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Derbyshire Manufacturing Network

There has been a strong contingent of Dales & Peaks businesses amongst the founding members of the Derbyshire Manufacturing Network. There are some specific challenges relating to manufacturers in such rural areas, whether they be recruiting and retaining staff or seeking to expand factories and capability in areas of natural beauty where planning permission has to weigh up the dual priorities of conservation and economic growth.

Perhaps here more than anywhere else, East Midlands Manufacturing Network plays a vital part in helping to escalate and find solutions through one unified and influential voice.

The neighbouring areas of Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire face different challenges of continual reinvention following the demise of the once-dominant coal industry.

The Derbyshire Manufacturing Network now meets at different locations across the county, to increase accessibility for members across the region.

East Midlands Manufacturing Network Members are also invited to host East Midlands Manufacturing Network meetings, providing an opportunity to showcase their manufacturing facilities to their peers across the region.

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Manufacturing

EMMN – Derbyshire Network

10/01/2025

7:30 am – 10:30 am

Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1PX

This event is for EMMN Members

What better way to secure the future success of manufacturing in our region than by bringing together key knowledge and skills to form a dedicated, supportive peer network? That is the role of the East Midlands Manufacturing Network.

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Benefits of joining the Network

To secure the future success of manufacturing in our region than by bringing together key knowledge and skills to form a dedicated, supportive peer network? That is the role of the East Midlands Manufacturing Network.

Become a member
Champion
Increasing awareness and creating a positive perception of manufacturing to attract investment to our region.
Learn
Hear from industry experts who can provide an insight into addressing challenges faced by manufacturing businesses.
Grow
Stay informed about the financial support on offer for your manufacturing business, and tap into specialist advice to grow.
Lead Change
Get involved in lobbying activity to make sure your voice is heard, regionally and nationally.

Do I qualify?

Participation in the Network is free and open to manufacturers of any size. The only criteria for joining are that:

  • You are a senior manager or leader
  • Your business is based in the region covered by East Midlands Chamber (namely Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire)
  • Your business makes something

Join EMMN today
“As a relatively new business, we have found the East Midlands Manufacturing Network to be a highly informative network which offers strong levels of support and information which we otherwise wouldn’t have been aware of.”

Fox Fabrications

Tom Cantle, Director

“Being part of the East Midlands Manufacturing Network has so far been both rewarding and insightful. We’ve discussed sensitive topics and real-time business challenges and inter-traded with other industry leads. The Chairs and detailed meeting content are second to none.”

Structural Interior Installations

Mark Whittaker, Divisional Head

“As a champion of the Derby Spirit, we want to utilise the city, and its fellow manufacturers, to really shout about the benefits of UK Manufacturing. The Chamber’s East Midlands Manufacturing Network helps tremendously, with its networking events, access to funding and much, much more!”

Pennine Healthcare

Richard Cohen, Head of Operations