West Yorkshire-based manufacturing business wins top industry award

West Yorkshire-based manufacturing business wins top industry award

A manufacturing business in West Yorkshire has won a top industry award.

NSF Controls, based in Keighley, was named SME of the Year at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the North East and Yorkshire and Humber.

The award recognises the company’s turnaround from being on the brink of closure to securing major clients, including NASA and a Yorkshire jukebox manufacturer.

Sarah Smith-Birch, chief executive of NSF Controls, said: “This fantastic award validates the hard work and belief in NSF from our entire team.

“Thank you to Make UK for this recognition which is an immense boost in these often challenging times.”

The company’s transformation has been driven by investment in its workforce and a refreshed business model.

By 2024, NSF Controls was achieving annual growth of 10 per cent.

Dawn Huntrod, region director for Make UK in the North, said: “These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing.

“The sector remains at the heart of creating wealth in Yorkshire and as we grow our economy there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”

NSF Controls will now compete in the national finals in London in January 2026.