VEKA Group named Manufacturing Company of the Year

VEKA Group named Manufacturing Company of the Year

VEKA Group has been crowned the best Manufacturing Company in the region at the prestigious Red Rose Awards 2019.

The company reached the competitive shortlist in three categories including ‘In-House Training’ and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ before going on to win in the ‘Manufacturing Business’ category. They are no stranger to the awards, having been named both ‘Best Large Business’ and ‘Employer of the Year’ in the last two years.

Judges’ comments showed that VEKA Group had impressed them with its growth in a tough market, and they were also interested in the company’s innovative environmental and waste reduction solutions. Feedback from the panel highlighted VEKA Group’s commitment to continuous improvement: “Investment in the manufacturing processes, staff development and additional infrastructure continue to be made to drive growth in key markets.”

VEKA Group’s Operations Director Paul Armstrong said: “We are thrilled to have won such a coveted prize at the Red Rose Awards. There are some fantastic manufacturers in the region, so the win is extra special considering the high calibre of our fellow nominees.

Event founder Richard Slater, also the publisher of Lancashire Business View magazine, said: “VEKA Group can be exceptionally proud of their achievement - Lancashire is a booming county home to thousands of headline-grabbing businesses with excellent stories, and the Red Rose Awards is the biggest event celebrating their achievements. To stand out in a crowded field is a true testament of ingenuity, hard work and doing things the right way.”

VEKA Group - Red Rose Awards 2019


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