FUTURE-PROOFING MANUFACTURING ACROSS WALES

Manufacturing Wales is an industry voice and collaborative consortium championing and future-proofing manufacturing across Wales.

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BRINGING together ideas, innovations, best practices and pioneering spirit of the Welsh manufacturing community

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Manufacturing Wales is an emerging voice that embodies the vision and aspirations of manufacturers throughout Wales.


This collaborative consortium has been established to address the intricate needs of manufacturers based in Wales, enhancing the reputation of Welsh brands, optimising supply chain opportunities, and fostering resilience for its member organisations.

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Defence Industry Wales – Pathways for SMEs

by Manufacturing Wales • 15 October 2025
Exploring New Opportunities for Welsh Manufacturers in the Defence Sector

KLA Opens £110 Million R&D and Manufacturing Facility in Newport, Strengthening Wales’ Position in Global Semiconductor Innovation

by Manufacturing Wales • 22 May 2025
Global semiconductor leader KLA Corporation has officially opened a new $138 million (£110 million) research, development, and manufacturing centre in Newport, South Wales , marking a major milestone for the region’s growing role in the global semiconductor supply chain. The new 237,000-square-foot facility expands KLA’s presence in Wales through its local product division, SPTS Technologies , which has been pioneering semiconductor equipment innovation in the country since 1984. SPTS has previously received multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in both R&D and export, and continues to attract world-class technical talent to the region.