{"id":1852,"date":"2017-02-23T16:44:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T16:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:10:38","slug":"the-importance-of-uk-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/the-importance-of-uk-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of UK Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here at Workplace Products, we understand the growing importance of supporting the UK manufacturing industry. It has always been in our premise to source our products onshore (where possible) and maintain a close relationship with our UK supplier factories. In 2017, over 70% of our products are UK manufactured and we constantly strive to increase this figure.<\/p>\n

Better quality, better service<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our commitment to British manufacturing means we have learnt a lot about our\u00a0products and how they are made. From workbenches to lockers, the close relationship with our UK factories ensures our expertise on all things workplace. See Stuart\u2019s blog<\/a> on how our workbenches are manufactured in one of our UK factories QMP – who we have worked closely with since Workplace Products was established in 1972.<\/p>\n

Our close communication with our UK suppliers means we can deliver quick lead times. But additionally, really get to know the products we sell and provide the best\u00a0advice for our customers.<\/p>\n

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QMP’s Powder Coat Plant<\/p><\/div>\n

UK Manufacturing meets demands for innovative and sophisticated products<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One thing that remains clear is while UK manufactured products may not be the lowest price. There is a genuine focus on the quality and durability of the product, rather than how quickly and cheaply it can be made and sold to consumers. As a result, British manufacturing focuses on meeting demands for more innovative and state-of-the-art\u00a0products.<\/p>\n

For example, our Euroslide Workbenches<\/a>\u00a0were designed specifically by UK Engineers to meet an Engineer\u2019s bespoke requirements. This is where UK manufacturing strength lies. In its ability to produce quality, trusted products and not a cheap fix. We understand that our customers want affordable prices, but also an advanced\u00a0and durable product that they can rely on.<\/p>\n

With the constant uncertainty and unpredictability of a Brexit future, one clear outcome is that the growth of the UK economy directly relies on the UK manufacturing industry. The demand for quality British products has not stopped, with UK manufacturing pushing up UK growth against the expectation of economic decline post-Brexit. Therefore, this shows the importance of supporting the industry that in turn supports us.<\/p>\n

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UK Manufacturing<\/p><\/div>\n

To find out which of our products have been manufactured in the UK. Watch out for the British flag featured online or in our new Workplace Products 2017 catalogue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here at Workplace Products, we understand the growing importance of supporting the UK manufacturing industry. It has always been in our premise to source our products onshore (where possible) and maintain a close relationship with our UK supplier factories. In 2017, over 70% of our products are UK manufactured and we constantly strive to increase this figure. Better quality, better service Our commitment to British manufacturing means we have learnt a lot about our\u00a0products and how they are made. From workbenches to lockers, the close relationship with our UK factories ensures our<\/p>\n