Businesses have limited time left to take part in the Manufacturing Excellence programme to assess, develop and celebrate the best in UK manufacturing. Institution of Mechanical Engineers Chief Executive Stephen Tetlow said: “Manufacturing Excellence helps businesses improve their competitiveness. In the UK, manufacturing remains at the heart of the country’s economic recovery. Past winners have shown that by taking part and adopting best practice they can thrive, grow and become global players. I urge those businesses that have not yet applied to take advantage of the programme. Entry is free and there is up to £20,000 free consultancy advice up for grabs as well as the chance to win at the prestigious MX Awards.”