Xtrac, whose Apprenticeship scheme is supported by Newbury College, were the big winners recently after attending the Insider - Made in the South East awards in Guildford where they were awarded winners of two categories; Apprenticeship scheme and the top award of Manufacturing Company of the Year (over £25m turnover).
The highly commended entries and winners were announced at a high profile awards ceremony which was held at G Live on Thursday 10 October 2013. These awards show great team effort between Xtrac and its staff, and Newbury College in the employment of young people.
Martin Russell, Senior Business Executive at Newbury College said, "We are delighted to have played a part in helping to develop this quality Apprenticeship scheme for young people in West Berkshire. It is good to see a company investing in its apprentices and developing the talent of its workforce. Everyone at Newbury College wishes Xtrac luck in the UK Awards in Liverpool in 2014.
The awards which were compered by BBC journalist Justin Webb, heard from keynote speakers Alan Foster, operations director at McLaren Automotive, and Insider Media's managing director Marien Roberts. The winners will now go through to the Insider Made in the UK Awards, to be held in Liverpool in 2014.
Warren Page, Apprentice Co-ordinator at Xtrac commented "Through these awards it shows recognition for a great team effort between Xtrac and its staff, and Newbury College in the employment of young people. To invest in Apprenticeships, in conjunction with Newbury College is the future of our company. Our Apprenticeships will give these young people the knowledge and skills they need to progress in their careers as skilled machinists, assemblers, production engineers, trackside support and Team Leaders".
Established in 1984, Xtrac has become recognised as the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of transmission systems supporting a wide client base covering top level motorsport, transportation, defence and marine. A privately owned company with a passion for winning and dedicated to continuous improvement, which is supported by personal development plans for key staff members and a well-funded capital expenditure programme.