acres Engineering - Manufacturing Impact

  • Lionel Hitchen - SME of the Year

Above Photo: Jane Billson, Head of ESG and Jez Hunt, Plant Manager at Evtec being presented with the award by Make UK CEO, Stephen Phipson.


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