Bisley Office Equipment, a Newport-based manufacturer of steel storage for the office and home, has been named a regional runner-up at this year’s EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards.

Bisley, which employs 700 staff, was narrowly pipped to the post for the Business Efficiency Award, awarded to the manufacturer which has most successfully brought in new operating practices to boost productivity and business performance.

Bisley is the UK's largest manufacturer of steel storage for the office and the home, with a state-of-the-art factory in Newport, and a showroom on Great Portland street, central London.

It has been manufacturing quality products in the UK for more than 50 years.

The company was selected by a panel of judges drawn from business leaders, industry experts and academics and was up against stiff competition from an impressive range of businesses, small and large, from across the region.

Carl D’Ammassa, group managing director - business finance at Aldermore, said: “The quest for productivity and business efficiency plays a critical role in companies’ success - and manufacturers are leading the way. This award is justly deserved and Bisley Office Equipment should be applauded for their efforts.”