Winners

The Best of British Industry awards has been a fantastic opportunity to examine and celebrate the achievements of modern British companies. Through the process of nominations and research we have been presented with a wealth of talent, innovation and commitment at every level of industry.  At home and abroad, large scale and small, we have encountered companies which represent not only the heritage of our famous industrial past,  but the foundation for our future successes.

From famous names to unsung heroes, the winners are all outstanding examples of what makes British industry great.

Award categories

Innovation in industry

1st place
Renishaw
Renishaw are a world leader in industrial metrology and spectroscopy, delivering productivity improvements in manufacturing and research.
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2nd place
QinetiQ
QinetiQ is one of the world's leading defence technology and security companies
3rd place
Oxford Instruments
Oxford Instruments specialises in the design, manufacture and support of high-technology tools and systems for industry, research, education, space, energy, defence and healthcare.

Next generation

Joint 1st place
Airbus
Airbus is one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.
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Joint 1st place
Benchmark
Benchmark produce exclusive furniture, handmade by craftsmen at their workshop in West Berkshire.
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3rd place
Caldeira
Caldeira is one of the world's fastest growing home textile companies and the UK's leading cushion company.

Inspirational leader

1st place
Sir John Rose, Rolls-Royce
Sir John Rose is the Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce plc.
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Community champion

1st place
National Grid
National Grid is one of the world's largest utility companies. They own and operate complex and large scale assets in the electricity and gas sectors in the UK and US.
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2nd place
Rok plc
Rok provides development, building and maintenance services tailored to local needs and customers' wishes.
3rd place
Airbus UK
Airbus is one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.

Supporter of British industry

1st place
Imperial College
Imperial's strategy for business and industry seeks to combine a wide range of multi-disciplinary efforts in teaching, research and practice.
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2nd place
Manufacturing Institute
For the past decade, The Manufacturing Institute has been accelerating the transformation at the heart of manufacturing, helping manufacturers to become globally competitive.
3rd place
North East Productivity Alliance
The North East Productivity Alliance is a regional business improvement initiative that helps manufacturing companies drive down lead times, reduce waste and stock and generally improve productivity to stay competitive.

Industry exporter of the year

1st place
JCB
JCB is one of the world's top four manufacturers of construction equipment.
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2nd place
LogicaCMG
LogicaCMG provides solutions and services to companies around the world.
3rd place
Solar Solve Marine
Solar Solve Marine is an award winning company with more than 30 years experience manufacturing roller blinds.

Small industrial company of the year

1st place
CIGA
CIGA specialises in the rapid self test health diagnostics sector and is among the leaders in this rapidly emerging new OTC market.
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Overall winner

1st place
JCB
JCB is one of the world's top four manufacturers of construction equipment.
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