226 – Live Panel Discussion with 3 UK manufacturers

In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to three UK manufacturers:Karen and Neville Clokey from NC Lancaster, who make cushions in LancashireSteff McGrath from Something Wicked, a UK-made lingerie brand and manufacturer.Alison Pottie from Wonky Woolies, a knitted accessory manufacturer in Scotland.We chat about why local manufacturing is important to them. The history of textile manufacturing in their areas, and how they find and retain skilled staff. Discover:03:44 Alison's thoughts on why it's so important to be supporting local businesses06:54 The challenges Neville and Karen face when looking to recruit skilled machinists and their response to that09:09 How Steff works with a local university to encourage students into manufacturing13:11 What we can do to help educate people about buying products that are made in the UK.14:32 The value of a UK-made product overseas16:36 How UK manufacturers are dealing with rising costs18:03 Why it's better to make in the UK as you can make smaller quantities which is more sustainable.More NC LancasterCushions.co.uk on InstagramCushions.co.uk WebsiteMore Wonky WooliesWonky Woolies on InstagramWonky Woolies WebsiteMore Something WickedSomething Wicked on InstagramSomething Wicked Website Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.Mentioned in this episode:British Brand Accelerator