Union Fasteners Ltd is incredibly proud to have celebrated a fantastic evening at the Made in the Midlands Awards 2026, taking home two awards and marking a major milestone for the business.
On the night, Union Fasteners was recognised with both the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Award and the Export Award, reflecting a sustained period of growth, strategic investment, and continued focus on operational excellence.
The Made in the Midlands Awards, hosted by Insider Media, celebrate the most innovative and successful manufacturing businesses across the region.
Winning in two categories on the same evening was absolutely fantastic, but what made the moment even more special was learning that Union Fasteners is the first company in the 16-year history of the event to win multiple awards in a single evening.
Over the last two decades, Union Fasteners has invested over £750,000 in advanced CNC machinery, strengthening its in-house manufacturing capability and enabling the production of increasingly complex, high-precision components. Today, approximately 90% of all products are manufactured in-house on our facility in Wednesbury.
In 2025 alone, Union Fasteners exported £2.6 million worth of products, with 82% of sales going to EU markets as of January 2026. The business has continued to expand its global footprint, with key export destinations including Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands, while maintaining full compliance across all shipments despite evolving international trade requirements.
Managing Director Adrian Garrett commented: “Amazing … only made possible due to everyone’s involvement within the business. We are the dream team, I’m one very proud MD.”
This double win means Union Fasteners have automatically been named finalists at the national Made in the UK Awards later this year, providing another opportunity to showcase the strength of manufacturing in the Black Country on a national stage.
Take a look at pictures from the event on our LinkedIn page and keep an eye on the news section for updates on the Made in the UK Awards announced soon.