The Knowsley Manufacturing Network

A successful network, which is well attended by a range of businesses involved in the Manufacturing sector.  Chaired by a leading manufacturing company from Knowsley, Beverston Engineering.

The network is supported by ABGI-UK, who are the official sponsor of the Knowsley Manufacturing Network for 2021.

Key manufacturing highlights from Knowsley are:-

  • 6,900 Advanced Manufacturing employees
  • 28% the rate that Advanced Manufacturing jobs have increased in Knowsley since 2009
  • 5x the rate that manufacturing businesses in the borough have increased compared to the national average since 2010
  • 11,000 students enrolled in STEM subjects at local universities
  • £4bn the value of manufacturing to the Liverpool City Region economy

The Manufacturing Network’s aims are to:

  • Encourage and develop best practice across all manufacturing businesses and the associated sub-sectors
  • Encourage businesses to make better use of innovation, technology and training to improve efficiency
  • Help to develop and support growth and competitiveness within the sector
  • Work alongside strategic partners to generate long-term sustainable employment opportunities
  • Attract inward investment and new businesses into the borough


Get in touch! Email lesley.martin-wright@knowsleychamber.org.uk