Manufacturing
The sector currently employs 66,000 workers - 14% of total employment for Greater Lincolnshire. The sector contributes £5.6bn to the local economy, 21% of our total economic value. The sector has grown by 64% in real terms over the past decade in Greater Lincolnshire. Nationally (England) the sector grew by 29% in real terms over the past decade. There are 2,400 businesses operating in the sector in Greater Lincolnshire, ranging from very large engineering and petro-chemicals businesses, right through to micro-businesses, which make up 80% of all manufacturing businesses operating in GL. 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 Adoption
Made Smarter Adoption can help with skills support, training and grant funding as you go through your journey to digitalisation - whatever stage you are currently at.
Made Smarter Innovation
Made Smarter Innovation has a mission to build a digital innovation ecosystem that funds and supports UK innovators and manufacturers. This will empower them to validate, develop and launch their ideas.
Our Manufacturing Support & Programmes
Learn about our manufacturing support programmes for businesses like yours.
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.
Made in Lincolnshire
The value of Lincolnshire’s manufacturing sector continues to rise. Here’s how we’re helping the industry to thrive.
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 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 and University of Lincoln.
