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The Manufacturer Podcast

The Manufacturer
UK Manufacturing
National Apprenticeship Week
United Kingdom
BAE Systems
Aerospace
Sustainability
Engineering
UK Automotive Industry
British Steel
ACCU
Manufacturing Industry
Sheffield Forgemasters
Ford
Supply Chain Transition Programme
UK Steel
Electric Vehicles
Apprenticeships
Automation
Make UK
Bentley Motors

Where The Manufacturer gives voice to the inspiring people in the manufacturing sector, in the UK and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 14 August.

- From Tier 1 to Tier 4: Why the UK supply chain only works when everyone wins

- Engineering apprentices urge school leavers to look beyond university on results day

- British exporters ur... more

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 13 August.

- Is Andy Burnham’s education vision already in action?

- Lucideon reveals £500m plan to manufacture ceramic matrix composites

- JCB Hydromax sets FIA world land speed record

- E-motorbike... more

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 12 August.

- Skills England urges manufacturers to step up apprenticeship recruitment ahead of A-level results

- Cummins Daventry retains Gold status for engineering apprenticeship programme

- Wilo i... more

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 11 August.

- Government invests over Ā£47m in the UK’s automotive future

- £135m Royal Navy torpedo contract to support 315 UK jobs at BAE Systems

- BMI Redland reignites UK clay tile production with ... more

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Alex Lee
Speaker introduced as from British American Tobacco
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Alistair Morris
Leader of Fight Fest arena
Accu
Episode: Smart Manufacturing Week - From The Show Floor!
Ellis Ware
Combat robotics engineer, Accu
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Episode: ARCHIVES: FightFest - Combat Robotics Coming to Smart Manufacturing Week
Ed Hodges
Director, FightFest
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Episode: ARCHIVES: FightFest - Combat Robotics Coming to Smart Manufacturing Week
Matt Ogden
Marketing Manager, Accu
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Ali Khaled
Engineering apprentice at Lucy Electric
Lucy Electric
Episode: A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships
Matt Bryant
Talent development partner for Lucy Electric
Lucy Electric
Episode: A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships
Rachael O'Mara
Team leader for the Outboards Production Line
EP Barris
Episode: A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships
Samuel Findlow
Quality engineer at Lucy Electric
Lucy Electric
Episode: A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Must-listen show on all things manufacturing šŸ™ŒšŸ»

    It’s obvious Tom, Lana & Joe put extraordinary effort into every single episode of The Manufacturer Podcast. But what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, stories, and tactics. The team finds speakers that are innovators in manufacturing, and shares amazing insights. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Great show. I listened to the episode on trying to decrease the skills gap. That’s such an important topic. Thank you for covering it so thoroughly.

    If you have the time and are interested, check out the CNC machining podcast I host — ā€œThe Right Direction Podcastā€ from Compass Precision.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmholcomb
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspiring interviews

    Thanks for the hard work, it deserves a bigger audience.

    Glad I saw a link in the magazine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SitheBruce
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Shows are praised for breadth of topics from policy to technology, with strong guest lineups.
Listeners value actionable insights for growth and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Audience appreciates practical, up-to-date industry news and credible guest selection.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships
Q: Why do you think you've been recognized tonight then first of all?
Samuel Findlow attributes his recognition to the growth he achieved over four years, progressing from zero experience to competent performance in his role.
ARCHIVES: Poggy Murray Whitham, EqualEngineers
Q: How do you see the conversation around diversity and inclusion evolving in engineering and in tech?
Poggy describes a pendulum effect in DEI, noting current disincentives but also optimism for future progress, as companies adapt and pursue inclusion goals differently.
ARCHIVES: Poggy Murray Whitham, EqualEngineers
Q: What do you think are still the biggest barriers to diversity and inclusion within the industries of engineering and tech?
Poggy mentions that cultural expectations and normalized discriminatory behaviors present significant barriers, along with the need to engage the majority workforce effectively.
ARCHIVES: Poggy Murray Whitham, EqualEngineers
Q: Could you start by telling us a little bit about EqualEngineers and what inspired the creation of this?
Poggy explains that EqualEngineers is a DEI consultancy aiming to make engineering, manufacturing, construction, and technology industries more inclusive and psychologically safe through various programs.
Sustainability at Suntory | ForestNation | A Termite's Tipple
Q: How does Forest Nation align with the mission of Smart Manufacturing Week?
Forest Nation connects with manufacturers to promote sustainable practices and educate them on environmental impacts, showing how sustainability can be integrated into the manufacturing process.

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What is The Manufacturer Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise briefing on manufacturing and related industries, with a heavy focus on UK sector news, workforce development, policy shifts, and technology trends impacting plants, supply chains, and innovation. Episodes consistently highlight industry leadership, corporate moves, sustainability efforts, and the deployment of AI, robotics, and digital tools to boost efficiency. A notable strength is the rapid-fire, data-rich format that pairs concise updates with expert commentary, making it useful for listeners who need to stay ahead of sector momentum and policy changes. The show often features high-profile guests and derivations from trade associations, signaling strong credibility for sponsorships and guest roundups aimed at engineers, execu... more

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Recent guests on The Manufacturer Podcast include:

1. Alex Lee
2. Alistair Morris
3. Ellis Ware
4. Ed Hodges
5. Matt Ogden
6. Ali Khaled
7. Matt Bryant
8. Rachael O'Mara

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