S04E03 | Can UK Manufacturing Compete? Rowan Crozier on Global Growth and Thinking Bigger.

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The Metal Guys Talk Business

Comton Group

40 episodes

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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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S04E03 | Can UK Manufacturing Compete? Rowan Crozier on Global Growth and Thinking Bigger.

The Metal Guys Talk Business

1 hour 28 minutes

3 months ago

S04E03 | Can UK Manufacturing Compete? Rowan Crozier on Global Growth and Thinking Bigger.

Episode Summary:

In Episode 3 of Season 4, we speak with Rowan Crozier, CEO of Brandauer, one of the UK’s leading precision stamping specialists, about what it really takes to scale a British manufacturing business in a global market.

Rowan leads a business that exports 85% of its products worldwide, supplying into aerospace, automotive, medical, and emerging sectors like green energy. He also plays a national role in skills development and manufacturing policy.

In this episode, we dig into:

What it takes to sell precision UK manufacturing on a global stage
How Brandauer stays ahead with automation, apprenticeships, and investment
Why UK firms must better understand their identity and value
The realities of running a small business with big ambition
What Rowan wants government and industry leaders to understand now

Whether you’re leading a small team or trying to grow your export footprint, this episode is full of hard-won lessons and practical insight.

Key Topics:

Exporting 85% of production from a Birmingham base
How a Tier 2 manufacturer can win Tier 1 work
Digital transformation, robotics, and automation in precision stamping
Why Brandauer doubled down on marketing, video, and branding
The importance of apprenticeships and succession planning
Rowan’s national work on skills policy and leadership in manufacturing
The balance between being proud of British manufacturing and thinking globally
The real cost of standing still

Episode Quote:

"There’s no such thing as small anymore. If you want to grow, you have to act like a global business." – Rowan Crozier

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
Rowan Crozier – Connect on LinkedIn