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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Rotec Hydraulics Ltd supports The Grand Appeal’s campaign to bring Christmas joy to critically ill children

One thing no-one has on their Santa wish list is spending Christmas in hospital. Unfortunately, the reality is that many children and families will have to spend time away from home, to receive vital care.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd is proud to announce we will be supporting Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the official Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, this Festive season.

We have donated towards the charity’s Christmas ‘Shine Bright’ campaign, which will light up the iconic Bristol Children’s Hospital building throughout December. By donating, we hope to spread festive cheer in the community, whilst raising funds that will benefit sick children and their families. 

Rotec is supporting the largest of the light displays- a festive Gromit, which will be projected onto the side of the hospital throughout the Christmas period.

A number of other organisations across the South West are also supporting the campaign with donations supporting projections of stars which will sparkle across the remainder of the building. Together raising the spirits of the young patients who have to spend this very special time, in hospital.

Rotec’s Managing Director, Paul Prouse comments,

“It has been a pleasure to support Bristol Children’s Hospital’s charity for 8 years now. The hospital team go over and above to support and care for children and their families every year. They have shown remarkable dedication particularly throughout the pandemic, providing life-saving treatment and support to children and families across the South West and even nationally. We are proud to be supporting this worthwhile cause once again in 2021.”

Bristol Children’s Hospital cares for over 100,000 babies, children and young adults from across the South West annually and supports patients with rare genetic disorders, neurological conditions, congenital heart disease, traumatic injuries, cancer and kidney disease. Everyone can get involved with the campaign by spreading cheer in their community and decorating their house, window or garden. For more information about the ‘Shine Bright’ campaign, including how to get involved visit grandappeal.org.uk/shine-bright or you can donate here grandappeal.org.uk/christmas-appeal.

Every penny raised will help children in hospital get the care they deserve and families the support they need.

The Grand Appeal®. Registered charity 1043603. ©&™ Aardman Animations Ltd 2021. All rights reserved. 

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Supporting Young Talent

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd recently supported 18 year old Digital Media Student, Joseph Lang to film and create a documentary featuring Engineering Director, Richard Renfree.

Richard says,

“As a business, we relish supporting and inspiring the future generation to achieve their qualifications and goals. Providing work experience opportunities is a key part of our social responsibility.

It was a pleasure to take part in Joseph’s documentary. Joseph was professional, polite and has a bright future ahead of him. I wish him all the best with completing his qualification.”

Joseph, who is studying Level 3 Digital Media at Bridgwater & Taunton College, was required to create a short documentary to form part of his final major project. Interested in vehicles and engineering, the local student’s documentary focussed on the technology and capabilities of Land Rovers among other vehicles.

Celebrating the 2021 Cricket season at Player Sponsor Event

As proud sponsors of Somerset County Cricket Club, we enjoyed a fantastic evening last week at the annual Player Sponsor Event.

This year’s season was packed with incredible moments to remember for all SCCC supporters. Here are some of Rotec’s favourites:

Welcome Sonny Baker

The young Somerset paceman, Sonny Baker, made his debut for the SCCC at the Royal London Cup win over Derbyshire at home in July. It was an outstanding opening spell and by the end of the summer the 18-year-old had 10 wickets in the competition, had signed his first professional contract and was joining up with the England U19s.

Incredible Derby win

Somerset’s first T20 win in Bristol since 2015 saw Lewis Gregory claim career best figures of five for 24 as the hosts were restricted to 161 for seven from their 20 overs. From that point onwards, it was the Devon Conway show. The New Zealand international opened the Somerset reply and helped himself to 81 not out from just 65 balls and in doing so passed the 50-mark for the third time in four innings.

Rew takes on India

James Rew was named in the County Select squad for the three-day match against India which took place this summer at Emirates Riverside. James made quite an impression, stumping Cheteshwar Pujara in the tourists first innings. He also removed Axar Patel.

Waller and Davey presented with County Caps

Before our home Vitality Blast clash against Gloucestershire, Max Waller and Josh Davey were presented with their County Caps by Club Captain, Tom Abell.

Glamorgan victory secures Somerset’s Quarter Final Place

Somerset sealed a place in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals as they hammered Glamorgan by 74 runs at Sophia Gardens in July.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has sponsored Somerset County Cricket Club for more than 5 years. Based within a few minutes walk of the Rotec Head Office, the Cooper Associates Ground has been the venue for many historic and unforgettable moments for thousands of SCCC fans across the years. Find out more at Somerset County Cricket Club (somersetcountycc.co.uk).

Katie Trevarthen-Land: Work Experience

Katie Trevarthen-Land: Work Experience

Katie, who studies Level 3 Engineering at Bridgwater & Taunton college joined us for a week of work experience on the 28th October. We asked Katie’s a few questions…

What attracted you to Rotec for work experience? I live quite close to Rotec and I have heard that it is a really good company so I tried my best to get a place.

Do you have a specific engineering job in mind for when you finish college?  Unfortunately I don’t have a clear idea of what I would like to do specifically, all I know is that I would like to become an engineer and I don’t think I would want to go into an electrical field.

What do you like to do in you free time? In my free time I read a lot of fiction, as well as watch crime shows on tv, I also enjoy learning new things about the shows I watch, so about crime and the police and the military, these sorts of things.

How are you finding the experience so far? I am really enjoying it, I am learning an abundance of new things and it is amazing to experience the work place of the type of job I would like to do that I would like to go into. All the people I have met have been very welcoming and kind and overall my impression is that this is a lovely place to work.

 

Katie is going to spend a week at our Taunton Headquarters, working in a variety of different departments. 

  • Monday

Introductions and H&S including YP risk assessment, then joining the warehouse team for a basic overview of stores.

  • Tuesday

With the Warehouse & Stores team, introducesinto more in depth process review. Katie will be involved in booking in/out, Packing and Picking.

  • Wednesday

Basic website design principles, structured around a subject of Katie’s choice. Introduction to Profile writing and Customer Feedback Surveys using SurveyMonkey.

  • Thursday

Shadowing electrical engineers in the electrical bay and performing a variety of tasks.

  • Friday

Overview of design to conception. Basic engineering tasks within the workshop – use of hand tools etc.