Control Techniques is a winner of the Powys Business Award

Control Techniques has triumphed at the Powys Business awards 2022. Control Techniques has its headquarters in Powys, Wales, and winning this local award is a testament to its commitment to operating a global manufacturing business in the heart of rural Wales.

The Powys Business Awards are designed to showcase the extent of business talent and the quality of companies and individuals that operate in Powys. Control Techniques entered the Technology and Innovation award with it latest AC micro drive product Commander S with its Marshal app.

This award is aimed at companies that can demonstrate how they are using technology and innovation to keep them at the cutting edge of industry. Control Techniques needed to show that Commander S and Marshal was a successful innovation and that they had all the qualities to solve problems, have commercial relevance, and could deliver a competitive technological advantage.

Commander S and Marshal stood out with their outstanding modern design and innovative technology, incorporating NFC technology onboard the drive. Another important factor was the collaborative teamwork involved in getting the drive to market. On reaching the finalist stage Control Techniques was able to host the judges and explain to them the process involved with bringing a new product to market.

It was able to show how Commander S and Marshal have been designed with the user in mind. Control Techniques conducted extensive research to understand the users’ needs and to build a viable solution. Users want a drive that is fast to install, easy to commission, and reliable and Commander S addresses those needs.

Control Techniques global product manager, Roxana Suteu, and product development director, Dr Richard Gibson went along to the awards ceremony and were delighted to pick up the award on behalf of everyone at Control Techniques. Roxana said: “Considering what we are doing and how we want to be seen in the market, this is a valuable award and great recognition for Control Techniques.”