MCI Awards 2017

MCI Awards 2017

The Motion Control Industry (MCI) Awards recognize the achievements of motion control companies and individuals who go the extra mile. The second MCI Awards ceremony was held on 9 May 2017 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The evening was produced and managed by Touchwave Media in association with BFPA, BFPDA, BCAS, and GAMBICA, bringing together the motion control industry to celebrate business and professional excellence.

Bosch Rexroth Limited won the Project of the Year award for its Offshore Wind Farm Piling Project.

Bosch Rexroth Limited also received the Contribution to Skills & Training Award for its Bosch Rexroth Challenge, a tailored course developed for the JCB Academy. The program has helped around 350 sixth-form students enhance their skills in hydraulic engineering, focusing on control systems, hydraulics, and sensor technology.

Other Winners:

BFPA’s Lifetime Contribution Award 2017: Gary Wyles, ex-Managing Director of Festo UK

Environmental/Energy Efficiency Award: Gardner Denver – Triple ROBOX Energy Screw Compressor

Manufacturer of the Year: ABB

Distributor of the Year: Thorite

Lifetime Contribution: Derek Turnbull MBE

Engineer of the Year: Graham Fick, Zikodrive Motor Controllers