The industry bodies, platforms and advisers we work alongside to help UK manufacturing SMEs find the right support, faster.
Trade associations representing UK manufacturing sectors
Contact: Rachael Bromley, Media & Communications
The UK trade association for metalforming manufacturers across fasteners, forgings, pressings, sheet metal and cold rolling, providing business support, training and representation.
Marketplaces, directories and tools built for the sector
Callum Youle
A UK engineering and manufacturing marketplace where buyers post detailed sourcing projects and receive responses from verified suppliers.
To confirm: Callum's job title.
UK manufacturing network
A searchable UK network of manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, built to help businesses get found and form supply partnerships.
To confirm: named contact, if any.
Thomas Flude, Co-Founder
A free platform and app giving engineers one place to find industrial products, manuals, drawings, videos and jobs, alongside the Through the Eye podcast.
Adam Payne
Shop-floor software for production scheduling, real-time machine monitoring and OEE reporting, designed to work with or without an existing MRP/ERP system.
Operational excellence marketplace
A free platform connecting manufacturers directly with vetted, independent Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence practitioners.
To confirm: add Adrian Healey (site contact) as named contact?
Experienced people who work directly with manufacturing businesses
Contador Coaching
Coaching for manufacturing business leaders from the former Head of Manufacturing at Crowe UK.
To confirm: spelling (Jonathan / Johnathan), email address, and what the coaching covers.
Managing Director, PLUS Automation
Leads the family-owned UK and Ireland master distributor for Contrinex sensors, and speaks up for manufacturing SMEs through podcasts and event speaking.
Founder, New Way Growth
Business strategy, sales and growth support for SME owners from an ILM Level 7 qualified executive coach with blue-chip and private equity operations experience.
Founder, The Hammond Agency
Marketing strategy, SEO and paid advertising, with a 20-year record of working with manufacturers and technology entrepreneurs.
Official government resourcesFree, government-backed finance and business support
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