Following the incredible success of the past two years, TXM Lean Solutions is thrilled to announce the return of the Lean Transformation of the Year Awards for 2026.
What began as a way to celebrate our clients’ milestones has grown into a global recognition of operational excellence. These awards honour the businesses and outstanding individuals across Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the UK who demonstrate a profound commitment to Lean manufacturing, sustainable growth, and continuous improvement.
Reflecting on the Success of 2025
The 2025 awards built upon the foundations laid in 2024, showcasing remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, and teamwork. Our winners didn’t just implement tools; they fostered a cultural shift, going above and beyond to imbed Lean principles into their daily operations.
We are proud to highlight the exceptional businesses and individual champions who set the benchmark last year:
Lean Transformation of the Year 2025
- Chandon (VIC) – Overall Lean Transformation of the Year Winner
- Marley Spoon (NSW)
- Price’s Fabrication (WA)
- PTE Hydraulics (QLD)
- Cloudy Bay Wines (NZ)
- UniAccess (Europe)
Lean Champion of the Year 2025
True Lean transformation requires passionate leadership at every level. We honoured these dedicated individuals for driving real operational change and inspiring their teams:
- Tracey Price (Price’s Fabrication) – Overall Lean Champion of the Year Winner
- Nick Johnson, Abraham Lopez, Dave Martin and Alex Stonehouse (Cochlear)
- Kurt Bohl (PTE Hydraulics)
Looking Ahead: The 2026 Nomination Process
As we enter 2026, the global manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, making business agility and waste reduction more critical than ever. We are excited to launch our internal nomination process for the upcoming awards cycle.
This year, our team will be evaluating projects from the past 12 months that have driven substantial efficiency, optimised facility layouts, and delivered measurable business growth. We are once again searching for the standout business transformations and individual leaders who are redefining what is possible in their industries. Keep an eye out for updates and celebrate manufacturing in 2026 with us!
Author: Timothy McLean
Timothy McLean is the Managing Director of TXM Lean Solutions and is an author of Lean books.
