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Welcome to the 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.

What we do

Connecting and supporting manufacturing and engineering businesses

The AMF offers a range of services in partnership with industry experts to encourage collaboration, champion best practice and facilitate knowledge sharing – all with the aim of creating success opportunities.

Manufacturing
matchmaking

Making Owt is an initiative to encourage collaboration and growth within the North East manufacturing and engineering sectors and to support businesses in strengthening their regional supply chain.

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Connect with the
AMF community

AMF Connect is an online portal which offers members a community hub to share opportunities, initiate collaborations, connect with fellow members, and seek advice and support – all in real-time.

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Practical and expert
industry insights

Expertise Exchange captures all our practical industry insights from our events to content, advice, sector updates, real-life stories and other key resources to help manufacturing and engineering businesses grow.

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Make the most of
your membership

New AMF members will initially be partnered with a member of the AMF Board who will welcome you into the community and ensure you maximise on the many benefits of your membership.

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Why choose us?

AMF membership benefits

The AMF offers a range of exclusive benefits, vital signposting, and access to industry experts to support you at every stage of your business journey and to encourage collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing.

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25+ free events per year

Peer to peer networking

Expert advice and support

Share knowledge and best practice

Free content support

Promote your business

Exclusive opportunities

Connect and collaborate

HOW WE CAN HELP

Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration.

The AMF provides an extensive range of benefits, insightful events, and exclusive opportunities to support our members in growing and developing their businesses.

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Practical Industry Insights

Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing and engineering news

The latest news from the Advanced Manufacturing Forum and our members, including collaboration stories, and advice and insights from industry experts.

March 14th 2024

£5m investment readies apprentices at Armstrong Works for future growth

The installation of a new 800 tonne press brake at Armstrong Works marks the first delivery in

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March 11th 2024

14 new starters at leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway

Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the addition of 14 new team members to its

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March 7th 2024

A Manufacturing Specific Summary of the spring budget by our partners at Azets.

For companies in the manufacturing sector in the North East of England, the Spring 2024 Budget introduces

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March 7th 2024

Business development apprentice joins the HOS team

Sunderland based Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS), are continuing to invest in the future as they welcome

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March 7th 2024

CJM Recycling Achieves Triple ISO Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence

CJM Recycling, a prominent plastic recycling specialist located in Tyneside, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of

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January 4th 2024

Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies attend prestigious agricultural show

Sunderland based Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are delighted to be attending the Lamma show, the UK’s

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Our events provide expert insights, practical tips and advice on specialised areas

From our Monthly Meetings to our Focused Forums, each of our events sees guest speakers share their real-life experiences and first-hand knowledge of the things that effect your business. With networking and Q&As, our events allow you to connect with and learn from leading industry experts.

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20/03/2024

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF; March Monthly Meeting

26/03/2024

10:00 am

Webinar

AMF Partner event – Ward Hadaway HR Team

27/03/2024

12:00 pm

Process Improvement Forum

AMF Process Improvement Forum – Problem Solving made Simple

04/04/2024

10:00 am

Making Owt

AMF Wellbeing – Let’s Torque & Walk; Newcastle Quayside

11/04/2024

4:00 pm

Other Event

AMF Social at 3 Sixty Piano Bar, Hadrian’s Tower, Newcastle

17/04/2024

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF; April Monthly Meeting

02/05/2024

12:00 pm

Marketing Forum

AMF Marketing Club – Working Lunch

15/05/2024

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF; May Monthly Meeting