Engineering firm achieve finalist status at global honours once again

Multidisciplined engineering firm adi Group have been announced as finalists at the globally renowned IChemE Awards.

Established in 1994, the IChemE Awards celebrate successes and innovations across a plethora of industries, from EDI and biopharmaceuticals to sustainability, renewability and nuclear technology.

adi Group have been honoured by the awards on previous occasions, and the engineering firm now find themselves as 2025 finalists list for the Industry Project Award. The placement comes after the company successfully self-delivered thedesign, development and construction of a fully automated mashed potato line for one of its clients.

Aside from their status as finalists, which will be decided at the IChemE global awards ceremony in Manchester on November 20, adi Group are also sponsoring the Training & Development Award.

James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director, was thrilled with the recognition. He said: “Everyone at adi Group is immensely proud to have once again made the IChemE finals, this time for the Industry Project Award recognising our development and construction of a fully automated mashed potato line.

“This achievement showcases the depth of engineering talent across our business and our ability to deliver end-to-end solutions for clients. We’re equally proud to be sponsors of this year’s Training & Development Award, which celebrates the very best in nurturing future engineering capability.

“That sponsorship mirrors our long-standing commitment to developing young people and trainee engineers, creating clear pathways into meaningful, hands-on careers. Together, these recognitions reflect the culture of continuous improvement that drives adi Group forward.”

Entries for the IChemE Awards are reviewed and scored by a volunteer judging panel (appointed on multi-year terms) that prioritises societal benefit, sustainability and environmental impact alongside engineering and professional excellence.

This year’s programme attracted entries from more than 100 companies across 23 countries, underscoring the awards’ global reach.

adi Group delivers multi-disciplinary engineering for UK manufacturers, providing concept design, systems integration, installation and ongoing maintenance across production environments.