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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.

July 18th 2024

“Watershed moment for supply chains” – a lesson in decision making – Tristan Meears-White; Independent Consultant | Regulatory

The judgment in World Uyghur Congress v National Crime Agency is a landmark ‘monumental victory’, the ruling

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July 18th 2024

Ward Hadaway has announced 13 new appointments as strong growth continues

Ward Hadaway has announced 13 new appointments across its Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle offices, reinforcing its commitment

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July 17th 2024

UK Manufacturing: Navigating Key Challenges Ahead – Rachel Skeoch; AMF Board Member

As we step into the second half of 2024, the UK manufacturing industry finds itself at a

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July 17th 2024

South Tyneside Firms Pledge Support to Mental Health Project

Leading South Tyneside businesses have pledged to support a mental health project encouraging those struggling to open

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May 9th 2024

Regional Waste Recycler CJM Recycling Achieves Good Work Pledge Award

Wallsend – CJM Recycling proudly announces its achievement of the Advanced ‘Good Work Pledge’ (GWP) Award, a

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May 2nd 2024

Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence opening coincides with launch of first testbed project in North

World-leading research expertise is at the heart of the Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence, which has

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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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13/12/2024

12:30 pm

Making Owt

AMF Christmas Social – Sunderland City Hall

09/01/2025

9:30 am

Business Improvement Forum

AMF HR Forum – Retention is the New Recruitment