Key Sectors

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

A rich industrial heritage and a bright, bold Manufacturing future.

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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
For more information contact Josh Wilkinson

For more information contact Josh Wilkinson

The place for innovation

Manufacturing and Engineering plays a pivotal role in the city of Doncaster. The city’s manufacturing and engineering heritage contributes to a robust industry that supports local and regional development. The sector continues to develop and grow and is continually looking at the adoption of new technologies and innovation.

Outstanding connectivity
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    People employed in manufacturing and engineering
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    Doncaster's workforce made up of manufacturing jobs
The place for innovation

"Over the last few years Business Doncaster has helped Agemaspark access numerous organisations to help the company develop and prosper and has introduced me to a network of people that I can call upon to give advice and guidance whenever I needed it."

Paul Stockhill

Managing Director. Agemaspark

Engineering excellence

High standards, innovation, and precision in designing and creating solutions through technology, people and culture.

11,000 people are employed within Doncaster’s Manufacturing and Engineering Sector with large clusters in plastic extrusion, food production and vehicle conversions. This figure is a 10% increase on 2018 figures, approximately 1,000 new jobs in the sector.

Business support networks

See how Bowson Industries (House of Play), the UK’s leading manufacturer of Children’s play equipment, has diversified and doubled its turnover with the help of Doncaster’s business support networks.

Last updated: 27 March 2025, 10:12