ESL Fuels is proud to announce that it has been crowned Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) at Insider Media’s Made in the North West Awards 2025. The award was presented by Gary Sheader of The Manufacturers’ Alliance at a prestigious ceremony held in Manchester on 22 May 2025, recognising ESL Fuels’ excellence in manufacturing among the region’s leading businesses. This accolade reflects the company’s outstanding performance and growth, distinguishing it in the highly competitive North West manufacturing sector.
As a result of this regional victory, ESL Fuels will now advance to the national finals at the Made in the UK Awards 2025. The company will represent the North West in the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) category at the UK-wide awards, which are set to take place on 19 June 2025 at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. There, ESL Fuels will compete against other regional winners from across the country for the national title, showcasing the North West’s strength on the UK stage. This nomination to the UK finals is a significant honor for ESL Fuels, further highlighting its position as one of Britain’s premier manufacturers.
Richard Donovan, General Manager at ESL Fuels, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and acknowledged the collective effort behind the win:
“Thank you Insider Media and The Manufacturers’ Alliance for Thursday night’s award. We’re extremely grateful for the recognition and it was a privilege sharing the room with the many impressive manufacturers from around the North West.”
This achievement is a testament to the hard work and expertise of the entire ESL Fuels team. The company’s leadership emphasised that every team member has contributed to this success through their dedication and innovative spirit. ESL Fuels now looks ahead to the Made in the UK Awards 2025 with excitement – proud of its North West roots and ready to compete for national honours next month.
