The manufacturing sector has been impacted by a series of global challenges, including supply chain disruptions, energy price volatility, and geopolitical tensions. These factors, along with an ongoing skills gap and continuing caution amongst investors, continue to weigh heavily on the industry’s performance.
At the time of writing, manufacturing output is experiencing a tremendous surge. Export orders are surpassing domestic orders for the first time since the pandemic, suggesting manufacturers are finding new markets.
The government’s £4.5bn Advanced Manufacturing Strategy was launched to support this sector which, combined with a focus on decarbonisation and technological advancements, should provide a more stable environment for manufacturers.
For PTSG, this sector yields work for engineers from different divisions in factories, warehouses, distribution centres and processing plants. Here are just a select few examples of its more recent projects:
