We’re thrilled to share that we were announced ‘Manufacturer of the year’ at this year’s prestigious Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) 2026.
The award followed three stages of judging, beginning with a detailed written submission followed by an interview with a judging panel, before the judges then visited the Kelmore site to see the business in operation first-hand. During the site visit, the panel toured the manufacturing facility, gaining insight into Kelmore’s production, investment and product development, whilst also speaking directly with members of the team about their roles and experiences.
The BIBAs judging panel said: “Manufacturing remains one of Lancashire’s greatest strengths, and this company represents the very best of the sector. Through investment, innovation and relentless focus on quality, it has achieved outstanding growth whilst developing products that meet demands of modern markets.“
Our founder and MD, Mark said the award reflected the people behind the company and commented: “This award is down to the team. Every person at Kelmore plays a part in our success, and their hard work, care and attention to detail is what has brought us to this point.
Winning New Business of the Year at the BIBAs last year was a huge honour, so to return 12 months later and be named Manufacturer of the Year is a fantastic achievement. To do that after just two and a half years of trading, against some of Lancashire’s most respected manufacturers, makes it even more special.
We’ve accomplished a huge amount in a short space of time, and this award recognises the strength of our manufacturing operation, the investment and innovation behind it and, most importantly, the people who have helped build the business and drive it forward. I’m incredibly proud of this, and hugely grateful to our customers and suppliers for their continued support.
I’d like to thank the judges who took the time to understand our business and meet our people, and for their fantastic feedback.”
This latest BIBA’s success adds to a growing list of industry recognition since our launch in 2024. In addition to winning this award, we also made it to the final stages for the Scale-Up Award, and were winners of the New Business Award in 2025.
