Tridonic UK named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at 2026 Made in the North East Awards

Tridonic is proud to announce it has been named Manufacturer of the Year (over £25 million) at the 2026 Inside Media Made in the North East Awards.

The winners were unveiled during a prestigious black-tie gala dinner held on 26th March 2026 at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. This accolade follows a rigorous judging process by an independent panel of industry experts, recognising Tridonic’s excellence in manufacturing and its commitment to innovation at its Spennymoor facility.

Its Spennymoor site manufactures for both the domestic UK market but also exports almost 46 percent of production to Europe and beyond. The judges were especially impressed that the R&D team, part of the 150-person strong team at Spennymoor, is responsible for generating about 12 patents per year, which solidifies Tridonic as a technology leader in intelligent lighting systems.

Richard Strode, Managing Director Tridonic UK, who attended the event, said “We are delighted to receive this recognition. It’s testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team in delivering high-quality, sustainable lighting solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers across the globe. We now look forward to attending the final later in the year.”

As a regional winner, Tridonic has now advanced to the national Made in the UK Awards final. There, the company will compete against premier manufacturers from across the country who have succeeded in their respective regional heats.

The Made in UK Awards final takes place on 19th November at the Science and Industry Museum, in London. The black-tie gala dinner will bring together the winners of Insider Media’s regional Made in Awards, at one of the largest national manufacturing award dinners.