MEMBER BENEFITS
Supporting and Strengthening Welsh Manufacturing Together
WHY BECOME A MEMBER
Becoming a member of Manufacturing Wales means joining a powerful network of manufacturers, universities, and industry leaders who share a common goal — to strengthen, future-proof, and promote Welsh manufacturing.
Whether you’re a business seeking collaboration opportunities or an academic institution driving innovation, membership gives you access to exclusive connections, insights, and influence - all designed to help Wales’ manufacturing community thrive.
FOR MANUFACTURERS
Our Manufacturer Membership provides Welsh businesses with the tools, connections, and representation needed to grow and compete in an evolving global market.

As a member, you’ll benefit from:
- Exclusive networking events and webinars with peers, partners, and policymakers
- Access to industry intelligence from across Wales and beyond
- Direct links to universities and R&D teams for product development, innovation, and postgraduate support
- The opportunity to influence government policy and procurement through our partnerships with the Welsh and UK Governments and UKRI
- Exclusive support from our corporate sponsors, including legal, financial, and communications expertise
"Dudley’s Aluminium is proud to be a member of Manufacturing Wales. The body, which helps to promote and represent manufacturers in Wales, facilitates excellent cooperation between its members to evaluate issues, find solutions and access opportunities. Manufacturing Wales’ collaborative approach has helped to broaden the knowledge base within the Welsh manufacturing sector and add value to our work.”
Colin Shorney, Dudley's Aluminium
FOR UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIA
Our Affiliate Membership connects universities and research institutions directly with Welsh manufacturers — creating meaningful collaboration between education, innovation, and enterprise.
Affiliate Members benefit from:

- Access to manufacturers for placements, research projects, and collaboration
- Opportunities to share facilities, expertise, and insights with the wider industry
- The chance to participate in Manufacturing Wales events, forums, and advisory boards
- A platform to influence innovation, skills development, and R&D across Wales
"Manufacturing Wales helps Cardiff Met engage directly with manufacturing businesses, enabling us to recognise their challenges and opportunities. This knowledge is invaluable in understanding how best the University can support the Welsh manufacturing community.”
Matthew Evans, Cardiff Metropolitan University
