Manufacturing innovation and resilience was showcased at the Insider Media Made in Northern Ireland Awards, which were held today at the Europa Hotel in Belfast in early November.

Mark Nodder, who was appointed as joint chief executive of the recently formed Makers Alliance in June 2021, gave a keynote address at the event. As a sponsor of the event, Tughans Partner and Head of Corporate, James Donnelly presented the award for Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) to winners, SJC Hutchinson Engineering.

Tughans extends its congratulations to the other successful winners on the day in the following categories:

Digital Engineering/Technology Award
Winner: Foods Connected

Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Training Scheme Award
Winner: Nugent Engineering

Manufacturing Innovation Award
Winner: Raptor Photonics

Export Award
Winner: AES Global

Food and Drink Award
Winner: Skea Eggs

Medical, Life Sciences and Healthcare Award
Winner: Liopa

Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m)
Winner: Tobermore

A Made in Northern Ireland roundtable event, featuring all of the winners, will take place in early 2022.