Rotec Hydraulics Ltd named double finalist at Somerset Business Awards 2022
03 Feb 2022
Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the Somerset Business Awards 2022 – ‘Best Use of Technology’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award
The awards, run annually by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, received a record-breaking number of entries and only the most outstanding businesses that Somerset has to offer have been named finalists.
Rotec’s business ethos is to embrace new and emerging technologies, in order to provide their clients with robust and innovative solutions. Their investment in Parker Internet of Things (IoT) technology has earned them a place at the grand final in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award category.
IoT enables engineers to remotely control and monitor various performance and safety parameters using strategically placed, wireless sensors to provide data and control systems over the internet. IoT technology can lead to a reduction in downtime, better response rates and speed of intervention for predictive maintenance. For more, visit the Rotec website.
Named finalist for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category at this years’ awards is testament to Rotec’s innovative development of several bespoke winch systems for both leading regional and national names within the Utilities sector. Rotec is proud to have a team with diverse skill sets and capabilities including specialist design engineers, allowing them to be able to deliver on such challenging projects.
Somerset Chamber Executive Director, Emma Rawlings, said: “These awards are the largest in Somerset and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that is great about [Somerset’s] diverse business community and I’m looking forward to the grand final next month.”
Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics, commented: “We’re delighted to be announcing Rotec has been named a double finalist at the 2022 Somerset Business Awards. We have been named among the most innovative and forward-thinking businesses operating in the county. Being named finalist in two categories is a testament to our fantastic, and diverse team of employees who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.
“We are extremely proud to have been named finalists for two Somerset Business awards. Investing in and utilising cutting-edge technologies and providing innovative solutions for our clients has always been at the heart of our business.”
This year is the 17th anniversary of the awards with the grand final taking place at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on 11th March, hosted by BBC presenter and journalist, Claire Carter. To find out more, click here.