Manufacturer crowned Powys Business of the Year 2026
Morland was praised by judges of the annual awards for its 'innovation and investment in advanced technology'
A manufacturer praised for its "innovation and investment in advanced technology" has been crowned Powys Business of the Year.
Welshpool-based Morland was chosen as the overall winner of the top prize at the Powys Business Awards 2026 after taking home the technology and innovation category earlier in the evening.
Morland, which is headquartered on Buttington Cross Enterprise Park, makes laminated panels, doors and profiles for the construction, leisure and marine sectors.
The judging panel said it was impressed by Morland's innovation and investment in advanced technology which had transformed the company's manufacturing capability and opened the door to new products and markets.
The investment by the company, which has 106 employees, has also improved manufacturing efficiency, increased flexibility, enhanced quality and consistency and future-proofed the business.
The automated line enables Morland to manufacture wrapped-edge plasterboard panels and internally laminated doors, products previously unavailable.
Employees, who now have advanced automated manufacturing technology skills, made key contributions throughout the two-year project.
Director of corporate administration Rachel Jones said: "This is a real surprise to us but we are thrilled to have won this award. We are very grateful to the judges. As a company, we are very much looking forward to the future.
"We invest highly in our manufacturing processes, we grow within the business with apprenticeships right through and we really like supporting our community which is important to us.
"The staff will love winning this award. It will mean a lot to them. We are really looking forward to the company continuing to grow and let's see what 2027 brings."
Ed Coomber, representing the judging panel, described Morland as "a worthy standard bearer for business in Powys".
He said: "Morland has not only excelled in its chosen award category but demonstrated excellence across all 12 areas of the judging criteria. That breadth of achievement made a powerful impression on the panel.
"What stood out was the complete picture - the strength of its achievements today, the quality of its planning for tomorrow and its determination to keep moving forward.
"There is more it wants to achieve and a clear sense of how it intends to get there."
The annual Powys Business Awards is organised by business body the Mid Wales Manufacturing Group and celebrates the best businesses, social enterprises and charities across Powys. They were held at The Infantry Battle School in Brecon.
The full list of winners is:
Business of the Year/Technology and Innovation
Morland
Start Up Business
Mid Wales Recruitment
Social Enterprise or Charity
Welshpool Community Haven
Sole Trader
Jasmine Atkinson, The Hidden Jem Beauty salon
Micro Business (under 10 employees)
Mains Gas
International Trade Award
Makefast
Business-Education Partnership
EOM Electrical Contractors
Judges' Special Award
Dulas
Growth
Charcroft Electronics
Small Business
Builth Wells Veterinary Practice
Entrepreneurship Award
The Serenity Reset
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