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CNW2026 Engineering Company of the year Award Winner - DMD Design Solutions
Sponsored by Lokring UK DMD Design Solutions – is a fast-growing, multi-discipline engineering design and detail engineering consultancy based in Warrington. In three years of trading the company have increased staff numbers to 15 and year-on-year growth exceeding 50%. DMD deliver technical rigour and the disciplined application ...
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CNW2026 Manufacturing Company of the year Award Winner - William Blythe
Sponsored by Studley Export restriction from China on a critical raw material led to a massive increase in demand for Flamtard, a William Blythe manufactured product. In parallel the company launched a continuous improvement project involving a multi-disciplinary team and a new product which allowed ...
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CNW2026 Operational Excellence Award Winner - Rio Tinto
Sponsored by Orbia Flour & Energy Materials Rio Tinto achieved success by implementing lean manufacturing principles, including A3 problem solving. Data was collected to identify inefficiencies and prioritise solutions. The company achieved a reduction of waste, minimised variability and established a framework for clear problem solving. Lean ...
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CNW2026 International Trade Award Winner - Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd
Sponsored by Laker - Vent Engineering Libra Speciality Chemicals have recognized the instability in global markets and continued to improve their export performance. Annual growth of 9% and exports sales of 13,169MT of betain were secured in 2025. Libra continue to identify the US as a growth ...
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CNW2026 Young Talent in the Chemical Industry Award Winner - Naomi Simmons - James Robinson Speciality Ingredients
Sponsored by SRG Naomi Simmons is a research scientist at James Robinson Speciality Ingredients (JRSI). Since joining in January 2025 Naomi has had an immediate impact, contributing to project planning, leading commercial awareness, and integration. Naomi’s research is in natural and sustainable products. Naomi led a project ...
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CNW2026 Corporate Social Responsibility Award Winner - adi Group
Sponsored by SLR adi Group are committed to strengthening local communities through creating clear, supported routes into skilled work. A pioneering pre-apprenticeship programme was established 10 years ago. From aged 14, students spend an afternoon each week with the company for two years. Students develop hands-on electrical ...
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CNW2026 Partnership Award Winner - Carbis Loadtec Group and Lanxess Solutions UK Ltd
Sponsored by Corrous Industrial Group Carbis Loadtec Group collaborated with Lanxess Solutions UK Ltd in Trafford Park. Lanxess had begun using a particularly hazardous raw material that required the repositioning of the tanker unloading position. Rather than manage risk the companies engineered out the problem ...
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CNW2026 Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Award Winner - RAS
Sponsored by Hibiscus Plc RAS are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive team, that’s been a priority for the last 30 years. RAS are an independent, woman-owned business with women making up 65% of the staff and 75% of the senior leadership team. While roles are ...
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CNW2026 Health & Safety Award Winner - Studley
Sponsored by Rio Tinto Studley are a multi-disciplinary engineering contractor that operate in high hazard COMAH environments. They deliver through openness, transparency and partnership recognising need for continuous improvement. Creating a culture of confidence in speaking up is critical. In 2025 Studley introduced full digitalisation of the ...
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CNW2026 Sustainability Award Winner - Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Sponsored by Bitrez Ltd Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have been world leaders in metered dose inhalers (MDI) for 70 years. 70% of global inhalers contain Orbia propellants, However the propellants are powerful greenhouse gases, the NHS calculated that 3% of its carbon footprint is from MDIs. ...
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CNW2026 Innovation Award Winner - Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Sponsored by Business of Science Ltd Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials – Klea Edge 485A breakthrough in refrigerant technology. The Key technology is ability to lower operating pressure by 10 bar, technology can be retrofitted and example was shared. A non-PFAS formulation and extended applicability enhance product. ...
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CNW2026 Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award Winner - Hibiscus Plc
Sponsored by the CIA Hibiscus Plc has delivered targeted, meaningful innovation that directly strengthens the UK chemical supply chain. Their new DGSA Training & Consultancy division fills a long‑standing industry gap, providing expert‑led, practical compliance training that improves safety, builds competence, and reduces operational risk. They have ...
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CNWPM Group
PM Group is an international engineering and project delivery partner offering specialist environment, sustainability and process safety services to support safe, compliant, and low-carbon project delivery. From hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance to net-zero strategies and sustainable facility design, PM Group helps clients manage risk and achieve environmental goals across complex, high-hazard facilities.
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CNWEastgate Engineering
Eastgate Engineering is an engineering and construction specialist that delivers complex, high-risk infrastructure projects without compromising safety or quality. As a trusted partner to our clients, we integrate with their teams and focus on the success of their project through collaboration, technical expertise, clear cost certainty and a commitment to safety. Eastgate combines engineering excellence with a people-first approach rooted in its Irish heritage.
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CNWKGS Chemicals Ltd
With over 21 years of industry experience, KGS Chemicals Ltd was established in 2023, providing high-quality chemical blending, packing, sieving, and palletising services. We supports major and reputable organisations, delivering reliable, flexible solutions tailored to customer needs.
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CNWadi Group
adi Group delivers bespoke engineering projects across Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Life Sciences and wider manufacturing sectors. As a trusted partner to major global brands, adi also provides services through 30+ specialist divisions. With approaching 1,000 staff in the UK and Ireland, nearly 10% of whom are full-time apprentices, adi Group offers unbroken delivery accountability.
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CNWValvworx
Valve breakdowns are commonplace, and high on the list of painful problems for Chemical Plant Operators. At Valvworx Ltd, we can support you with valve maintenance & repair solutions, and offer advice, specification and supply of new valves, ensuring suitability for the process they are intended for, and lasting longer in service.
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CNWCobalt Energy
Cobalt Energy delivers specialist consulting, project delivery, and operational support across the waste, renewables, and energy sectors. Spanning the full project lifecycle, from technical and commercial consulting to engineering, construction, and operations, we provide practical, sustainable, and commercially viable solutions for new developments, facility optimisation, and expert due diligence.
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CNWCharles River Laboratories
With 30+ years of experience, Charles River offers comprehensive regulatory testing, including toxicology and ecotoxicology, environmental fate and biodegradation, regulatory consultancy, and analytical support. With innovative in vitro / New Alternative Methods (NAMs) Charles River is pioneering in the reduction of animal usage in product safety, helping streamline programs for the most efficient and ethical path to registration.
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CNWCorrous Industrial Group
Corrous Industrial Group is a UK-based industrial services provider delivering critical, multidiscipline support across industrial and infrastructure environments nationwide. Unlike single-discipline providers, Corrous reduces shutdown interfaces by combining access, cleaning & preparation, inspection & integrity works, and protective coating through a single, accountable partner.




