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.
Our
Events
Our Events
Connect with and learn from leading industry experts
Our events provide expert insights, practical tips, and advice on specialised areas relevant to the manufacturing and engineering industry.
Upcoming Events
30/07/2021
1:00 pm
Other Event
Summer Social at One More Than Two Brewing Company
08/09/2021
11:00 am
Business Improvement Forum
Business Improvement in Manufacturing – Practical Industry Insights – TBC
15/09/2021
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
AR Controls – Automation Focus – Site Tour
29/09/2021
12:00 pm
Marketing Forum
The Power of PR in Building Your Profile with Horizon Works
14/10/2021
1:00 pm
Process Improvement Forum
Staff Development – Coaching
20/10/2021
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Elis – Staff Culture and Adapting to Change and Process Improvement – Site Tour
28/10/2021
11:00 am
Technology Forum
Technology in Manufacturing – Practical Industry Insights – TBC
11/11/2021
11:00 am
Business Improvement Forum
Business Improvement in Manufacturing – Practical Industry Insights – TBC
17/11/2021
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
The Expanded Metal Company – Pioneering Metal Mesh Products for More Than 130 Years – Site Tour
24/11/2021
12:00 pm
Marketing Forum
Marketing and Sales Teams Working Together to Drive Results with Horizon Works
09/12/2021
12:00 pm
Process Improvement Forum
AR Controls – Workshop – Site Tour
19/01/2022
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Tracerco – Innovation in Technology – Site Tour
Past Events
21/07/2021
11:00 am
Business Improvement Forum
Employment Law Update with Ward Hadaway
08/07/2021
1:00 pm
Process Improvement Forum
Performance and Continuous Improvement with Spitfire
06/07/2021
11:00 am
Business Improvement Forum
Brexit Update with MHA Tait Walker
02/06/2021
8:30 am
Monthly Meeting
AMF Monthly Meeting with Open North Foundation and Guest Speakers
05/05/2021
11:00 am
Webinar
Covid-19 – An Opportunity for a Sustainable Workforce
14/04/2021
1:00 pm
Process Improvement Forum
Process Improvement Group – Strategic Thinking for Manufacturers – A Simple Approach
17/03/2021
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Updates and Developments from Port of Tyne
05/03/2021
10:00 am
Monthly Meeting
UK Economic Overview and Review of 2021 Budget with the Bank of England
02/12/2020
Marketing Forum
Building your brand and profile – the essentials for PR and to get you seen and heard by the right audiences in 2021
25/11/2020
Marketing Forum
Shaping your marketing strategy and plan – the essentials to put in place to maximise your marketing and get set for 2021
18/11/2020
2:00 pm
Marketing Forum
Measuring your marketing – the essentials to understanding your current position and market potential in 2021
13/10/2020
Webinar
Influencing Behaviour Through Data with MHA Tait Walker
07/10/2020
Monthly Meeting
What you should consider following the Government’s Winter Economic Plan
29/09/2020
Webinar
Diversification and Adapting Your Manufacturing by Tharsus
16/07/2020
Marketing Forum
Enhancing Your Digital Marketing – Building a Strategy for Success
02/07/2020
Marketing Forum
How to Adapt Your Marketing for Business Diversification
04/06/2020
Marketing Forum
Effective Internal Communications in a Changing Business Landscape
14/04/2020
Process Improvement Forum
Leadership and Communication During Covid-19
09/04/2020
Webinar
How to Avoid Risks in Customer Agreements and Supply Chains during Covid-19
07/04/2020
2:00 pm
Webinar
A Practical and Psychological Response to Covid-19
24/03/2020
9:30 am
Monthly Meeting
Advanced Manufacturing Forum – “Know How” – Incoterms – International Trade
18/03/2020
12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
AMF Monthly Meeting with the Bank of England
27/02/2020
Marketing Forum
The AMF Marketing Club – The importance of a strong brand
20/02/2020
Other Event
Panel Beaters – Panel Discussion with Q&A – “The New Political Climate”
06/11/2019
Marketing Forum
How to Transform your Marketing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
10/10/2019
Process Improvement Forum
Process Improvement Group – Practical Process Mapping
18/09/2019
Monthly Meeting
Taking Care of Your Water Infrastructure – NWG
20/03/2019
Monthly Meeting
March Monthly Meeting – Women in Manufacturing and Engineering
19/12/2018
Monthly Meeting
December Monthly Meeting – The Future of the Automotive Sector
HOW WE CAN HELP
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