Backing Britain through sustainable manufacturing: Powdertech team honoured as ‘Sustainability Champions’ at the Great 100 Awards.
Key takeaways
Powdertech Surface Science has been recognised at the Great 100 Awards 2025, with Phil Tyler and Richard Knight honoured as Sustainability Champions.
The award highlights Powdertech’s sustainability achievements, including 18,000 litres of water recycled daily, on-site solar energy, and low-VOC coating systems.
This recognition reinforces Powdertech in continuing its commitment to responsible, sustainable surface finishing in UK manufacturing.
We are proud to announce that our Operations Director, Phil Tyler, and our QHSE Manager, Richard Knight, have been recognised as Sustainability Champions at the Great 100 Awards 2025, hosted by Made in the Midlands.
The Great 100 Awards by Made in the Midlands
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 our entire operations sustainable.
Their work has been instrumental in:
Recycling 18,000 litres of water every day via our on-site treatment plant
Generating 25% of our electricity on-site through solar panels, reducing our 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 our teams, strengthen our sustainability progress, and shape the future of environmentally responsible surface finishing.
Driving sustainability in surface finishing
Representing Powdertech at the Great 100 awards, our Marketing Executive, Vrinda Gupta (centre), and Phil Tyler (2nd from right)
This award is more than a milestone; it’s encouragement to push further our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible manufacturing.
We are 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.
Here’s to continuing to back Britain through innovation, sustainability, and excellence in surface finishing.