Latest news and announcements from the Manufacturing Growth Programme
Manufacturers turn to investment in premises and machinery and away from people to grow their business
The number of British SME manufacturers planning to increase staff headcount in the coming months has plummeted to just 30 per cent, its lowest level for a decade, raising crucial questions around growth, productivity and competitiveness for the UK. With this concern...
£11.8m Enhancement to Manufacturing Support
As a result of the successful delivery of an original £10.3m business support programme, SME manufacturers have been given a major boost this week with news that an additional £11.8m of business support has been given to help a further 2,400 companies to grow. The...
Optimal Technologies plans new era of expansion with new HQ opened by EMP Alex Mayer
A successful Hertfordshire manufacturing company specialising in tech and machinery to coat lenses opened its brand-new Letchworth HQ on Friday 11th January in Hertfordshire. Euro MP Alex Mayer, cut the ribbon as MGP client Optimal Technologies, plans a new era of...
UK Manufacturers Optimistic about International Exporting Prospects Despite Brexit Concerns
Research has found that UK manufacturers are much more optimistic about their international prospects post-Brexit, on average predicting double digit growth in export sales by 2020. The Manufacturing Barometer focusing on Exporting (Summer 2018), delivered nationally,...
UK Manufacturers’ Brexit fears put brakes on investment and recruitment
With Brexit looming the number of UK SME manufacturers expecting to see growth in their business has hit its lowest point in a nearly decade. That’s according to the latest UK SME Manufacturing Barometer, which reveals a sector bracing for uncertainty. 51% of UK SME...
Get to know your Manufacturing Growth Manager
Our Specialist Manufacturing Growth Managers (MGM) provide free advice and support to businesses across the country, get to know yours even more.... This month – Robin Simpson MGM for the South East region. What is favourite past time or hobby? I am a keen coastal...