Positive Health-Check
Posted by Ian Williams on 20 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Healthcare
The healthcare sector has long been a vital and successful cluster in the Leeds Manufacturing portfolio. It was good to see some of its star performers receiving well-deserved recognition as they collected accolades at the recent Yorkshire Post 2009 Excellence in Business Awards.
Paul Birtles, manufacturing director of Surgical Innovations, went far beyond the call of duty prior to collecting the award for SME Manufacturer of the Year. Rushed to hospital with appendicitis this summer, he ensured the ensuing operation was carried out using the laparoscopic instruments he makes for minimally invasive surgery!
Shortlisted for Innovation of the Year, Brandon Medical’s work was recognised in the development of two new technologies – the world’s first fully integrated tele-video system and impressive new surgical lighting equipment.
And talking of lighting, a deserved and outstanding winner of the innovation section was Harvard Engineering for its brilliant Leafnut monitoring system for street lighting which significantly reduces running costs and the carbon footprint.
Congratulations to everyone who took part – it’s another great way that the skills of manufacturers in Leeds can be celebrated!
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