Celebrating the fasteners, tools, fixings and distribution industries, the Torque-Expo 2026 Awards took place on 12 May 2026.
Part of the Torque-Expo 2026 Networking Evening, sponsored by Optimas International, the awards ceremony saw nine main prizes handed out as well as three highly commended runners up certificates.
The occasion marked the third time the Torque-Expo Awards have taken place, designed to celebrate the industry and shine the spotlight on some of the innovation, business accomplishments and people too.
Some awards were nominated by the industry before going before the judging panel. For the first time, Editor’s Choice Awards were included, where the Torque team picked out some of the accomplishments seen in the trade.
This year’s winners and runners up were:
Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Accu)
Nicola Gordon – Harrison & Clough
Employee Engagement Initiative
Accu
Sustainability Recognition (Sponsored by Optimas International)
A. Perry
Product Innovation – Workwear
IronClad EXTRC Gloves – Brighton-Best International
Highly Commended: Bobcat Safety Footwear – Overland Shoes
Product Innovation – Fasteners & Fixings
X-Series Washers – Nord-Lock
Highly Commended: MasonMate Extra – Harrison & Clough
Product Innovation – Tools
PT Pneumatic Riveters Range – Bralo
Highly Commended: Verify Torque Next Generation – Hydrajaws
Community Initiative Award
Screw Prostate Cancer Campaign – ForgeFix
Business Transformation Award
Optimas International
Industry Achievement
Gary Macauley – Martyn Price (pictured, receiving the award from Torque Publisher Jerry Ramsdale)
Torque Magazine Editor Jonathon Harker said: “It’s a real pleasure to run this event and celebrate some of the feel-good accomplishments in the industry, as well as product innovations and the people who have helped shape the trade and make it what it is. On behalf of the Torque team, we congratulate all the winners and runners up, and we also thank everyone who sent in a nomination, supported the awards, came along for the night and joined the celebrations. We look forward to next time!”
The Awards concluded this year’s Torque-Expo 2026 event, which included a B2B exhibition, seminars and networking. Find out more at events.torque-expo.com
See more from the awards in the forthcoming issue of Torque Magazine.
