Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF)

Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth

The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) is a membership network which connects manufacturers and engineers, providing support to drive sustainable growth, innovation, best practice and collaboration with our members.

A community of passionate industry experts, we work with our members, strategic partners, and associates to grow the North East manufacturing and engineering sector.

The benefits of joining the AMF are extensive and membership is open to all North East of England manufacturing and engineering organisations.

CONNECT

Uniting the manufacturing community

• AMF Connect – AMF Connect is an online community hub where members can share opportunities, initiate collaborations and conversations, and seek advice and support – all in real-time.
• Expertise Exchange: Events – With regular events throughout the year, from Monthly Meetings to quarterly Focused Forums members have free access to all events. In addition, all new members are given a fifteen-minute slot to introduce their business at their first monthly meeting.
• Peer to peer networking – The AMF provides access to a range of experts including members, Strategic Partners and wider industry contacts.
• Exchange of best practice – The AMF provides a platform where members can collectively share knowledge and best practice with the aim of creating growth, success and opportunities across the manufacturing industry and beyond.

SUPPORT

Championing you at every stage of your business journey

• Specialist advice – Access advice and insights from industry experts and Strategic Partners.
• Promote your business – Champion members and share their news and case studies on our website, social media and through a monthly newsletter. In addition, all members get a free listing in the members’ directory.
• Free content support – If you need support writing your content or have an idea you would like to share through their channels, the strategic marketing partner can even write this content for you!
• Industry updates – Keep you informed of industry updates and provide guidance on how these may affect your business and the manufacturing industry.

GROW

Enabling responsible and sustainable growth

• Introductory service – Provide members with an introduction service to preferred suppliers and associate members.
• Inter-trading opportunities – Facilitate member to member collaborations and inter-trading opportunities and share opportunities to allow members to find the best providers and pitch for new business.
• Making Owt – Making Owt offers specialist matchmaking events, a personalised introductory service and 1-2-1 sessions to encourage collaboration and to support businesses in strengthening their regional supply chain.