THIS IS WHY
MANUFACTURERS INVEST IN WALES
Wales provides a skilled workforce with a broad range of manufacturing expertise and a focus on innovation and collaboration between Government and academic institutions.
WHY WALES LEADS
IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Wales leads in advanced manufacturing through a powerful blend of heritage, innovation and global reach. Building on its industrial legacy, the nation is home to over 5,000 manufacturing companies employing 150,000 people across aerospace, automotive, power generation and low-carbon sectors. Welsh manufacturers export world-class products worldwide – from aircraft wings to France to cable systems to Japan. Today, Wales is redefining manufacturing by integrating AI, compound semiconductors, cyber security and FinTech, creating a new era of connected, efficient and sustainable production that puts the nation at the forefront of advanced industry.
Case Studies
AMRC
Advanced thinkingWith partners that include Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Boeing, AMRC offers game-changing innovation to manufacturers large and small.
Airbus UK
An Aerospace PowerhouseAirbus is one of the great Welsh manufacturing success stories of the age, with the world-class facilities in North Wales setting the global standard in aerospace manufacturing.
Toyota
Automotive giantIf you want an idea of the scale at which Toyota’s Welsh production team goes to work, it’s probably best to let the statistics speak for themselves.
Global Centre of Rail Excellence
Sustainable Transport InnovationThe Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) is a £400m rail innovation, testing and showcasing facility being developed in South Wales, designed to serve rolling stock, infrastructure and technology providers from the UK and around the world.
SPECIALIST SECTORS
AND CAPABILITIES
Wales is home to a diverse mix of specialist sectors united by innovation and advanced capability. Advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, compound semiconductors, cyber security, FinTech and robotics all thrive within a connected ecosystem that encourages collaboration and cross-sector growth. Together, these industries are driving breakthroughs in future mobility, low-carbon energy and advanced engineering, strengthening Wales’ position as a global leader in high-tech innovation.
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This is Wales: Engineered for Success
In a time of global industrial disruption and change, Wales is open for business. Our Advanced Manufacturing Sector is pioneering, collaborative, and ready to welcome investors seeking both proven results and innovation.
From advanced aerospace and automotive to defence and semiconductors, Wales in 2025 is a dynamic, proven home for investors who want results.
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