British manufacturers have been recognised for cutting carbon emissions, driving export growth and supporting communities at the 2026 Made in Britain Impact Awards.
Aluminium Shapes Ltd, Rotary Precision Instruments (RPI) and Trueform Engineering Ltd were among the winners announced on Wednesday 4 November at The Bank House Hotel & Golf Club in Worcestershire.
Organised by Made in Britain, the not-for-profit trade body behind the internationally recognised trademark for British-made goods, the awards are open exclusively to its 2,250 members.
Northamptonshire-based Aluminium Shapes won Sustainability Initiative of the Year after introducing a lower-carbon material across its entire aluminium extrusion operation in January 2026.
Containing a high proportion of recycled aluminium, the material has a carbon footprint approximately three-quarters below the global industry average. The initiative has delivered estimated carbon savings of more than 20,000 tonnes, equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road, without compromising strength, quality or reliability.
Managing director Darren Millard said: “Considering that we only launched the product in January of this year, to be recognised as a sustainability leader is an honour.”
Bath-based RPI took Heroes of British Export after increasing US sales by 668% since 2023. Its measurement and positioning systems support aerospace and power generation businesses, helping reduce inspection times and costly reworking.
US sales in 2026 have already reached £3.65 million against a full-year target of £1.5 million, with the market accounting for 39% of total company sales. Judges praised its investment in overseas distributors and relationships with major industrial customers.
CEO Peter Marchbank said: “When we speak to customers in international markets, we find that being a British manufacturer opens doors.”
Middlesex-based Trueform Engineering won Social Impact in Manufacturing for embedding community support throughout its business.
In 2025, it generated more than £1.2 million in social value, delivered over £750,000 of value to charitable partners and contributed 645 volunteering hours across 29 charitable initiatives. Projects included a rainwater harvesting system for a children’s activity centre, while its digital advertising network promoted causes including homelessness.
Project delivery manager Aidan McNeil said: “Winning this award is a wonderful recognition of their commitment and shows that British manufacturing can have a meaningful impact well beyond the products we make.”
Made in Britain CEO John Pearce praised the winners’ environmental progress, international partnerships and social responsibility.
Other category winners included Invica Industries, MAV Systems, Apex Pumps, Orange Campers, Anna Angel of Anya Sushko Handbags England and Scarab Sweepers.