A BARNSLEY-based engineering firm has been presented with a prestigious award for its innovative products in the construction industry.
Manvers Engineering Ltd received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for their ‘Plant Nappy’ product.
‘Plant Nappy’ is designed to replace existing forms of drip trays with a light, user-friendly method of spill containment.
The nappy is rugged enough to stand plant equipment and machinery on it in all weathers.
Whilst encapsulating any drips or spills of oil, the nappy freely allows passage of water, such as rainfall, which eliminates costly emptying of contaminated trays after use.
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Andrew Coombe, made the presentation after he was given a tour of the factory and said: “I’ve been blown away with what I’ve seen and it is a delight to be able to give them their award.
“It is a wonderful story of someone who had the courage to think outside the box. They had an idea and the tenacity to see it through.
“What they’re producing now is an extraordinary product that is essential to improving environmental control in the construction industry. If you look at the product, it is simple, powerful and professionally constructed.
“The brain-power, thought and the innovative techniques that are being used, adapted and invented to create it, are extraordinary.”
Managing director of Manvers Engineering Ltd, Colin Ibbotson, said he is delighted that the hard work put in by everyone at the company over many years has been recognised in this way.
“We try to meet market needs rather than invent needs and we welcome problems from people in the construction industry that we can possibly help them overcome,” he said.
The company was presented with the award during an official ceremony which was held at its headquarters in Park Springs, Grimethorpe.
