GE Aviation Wales has been announced as the winner of the EEF South West Region Business Growth Award, sponsored by Westfield Health, in a ceremony held at the @Bristol conference venue.
The company, based in Nantgarw, just North of Cardiff, which specialises in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of a range of aircraft engines, won the award for the increase in growth it experienced following its investment in technology and resource, helping to boost operating performance and increase the volume of work carried out annually.
On winning the award, Managing Director of GE Aviation Wales, Adrian Button said: "The EEF Awards recognise the best businesses in the Manufacturing industry.
"To be recognised for our extensive business growth is a huge achievement and comes at a significant time for the company as we celebrate 20 years of GE Aviation in Wales. Our success is down to a team effort and this award is for every member of our team."
The annual awards are hosted by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and recognise excellence in enterprise, innovation, environmental performance and skills development among UK manufacturers.
Paul Knight, South West Region Director for EEF, commented: "Manufacturing in the South West is vitally important as an economic driver for the UK with over 11,500 manufacturing businesses contributing £12.5billion to the local economy. Companies like GE Aviation Wales are leading the way by working hard to differentiate themselves from their competitors in the areas of quality, technical excellence, on time delivery and cost to customer. Congratulations to them on winning this award."
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Jennifer Villarreal
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