Supplier of the Year Finalists 2025
Hargreaves Industrial Services Limited
Hargreaves Industrial Services (HIS) leads the materials handling sector through innovation, safety, and customer focus. In 2025, HIS welcomed twelve new clients and earned the CCE Magazine Supplier Innovation Award. With a RoSPA Level 5 Award and a 97% audit score, it upholds exceptional safety standards. HIS delivers turnkey EPC projects and long-term maintenance across Energy, Ports, Steel, Waste, Cement, and Aggregates. Employing over 500 staff it provides integrated services from design to operation. Trusted by clients like Phillips 66, Scaw Metals, and Drax Power Station HIS is recognised for its reliability, efficiency, and collaborative, results-driven approach.
John King Chains Limited
Supplying British Manufacturing Excellence Since 1926: John King Chains, a fifth-generation British manufacturer is proud to be shortlisted for Supplier of the Year. Supplying world-leading companies across multiple industries including cement, sugar, mining, wood, and power, we are trusted for our quality, reliability, and customer service. With ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, an in-house test laboratory, and continuous investment in people and technology, we deliver equipment and services that exceed customer expectations. Recognised with the 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade, our customers describe us as reliable, ethical, and supportive – a true partner in their success.
QLAR Limited
Qlar Pneumatic Conveying UK Ltd builds on the legacy of leading brands including Macawber, Clyde Materials Handling, and Schenck Process, shaping pneumatic conveying standards for over 50 years. With proven technologies and strong customer partnerships, Qlar combines heritage with innovation. Its UK-based Test Centre delivers real-world material trials, ensuring validated, optimised, and future-ready solutions, while funding PhD students supports ongoing innovation. In 2025, Qlar brought manufacturing back to the UK, strengthening local supply chains and customer proximity. Energy-efficient platforms such as CONiQ Control IDSiQ and CONiQ Cloud e-Dense Meter help customers meet sustainability goals. Dedicated to reliability, sustainability, and excellence, Qlar is a strong contender for Supplier of the Year.
Technidrive Limited
Technidrive Ltd, founded in 1998 by John Coulter, is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of drive systems, celebrating 25 years of success. Established to bridge mechanical and electrical engineering, it has evolved to meet automation and Industry 4.0 demands. Investing in engineers, technologies, and systems, Technidrive empowers OEMs and businesses to build world-class machines with connectivity and live data. Holding the UK’s largest independent stock of motors, gear units, VSDs, and PLCs ensures unmatched availability. Partnerships with WEG, Bonfiglioli, and Hitachi deliver innovative solutions. More than a supplier, Technidrive is a trusted partner known for expertise, reliability, and service.
