What a year it has been! As we close the books on 2025, we are buzzing with pride at everything we have achieved together as a team, and with our partners and customers. From ambitious planning in January to industry-leading installations and award-winning success through the summer and into autumn, this year has truly been one to remember for Continuous Process Solutions.
January: setting our sights high
We kicked off the year in January with our annual business plan session, gathering colleagues from across the business to reflect, refresh and set our sights on the opportunities ahead. It was a chance to align around our goals, celebrate our strengths and map out our plan for growth in 2025. The ideas, energy and collaboration in that room set the tone for everything that followed – and we’re pleased to say that we have smashed the challenging targets we set ourselves, doubling our projected turnover.
April: a partnership that accelerates innovation
April brought one of the most exciting developments of the year: our partnership with Mingke. Inking the deal to become the sole UK and Ireland supplier of Mingke steel belts and process machinery was a major milestone for Continuous Process Solutions, giving us unrivalled access to world-class technology to support our customers. This collaboration has allowed us to expand our solutions portfolio and bring even greater capability and value to manufacturers across a wide range of sectors.
Summer success: awards and industry recognition
Summer 2025 was a season of celebration. In July, we were thrilled to be recognised at the Nachural Summer Business Awards, where we received a Highly Commended trophy in the Small Business of the Year category. Then in August, we proudly scooped the title of Best Steel Conveyor Solutions Company at the Midlands Enterprise Awards. We round off the year with news of shortlisting for another award, SME of the Year, at the Signature Awards Birmingham, with the winner announced next year. These accolades are a testament to the hard work, passion and expertise of our whole team, and we couldn’t be more proud.
Team growth: new faces, new ideas
One of the real highlights of 2025 has been the growth of our team. We have welcomed a number of new staff to the Continuous Process Solutions family this year, bringing fresh perspectives and skills that have already started to make an impact across the business. Whether in engineering, installation, office support or customer service, each new colleague has helped strengthen our capability to serve clients with excellence.
Standout projects: first Mingke belt installation
A particular operational highlight was the installation of our first Mingke belt at Bells Food Group. This landmark project demonstrated the power of our new partnership with Mingke in action, combining cutting-edge belt technology with Continuous Process Solutions’ installation expertise to deliver performance improvements on the ground. The success of this installation has opened doors for further projects and illustrated just how valuable this expanded offering is for manufacturers.
New products and services
Throughout the year we have also continued to innovate, expanding our product range with new belt technologies and services. From steel belt training programmes designed to boost uptime and capability for client engineering teams, to tailored inspection offerings, our focus has been on delivering real value and helping manufacturers improve efficiency and reliability.
Raising our profile: PR that delivers
2025 has also been a standout year for raising the Continuous Process Solutions voice across our industry. We secured an impressive 64 pieces of coverage in leading trade media, shining a spotlight on our expertise, projects and people. Alongside this, our team made regular editorial contributions, sharing practical insight and thought leadership on steel belts, process optimisation and manufacturing performance. We also took to the airwaves with our first ever podcast, with the London Food Network, opening up fresh conversations with industry peers and giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities shaping food manufacturing.
Looking ahead to 2026
As we look forward to 2026, we do so with real optimism. The foundations we’ve laid in 2025, from strategic partnerships and award recognition to team growth and standout project delivery, give us huge confidence as we continue to expand our reach and impact across the UK and Ireland. None of this would be possible without the hard work of our team, the trust of our clients and the support of our partners, and for that we are truly grateful.
From all of us at Continuous Process Solutions, thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here’s to a successful and exciting 2026 ahead!
