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Backing Britain through sustainable manufacturing: Powdertech team honoured as ‘Sustainability Champions’ at the Great 100 Awards.

Powdertech Surface Science 16/12/2025

Powdertech is proud to announce that their Operations Director, Phil Tyler, and QHSE Manager, Richard Knight, have been honoured as Sustainability Champions at the Great 100 Awards 2025, hosted by Made in the Midlands.

Representing Powdertech at the Great 100 awards night, Operations Director, Phil Tyler and Marketing Executive, Vrinda Gupta,

Driving sustainability in surface finishing

Held at the Century Club in London on 4th December 2025, the Great 100 Awards brought together industry innovators, mentors, and manufacturing leaders from across the UK who are backing Britain by driving growth, strengthening local supply chains, supporting the next generation of engineers, and championing sustainable manufacturing.

Phil Tyler and Richard Knight’s recognition reflects Powdertech’s long-standing commitment to responsible manufacturing and efficient leadership in making Powdertech's entire operations sustainable.

Their work has been instrumental in:

Recycling 18,000 litres of water every day via on-site water treatment plant
Generating 25% of electricity on-site through solar panels, reducing their carbon footprint
Implementing low-VOC, recyclable coating systems
Enhancing waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable production practices across the facility
Achieving ISO certifications.

Their leadership continues to inspire teams, strengthen their sustainability progress, and shape the future of environmentally responsible surface finishing.

This award is more than a milestone; it’s encouragement to Powdertech's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible manufacturing.

The Powtertech team is incredibly proud of Phil Tyler and Richard Knight for this recognition. Because of leaders like them, Powdertech remains a trusted and environmentally responsible partner for advanced surface finishing.