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Manufacturing & Engineering

At the forefront of high-end technology grow your business in this growing and thriving sector.

The UK is currently the 9th largest manufacturing nation in the world, and despite uncertainty around the UK leaving the European Union, engineering and manufacturing in the UK is strong.

The manufacturing sector makes up 10.2 per cent of the economy by GVA (gross value added) and employs 2.6 million people. In East Sussex manufacturing is well represented with Hastings, a manufacturing hotspot with 14.5% of GVA in the borough. East Sussex has a higher percentage of commercial space dedicated to industrial use when compared to the national average.

The sector is also diverse, comprising a wide variety of industries and technologies from established sectors such as vacuum/photonics, food and drink, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, electronics and automotive to new industries developing around emerging technologies - low carbon, industrial biotechnology, nanotechnology, digital and advanced materials including composites. 

With the globalisation of the manufacturing value chain, manufacturers are able to execute different activities in different global geographies. Competition in domestic and international markets for manufactured goods has intensified. 

UK manufacturers now face competition from countries in the west as well as emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. Given the manufacturing landscape, both domestic and global, how will UK SMEs in the sector take advantage of opportunities for growth, as well as manage the bumps in the road that may lie ahead? 

A critical factor will be to access the right support and finance. In fact, the health of the UK economy depends on SMEs as the engine of continued growth. 

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Facts & Figures
Manufacturing44% percent of UK exports comes from manufacturing sector, totalling £275bn70% of research and development funding in the UK has been used in the manufacturing sector to encourage innovation and growth

In this section

Engima Bikes

Hailsham

Specialist titanium & steel framed bicycle manufacturer that designs & creates bikes to the rider's specification.

Paneltech Systems

Battle

Successful fabrication & welding specialist, working on structural projects as well as decorative garden installations.

Alfa Laval

Eastbourne

World leader in heat transfer, separation & fluid handling technology at its 5,000 sqm plant.

Apsen Pumps

Hailsham

Air-conditioning titans focused on innovating the pump industry through various applications.

Servomex

Crowborough

Leader in gas-analysis & recognised worldwide for their enhanced instrumentation & controls.

Focus SB

Hastings

Only supplier to export directly to China, luxury electrical wiring accessories maker that makes everything bespoke.

ValetPro

Newhaven

Leading in pH neutral car wash products, a fast-growing manufacturer shipping worldwide.

Scientifica

Uckfield

Developer & creator of premium scientific equipment, enhancing neuroscience research & investigation.

Kurt J Lesker Company

Hastings

Leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment, developing a vast array of products including optics, UHV, electronics & coatings.

Benyfit Natural

Sheffield Park

Expanding, family run, 100% raw & natural dog food manufacturer.

Crafted In Lewes

Lewes

Designs & manufactures bespoke residential furniture & architectural joinery for the high-end market worldwide.

Felcon

Newhaven

Operating worldwide, specialist designer & manufacturer of clean-room, lab & hospital equipment to client specification. 

Oset Bikes

Hastings

Designers & manufacturers of electric trials, dirt & motocross motorcycles, with bikes designed for ages 3+.

Kingsview Optical

Rye

Specialists in design & manufacture of precision optical components & assemblies for medical, aerospace & defence.

Marshall Tufflex

Hastings

Leading manufacturer of cable solutions for industrial, healthcare & domestic markets in the UK, 100% eco-friendly processes.

Hotchkiss Group

Eastbourne

UK manufacturer & distributor of H&V products, fire resistant duct systems, coatings, dry ice tech & inspection equipment.

Quintessence Fragrances

Newhaven

Producer of B2B fragrances & R&D fragrance design, producing over 100,000kg of fragrances a month.

Crosthwaite & Gardiner

Buxted

Remanufacturer of engines, gearboxes & cars, also restores historical machines including Jaguar & Bugatti.

Lankelma

Rye

Site investigation & engineering consultancy, cone penetration testing & providing high-quality data.

Gunnebo

Uckfield

Global company's British HQ, providing security equipment & systems with customised services & integrated approach.

Surrey Nanosystems

Newhaven

Nanotechnologists & creators of Vantablack, supporting aerospace, electronics, defence industries & even the international art world.

Rhopoint Instruments

Hastings

Manufacturer of a comprehensive range of quality control test equipment for the packing & appearance testing.

Wright Flow Technologies

Eastbourne

A global hygienic pump solutions company, manufacturing pumps & the parts as well as offering training solutions.

Sundyne HMD Kontro Sealless Pumps

Eastbourne

With customers in over 117 countries, they design & manufacture reliable industrial pumps & compressors.

Picross

Eastbourne

Complete development & manufacturing service with CNC milling, traditional turning & powder coating capacities.

Technoturn

Hastings

Part of the Techno Group, manufactures various high precision machined components & assemblies, working in R&D.

Drallim

Hastings

Manufacturers of specialist equipment in aerospace, industrial & utilities. Worked with: British Airways, Rolls Royce, MoD.

Exporting success story

One company taking the lead on exporting is luxury electrical accessory manufacturer Focus SB.

The Hastings-based company claimed a British and European first this year as the only UK manufacturer in its industry to export British-made premium products directly to China. Focus SB is now representing Britain in China and at the same time providing the company and its 60+ workforce with security following the Brexit vote. This success is also creating opportunities for other companies in East Sussex. 

Read the full story HERE

Focus SB Hastings

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