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Created in partnership with The Manufacturer, our research explores the ongoing skills shortage in UK manufacturing. Are you hiring? Find out how your business could tackle recruitment challenges.
Created in partnership with The Manufacturer, our research explores the ongoing skills shortage in UK manufacturing. Are you hiring? Find out how your business could tackle recruitment challenges.
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As well as a dedicated Relationship Director you will also have access to a variety of products and solutions.
The manufacturing, transport and logistics sector faces many different challenges and opportunities. To meet your specific needs, we provide specialist teams.
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Our team has worked with many of the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies.
By drawing on our knowledge, experience and industry relationships in this sector to help you grow your business – and can provide financing expertise to support projects of any scale.
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From food and drink to metals, aerospace and machinery, electronics to pharmaceuticals, our relationships with leading manufacturers enable us to stay ahead of this continually evolving sector.
With a strong focus on sustainability, supply chain risk and high-value manufacturing, we are committed to helping your business achieve its short and long-term objectives.
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We have extensive experience of meeting the banking, financing and strategic needs of this complex and highly-regulated sector.
From power suppliers and generators to water companies and energy distribution networks, we work closely with clients to help optimise financing, manage liquidity and ensure seamless, reliable customer payments and transactions worldwide.
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We are proud to be the chosen corporate banking partner of more than half of the top 50 transport and logistics companies in the UK.
We have long-standing experience of the complexity and competitiveness of this sector - and the financing solutions you need to grow within it.
Plus, through our membership and key sponsorship of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport we can represent your views and help shape the future of the industry.
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Discover flexible, expert lending solutions built around your business – from meeting day-to-day expenditure to funding your ambitions for growth.
With an international network of local trade specialists, we offer a range of solutions to help you execute and expand your trading activities with confidence.
We provide a complete spectrum of solutions to enable your business to transact and trade easily, manage risks efficiently and finance its plans for growth.
Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics
To discuss your business requirements and how Barclays can support you, contact us today.