Each year, the CTB Group Employee Awards recognise the individuals and teams delivering measurable impact across the business.
Now in its third year, the awards highlight performance across key areas - from operational delivery and functional leadership to customer focus and the behaviours that underpin CTB’s START values.
This year’s winners reflect the consistency, discipline and collaboration required to deliver at scale across a global business.
Award #1 – Best Site Performance
Joint winners:
Beck Technologies (France) – Jean-Yves Claudon & Team
Cooper andTurner Limited (UK) – Dave Edwards & Team
Beck Technologies and CTL were jointly recognised for their overall performance, each delivering strong results across multiple areas of the business.
Both teams maintained a clear focus on health and safety, upheld high-quality standards, and delivered consistently for customers - alongside strong financial performance over the year.
"2025 was a transformative year for Beck Technologies, marked by a major facility expansion and investment in advanced machinery. Alongside this, we welcomed and trained a significant number of new colleagues, strengthening our capabilities and positioning us for continued growth.Once again, thank you and congratulations to the entire Beck Technologies team for their tremendous commitment and hard work, which has enabled us to achieve this award.
- Jean Yves CLAUDON, General Manager, Beck Technologies
"I’d like to thank the CTL Sheffield team for their fantastic effort and support throughout 2025, and congratulate them on this well-deserved award. Over the past year, the team has driven meaningful progress across safety, quality and performance, while continuing to strengthen our position in the market and deliver sustainable growth. A special mention goes to the production team, whose commitment and consistency played a key role in delivering an exceptional finish to the year. This award reflects a truly collective effort and is a testament to the dedication and teamwork across the entire CTL Sheffield site."
- Dave Edwards, General Manager, Cooper and Turner Limited.
Award #2 – Best Function
Winner: Strategic Programmes – Gery Dewas
The Strategic Programmes function was recognised for its impact on how the business operates and scales.
Under Gery Dewas’ leadership, the team has strengthened governance processes, improved data management, and introduced greater structure to project delivery - helping to build a clearer, more consistent understanding of performance across the group.
“After more than 20 years working in plants alongside operational teams, I’ve developed a deep understanding of their challenges, and I’m proud to support the group’s transformation by structuring projects and building new ways of working. Value is created by turning ideas into actions and results, and by shaping the right environment to enable success.”
- Gery Dewas, Head of Strategic Programmes,
Award #3 – START Values
Winner: CTA China
CTA China was recognised for setting a clear benchmark in how START values are applied in practice - particularly in safety.
The team became the first site across the group to achieve a full 10/10 score on all elements of the EHS Model, reflecting a consistent and proactive approach to maintaining high safety standards.
We’re very glad to have received this award. The START values are reflected in our factory and across our team every day. We place great importance on safety and quality, and we care about the growth of our people. Our team continues to show strong accountability and reliability in everything we do.”
- Gong Ping - General Manager, Cooper Turner Beck China
Award #4 – Customer Focus
Winner: Basco International – Barneyko Koeck & Team
Basco International was recognised for its delivery of a complex shutdown project at Total Antwerp - one of the largest refineries in the Total group.
The team established an on-site service setup, managed stock locally, and delivered a sustained period of high-intensity support over several months. The project required close coordination, responsiveness and a high level of commitment throughout.
The result was a delivery that met the customer’s expectations and set a benchmark for future shutdown work.
"We’re really proud to have supported the TotalEnergies turnaround in Antwerp—this project truly reflects our customer-first approach. Through BASCO International, our on-site team made sure over 230,000 stud bolts were exactly where they needed to be for more than 3,000 people on site. By staying close to the customer and responding quickly to what was needed, we helped keep the turnaround running safely and smoothly."
- Barneyko Koeck, Business Unit Manager, Basco International
Award #5 – Special Recognition
Special Recognition Awards
Alongside the main categories, a number of individuals and teams were recognised for their contribution across resilience, performance, and community impact.
Resilience & Results
Jean-Yves Claudon was recognised for maintaining strong site performance during a period of expansion and ERP implementation. Christian Scheck was recognised for his achievements at BCD/ENI, particularly in strengthening the S&OP process.
Community Spirit
The CTL Charity Committee was recognised for raising £2,700 for charity, led by Natalie Orrell, Julie Tarn, Chloe Duncan, Damon Storey and Sara Baker, with support from Scott Marston and Karl Walker.
Resilience
Michael Sho’s recognition as this year’s “Winner’s Winner” reflects a year defined by determination, persistence and consistent support from across the business.
Following a serious accident in early 2025, Michael spent several months in hospital. Throughout his recovery, he remained closely supported by the team, with regular contact from leadership and clear reassurance that his place in the business was secure.
Reflecting on his experience, Michael shared:
“Winning this award means a great deal, especially considering the journey I’ve been through. After my accident, I spent close to three months in the hospital, and the support I received from my team and the wider CTB Group was truly overwhelming. What I’m most grateful for is being part of a company that never gave up on me. My role was adapted so that I could return to work and continue to make a living with dignity, and there would always be a colleague nearby in case I needed help. That level of support is something I will never forget, and I’m proud to be contributing again — and proud to be part of a company that truly lives its values.”
That support continued well beyond his return, with colleagues helping him rebuild confidence day by day.
Today, Michael is still on his recovery journey — not yet fully recovered, but stronger and more confident with each step. The experience has stayed with him, as has the care he received, and it continues to shape how he looks ahead.
Recognising the People Behind the Performance
These awards highlight the depth of expertise and commitment across the CTB Group, reflected in both individual contributions and the way teams operate day to day.
Across sites and functions, the common thread is a focus on doing the fundamentals well: maintaining high standards in safety and quality, delivering consistently for customers and building the internal structure needed to support growth.
From large-scale project delivery to incremental improvements in how the business runs, this year’s winners reflect the range of contributions required to keep performance moving forward.
As CTB continues to grow across markets and regions, that consistency - in how teams work, collaborate and deliver - will remain critical to sustaining progress across the group.
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