Texecom’s techniques proving productive

A DELPH company picked up two prizes at the seventh annual Yorkshire Productivity Awards.

Precision engineers Texecom, based in Slackcote Lane, Delph, was named winner in the Business Improvement Techniques category for the company’s commitment to training in continuous productivity improvement.

The company’s Neville Rowney collected the Individual Award for his management of the operation and Texecom’s efficiency improvements.

Established in 1986, Texecom manufactures intruder alarm products, including a full range of motion detectors, control panels, perimeter protection devices, heat and smoke detectors, external sounders and power supplies.

Nearly 200 guests from manufacturing companies across the north of England attended the seventh annual presentation dinner at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

The awards recognise outstanding productivity improvements among manufacturing companies, their teams and individuals.

Alastair Gladstone, divisional director of Yorkshire Productivity, said: “The manufacturing sector has something significant to celebrate this year.

“We are experiencing growth in traditional manufacturing sectors, in high-tech markets and green technologies, with exports rising to their highest levels for some time.

“We have also witnessed training being embraced to an unprecedented degree during the downturn in the economy.

“The winners deserve recognition for their resilience and commitment to continuous development in the face of adversity.”

Yorkshire Productivity is a training organisation, based in Ilkley, specialising in helping companies operate more efficiently and effectively.