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