Manufacturing
Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland has a strong and productive Manufacturing and Engineering sector. The sector currently employs 66,000 workers - 14% of total employment for Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland and contributes £4.76 billion – 20% of our total economic value. With continuing growth across a number of key areas including engineering, chemicals, metals and polymers, the aim is to increase economic output by almost a third by 2030, through our amazing local manufacturing businesses, by helping them to grow and develop using the latest technology and advice through Growth Hub grant and support programmes.
Made Smarter
Made Smarter can help with skills support, training and grant funding as you go through your journey to digitalisation - whatever stage you are currently at.
Made in Lincolnshire
The value of Lincolnshire’s manufacturing sector continues to rise. Here’s how we’re helping the industry to thrive.
Our Manufacturing Support Programme
Learn about our manufacturing support programmes for businesses like yours.
Greater Lincolnshire Engineering and Manufacturing (GLEAM) Network
The GLEAM Network aims to solve sector-wide challenges and establish a community for our region's manufacturing businesses.
Greater Lincolnshire LEP Manufacturing Board
The manufacturing board co-ordinates, facilitates and oversees the delivery of action and investment plans for the sector.
The Bridge
The Bridge Advanced Engineering R&D Centre is a collaborative scheme funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Greater Lincolnshire LEP and University of Lincoln.
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
