Mechan Scoops Major Rail Industry Prize

26th February 2016

Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has received national industry recognition for its work on the high profile InterCity Express Programme (IEP).

The manufacturer scooped one of this year's 23 UK Rail Industry Awards and was named 'subcontractor of the year small' at the ceremony held at Battersea Evolution in London. Attracting entrants from across the country, the accolades celebrate innovation and outstanding contributions to the future of the rail industry. Mechan was recognised for its delivery of advanced lifting and handling products to four sites integral to the IEP, including two bespoke traversers for Hitachi Rail's Newton Aycliffe manufacturing facility in County Durham. Sales engineer, Adam Elliott, attended the awards ceremony to collect Mechan's trophy. He said: -More than 1,000 members of the rail sector gathered in London for this landmark event, which is overseen by an experienced panel of cross-sector judges who put winners through a tough selection process. We believe Mechan stood out thanks our ability to meet the demands of a national project like the IEP, the breadth and depth of our expertise and the quality of our products. To find out more about Mechan's awards success or its wide range of depot maintenance equipment, telephone (0114) 257 0563, visit www.mechan.co.uk or follow the firm on Twitter @mechanuk. Full details of the Rail Industry Awards winners can be found at: www.railtechnologymagazine.com/ukria