Outstanding Encirc a ‘worthy winner' but firm wants to ‘do better each day'
Part of the Vidrala Group, Encirc specialises in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling, and logistics for the food and beverage industries across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Encirc produces over 2.5 billion glass containers annually and fills up to 250 million litres of bulk-shipped beverages each year.
With one of Europe's largest bonded warehouses, its integrated approach shortens the supply chain, delivering cost and environmental benefits.
The company uses advanced manufacturing technology to create high-quality glass with a minimal carbon footprint.
The company is headquartered in rural Fermanagh and employs over 2,000 people. It operates from three purpose-built sites — one in Northern Ireland and two in England — located in Derrylin, Cheshire, and Bristol.
Established in 1998, originally as Quinn Glass, with its first plant in Northern Ireland, Encirc has grown to become a key player in the UK's glass manufacturing and beverage bottling sectors.
This year, the judges selected a company that demonstrated continuous innovation, agility, and adaptability.
They highlighted its strong employee engagement, impressive sustainability efforts, and clear business objectives, success metrics, and proof points.
The judging panel added that Encirc is a 'very worthy winner' of this year's overall award.
Dwayne Nixon, Encirc's finance director, expressed his pride at the company's win of the Outstanding Business of the Year title, describing it as a significant achievement for the entire organisation.
'To win this award is absolutely huge and is a real recognition for everybody across the entire organisation,' Mr Nixon said.
'Today, we employ over 2,000 people and operate across three sites. This award is a true testament to everyone who works here, and it's a fantastic achievement for all involved.
'We've placed a huge focus on investing in our people, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and creating a great place to work for all our employees. I believe this has been crucial to our development over the past few years.'
'The continuous drive to improve and do better each day is key for us.
'We're never content to stand still. We always strive to do more than we did yesterday, and this constant push for improvement drives us forward.'
It was one of two accolades the Outstanding Business received on the night, earlier claiming the Best Large Business of the year award.
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