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Engineering companies entering the 2013 Best Factory Awards (BFA) have shown a sharp increase in productivity and a decline in customer lead times compared to entries last year.

The trends confirm reports that UK manufacturing has gathered speed this year, say organisers of the event which is run by Cranfield School of Management in partnership with Works Management magazine.

There are 14 plants shortlisted for the BFA:

Cummins Power Generation Ltd, Manston, Ramsgate – Constructs diesel and gas powered generators for primary and secondary standby power.

Herman Miller Ltd, Chippenham - Manufactures high quality seating for offices.

VI-Spring Ltd, Ernesettle, Plymouth – Produces quality hand crafted mattresses and divans for the global market place.

Tharsus Vision Ltd, Blyth – The plant provides Original Equipment Design and Manufacture service (OEDM).

EMS Radio Fire & Security Systems Ltd, Herne Bay, Kent – Designs and manufactures wirefree fire detection equipment.

Siemens Plc, Industry Sector, Drives Technology, Congleton – Manufactures variable speed drives.

FujiFilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited, Broadstairs,  Kent – Produces digital flexo and screen printing inks.

Milliken European Airbag Products, Bury – Manufacturers airbag fabric and also airbag components for automotive airbags.

Sony UK Tec, Pencoed – The factory produces broadcast and professional camera solutions and undertakes collaborative manufacturing solutions for customers.

Eaton Production International GmbH, Industrial Control Division, Worksop – Manufactures switch disconnectors and CAM switches.

Autoglym, Letchworth, Hertfordshire – Produces products used in the cleaning and polishing of automotive vehicles.

Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd, Worcester – Manufactures high efficiency heating and hot water appliances.

D S Smith Packaging, Livingston – Manufactures and prints corrugated fibreboard packaging.

Tata Global Beverages Ltd, Eagleascliffe, Stockton-on-Tees - Manufactures Tetley tea bags.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 27 Sept.