Strong showing from Xtrac

Xtrac's application of its motor racing know-how to the development of hybrid and electric vehicles, and the transfer of its driveline technology to the defence and marine industries, has helped the UK motorsport valley company into second place in its first ever participation in The UK Manufacturer of the Year Awards.

The transmission technology specialist took top honours in the Advanced Manufacturing category and, as well as being overall runner-up, was also shortlisted as a finalist for the Innovation and Design, Leadership and Strategy, and Best Small and Medium Enterprise awards. The competition winners were announced at a prestigious black tie event held on 18 November 2010, following the annual Manufacturer Directors Conference.

“I know I speak for all 247 employees when I say that we're absolutely delighted to receive these top awards,” said Xtrac development director Cliff Hawkins, who attended the ceremony. “The judging process now seems remarkably prescient, being completed just a few weeks before we achieved our largest ever order book level.”