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Nottingham Manufacturing Network

The city of Nottingham may be compact, but it has long been home to a diverse range of manufacturers, from traditional makers of cricket bats to cutting-edge specialists in electronics, engineering, and advanced materials.

The Nottingham Manufacturing Network meets regularly at a Nottingham city location, bringing together manufacturers of all sizes and sectors to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth across the region.

These meetings provide a trusted space for open discussion, practical insight, and peer support, helping businesses stay informed and connected to the wider East Midlands manufacturing community.

In addition, East Midlands Manufacturing Network members are invited to host meetings at their own sites, providing the chance to showcase their operations and best practice to peers from across the region.

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East Midlands Manufacturing Network – Regional Meeting

18/11/2025

8:45 am – 1:00 pm

Toyota, Derby

This event is for EMMN Members

‘Stronger and better together’ has been the ethos of the East Midlands Manufacturing Network since its inception. Manufacturing is undoubtedly a key driver in the East Midlands and its importance is the reason why East Midlands Chamber set up the East Midlands Manufacturing Network (EMMN) in 2022. EMMN is thriving, growing daily with over 500 members regularly attending and engaging with the network. The regional meeting of the Network gives us the opportunity to bring together manufacturers from across the region for updates and to offer manufacturers the opportunity to collaborate with their peers in other areas of the East Midlands.

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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.

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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

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“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