North West Enterprise Awards 2017

16 SME NEWS / North-West Enterprise Awards 2017 , Torkington Engineers is amarket leading precision engineering company, manufacturing high-qualitymachined parts and equipment in the oil and gas, nuclear, chemical, petro- chemical and power generation industry sectors. We spoke to Paul Hulse in order to find out about the achievements of the company. Best Energy Equipment Manufacturer 2017 Established in 1949, Torkingtons proudly maintains an unrivalled reputation for consistently achieving the highest levels of quality, customer service and on-time delivery performances. Paul outlines the firm’s overall mission, noting how staff’s experience and the company’s qualifications will help Torkington reach its targets. “From our modern, comprehensively-equipped CNC and conventional machine shop facility, our dedicated team of highly-skilled engineers specialise in the precision machining of one-offs through to medium batch parts and equipment, in all metallic and non-metallic materials including the full range of exotic nickel and heat resistant alloys. We have implemented a formal IMS, Integrated Management System, and are accredited to ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 standards.” Regarding the success of Torkingtons, Paul attributes the internal culture of the company to its achievements. He discusses the working environment, detailing how this helps him ensure that all of his staff are equipped to provide the best possible service to clients. “Torkingtons understand that the key to maintaining our position as a premier precision and sub- contract engineering company is the on-going recruitment and development of both the finest experienced skilled engineers and youth talent. Year-on-year we continue to increase our market share, and as we expand we are able to offer exciting and rewarding positions to persons who are ambitious, dedicated and will positively contribute to our team.” Being based in the North West, Paul tells us what the main benefits are of being in the region, noting cost and value for money as key factors in the firm’s success. The skills of the employees utilise being in the region. “One of the key benefits of being based in the north west is that we can offer high end engineering NWE17005 Company: Torkington Engineers Limited Contact: Paul Hulse Contact Email: sales@torkingtonengineers.co.uk Address: Bailey Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1SA, UK Phone: 0161 872 8931 Website: www.torkingtonengineers.co.uk skills that ensures good overall value for money.” Looking ahead, Paul predicts what the future has in store for the firm. He tells us what the future plans are for the company, explaining that the marketing teams are always looking for opportunities. “Moving forward, our marketing teams are continually looking for opportunities within key industry sectors that will create organic growth and create job opportunities for the right calibre of person.”