The programme is run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and promotes and supports manufacturing organisations across the UK through a free business improvement programme that is designed to help manufacturers improve and succeed.

Companies apply for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards programme via a free online self-assessment audit of their processes and strategies across any, or all, of the following categories:

• Customer Focus
• Innovation in Products & Services
• People Effectiveness
• Business Development & Change Management
• Financial Management
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Partnership with Education
• Logistics & Operational Efficiency

Once completed, companies will receive an instant benchmarking report that helps them identify how to make improvements and are automatically entered into the prestigious national MX Awards, with winners to be announced at a ceremony on 30 September.

This is an opportunity for manufacturing firms to not only celebrate their achievements, but also benefit from business support.

To apply for the awards programme, visit the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website.