Electro-mechanical engineering firm receives prestigious award

Westin Drives service manager Michael Limb, centre, with MC Andrew Castle, right, and Rob Wood from award sponsor, ABB Group

Electro-mechanical engineering specialist firm Westin Drives has been named Service Centre of the Year in the annual awards of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades.

The Huddersfield firm repairs and services industrial machinery and designs and installs electrical control systems.

Service Manager, Michael Limb, above centre, received a plaque and certificate at a gala dinner in Coventry. The awards showcase the best achievements from the electrical and mechanical trades sector in a global celebration of business and professional excellence.

The AEMT citation said: “After a £1m investment in facilities, including a 20 tonne lifting capacity, state-of the-art CNC machinery and a technical training room, Westin Drives now provides its customers with a broad range of services from its service centre.

“The company is set-up well for the future of its industry. It is investing in recruiting and training apprentices, as it sees this as vital in filling the skills gap the industry is experiencing.”

Limb said: “We were thrilled to receive the award from the AEMT. It was a great pleasure to be recognised for the effort we have expended in establishing our new facility.

“Everyone here has played a part in achieving this honour. Considerable investment has been used to equip our workshop and build a team of highly skilled engineers to support our customers.

“In doing this, we have devoted particular attention to promoting apprenticeships with the intention of acquiring and developing the skills we need for the future.”

The company employs six apprentices, recruited in the past 18 months.

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