Enginuity celebrates manufacturing success in Cornwall and crowns a Rising Star

The Cornwall Manufacturing Awards 2026 took place on Tuesday 10 November, marking another amazing year for manufacturing companies large and small across the region.

A number of leading firms took awards for their achievements in export, innovation, environmental action, and more, with 170 guests at the Eden Project witnessing a memorable evening for local industry.

Members of the Enginuity Engagement Team were at the Awards to join in the celebrations, along with Enginuity CEO Ann Watson MBE.

Ann presented the Rising Star award to Lloyd Vance from Composite Integration, whose contribution over the past year perfectly illustrates the emerging local talent, helping shape the future of manufacturing in Cornwall.

The Rt Hon Robert Halfon, Executive Director, Make UK, delivered the keynote speech in celebration of the businesses and individuals contributing to Cornwall’s manufacturing success.

The awards night also raised money for local volunteer-run charity, Cornwall Blood Bikes. Jayne Penlerick, Chair, took to the podium to share the charity’s vital mission and raise awareness. Cornwall Blood Bikes plays a vital role in supporting the NHS – volunteers ferry urgent goods around Cornwall such as blood, pathology samples, and donor breast milk. Last year their 86 volunteers covered almost a quarter of a million miles.

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Other winners at the CMG Awards 2026 included Teagle Machinery Limited, who took home the Large Manufacturer of the Year award. Earlier this year, Teagle hosted Enginuity for our first annual Vocational Celebration Day, where we live-streamed a special event, hosted by Steph McGovern, encouraging all vocational learners to celebrate their achievements.

At the awards, guests were shown a video featuring footage from the Vocational Celebration Day event, as well as our visit to Cornwall manufacturers to see what makes the local region so successful.

Inside Cornwall's thriving manufacturing sector - watch the video

Ann Watson MBE, Enginuity CEO:

“We at Enginuity would like to express our thanks to the Cornwall Manufacturers Group for hosting us at this tremendous event. It’s been wonderful to share in the celebrations of Cornwall manufacturers, and an honour to present the Rising Star award.

“The Rising Star category is one we’re thrilled to be associated with, as it marks the exceptional effort exhibited by all nominees who are on their way to an outstanding career in the sector. Congratulations to the award winner, Lloyd Vance, and to the other nominees in an extremely competitive category.

“Tonight I’m filled with confidence that the future of the manufacturing industry is in good hands.”