In recent years, manufacturers have developed their position to cope with the threats from low cost emerging countries and they now aspire to provide excellent service, supported by extensive R&D and innovation. Manufacturers have increasingly used the low cost emerging economies as part of their business strategy and many are now developing active positions in these new world markets.

We have an excellent understanding of the issues affecting the manufacturing sector and this focus enables us to tailor the wide range of bespoke services we offer in the network and to apply our skills and knowledge to help our manufacturing clients achieve their objectives.

We also focus on specific sub-sectors to help improve our knowledge and our service to clients. These include:

- Automotive
- Engineering
- Manufacturing technology
- Aerospace and defence
- Food and drink
- Environment related manufacturing