Two Highly Commended awards, a Rising Star finalist and measurable improvements for UK manufacturers made for a proud evening at the MCA Awards 2026.
Sharing in Growth (SiG) is celebrating success at the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards 2026, having received Highly Commended recognition in two categories and Lara Shorthose named as a finalist in the Rising Star category.
The awards recognise the work of consultancies and their clients across the UK, celebrating programmes that improve business performance and deliver measurable results.
For SiG, the evening provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of AML Sheffield and Sylatech Limited, alongside the people who work with manufacturers to improve productivity, develop capability and support long-term growth.
Recognising client achievements
SiG received Highly Commended recognition in two categories:
- Change & Transformation in the Private Sector: AML Sheffield
- Performance Improvement in the Private Sector: Sylatech Limited
Both programmes demonstrate what manufacturers can achieve through a structured approach to business improvement, supported by collaboration between their teams and experienced SiG coaches.
AML Sheffield: supporting growth in aerospace manufacturing
AML Sheffield received Highly Commended recognition in the Change & Transformation in the Private Sector category.
The programme focused on developing the business’s operational capability, production capacity and organisational structure to support growth in the aerospace sector.
Working with SiG, AML Sheffield strengthened its operations and prepared the business to meet the demands of major aerospace customers.
The results include a 138% increase in turnover, supported by more than £125 million in secured contracts. The business also expanded its manufacturing footprint to increase production capacity and support future demand.
Investment from Walsin Lihwa, alongside long-term agreements with Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce, has further strengthened the company’s position in the aerospace supply chain.
The award recognition reflects the work undertaken across the business to support growth, improve operational performance and prepare for future opportunities.
Sylatech: improving performance across the business
Sylatech received Highly Commended recognition in the Performance Improvement in the Private Sector category.
The programme focused on production constraints, operational efficiency and the management processes needed to improve performance and sustain results.
Working with SiG, Sylatech introduced improvements to production flow, strengthened operational controls and developed the capabilities needed to maintain progress.
The results demonstrate the impact of this work:
- 1,022% increase in EBITDA
- 51% revenue growth without increasing headcount
- 33% increase in value added per employee
- 99.5% Right First-Time performance
- More than 97% delivery schedule adherence
The programme has also helped Sylatech establish more consistent ways of working, giving the business a stronger basis for maintaining performance as customer requirements change.
Lara Shorthose named Rising Star finalist
SiG also had reason to celebrate with Lara Shorthose named a finalist in the Rising Star category.
Since joining SiG in January 2024, Lara has supported client businesses as they develop their people, improve operational performance and introduce new ways of working.
Her nomination recognises her contribution to the consulting profession and the work she does alongside manufacturing teams to put improvement plans into practice.
Developing people is an important part of SiG’s approach. Lasting improvements depend on the knowledge, commitment and involvement of the teams responsible for delivering them. Recognising the contribution of emerging talent reinforces the value of investing in the people who support this work.
Congratulations to Lara on reaching the finalist stage.
Celebrating the people behind the results
The MCA Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the work carried out by consultancies and their clients. For SiG, receiving Highly Commended recognition in two categories is a welcome acknowledgement of the progress made through these partnerships.
Following SiG’s success in winning the Change & Transformation in the Private Sector category at the 2025 awards, this year’s results provide further recognition of the work taking place across our client community. The achievements of AML Sheffield and Sylatech reflect the commitment of their teams to improving how their businesses operate. They also demonstrate the value of working closely with people at every level of an organisation to develop practical solutions that deliver measurable improvements.
Thank you to everyone across AML Sheffield, Sylatech and SiG who contributed to these programmes, and congratulations to all those recognised at this year’s awards. We look forward to continuing our work with UK manufacturers, helping them improve performance, strengthen their capabilities and build businesses ready for future growth.
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