During our Supplier Engagement Day on 17th September 2025, we were proud to host the first-ever Van Elle Supplier Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of our suppliers.
The event brought together around 160 guests, including representatives from more than 60 suppliers alongside members of the Van Elle team.
The awards celebrate five key areas of achievement: innovation, excellence, safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
Lisa Comery, Head of Procurement, said: “Our suppliers are central to Van Elle’s success, and the Supplier Awards provided an excellent opportunity to recognise their achievements and thank them for their continued partnership. Their commitment to excellence, safety, innovation and sustainability ensures we deliver the highest standards across all our projects.”
We congratulate all award winners and those specially recognised, and thank all our suppliers for their ongoing support, dedication and collaboration.
The winners were:
Innovation Award
The winner of the Innovation Award was John Lawrie Tubulars, for delivering practical and pioneering solutions that improved efficiency and performance.
Special recognition was given to Delta for developing the latest iteration of the blow-out cannon, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Excellence Award
The Excellence Award was presented to Emmess and GBR Price for consistently exceeding expectations across quality, reliability and professionalism.
Special recognition was given to John Lawrie Tubulars for consistently providing fast, flexible and reliable support.
Safety Award
The Safety Award was presented to Delta Products for exceptional commitment to health and safety and improvements to operational safety processes.
Special recognition was given to Northgate for maintaining high safety standards across 51 workshops and A Squared for improvements to operational safety through enhanced integrity testing processes.
Sustainability Award
The Sustainability Award was presented to Holcim AI for advancing environmental goals and reducing carbon impact through sustainable practices.
Special recognition was given to John Lawrie Tubulars for repurposing steel tubulars, saving over 10,900 tonnes of CO2.
Cost Efficiency Award
The Cost Efficiency Award was presented to Lloyds British for providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions while supporting the safety and longevity of Van Elle’s assets.
Special recognition went to Delta for hose innovations cutting replacements by 39% (£58,000 saved) and to Northgate for a vehicle extension strategy saving £300,000 while maintaining readiness and adding tyre credits.
These awards highlight the vital role our supply chain plays in driving Van Elle’s success and set the standard for continued excellence in the years ahead.