The finalists are:
- Arla Foods, Aylesbury
- CP Electronics, North London
- Diageo, Leven
- Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems, Broadstairs
- Heraeus Electro-Nite UK, Chesterfield
- Kohler Mira, Cheltenham
- Leyland Trucks, Leyland
- Plastek UK, Mansfield
- Siemens Digital Factory, Congleton
- Siemens Magnet Technology, Oxford
- Tharsus Group, Blyth
- The Hut Group, Myprotein, Warrington
- Vaillant Industrial UK, Belper
- 3M UK, Newton Aycliffe
The Best Factory Awards finalists represent all corners of industry, making products ranging from vodka to heavy duty trucks and boilers.
The 14 finalists will compete for category prizes including the Export Award, Health & Safety Award and Most Improved Plant as well as the coveted overall prize of Toyota Material Handling Factory of the Year.
Winners will be announced at the Best Factory Awards on 25 September at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London.