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Manufacturing Champions

Lead with the best

The Manufacturing Champions was established to provide ambitious executives access to the leaders of some of the most productive factories in Greater Manchester.

The Network enables busy manufacturers to take time out of the factory to consider the long-term strategy for their business. 

Practical workshops and factory tours

Over a series of events, delegates will hear from experts on methodology proven to boost productivity, hear first-hand accounts from the Champions personal experience of the topic and participate in workshops and round table discussion to take away a plan to integrate these methods within their operation.

There is also the opportunity to explore local businesses with recent factory tours including: Luxfer MEL Technologies, Siemens Congleton, Crane Payment Innovations, Crystal Doors abd J.A Harrison.

The events are exclusively for manufacturers, by manufacturers, providing a forum for mentoring, peer learning and collaboration. 

Luxfer MEL Technologies Factory Tour

Martin Shepherd of JA Harrison & Co participating in a discussion on Industrial Digitalisation


“The Manufacturing Champions events provide tangible support for aspiring SMEs from established manufacturing leaders.

"The time and expertise which the Champions have been able to offer our business has been invaluable to JA Harrison, enabling us to feel confident in the changes we’ve made to our business and providing a direct route to growth.”

Martin Shepherd, Production Director, JA Harrison & Co Ltd


White Paper: Attracting, retaining and developing talent

At a recent Manufacturing Champions event we brought together representatives from some of the most successful factories in Greater Manchester to share their experiences of building and retaining a productive workforce. This paper includes some of those insights for you to implement in your business.  

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Meet the Champions

Leanne Holmes

Leanne Holmes

Site Managing Director & Operations Director, Crane Payment Innovations

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Dr Paul Hunt CSi CChem

Dr Paul Hunt CSi CChem

R&D Director, Victrex plc

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Paul Kingston

Paul Kingston

General Manager UK, Cargill

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Tim Monaghan

Tim Monaghan

European President, Diodes Inc

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Andrew Peters

Andrew Peters

Managing Director, Siemens Digital Factory

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Matthew Smallman

Matthew Smallman

Divisional Managing Director (Joint), Hyde Aero Products Ltd

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Graham Wardlow

Graham Wardlow

Managing Director, Luxfer MEL Technologies, a division of Luxfer Holdings PLC

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