We’re proud to reveal the winners of the inaugural Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2025, launched by Manufacturing Today to celebrate the technologies, suppliers, and leaders transforming the future of manufacturing.
This awards programme recognises excellence across operational efficiency, digitisation, quality control, energy optimisation, supply chain sustainability and more. Winners were selected following a rigorous review process led by our independent Advisory Board and the editorial team at Manufacturing Today, with each entry assessed for real-world impact, innovation, and industry relevance.
Get the full story behind this year’s winners — including editorial highlights and exclusive insights from featured companies.
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Barry Leahey, CEO of Playdale
Barry Leahey is recognized for his outstanding leadership at Playdale, turning a heritage UK business into a global force in play equipment manufacturing. In this short interview, he reflects on his innovation journey, global growth, and vision for the future of British manufacturing.
Learn more: www.playdale.co.uk
Agratas – Bridgwater Gigafactory
Agratas is honored with the Factory of the Future award for its Bridgwater gigafactory — a multi-billion-pound facility supporting the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. This forward-looking site is set to be the UK’s largest battery production hub, creating 4,000+ jobs and securing future supply chains.
Learn more: www.agratas.com
Martin Schütz, Product Manager Smart Sensor
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) is enabling next-level industrial IoT performance with its cutting-edge smart sensor technology. In this interview, Martin Schütz shares how the company is pushing boundaries in data-driven manufacturing and advancing smarter production environments.
Learn more: www.hbkworld.com
Hexagon – Geomagic Control X
Spokesperson: Corrado Pavan, Senior Portfolio Manager
Hexagon’s Geomagic Control X empowers manufacturers to speed up 3D inspection, reduce waste, and achieve pinpoint accuracy. In this upcoming interview, Corrado Pavan will share how the team is driving measurable improvements in quality control through advanced 3D metrology software.
Learn more: www.hexagon.com
SEFE Energy
Spokesperson: Sam Sherlock, Head of Corporate UK
SEFE Energy is helping UK manufacturers take control of their energy use through strategic support and flexible supply. Sam Sherlock explains how SEFE is enabling more sustainable, cost-effective energy management in a challenging market environment.
Learn more: www.sefe-energy.co.uk
M-Files
Spokesperson: Samppa Lahtinen, Senior Industry Solutions Manager
M-Files is transforming how manufacturers manage information — replacing rigid folder structures with smart, metadata-driven document control. Samppa Lahtinen shares how their platform is simplifying compliance, increasing visibility, and helping teams work smarter.
Learn more: www.m-files.com
Critical Manufacturing
Spokesperson: Augusto Vilarinho, Head of Global Sales
Critical Manufacturing’s MES is setting the standard for operational excellence in Industry 4.0 environments. Augusto Vilarinho discusses how their flexible, modular platform is giving manufacturers real-time visibility, smarter automation, and global scalability.
Learn more: www.criticalmanufacturing.com
