Supported by some of the biggest names in the motion control arena, and with 250 people in attendance, the event has been heralded a great success by all those involved.
Award categories – sponsors, finalists and winners
The following list details each of the award categories and their respective sponsors, with a breakdown of all of the finalists and winners. Technical Innovation of the Year Sponsored by: Beko Technologies Presenter: Martin Potter, General Manager
- ABB Air Gap Inspector. Lenze Smart Motor. Phoenix Contact PSR Mini Safety Relays.
- Pirtek Fluid Power Glove.
- Rockwell Automation iTRAK System.
- Webtec Products Portable Hydraulic Tester (DHM 4 Series) with Bluetooth and QuickCert App.
Winner: Rockwell Automation iTRAK System
Environmental/Energy Efficiency Award Sponsored by: GAMBICA Presenter: Graeme Philp, Chief Executive
- Bosch Rexroth Sytronix.
- Danfoss Drives FC 103 VLT Refrigeration Drive.
- Danfoss Drives for generating surplus power from wastewater treatment.
- Donaldson Filtration for significant energy savings with heat generated HRS 2750 (Enersave).
- Hydrovane TO2 Transit Compressor. Ing. Enea Mattei SpA Xpander.
Winner: Danfoss Drives for generating surplus power from wastewater treatment.
Project of the Year Sponsored by: ABB Presenter: David Hawley, LBU Manager, Motors & Generators
- Danfoss Drives for generating surplus power from wastewater treatment.
- Mattei Compressors for supplying reliable, flexible and highly energy efficient compressed air to the CEMEX South Ferriby site.
- Wrekin Pneumatics for building and installing chiller units and heat exchangers.
Winner: Mattei Compressors for supplying reliable, flexible and highly energy efficient compressed air to the CEMEX South Ferriby site.
Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by: Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine Presenter: Ryan Fuller, Commercial Director
- Kawasaki Precision Machinery.
- PI.
Winner: PI
Distributor of the Year Sponsored by: Beaumanor Engineering Presenter: Adrian McGreevy, Managing Director
- Brammer.
- Oddy Hydraulics.
- Thorite.
- Wrekin Pneumatics.
Winner: Brammer
Contribution to Skills & Training Sponsored by: Bosch Rexroth Presenter: Alastair Johnstone, Managing Director
- Greg Bordiak, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS).
- Kawasaki Precision Machinery.
- Parker Hannifin and The JCB Academy for the new hydraulic engineering training facility.
Winner: Parker Hannifin and The JCB Academy for the new hydraulic engineering training facility.
Young MC Engineer of the Year Sponsored by: Parker Hannifin Presenter: Martin Eldridge, General Manager
- Ashley Paley, Countersales UK.
- William Broome, Derek Lane & Co.
- Graham Fick, Zikodrive Motor Controllers.
Winner: William Broome, Derek Lane & Co.
Lifetime Contribution Sponsored by: BCAS Presenter: Vanda Jones, Executive Director
Winner: Greg Bordiak, BCAS.
Lifetime Contribution Sponsored by: BFPA Presenter: Paul Dunlop, President
Winner: John Savage, National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC).
