Manufacturing Board

Guiding Innovation, Driving Excellence: Insights from the Manufacturing Board

The Manufacturing Board is the primary authority and governing body committed to promoting the advancement, efficiency, and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in the Greater Lincolnshire area.

Its main goals include advocating for manufacturing excellence across Greater Lincolnshire, formulating a comprehensive strategy to enhance the region's competitive and sustainable manufacturing practices, and overseeing the implementation of these plans while ensuring transparent communication of progress to the Economic Development Team at Lincolnshire County Council.

Furthermore, the board strives to establish strong national connections, particularly with organisations such as the Department for Business and Trade, and Innovate UK, in order to provide further support for the manufacturing interests of the region.

If you are interested in engaging with the Manufacturing Board, please contact Samantha Harrison, at samanthal.harrison@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Jeannine Thornley at jeannine.thornley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Join the manufacturing board

Becoming a member of the Manufacturing Board allows directors to apply their business expertise to support Greater Lincolnshire's manufacturing sector. They can shape policies, promote innovation, and make strategic investments to boost regional competitiveness. Through collaborative efforts, they can create action plans to ensure sustainable growth and productivity in the sector. Moreover, directors play a vital role in establishing important connections with key stakeholders at local and national levels, advocating for policies that meet the needs of the manufacturing community.  This role provides an opportunity to drive positive change and foster long-term prosperity for businesses and communities in Greater Lincolnshire.  

Why join the manufacturing board?

Board Members

Jane Smith

Managing Director

Jointine Products Ltd

David Ledbury

Stakeholder and Partnership Director

Oxford Innovation Advice

Mark Kempton

Chair of the Manufacturing Board

Dynex

Robert Willey

Managing Director

Househam Sprayers

Garry Wilkinson

Manufacturing SME Business Manager

NatWest Bank

Edward Tong

Managing Director

Tong Engineering

Matthew Thornton

Commercial Manager

The Bridge

Kevin Ross

Industrial Adviser (East Midlands)

The University of Sheffield

Nigel Rivers

Managing Director

Pentangle Engineering

Sam Pask

Managing Director

Grantham Engineering Ltd

Neil Main

Micrometrics

Helen Doughty

SHD Composites

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