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.
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
Manufacturing
Connect with the
Practical and expert
Make the most of
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 29th 2021
Net Zero 2050: It’s time the heating and cooling industry got comfortable with being uncomfortable
Neil Henry, director, HLA Services, explains why sustainability is set to revolutionise the way the UK energy
July 19th 2021
Funky Chunky Furniture doubles in size as consumers embrace online shopping
South Tyneside based AMF Member Funky Chunky Furniture has doubled its workforce, as well as its turnover,
July 9th 2021
Cyclists from Marshalls take on gruelling challenge for Macmillan
Almost 1,000 miles over 9 days, crossing 23 different counties…this September keen cyclists at AMF member, Marshalls
June 11th 2021
Port of Tyne and Barbour strengthen their partnership with new port centric warehousing agreement
Renowned lifestyle and clothing brand, Barbour has expanded its partnership with Port of Tyne, ahead of a
May 26th 2021
Manufacturing forum asserts its position as a voice to the manufacturing community with new board appointments
The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) has appointed a new Chair and two Vice-Chairs to support its new
April 27th 2021
Battery manufacturer powers growth with significant acquisition
Cell Pack Solutions, a South Tyneside based AMF member which manufactures custom battery packs is fuelling further
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.