Latest news and announcements from the Manufacturing Growth Programme
Leeds SME supplying essential solutions to the NHS
Huddersfield manufacturer, Visual Systems Healthcare, a specialist in custom designed visual communication solutions for the NHS and private hospitals across the country, engaged with the Manufacturing Growth Programme to support the production of a new solution. From...
Black Country manufacturer expands into different supply chains to enhance growth
Black Country based Teepee Electrical, with 25 years’ experience as a niche supplier to the automotive industry, engaged with the Manufacturing Growth Programme to enhance their supply chain by understanding and accessing new routes to market. Teepee is a leading...
Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19
SME manufacturers in England are being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with 87% of companies identifying a significant decrease in production volumes. The initial findings of the Manufacturing Barometer, which covers more than 330 firms across England, reveals a...
There is no restriction on manufacturing continuing under the current rules
There is no restriction on manufacturing continuing under the current rules.” Sates the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, in a letter to those working in manufacturing.
SME manufacturers to have their say on Covid-19 impact
Small to medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry. The Manufacturing Barometer, which is conducted by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing...
SME manufacturers need urgent financial support as job losses loom amid Coronavirus crisis
Latest Manufacturing Barometer highlights a need for accelerated Government support as SME businesses go into steep decline. Small to medium-sized (SMEs) manufacturers are calling for greater and faster financial support from the Government as they confront plummeting...