Made in Britain to champion UK manufacturing on national events tour

Made in Britain is standing up for excellence in British manufacturing this autumn at some of the UK’s most influential industry, political and trade events. From party conferences to rail and engineering exhibitions, the not-for-profit organisation will use each stage to amplify the voices and impact of its 2,200+ members – and show just how far the Made in Britain mark can take a UK business.

With product examples ranging from traffic bollards to manhole covers, and cooling caps to wheelie bins, Made in Britain’s mission is clear: to promote British-made products while driving sustainable growth for UK manufacturing and the broader economy.

John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, says: “There’s never been a more important time to fly the flag for British-made products. UK manufacturers are proving every day, one export at a time, that manufacturing connects more than components. British manufacturers aren’t just surviving – they’re thriving, innovating and playing a vital role in fortifying our economy, our communities and our future. From interior design to into orbit –  we’re making sure British manufacturers are seen, recognised and valued for the great products they make and the impact they have on society.

Made in Britain’s autumn tour begins at DSEI UK (9-12 September, ExCeL London), one of the world’s leading defence and security events, to highlight the role of British innovation and manufacturing in keeping the UK competitive in global markets.

The organisation is also attending the UK Metals Expo (10-11 September, NEC Bimingham), to celebrate Britain’s world-leading metals industry and showcase the supply chain’s strength, innovation and global reach.

Following this, it will visit the Liberal Democrat Conference (20-23 September, Bournemouth). While Made in Britain is staunchly apolitical, it will attend to showcase the job-creating power of UK manufacturing, alongside the importance of traceable origins and trusted quality.

For Make UK National Manufacturing Day (25 September), Made in Britain will inspire the next generation and spotlight how manufacturing shapes everyday life through innovation, resilience,and creativity.

At the Rail Forum (25 September), the focus will be on keeping British manufacturing “on track” with circular economy solutions, domestic innovation and practical transport sector results.

The Labour Party Conference (27 September to 1 October, Liverpool) will amplify the case for local production, job creation and verified provenance in British goods.

At the Conservative Party Conference (5-8 October, Manchester), Made in Britain will reinforce the message that buying British supports jobs, strengthens the economy and guarantees quality.

The Sustainable Trade & Production Expo (7-8 October, ExCeL London) will offer a platform to champion low-carbon, circular and ethical British manufacturing solutions to an international audience.

The Advanced Engineering Show (29-30 October, NEC Birmingham) will position British manufacturers as globally recognised leaders, connecting them with international buyers and opportunities for accelerated growth.

Finally, the Made in Britain Impact Awards (5 November) will honour manufacturing excellence, celebrating the innovation, resilience and growth driving the sector forward.