Walker Filtration is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for not one, but two, awards at this year’s Insider ‘Made in the North East Awards’, which annually recognise the achievements of innovative and forward-thinking businesses in the manufacturing sector.

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprentice, Morgan Pearce, has been shortlisted by judges for the 2020 ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award, following competition from other nominees, including three other fantastic apprentices here at Walker Filtration.

Morgan, who is in the second year of her apprenticeship, has completed her BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering/Manufacturing and started a HNC (Level 4) in Electrical Engineering in September 2020. Peter Wilson, Senior Maintenance and Process Engineer commented: “Morgan is proactive and a problem solver. Her work ethic and enthusiastic approach to learning is second to none and she is a credit to both herself and the business.”

Walker Filtration are also shortlisted for ‘Manufacturer of the Year (Over £25m)’. Founded in 1983, Walker Filtration has established a world class reputation as a manufacturer of compressed air, gas and vacuum filtration and drying solutions. Supplying leading brands world-over with high quality OEM and ODM products for industrial and medical applications, our products are designed, engineered, and manufactured at our Headquarters based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK.

General Manager, Steve Bittle commented: “The nomination comes in a year in which we have carried out a significant programme of investment in manufacturing technology and the ongoing development of our team and our people. This investment is enabling us to not only increase productivity and efficiency in the factory, but also to continue to offer our customers the high levels of service they have come to expect. In what has been a challenging year for all, Walker Filtration are continuing to expand and aim high. We proudly fly the flag for the manufacturing industry in the North East and we are delighted to have been shortlisted and recognised for this.”

The winners are scheduled to be announced on the 25th March 2021, at the Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead.

Find out more: Made in The North East Awards