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Discover why the world’s leading Advanced Manufacturing businesses are choosing Greater Manchester.
The UK’s fastest-growing industrial city, trusted by global manufacturers and materials innovators from across North America.
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WHY INVEST IN MANCHESTER?
Manchester offers North American companies a stable, business-friendly environment to serve UK and European customers - while controlling costs and accelerating time to market.
Key advantages:
✔️ One of the UK’s largest manufacturing workforces
✔️ Strong specialisms in advanced materials, composites, chemicals, graphene, aerospace and automotive supply chains
✔️ Home to world-class R&D assets including graphene, materials science and engineering innovation centres
✔️ A proven track record of inward investment success
BUILT FOR INDUSTRY
Greater Manchester supports the full manufacturing lifecycle - from R&D and prototyping to scale-up and global production. Ideal for North American advanced manufacturing companies specialising in:
✔️ Advanced materials and composites
✔️ Graphene and 2D materials
✔️ Chemicals and specialty materials
✔️ Aerospace, automotive and precision engineering
✔️ Clean tech and next-generation manufacturing
LOWER COST. HIGHER REACH.
Compared to London and the South East, Manchester delivers:
- Lower property and operating costs
- Competitive salary levels without talent compromise
- Faster access to industrial land and specialist facilities
From Manchester, businesses can serve:
- The entire UK market
- Europe, via strong logistics and trade links
- Global customers through Manchester Airport’s extensive international network
JOIN A GLOBAL MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM
Manchester and the wider North West are home to major international manufacturers and innovators, including:
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Whether you’re exploring your first UK location or planning European growth, Manchester offers the scale, skills and stability advanced manufacturers need.
