Yorkshire Manufacturer Recognised as One of the UK’s Top Industry Leaders

Chris Hart, Managing Director of Bradford-based engineering firm Graham Hart Process Technology, has been named one of the UK’s most inspiring manufacturing leaders in the prestigious Manufacturing 100 Awards 2025.

Organised annually by The Manufacturer magazine, the Manufacturing 100 celebrates individuals who are driving positive change, innovation, and excellence across UK industry. Chris’s inclusion highlights not only his personal leadership, but also the remarkable achievements of his company in the high-integrity engineering sector.

Founded over 50 years ago, Graham Hart Process Technology specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke, high-integrity heat exchangers and pressure-containing equipment. Its customers span critical industries including pharmaceuticals, energy recovery, chemical processing, and food and drink. The company is recognised for its commitment to engineering excellence, quality craftsmanship, and delivering technical solutions to complex challenges.

Under Chris’s leadership, the company has continued to grow — embracing innovation while investing in people, skills, and digital transformation. Recent initiatives include increased digital integration, upgraded production capabilities, and the development of partnerships with universities, education providers, and the local community.

“I’m incredibly honoured to be included in this year’s Manufacturing 100,” said Chris Hart, Managing Director of Graham Hart Process Technology.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, who work hard every day to deliver world-class engineering from our base here in Bradford. We may be a relatively small company, but we have big ambitions and take great pride in solving some of the toughest challenges for our clients across the UK and beyond.”

The award follows a series of recent achievements by the company, including being the only heat exchanger manufacturer in the UK to hold all three industry accreditations: Fit for Nuclear (F4N), Fit for Hydrogen (F4H2) and Fit for Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (F4CCUS). Graham Hart Process Technology are certified ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001 employers, carry the ASME U Stamp, and have also been recognised by the Good Business Charter. The company has achieved a 100% record of delivering on time and in full for all orders placed over the last nine years.

For more information, visit: www.graham-hart.com