26/09/2025
Bowles and Walker named finalist in the 2025 Plastic Industry Awards
We’re delighted to share that Bowles and Walker has been named a finalist in the 2025 Plastic Industry Awards, in the Toolmaker - Supplier Partnership category. Even better, this nomination comes in partnership with our client, Stainless Finishing Solutions, who we’ve worked closely with over the past year to bring their flagship product, the Weldbrush, into UK production.
A partnership built on trust and collaboration
The Toolmaker category shines a light on partnerships that go beyond just delivering a service. It recognises those that can build trust, solve problems together, and work side by side to achieve success in the plastics industry.
That’s exactly the kind of relationship we aim to build with every one of our clients. Whether we’re producing parts for a long-standing customer or guiding someone through injection moulding for the first time, our approach is always the same - be honest, be practical, and deliver work we’re proud of.
At Bowles and Walker, we’re always looking for ways to do things better, whether that’s through smarter production, more sustainable processes or working with clients to refine their designs. This project reflects just that.
What the nomination means to us
Being shortlisted in this category is a proud moment for the whole team. It reflects how we’re able to work with openness, technical expertise, and a genuine focus on doing what’s best for our clients.
Sometimes this means building new tooling. Other times, like in this case, it means offering a more cost-effective solution by adapting what’s already there.
This recognition also highlights the care we take with our in-house tooling, the value of honest advice, and the long-term relationships we continue to build with businesses of all sizes.
Reflecting on the achievement, Bowles and Walker’s Operations Manager, Michael Barwood, said:
“Becoming a finalist in a national award program like the Plastic Industry Awards was certainly a surprise, but very welcomed. We always try our best for our customers, and it’s amazing that we have been recognised for that effort. This is something myself and the whole team are very proud of.”
Looking ahead to the awards
The winners will be announced at the Plastic Industry Awards ceremony on 21st November in London. It’s a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the people, projects and partnerships driving the plastics industry forward, and we’re proud to be part of it.
A huge thanks to everyone involved, especially our team and the team at Stainless Finishing Solutions, for making this such a rewarding and successful collaboration.
