Industry Support

Industry Wales is, with its specialist aerospace, automotive and electronics, software and technology forums, helping to grow Welsh technology and manufacturing businesses, globally. The forums, with a combined membership of approaching 400 leading Welsh companies, provide a range of services to support companies already established within Wales and to attract and support companies that are seeking a world class location for their business. Led by the private sector and working closely with the Welsh Government, sector panels and other bodies, Industry Wales is focussed on the following key areas that need to be addressed to continue to achieve sustained, profitable growth in the economy

The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales We are working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work. The Welsh Government consists of: The First Minister Welsh Ministers The Counsel General Deputy Ministers. They are supported by civil servants who work across devolved areas that include key areas of public life such as health, education and the environment. We aim to be open and responsive to the needs of citizens and communities and are one of the few governments in the world that publishes Cabinet minutes and papers. Responsibility for most key areas of public life including health, education and environment is devolved. With offices across Wales, including Merthyr Tydfil, Aberystwyth and Llandudno Junction, we are getting closer to the people we serve.

The Automotive Council was established in 2009 to enhance dialogue and strengthen co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector. It is jointly chaired by Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and for industry by Richard Parry-Jones, former Group Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Ford. The Council is made up of senior figures from across industry and government.

Launched in 2013 the AIO forms part of UKTI and takes strategic direction from the Automotive Council. We aim to increase foreign investment in the automotive supply chain and R&D, strengthen the government’s links with global automotive HQs, and promote UK automotive

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) exists to support and promote the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media. Enabling the UK motor industry to fulfil its potential, SMMT addresses the major issues that impact on the automotive sector

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) are constantly searching for new customers to sell their services to. Also, it is amazing how many tools and services are available free of charge or a nominal cost which could save time and effort but can they link to other applications to provide the right tools that can be expanded and grow with the organisation?

Expertise Wales can help you identify and promote opportunities for collaboration, and find out about the range of support available to assist your innovation projects

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) exists to position the UK as a centre of excellence for low carbon propulsion development and production. The Advanced Propulsion Centre was formed in 2013 and is a £1 billion, ten-year commitment between government and the automotive industry. The APC is a private limited company, an industry-wide collaboration of innovators and producers of low carbon propulsion systems. The APC facilitates partnerships between those who have good low carbon propulsion ideas and those who can bring them to market. The Advanced Propulsion Centre was created to help bring these groups together and help them access funding

MIA - the unbeatable global business network for motorsport and high performance engineering As a worldwide association, the MIA now provides a network that reaches into every corner of the motorsport business community. Our community of members spans the whole spectrum of international motorsport business, from the largest companies to the smallest private firms. The MIA has embraced an ever-expanding international network of business contacts, the result being that today it boasts nearly 400 Global members, whose companies transact more than £9 billion of motorsport business worldwide.

Industry Forum helps major global manufacturers understand, optimise and improve both manufacturing capability and business performance. Over 100 organisations in 30 countries trust Industry Forum to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement.

Based in North West England, the NAA is an independent, not-for-profit company which provides a membership service combined with a project management delivery function to the automotive community. The NAA supports micro-companies through to the local global vehicle manufacturers, offering a diverse service using its established networks. This includes the provision of training, events, funding applications and strategic, business and technical advice.

The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of over 400 niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology and supply chain companies. The network is characterised by low volume production, specialised components, bespoke body and chassis and (in the case of sports cars) a significant proportion of hand-built or hand-finished parts companies