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NDMA – North Devon Manufacturers Association

REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MANUFACTURING AND
SUPPORTING SERVICE INDUSTRIES

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Beyond being part of an incredible network of world-class companies, member businesses can access a range of benefits that include knowledge sharing, industry events and best-practice visits as well as affiliate membership of Make UK.

NDMA Awards

The annual North Devon Manufacturing Awards celebrate the fantastic diversity of manufacturing and engineering output from across the region.

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NDMA represents the interests of manufacturing and our supporting service industries Learn More… Join NDMA today

Uniting Northern Devon’s manufacturing community to provide insights, opportunities and support

Whether you’re a micro, SME or large corporation, membership of NDMA provides a hub for collaboration and networking, communication and engagement

Member and industry news

DEVON: THE FUTURE OF WORK event

9 December 2025

On the 22nd January, the Devon Chamber of Commerce will unveil its new strategy to support…

Fablab Devon Crowdfunder

9 December 2025

Fablab is a digital makerspace based inside Exeter Library. It opened in 2014 and was…

Make UK Autumn Budget reaction

2 December 2025

Make UK, The Manufacturers’ Organisation has delivered a comprehensive review of the 2025 Autumn Budget

The Net Zero Exchange and Future is Green | New Year Opportunities

2 December 2025

Funded online sustainability courses from Net Zero Exchange and Future is Green in 2026 -…

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NDMA Awards raised £1k for local surf charity

25 November 2025

Prizes included hampers, golf days, local cider and glassware, rugby tickets and more!

Tim Puttick addresses guests at the 26th NDMA awards

December’s funded workshops

25 November 2025

Upskill your teams before the end of the year with these full-day courses based on…

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STEM education & the manufacturers of our future

NDMA actively engages with education providers, pupils and students from primary ages, right through to degree level, helping employers to inspire the next generation of manufacturing talent

STEM Ambassadors u0026amp; Schools Engagement

Member representatives participate in STEM activities, career awareness and open events to encourage a connection between schools and local industry

Apprenticeships

Modern apprenticeship paths in manufacturing are more diverse than ever and an excellent way to start a career or even develop beyond degree level

Careers u0026amp; Skills

NDMA works with local economic hubs and education providers to promote Northern Devon as a great place to live and work, with opportunities to upskill and develop

Awards

The annual NDMA Manufacturing Awards celebrate, not only the work of manufacturing businesses, but those of students and pupils in our schools and colleges

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NDMA numbers

A snapshot of statistics for our core area

800

Square Miles

covered by North Devon & Torridge districts

20

of Devon’s workforce

is employed in manufacturing

1

ONE

of just 738 UNESCO Biospheres

in the World

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NDMA is run by a volunteer committee, in addition to their daily roles within member companies. Please fill in the form on our contacts page and someone will usually get back to you within a few days.