Combilift, an innovator in material handling solutions, won dual recognition at this year’s UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards, securing two highly prestigious awards.
The ‘Design Team of the Year’ award was presented to Combilift’s Heavy Equipment Team for its work on the 12-wheel “Combi-LC Blade,” which is specifically engineered to handle offshore wind turbine blades, which can reach up to 115 meters in length and weigh as much as 70 tons.
Additionally, Combilift’s co-founder and CEO, Martin McVicar, received the ‘Industry Leader Award.’ Sponsored by Menzies, this accolade honors McVicar’s leadership and commitment to innovation, which have aided in transforming Combilift from a small Irish manufacturer into a global player in the material handling sector, officials said.
Since co-founding the company, McVicar has overseen its rapid growth, transforming it into one of Ireland’s top exporters, with a projected turnover of €500 million this year ($556 million USD). McVicar has a background as chief engineer at Moffett Engineering, a role he held at the age of 19.
Combilift officials say the double win at the UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024 is a testament to the company’s innovative spirit and visionary leadership.