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The North Devon Manufacturing Awards are open for entries!

The 2026 “NDMAs” are NOW OPEN for entries The local awards that celebrate the world-class manufacturers of Northern Devon. With 9 submission categories and a chance to be announced as the “Manufacturer of the Year” it’s a great opportunity to recognise your teams and their achievements over the past 12 months. Presented at a spectacular […]

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Visit Numatic – Home of the Henry Vacuum!

NDMA members are invited to revisit Numatic International for an update on their sitewide continuous improvement Now operating across a 7 acre site in Chard, Numatic International is a Southwest manufacturing success story spanning more than 50 years, and one that never stops innovating and developing. Members had the chance to witness new production lines

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£800k in funding now available to South West manufacturers through Made Smarter Adoption grants

The Made Smarter programme is reopening for 2026/27 intake, and your organisation may be eligible to take part. Applications are now open, and we would encourage you to apply, get in touch, or learn more here: Made Smarter supports manufacturing SMEs to become digitally ready and adopt the latest technologies, from automation and data systems

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Upcoming funded workshops for NDMA members

Ideal for developing staff, engaging apprentices and inspiring trainees, or just refreshing skills, the NDMA Business Improvement Workshops are an opportunity to explore real-life manufacturing processes and challenges. NDMA members can access the expert-led workshops for a nominal cover charge of just £15 per delegate. Those wishing to place more than two candidates, and non-members

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Make it a night to remember at the Devon Business Awards

The flagship Devon Chamber event takes place in Plymouth on 22nd May Open to Devon Chamber members and ALL businesses based in Devon, the Devon Chamber awards honour and celebrate the county’s most innovative, resilient, and community-minded organisations. They’ll be honouring all our winners and finalists during a glittering ceremony at Crowne Plaza Plymouth on Friday 22 May – and tickets

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Modern Work Experience Pledge Pack

It’s been six months since the Careers & Enterprise Company  hosted the national modern work experience symposium, where colleagues from across the sector convened and pledged their support of modern work experience. Now, there’s a chance to make your support public, using a pack of resources to join the campaign later in April. Here’s the info from the Careers & Enterprise Company: The response has

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