18 April 2016

Plessey wins Manufacturing Business of the Year Award

Plessey of Plymouth, UK has been awarded the Manufacturing Business Award 2016 for large businesses by the Plymouth Herald.

Now in their sixth year, the awards celebrate the city's most dynamic companies. Presented at a gala dinner at the Plymouth Pavilions on 14 April, the event was attended by more than 600 guests, including some of the leaders of Plymouth's business community.

"We are grateful to the sponsors, City College Plymouth, Plymouth University and BD (Becton, Dickenson and Company), for their support. This award recognises the importance of the individuals we employ," said Plessey's operations director Mike Snaith. "With their support, our GaN-on-Si LED lighting manufacturing expansion plans are well on track, which is highly significant not only for Plessey, but also for the local economy," he added.  

"We are entering a very exciting period for the company, with our new technology and products now gaining traction in one of the fastest-growing technology markets – solid-state lighting," said Neil Harper, Plessey's director LED Product Line. "Our recent wins in horticultural and human-centric lighting are proof of the long-term viability for Plessey and its LED manufacturing strategy."

Plessey recently signed a license agreement for the manufacture and supply of PhytoLux LED grow light fixtures.

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