We are an engineering and manufacturing powerhouse, home to global names such as Cargill, Willerby Caravans, Siemens Gamesa, Reckitt, Ideal Heating, Smith & Nephew, Daifuku Logan to name a few. 15% of the population is employed in this sector which is almost twice the national average.
Our strengths are in engineering, renewable energy and environmental technologies, the manufacture of caravans and modular buildings, healthcare products and printing and packaging. As a manufacturing city, we have a strong existing skills base and recent investments in R&D centres are creating real opportunities for the future.
Our university has a number of research institutes and works with companies to develop IP rich products and processes in addition to providing specialist education and talent in line with industry needs.
Boost Your Manufacturing Efficiency
This fully funded Manufacturing Performance review has been developed to help manufacturing businesses to reduce wasted effort and implement efficiencies that will drive down operational costs and improve productivity. The review is carried out by an experienced sector specialist who will conduct a deep dive into operations, using a holistic approach to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses from production processes to employee engagement, identifying hidden cost drivers.
HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub, Growing Places Grant
Designed as a job creation scheme, it supports businesses from across the region that are looking into investing in plant and machinery as part of a growth strategy. Grants are available from £5,000 to £250,000 and grant support ranges from 10% to 50% of project costs before VAT. For more information click here
