Bedford manufacturing company has the Midas Touch after scooping major energy award

Midas Pattern Company in Bedford has been recognised by The Energy Institute in its 21st energy awards.

The polyurethane moulding company - in Shuttleworth Road - claimed victory with its project, The Midas Green Initiative: A Manufacturer’s Drive to Become Process Carbon Neutral.

And it beat more than 120 entries from across 29 countries including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia, United States and Canada.

Midas MD, Alan Rance said: "Not for one second did I dream of winning when faced with such mighty competition."

Project entries were assessed on management commitment and energy reduction strategies with targets that showed positive business outcomes.

The Midas Green Initiative took just 18 months and includes innovation and investment. Not only has the company - which employs more than 70 people - banned the use of single use plastics and has a zero landfill policy, it has also invested in its own solar farm, which provides 100 per cent green energy for the factories.