Our Partners

The principal organisations involved in the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West are:

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BISS)

Is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. BIS - Investing in our future. For more information, www.bis.gov.uk

The South West RDA

Leads the development of a sustainable economy in South West England, investing to unlock the region's business potential. For more information, www.southwestrda.org.uk

Business Link

Provides the information, advice and support you need to start, run and grow a business. Our service is impartial and our motivation is to provide practical solutions to customers and offer a fresh insight and an independent solution to their particular business needs. For more information, www.businesslink.gov.uk
 

Universities South West (formerly HERDA-SW)

Is the regional higher education association for South West England, representing a strong partnership of universities and higher education institutions working together to influence and shape opportunity in a creative and dynamic region. Our vision is to position Universities South West and higher education at the centre of a socially, economically and culturally enriched South West region transformed by innovation, embracing academic excellence and diversity. For more information, www.universitiessouthwest.ac.uk

EEF

Is the manufacturers' organisation, helping thousands of companies to evolve and compete in a fast changing world. EEF is dedicated to the future of manufacturing. Everything we do is designed to help manufacturing business evolve, innovate and compete in a fast-changing world. With our unique combination of business services, government representation and industry intelligence, no other organisation is better placed to provide skills, knowledge and networks they need to thrive. For more information, www.eef.org.uk

The Confederation of British Industry, The Institute of Directors and The Federation of Small Businesses are represented on the board of the SWMAS.