{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Metal Guys Talk Business","title":"S04E02 | The State of UK Manufacturing: Stephen Morley’s Unfiltered Take","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4797,"description":"Episode Summary:\nIn Episode 2 of Season 4, we sit down with Stephen Morley, President of the Confederation of British Metalforming, to get his unfiltered take on the current state of UK manufacturing.\nStephen has spent decades on the inside of the industry, working directly with companies across the country and lobbying for change at the highest levels. He’s honest, experienced, and not afraid to call out what’s not working and give his frank opinions on what is!\nIn this episode, we explore:Why the UK is still struggling to compete globally in manufacturingThe policy and investment gaps that are holding the sector backHow trade associations like CBM are pushing for real changeWhat we can learn from other industrial models like Germany’s MittelstandThe future of skills, sustainability, and government supportWhy the time for nice words is over and action is overdueIf you care about the future of UK manufacturing or want to hear what industry leaders are really thinking behind the scenes, this is the one to listen to.\nKey Topics:The reality of running and supporting UK manufacturing todayWhy the UK’s industrial strategy feels stuckWhat’s missing in policy, investment, and long-term planningSustainability goals vs business pressuresSkills and succession across the manufacturing workforceWhat trade bodies can and can't do in a changing climateExport struggles, energy costs, and global competitivenessHow the UK can rebuild respect and resilience in its industrial baseSponsors:\nSteelBuy is a digital marketplace built for the metals industry, helping buyers and sellers connect with speed, transparency, and simplicity.\nNERO Pipeline Connections is a trusted UK stockholder of stainless steel valves, fittings, and pipeline products, supporting industries from process to precision.\nComton Group Ltd. is a specialist recruiter for the metal, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, helping businesses hire the right people from shop floor to senior leadership.\nAbout The Metal...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KXiCZ49whjSVfWAnjiwjK62bID0kBmtfjoKYvvC240c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MmY2/NWQ1MThiYWU5YTc5/Yzg5MGQ3ZDZjOGI3/OTE2Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}