Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing in the North East LEP area is globally focussed with strong regional clusters in automotive, electric vehicles and batteries, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Why advanced manufacturing?
Advanced Manufacturing in the North East is a significant regional employer, highly productive and a major contributor to regional goods and service exports.
In the region we manufacture passenger cars, trains and heavy off-road vehicles, including electric cars and their batteries. Our medicines cluster is well established and benefits from a range of regional assets and high calibre universities.
Substantial growth potential lies in international trade and investment, as well as local supply chains. Collectively, our manufacturing industries represent a significant opportunity to deliver higher productivity for the entire region.
Our opportunities and challenges
Opportunities for advanced manufacturing in the North East include encouraging the adoption of next generation digital technologies and capitalising on the growing global demand for eclectic vehicles and other Net Zero technologies.
Continued investment in Enterprise Zones and new infrastructure is attracting advanced manufacturing businesses to the region. The nationally significant International Advanced Manufacturing Park is a hub for automotive, advanced manufacturing and technology businesses, and is expected to support 7,000 jobs.
What the evidence tells us
Our evidence base shows advanced manufacturing employs 67,000 people and contributes £8.4 billion annually to regional exports.
Specialist support for manufacturing businesses
Made Smarter Adoption North East helps manufacturers in the region increase profits, improve efficiency and grow by investing in digital technology.
Advanced Manufacturing
Programme Manager
Having studied, lived and worked in the North East for most of my career I am very passionate about the region’s future. I have a wide experience of manufacturing in the chemical, automotive, food and drink sectors as well as the hospitality industry. Please get in touch to find out more about Advanced Manufacturing and… Read more »