Mark Hutchinson, managing director at SJC Hutchinson Engineering said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won this award. It was a real honour just to be shortlisted alongside such great organisations, but to win is the icing on the cake.

"Investors in People Awards judge, Jack Torrance, added: “SJC Hutchinson Engineering is an exemplary example of a business using the spirit of IIP to transform and improve business performance. The company has rigorously monitored the impact of empowering management staff and boosting reward and recognition and has seen an impressive boost in KPIs as a result.
The changes have resulted in substantial new business and SJC Hutchinson Engineering looks set for a bright future.”

The accolade follows managing director Mark Hutchinson's young businessperson of the year award in the Belfast Telegraph's Business Awards 2014. He has also been shortlisted in the Northern Ireland heat of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2014.  The company has also been recently recognised as an InterTradeIreland NI Business Ambassador for its achievements to date.

About Hutchinson Engineering

Hutchinson Engineering is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading sub contract laser and metal fabrication companies.  A family business, it was founded in 1971 and now employs around 85 people, specialising in laser cutting, folding, fabrication, kitting and design services for a wide range of sectors from aerospace to agriculture. The company recently launched a specialist aerospace division, Hutchinson AeroTech, in Antrim.

Support from InterTradeIreland’s FUSION programme allowed the company to expand the range of services it offers to customers while at the same time introducing more efficient manufacturing techniques.
 
Find out more about Hutchinson Engineering by visiting www.hutchinson-engineering.co.uk.  If you are interested in our FUSION programme, please visit www.intertradeireland.com/fusion