S04E02 | The State of UK Manufacturing: Stephen Morley’s Unfiltered Take

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The Metal Guys Talk Business

Comton Group

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Peter Comerford and Mike Bolton are The Metal Guys! They have worked in the metal sector for over 10 years, a huge global industry that produces more than a billion tonnes of material annually and affects all other industries and walks of life. They now run a successful recruitment and marketing company servicing the metal and engineering sectors, making them ideally placed to provide impartial, independent insight into the industry, sitting outside the hierarchy of the various stages of the industry from raw material to finished product. Under the moniker of The Metal Guys, the pair continue to gain insights from - and ask the difficult questions to - the decision makers and technical experts that you won't hear on any other podcast. If you produce, work with or supply metal, then tune in and join the conversation.

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S04E02 | The State of UK Manufacturing: Stephen Morley’s Unfiltered Take

The Metal Guys Talk Business

1 hour 22 minutes

3 months ago

S04E02 | The State of UK Manufacturing: Stephen Morley’s Unfiltered Take

Episode Summary:

In 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.

Stephen 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!

In this episode, we explore:

Why the UK is still struggling to compete globally in manufacturing
The policy and investment gaps that are holding the sector back
How trade associations like CBM are pushing for real change
What we can learn from other industrial models like Germany’s Mittelstand
The future of skills, sustainability, and government support
Why the time for nice words is over and action is overdue

If 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.

Key Topics:

The reality of running and supporting UK manufacturing today
Why the UK’s industrial strategy feels stuck
What’s missing in policy, investment, and long-term planning
Sustainability goals vs business pressures
Skills and succession across the manufacturing workforce
What trade bodies can and can't do in a changing climate
Export struggles, energy costs, and global competitiveness
How the UK can rebuild respect and resilience in its industrial base

Sponsors:

SteelBuy is a digital marketplace built for the metals industry, helping buyers and sellers connect with speed, transparency, and simplicity.

NERO Pipeline Connections is a trusted UK stockholder of stainless steel valves, fittings, and pipeline products, supporting industries from process to precision.

Comton 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.

About The Metal Guys Talk Business

Hosted by Peter Comerford and Mike Bolton, The Metal Guys Talk Business is a podcast for professionals in the metal, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. Each episode explores the challenges, changes, and big ideas shaping the industry from the shop floor to boardroom.

Connect with the Hosts and Guest(s):

Peter Comerford – Connect on LinkedIn
Mike Bolton – Connect on LinkedIn
Stephen Morley – Connect on LinkedIn