MX Awards

Excellence puts industry giants in the spotlight

Leading British companies, each a household name, dominate this years MX Awards.

Leyland Trucks, the UK market leader, was shortlisted for five awards - and won two: Best Financial Management and Logistics & Resource Efficiency. The Lancashire Company has made full use of a £75 million capital investment over five years by PACCAR, its American parent, to gain a 27 per cent market share in the UK and increase production of DAF-branded trucks from 16,000 to 27,000 a year. It is also focussing on reducing carbon emissions with production of a hybrid range of trucks starting in 2009.
The judges felt that Leyland is a classic example of a British company with a chequered history prospering under foreign ownership and more enlightened management. They were impressed by the highly efficient control of finances and inventory.
Jim Sumner, Managing Director, says “It is great that our ability to continue producing at high volume and to consistent high quality has been recognised. It is a testament to the commitment and professionalism of every one of our 1,400 employees.”

MX Awards Categories:
Logistics & Resource Efficiency
Warwick Manufacturing Group Award: Leyland Trucks. Rated "Truly excellent" by the judges for the management of its supply chains and work in partnership with suppliers.

Best Financial Management
IMechE Award: Leyland Trucks for keeping excellent financial control, measuring the company pulse regularly and planning for the future.