Rotec shortlisted in two categories at the 2023 Somerset Business Awards

The most outstanding businesses that Somerset has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2023 Somerset Business Awards.

It has been revealed that Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has been shortlisted in two categories at the awards – ‘Large Business of the Year’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd is thriving, reporting significant revenue growth over the last few years. The team have embraced new and emerging technologies, received outstanding customer feedback, and achieved a multitude of accreditations and certifications. In addition to this, the company’s investment in new equipment and their team has resulted in Rotec being shortlisted for the ‘Large Business of the Year’ award category at the 2023 Somerset Business Awards.

Shortlisted for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category at this years’ awards, is testament to Rotec’s innovative development of a multitude of high quality engineered solutions, including bespoke winches for the utilities market and integrated pipework systems for testing facilties.

Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics, commented,

“We are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for two Somerset Business awards. Providing high quality engineered solutions and outstanding customer service has always been at the heart of Rotec’s business ethos. Being shortlisted is a testament to our fantastic team of employees who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.”

Now in its 18th year, the award winners are scheduled to be announced at a black-tie event on 24th March 2023 at the Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-Super-Mare. To find out more, click here.

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Rotec celebrates outstanding team members at Staff Awards 2022

The Rotec Staff Awards acknowledges and celebrates team members who have made a positive impact, achieved results and those who go above and beyond within their work role.

Our company works with hundreds of clients every year, engineering solutions, providing exemplary customer service and delivering high quality products.

Rotec’s team span three service centres and have a range of skill sets from engineering to purchasing, accountancy to design. 

Every Rotec employee is given the opportunity to nominate a colleague for any award category. The nominations are then presented to the judging panel, consisting of senior management and directors.

This year, a record number of nominations was received, with a representative span of submissions across all locations and facets of the business. The judging panel commented on how difficult selecting a shortlist and winner were for each award category.

The judging panel decided to shortlist and name as winners the following individuals:

Personal Development Award

An award to acknowledge a team member who has shown a commitment to the growth and development of their skill set within the workplace, whether through training courses, facing new challenges or through a change of working role.

Shortlisted

  • Ryan Jenkin
  • Charlie Lewis
  • Natalie Liggett

Winner

  • Ryan Jenkin

Outstanding Achievement Award

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognises staff members who have achieved greatness through hard work, expertise and determination whilst in their working role.

Shortlisted

  • Isaac Anderson
  • Josie Chamberlain
  • Zak Huckle

Winner

  • Isaac Anderson

Special Recognition

A category to celebrate team members who regularly go above and beyond at work.

Shortlisted

  • Glyn Cattle
  • Beverley Chalmers
  • Dave Murrant
  • Dave Nance
  • Ricky Toms

Winner

  • Dave Murrant

Charity Fundraiser Award

An award to recognise those staff who devote time and effort into raising awareness, monies or volunteering for a good cause and/or charity.

Winners

  • The Santa Abseil Team: Isaac Anderson, Glyn Cattle, Josie Chamberlain, Dale Lockart, Alex Pounde and Rachel Worth

Rotec Celebrate as Double Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards 2022

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd celebrates being double finalists at this year’s prestigious Somerset Business Awards (SBAs) for ‘Best Use of Technology’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award.

The awards, run annually by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, received a record- breaking number of entries and only the most outstanding businesses with a head office in Somerset were named finalists.

Our investment and integration of Parker Internet of Things (IoT) technology earned us a place at the grand final in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award category. IoT enables engineers to remotely control and monitor various performance and safety parameters using strategically placed, wireless sensors to provide data and control systems over the internet.

Named finalist for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category is testament to the team’s innovative development of several bespoke winch systems for both leading regional and national names within the Utilities sector.

Somerset Chamber Executive Director, Emma Rawlings, said,

“These awards are the largest in Somerset and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that
is great about [Somerset’s] diverse business community.”

Paul Prouse, Managing Director, commented,

“Being named finalist in two categories is a testament to our team who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.

“Investing in and utilising cutting-edge technologies and providing innovative solutions for our clients has always been at the heart of our business.”

The winners were announced at the Grand Final on 11th March, which celebrated the extraordinary organisations within the county of Somerset. Rotec finished as double finalists – a great achievement amongst such a high calibre of local businesses.

Pictured below (left to right): Roger Carne, Paul Prouse, Rachel Worth, Richard Lang, Mark Conniff, Josie Chamberlain, Richard Renfree and Andy Rimes.

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Rotec named finalists in two categories at Somerset Business Awards 2022

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the Somerset Business Awards 2022 – ‘Best Use of Technology’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award.

The awards, run annually by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, received a record-breaking number of entries and only the most outstanding businesses that Somerset has to offer have been named finalists. 

Rotec’s business ethos is to embrace new and emerging technologies, in order to provide their clients with robust and innovative solutions. Their investment in Parker Internet of Things (IoT) technology has earned them a place at the grand final in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award category.

IoT enables engineers to remotely control and monitor various performance and safety parameters using strategically placed, wireless sensors to provide data and control systems over the internet.

IoT technology can lead to a reduction in downtime, better response rates and speed of intervention for predictive maintenance. For more, visit the Rotec website.

Named finalist for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category at this years’ awards is testament to Rotec’s innovative development of several bespoke winch systems for both leading regional and national names within the Utilities sector. Rotec is proud to have a team with diverse skill sets and capabilities including specialist design engineers, allowing them to be able to deliver on such challenging projects.

Somerset Chamber Executive Director, Emma Rawlings, said,

“These awards are the largest in Somerset and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that is great about [Somerset’s] diverse business community and I’m looking forward to the grand final next month.”

Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics, commented,

“We’re delighted to be announcing Rotec has been named a double finalist at the 2022 Somerset Business Awards. We have been named among the most innovative and forward-thinking businesses operating in the county.

 

“Being named finalist in two categories is a testament to our fantastic, and diverse team of employees who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.

 

“We are extremely proud to have been named finalists for two Somerset Business awards. Investing in and utilising cutting-edge technologies and providing innovative solutions for our clients has always been at the heart of our business.”

This year is the 17th anniversary of the awards with the grand final taking place at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on 11th March, hosted by BBC presenter and journalist, Claire Carter. To find out more, click here.

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Rotec shortlisted in two categories at the 2022 Somerset Business Awards

The most outstanding businesses that Somerset has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2022 Somerset Business Awards.

It has been revealed that Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has been shortlisted in two categories at the awards – ‘Best Use of Technology’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award.

Michael Cahill, of main awards sponsor, Albert Goodman, said,

“The fantastic Somerset business community is bouncing back strongly and The Somerset Business Awards is a great way to celebrate the hard work, ingenuity and resilience our local businesses have shown during the difficult 18 months we have all had. Albert Goodman is extremely proud to continue our longstanding sponsorship of this brilliant event.”

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd embraces new and emerging technologies to provide our clients with cutting-edge solutions for first-class motion control capabilities. As a result of investing in Parker IoT technologies to further enhance our business offer, Rotec has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category at the 2022 Somerset Business Awards.

Shortlisted for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category at this years’ awards, is testament to Rotec’s innovative development of a number of bespoke winch systems for major names within the Utilities sector.

Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics, commented,

“We are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for two Somerset Business awards. Investing in and utilising cutting-edge motion control technologies and providing innovative solutions for our clients has always been at the heart of our business. Being shortlisted is a testament to our fantastic team of employees who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.”

Now in its 17th year, the award winners are scheduled to be announced at a black-tie event on 11th March 2022 at the Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-Super-Mare. To find out more, click here.

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40 Years of Rotec

Since 1979, Rotec have been a source of expertise and support for local industry, manufacturers and producers. The company has grown substantially, from those humble beginnings from old butcher’s shop supplying a wide range of hydraulic hose & connector products, to a leading specialist provider of pneumatic and electronic components & systems, serving a wide variety of organisations operating across the public and private sectors across the UK.

Rotec’s history has been characterised by steady growth, expansion, and a series of accreditations, ranging from ISO9001, to specialised nuclear and MOD certifications such as Achilles UVDB. 

Rotec operates from 4 locations across the South West: Taunton (HQ), Stroud, Plymouth and Rotec’s sister company in Wimborne – Ram Reman, specialising in hydraulic cylinders.

 The company is managed day to day by Paul Prouse (Managing Director) with Andrew Rimes (Technical Director), Richard Renfree (Engineering Director) and Richard Lang (Sales Director).

The company delivers solutions to clients problems including a complete design, build and installation service for hydraulic, electronic/computer/PLC integration and pneumatic systems.

The engineering company has worked with a number of high profile clients from the following sectors: 

  • Aerospace
  • Utilities
  • Defence
  • Marine

 Rotec continues to be ambitious, and hopes to remain one of the companies that form the backbone of the South West’s Hydraulic Industry.

 Date: 6/8/19

Author: Sarka Humpolcova