Backing Manufacturing

Manufacturers will play a crucial role in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, not only by cutting its own greenhouse gas emissions, but also through the innovative products, processes and services that will become an integral part of the green industrial revolution.

The impact of the pandemic on the manufacturing workforce has been significant - from embracing remote working and learning, to upskilling and retraining employees to new digital ways of working. Building resilient workforces and workplaces will be crucial to the success of not only the sector, but the wider economy. 

The manufacturing sector employs 2.7 million people with wages 13% higher than the economy average. As we look ahead to building sustained and stable growth in the next decade, manufacturers will be looking for Government to create a conducive business environment which supports this ambition to invest, grow and expand.

Our Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU gives us the ability to do things differently and better suited economically. We must continue to be a global champion of free and fair trade and to ensure that the openness of our economy – to the free flow of trade, capital, data, innovation, and ideas - means that the
UK remains one of the best places in the world to do business.

We give our members a voice and enable manufacturers to connect, share and solve problems together. Our members meet like-minded others, facing the same issues. They gain insight, support and meet new suppliers.

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