The competition, now in its 8th year, seeks creative images that capture the essence of modern manufacturing and is part of EEF’s drive to challenge and change people’s outdated perceptions of the sector.
The images help to raise the profile of UK manufacturing by showcasing the industry’s creativity, diversity and heritage, as well as helping to put local firms on the map. There were 63 shortlisted images put on display.
EEF chief Stephen Phipson said: “From investing in the future by providing high-quality apprenticeships to standing right at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution, manufacturing is the perfect illustration of British ingenuity, creativity and innovation. All the talented photographers shortlisted this year are to be congratulated on their incredible images that brilliantly reflect the dynamism of our sector.”
The manufacturing photography competition will run again in 2018 - details will be announced next year.
The winners:
Best Professional Photographer - Adrian Waine, 54, Ellesmere Port
Judges were wowed with his eye-catching image, ‘Stone Slab Cutting’, taken at Natural Stone Surfaces in Derby. It captures the use of diamond tooling and compressed air to cut through marble slabs to make worktops for kitchens.
Best Amateur Photographer - Jakub Wasik, Runcorn
This compelling image, ‘Process Underbody 24’, was taken at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull. It captures the assembly of the underbody of a Range Rover Sport.
Best Young Photographer Award - Siobhan Lock, 18, Bridgend
This winning image, ‘Merlyn's Magic’, was taken at Penderyn Distillary in Penderyn, Aberdare. The photograph is of Merlyn’s silver award winning cream liquor, which is distilled at Penderyn Distillery.
As well as the titles, the three successful photographers walked away with a share of £5000 in prizes.
