Advanced Manufacturing
The West Midlands toiled and built the foundation of modern manufacturing in the industrial revolution.
That drive and ambition to shape the future has never left. The region has been reinventing itself repetitively for centuries to turn itself into one of the most connected, innovative and advanced manufacturing hubs in the world that companies can utilise to build their futures, too.
Local companies have been developing their products in the area’s cutting-edge facilities, taking advantage of the unique environment only found here, where heritage and modern technologies mix in a way that drives results in sectors stretching across energy storage to aerospace.
Advanced Manufacturing in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Reassuringly local manufacturing
The West Midlands has expertise in manufacturing that stretch back centuries. The region was the cradle of the industrial revolution, and manufacturing companies have never dropped that forward thinking mindset; they’re just now utilising state-of-the-art regional facilities to create high-quality products. Jaguar Land Rover, Guhring and Cadbury are just a few companies with head offices in the region, making the most of manufacturing expertise.
Manufacturers here are only further supported by a strong academic network that helps them assist companies in realising vision and excelling. CAM manufacturer companies in the West Midlands have Midlands Future Mobility right on their doorstep, and the Materials R&D work at the University of Warwick, alongside other research centres, can help companies create profitable innovations.
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The West Midlands Growth Company has sector experts ready to make your move to or investment in the West Midlands a success. We have the knowledge and expertise to introduce you to a wide network of partners in the Advanced Manufacturing sector, including those with R&D facilities, and provide our research that is tailored to be sector specific, helping you start succeeding in the region from the first step.
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We bring together a project team from relevant organisations across the region. This team includes property agents, recruitment consultants, public sector departments and universities. It delivers a comprehensive support package to quickly and easily help you establish and scale your business in the UK.
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