Congratulations to Northamptonshire based Cosworth! The company took the top honour at the recent 2011 Manufacturer of the Year Awards, winning Manufacturer of the Year as well as SME Manufacturer of the Year.
This is a fantastic achievement and reflects Cosworth’s successes to date, including its innovation in manufacturing and engineering, financial success and growth in supplying the aerospace and automotive markets. Cosworth’s commitment to employees, strong partnerships with customers and suppliers, and a proactive interest in the growth of UK manufacturing were highlighted as key factors in the award wins.
Headquartered in Northampton, Cosworth employs 350 around the world and provides a range of high performance technologies to a diverse range of global industries including aerospace and defence, automotive and sport. The company has many world-renowned customers including Aston Martin Lagonda, Rolls-Royce, the UK Ministry of Defence and the United States Navy, and develops high performance electronics and engines for Formula One teams.
Originally a motorsports company, Cosworth epitomises many specialist Northamptonshire high performance companies which are successful diversifying in to other areas. Using their specialist skills, approach and intellectual property in high performance engines and electronics, these companies are able to transfer specialist knowledge and expertise to other sectors such as aerospace, automotive and defence. As a result, many are competing with much success, on the international stage.
