Another national award for big north Powys employer

Welshpool-based wire rope suspension specialists Zip-Clip have been awarded Best UK Industrial Suspension & Bracing Manufacturer 2026 at the BUILD Awards, recognising outstanding contribution to the mechanical and electrical engineering sector.

Zip-Clip’s products are specified by contractors and installers across commercial construction projects throughout the UK and internationally, with systems used to suspend and brace HVAC, cable trays, lighting and other critical building services infrastructure.

Founded over 21 years ago, Zip-Clip has grown from its Welshpool roots into a globally operating business with premises across multiple countries.

The company’s product range - including Loop-It, Con-Lock, Duct-Lock and Strut-Lock - continues to expand as the business serves an ever-growing international customer base.

Speaking about the award, Matthew Clay-Michael, Joint CEO of Zip-Clip, said: “The success of this business is its staff. This award belongs to every one of them.”

The company attributes its growth to a customer-first approach and the adaptability of its team to meet the evolving demands of the construction industry.

Mr Clay-Michael added: “Twenty-one years in and we’re still growing. That doesn’t happen without the right people and the right attitude.”