And that's a wrap🎬. The Make UK Defence Summit is closed (at least for this year) Thank you to all our speakers, all our sponsors, all our exhibitors, all our buyers and of course all our delegates. We had an unforgettable time, and hope you did too. See you in 2024! #mukdsummit2023 #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James V. James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould
Make UK Defence
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead 12,450 followers
Make UK Defence is the UK’s leading trade association representing and supporting the defence supply chain.
About us
Make UK Defence champions and represents the UK Defence SME supply chain, ensuring that SMEs have a voice throughout the MOD and government. We are one of only 3 Trade Associations nationally recognised by the MOD. We help businesses to understand complex defence supply chains and how best to win work in defence. Members can also have privileged access to our Defence Policy Committee and campaigns, and the powerful Make UK policy team. Our growing virtual events calendar includes land, sea, air and defence infrastructure Meet the Buyers, where we introduce our SME members to a wide range of specialist buyers from the big defence primes and mid tiers. Our members have won £millions of sub contract work through the MtB series over the past 20 years.
- Website
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https://www.makeuk.org/defence
External link for Make UK Defence
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Business Development, Consultancy, and Project Management
Locations
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Primary
EEF House
Queensway North
Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead NE11 0NX, GB
Employees at Make UK Defence
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Andrew Kinniburgh
Director-General at Make UK Defence, the UK’s Defence Supply Chain champions and Make UK's Defence Trade Association.
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Ross McLaren
MakeUK Defence - Advisor (Scotland)
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Stephen Blythe
Jaltek Systems Ltd, Make UK, Make UK Defence, SMMT
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Anil Chalise
Constituency coordinator at NDI
Updates
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Make UK Defence are delighted to welcome the following new members into membership🆕: 📌Rebound Electronics - At Rebound Electronics, we offer end-to-end solutions designed to streamline every aspect of your supply chain. From global sourcing and data-driven BOM analytics to proactive shortage management and obsolescence strategies, our services ensure you have seamless access to high-quality components. 📌Steel Dynamics Ltd - Steel Dynamics are strategically located at the UK’s home of steel in Blackburn, Lancashire. With our full suite of laser, plasma and waterjet cutting machines, including the UK’s largest 14M x 4M waterjet cutting machine, we're ready to produce the parts customer’s require, exactly when they need them. 📌Vertical Realities - We are experts in Extended Reality (XR), which encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and consultancy with expertise in hardware, software and managed service implementation. Comment below to introduce your company. Happy Networking! Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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🖼️2024 Highlights - The energy was electric as industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers gathered to shape the future of defence. We invite our members to exhibit in the Make UK Defence Pavilion at #DPRTE2025, where you can: - Showcase your innovations - Connect with key decision-makers - Gain insights into the latest industry trends - Expand your network within the defence community Check out these moments from last year’s event, and imagine the possibilities for your business in 2025! 📸 📌Don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information on our exhibiting packages. #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
A few highlights from what has so far been a memorable day in Farnborough at DPRTE 2024 #DPRTE UK Ministry of Defence REDS Group Babcock International Group Farnborough International #Procurement #SupplyChain #Defence
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🗞️Member News🗞️ BEL Engineering (UK) has achieved the Rolls-Royce Silver Award! This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone after five years of successful collaboration. The award is a testament to BEL Engineering’s exceptional quality standards and ability to deliver on complex, secure projects in the naval and aerospace sectors. A huge congratulations to the BEL Engineering (UK) team for this achievement and setting new benchmarks for success! 💪 🔗To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eh83i-nj Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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💼24 Buyers Confirmed ✅ ❗Only a few exhibition stands remaining ❗ Make UK Defence Summit 2024 - Pride Park Derby💼 🔗Please contact [email protected] for more information. 📌We have a range of exhibition & sponsorship opportunities that will allow you to: - Showcase your company’s capabilities and products. - Build brand awareness through exhibition and sponsorship. This 2 day event will feature speeches and presentations from high-profile figures in government and industry; roundtable discussions about the biggest issues in defence; our annual dinner and a face-to-face Meet the Buyer! This is an essential event for learning and networking in the defence industry. For more details and to enquire about membership, please contact [email protected] #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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✅Tap into New Opportunities for 2025 ✅– Book Your Spot Now! Member Networking - Export for Defence - AMRC 📅22nd January 2025 🕛09:30 - 14:30 🔗To book and view agenda: https://lnkd.in/gUA6z46V Sessions will include talks from Space Time Ltd on Compliance Risk Advisory and Department for Business and Trade on SME Engagement. Enjoy lunch and factory tours, with the event concluding in the afternoon. Please contact [email protected] for any enquiries. Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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📢 #GetToKnowMUKD: Our Membership Benefits ⏩ This week, we're shining a spotlight on our membership benefits. Benefits include: - Networking & Events - Promotion of Social Media & Good News Stories - Weekly Defence Insights - Access to Market Intelligence & Opportunity Sourcing - Access to Fit for Defence Programme 💡 Ready to take your business to the next level? For more details, email us at [email protected] and start unlocking new opportunities today! View all our benefits here: https://lnkd.in/ezj8Hi9m Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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This year's Advanced Engineering UK event is gearing up to be an unforgettable experience! Get ready to: 🤝 Connect with new suppliers 💡 Engage in networking sessions with both new and familiar faces 📱 Witness the latest technologies and machines in action 📈 Gain insights into the year's progress and stay ahead of future industry trends across the 6 forums 🏆 Discover how the UK manufacturing industry continues to thrive and remains a major player in the top global markets. We're thrilled to announce that Make UK, CEO, Stephen Phipson CBE, will be delivering an inspiring keynote on the future of manufacturing, while Make UK will be exhibiting at the show! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate cutting-edge innovations and dive into the exciting future together! Register as a Make UK guest 🔗 https://orlo.uk/WmdKY #AEUK24 #ukmfg #manufacturing #engineer #engineering
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⚠️Last Chance To Book! - Tomorrows Webinar ➡️ 📥The Procurement Act: The Bidding and Social Value Environment - BidCraft & e50k Strategic Advisory📥 📅Date & Time: Wednesday 9th October 2024 - 10:00 - 11:00 🔗https://lnkd.in/eNXzMqHc With an amended go-live date of February 2025, The Procurement Act (2023) represents the greatest change to Public Sector Procurement regulations in 30 years. Its aim is to unite public procurement regimes under a single piece of legislation to better serve Contracting Authorities current requirements – including Social Value. Join our free webinar where experts from BidCraft & e50k Strategic Advisory will cover: - A short introduction to the Act - The key changes to the Procurement Act - The Social Value opportunities the changes provides - Next steps for organisations between now and February Suitable for those in: - Tendering an Procurement roles - Social Value, ESG and Sustainability roles - Business Development roles If you have any enquiries, please contact [email protected] #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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Have you booked yet?..... 🗂️Intellectual Property: key points to consider for businesses in the defence sector🗂️ 📅Date & Time: Tuesday 12th November - 12:00 - 13:00 📍Register Here: https://lnkd.in/edFyiN27 Protection comes in many forms, and intellectual property (IP) can be one of your most valuable assets. This session will give you a pragmatic walk through of some of the key areas to consider about IP and provide some learnings to assist with applying this in your business. The webinar will be presented by Edward Nation and Tom Warner patent attorneys at European Intellectual Property firm, Abel + Imray. Ed and Tom studied physics and engineering respectively, and they work with a variety of clients including SMEs and primes in the defence and aerospace sectors. 📍Takeaways include: - Identify your intellectual property (it’s not always rocket science) - Understand the potential commercial benefits of your intellectual property - Considerations to manage your existing IP portfolio and its effectiveness This comprehensive webinar is not to be missed! Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie