2 minute read - 10th February 2025
Make UK announces national manufacturing award winners
LISI Aerospace, a manufacturer of advanced titanium components for the aerospace sector, has struck gold at Make UK’s national manufacturing awards ceremony.
Make UK, which represents more than 20,000 manufacturing businesses, held the annual awards in London to recognise the achievements of its regional award winners from across the UK.
LISI Aerospace’s Rugby site beat off competition from other regional and national category winners to be named the Make UK Manufacturer of the Year, having already been presented with the national Make UK Developing Future Talent Award.
LISI’s win was given in recognition of its huge turnaround in business performance, which resulted from extensive efforts since 2021 to transform its HR, recruitment, and working practices, with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and the mental wellbeing of all employees. This has included building links with local schools, colleges, and academic institutions and focusing on opportunities for employees from deprived backgrounds and special educational needs.
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Advanced titanium component manufacturer LISI Aerospace has been named Manufacturer of the Year at the national final of the Make UK manufacturing awards / Picture: Make UK
The other national award winners were:
Business Apprentice: Rising Star – Callum Birnie, BAE Systems
Business Apprentice: Final Year – Georgia Trelore, BAE Submarines
Engineering Apprentice: Rising Star – Molly Smith, AstraZeneca
Engineering Apprentice: Final Year – Harriet Bean, BASF
Apprentice Endeavour – Bethany Pedley, BAE Systems
Business Growth & Strategy – Tri-Wall
Energy & Sustainability – B&M Longworth
Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Safran Seats GB
Innovation – Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Manufacturing Matters – GA UK / Ideal Heating
SME of the Year – Sellectronics
Mark Capell, general manager of LISI Aerospace (r), being presented with his award by Ben Fletcher, COO of Make UK / Picture: Make UK
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.”
Mark Capell, general manager at LISI Aerospace Rugby, added: “To be awarded the UK Manufacturer of the Year marks a major milestone for the Rugby team and demonstrates what can be achieved when you prioritise the development and wellbeing of your workforce, both in terms of employee engagement and business performance. We’re proud to know that we have made a positive impact both on the local community and economy.”
