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 Visativ who are a Strategic Partner of the Knowsley Manufacturing Network for 2024.

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, and assist the development of local supply chains

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