(Source: UK Government)
(Source: Scottish Government)
Glasgow City Region is home to 3000 manufacturing businesses with a combined turnover of £11.8 billion, employing over 55,000 people and a resulting GVA contribution of £3.8 billion
Glasgow is ranked no. 1 of the UK’s 11 core cities for producing the highest number of both students and graduates in engineering and advanced manufacturing
Glasgow City Region has built more satellites than any other city in Europe
Glasgow City Region is a leader in Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Engineering, excelling in sectors like Satellite Manufacturing, Electronics, and Shipbuilding and Marine Energy. Since 2020, this cluster has attracted over £87 million in private investment.
Key components of this ecosystem include:
• The Lightweight Manufacturing Centre
• National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
• Advanced Forming Research Centre
• Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC)
Last Updated: Nov 2023