Glenpatrick Spring Water named Manufacturer of the Year - Food & Beverages at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025

Taking centre stage at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 earlier this year, Glenpatrick Spring Water named Manufacturer of the Year - Food & Beverages for its ongoing initiatives to optimise manufacturing processes and support a sustainable and efficient supply chain within Ireland’s food and beverage sector. 

The company’s strategic investments in solar energy, customer-focused supply chain management, and continuous improvement projects contributed to measurable operational gains while promoting sustainability and innovation.

The judges highlighted Glenpatrick’s integrated approach to manufacturing excellence, noting the alignment of innovation with sustainability and operational growth. “This initiative stands out for its strong alignment between sustainability, innovation, and operational growth,” the judges said. 

“The impressive increase in production capacity, reduced plastic use, and effective circular economy practices, alongside investments in solar panels and customer-focused supply chain management, further demonstrate a thoughtful, forward-looking strategy. A well-deserved recognition!”

Glenpatrick Spring Water’s recognition reflects rising standards within the Manufacturing Excellence Awards, illustrating a progression of high-performing organisations driving technical innovation, efficiency, and sustainable development across the food and beverage industry.

As the leaders recognised in 2025 demonstrated how innovation fuels competitiveness, the Manufacturing Excellence Awards programme continues to shine a spotlight on the people and organisations advancing Ireland’s manufacturing sector. 

The awards celebrate achievements across technical innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, recognising those whose work is shaping the industry’s future. 

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