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We’re proud to reveal the winners of the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2026, Powered by A-Team Group and delivered in partnership with Finelight Media, these awards celebrate the outstanding companies, projects, teams, and individuals driving progress across manufacturing, data, and technology.
This year's programme shines a spotlight on the organisations making a real impact through continuous innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge solutions. Winners were selected following a rigorous review process led by our highly independent Advisory Board and the editorial team at Manufacturing Today, with each entry carefully assessed for real-world impact, innovation, and industry relevance
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Special Editor’s Recognition Awards
Most Innovative Executive in Manufacturing
Mike England, CEO of Flowtech
Meet Mike England, Group CEO of Flowtech and recipient of Manufacturing Today's UK 2026 Most Innovative Executive award. In this exclusive interview, Mike discusses leading transformation in a challenging market, why culture comes before technology, and how a clear vision, digital innovation and customer focus have helped reshape Flowtech into a stronger, more agile business.
Learn more: www.flowtech.co.uk
Factory of the Future
LISI Aerospace (Blanc Aero Industries UK Ltd)
LISI Aerospace is our celebrated winner of the Factory of the Future award. A global leader in high-technology aeronautical parts, LISI AEROSPACE produces assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components for the major players in the sector.
Our products feature in a majority of the world’s aircraft and at every stage in their life cycles. Serving more than 300 customers in 30 countries, our teams excel through their capacity to innovate and ensure exceptional operational performance.
Learn more: www.lisi-aerospace.com
🏭 Innovation Category Winners
Most Innovative Provider of Sustainable Materials
Base Materials
Spokesperson: Sophie Hudson, MCIM, Chartered Marketer, Head of Marketing
Base Materials is proud to be recognised for turning sustainability insight into action. Our dynamic LCA tool enables product-level carbon footprinting to support better decisions and more informed conversations. This award reflects the team effort behind it and our commitment to making environmental data practical, transparent and useful for our customers.
Learn more: www.base-materials.com
Most Innovative Digital Transformation Solution
Minitab
Spokesperson: Mark Rhoden, Senior Director, Field Operations EMEA, mrhoden@minitab.co.uk
Minitab’s data analytics solution platform helps manufacturers turn data into smarter decisions, stronger processes, and measurable performance gains. Start your factory’s digital transformation journey at www.minitab.com.
Learn more: www.minitab.com
Most Innovative Circular Economy Solution
Zebra Technologies
Spokesperson: Jana Bujnakova, Strategic Business Development Manager, Zebra Circular Economy Programme EMEA
Listen to Jana Bujnakova, Zebra’s Strategic Business Development Manager, discuss the company’s circular economy programme, its positive impact for customers and partners, and what winning the award means to her and the team.
Learn more: www.zebra.com
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