News April/May 2025 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 07 awards recognised the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals whose work stood out in the year leading up to December 2024. The full list of winners includes: Product of the Year – Sponsored by DFA Media Group Winner: Salamander Pumps – AquaScan Project of the Year – Sponsored by World Pumps Winner: Selwood – Complex Overpump during STW Repair and Maintenance Works for Northumbrian Water Group Environmental Contribution of the Year – Sponsored by SPP Pumps Winner: Crest Pumps – Revolutionizing Data Center Sustainability with AVF-C Pump Technology Manufacturer of the Year – Sponsored by WEG UK Winner: SPP Pumps Distributor of the Year (less than £3m turnover) – Sponsored by Calpeda Winner: Deckpro Pumps Distributor of the Year (more than £3m turnover) – Sponsored by Caprari Winner: Tomlinson Hall Supplier of the Year – Sponsored by Wilo Winner: WEG UK Contribution to Skills & Training – Sponsored by Crest Pumps Winner: Tomlinson Hall / Middlesbrough College – Pump Centre of Excellence Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Innomotics Winner: Patrick Worth, Anglo Pumps Sustainable Contribution for a Better World – Sponsored by AESSEAL Winner: Wilo – Water Security and Optimisation Project Entries for the 2026 Pump Industry Awards will open in mid-June, with a deadline for submissions set for November 28, 2025. The awards, free to enter and open to all companies within the pump sector, will once again celebrate the remarkable achievements of the industry. For more details and to submit entries, visit www.pumpindustryawards.com IMechE strengthens partnership with Primary Engineer The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is continuing its partnership with Primary Engineer, building on a shared goal of expanding engineering education throughout the UK. This ongoing collaboration focuses on introducing young students to the world of engineering while providing teachers with the tools to effectively teach STEM subjects in their classrooms. This partnership directly supports IMechE’s Education & Skills objectives, creating a clear alignment between the two organisations in their commitment to improving engineering education. By working together, they aim to inspire, engage, and support a broad range of stakeholders, including students, teachers, and industry professionals, all while widening the pool of future engineers. The ultimate goal is to address the skills gap in the sector and encourage more young people to pursue careers in engineering. Primary Engineer has significantly expanded its reach over the past year, engaging over 117,000 students in the 2023-2024 academic year alone. This growth reflects the organisation’s efforts to bring engineering education to a wide variety of schools, from city centres to rural areas. By offering practical, hands-on engineering projects, Primary Engineer provides students with the chance to explore real-world applications of engineering concepts. The organisation has also trained over 2,000 teachers, ensuring that the delivery of engineering education is consistently highquality and accessible. Industry involvement plays a central role in Primary Engineer’s approach. In the last academic year, 1,608 engineers and technology professionals volunteered to engage directly with students and teachers, offering valuable insights into the broad range of careers available in the engineering field. IMechE strongly supports this model, as it allows young people to see the practical relevance of engineering and gain a better understanding of the skills needed to succeed in the sector. The Leaders Award, one of Primary Engineer’s standout initiatives, encourages students to tackle real-world problems and develop engineering solutions. In 2023-2024, more than 75,000 students from across the UK participated in the competition, which provides an opportunity for students to receive recognition for their work. Each participant
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