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NDMA – North Devon Manufacturers Association

REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MANUFACTURING AND
SUPPORTING SERVICE INDUSTRIES

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Beyond being part of an incredible network of world-class companies, member businesses can access a range of benefits that include knowledge sharing, industry events and best-practice visits as well as affiliate membership of Make UK.

NDMA Awards

The annual North Devon Manufacturing Awards celebrate the fantastic diversity of manufacturing and engineering output from across the region.

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NDMA represents the interests of manufacturing and our supporting service industries Learn More… Join NDMA today

Uniting Northern Devon’s manufacturing community to provide insights, opportunities and support

Whether you’re a micro, SME or large corporation, membership of NDMA provides a hub for collaboration and networking, communication and engagement

Member and industry news

Visit Numatic – Home of the Henry Vacuum!

28 April 2026

NDMA members are invited to revisit Numatic International for an update on their sitewide continuous…

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Net-Zero Exchange Project closes on a high

28 April 2026

The Net-Zero Exchange Project closes on 30th April and has issued a final update with…

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£800k in funding now available to South West manufacturers through Made Smarter Adoption grants

21 April 2026

The Made Smarter programme is reopening for 2026/27 intake, and your organisation may be eligible…

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Online AI Workshops from Cosmic

21 April 2026

Cosmic have put together a range of practical online AI workshops starting next week and…

Upcoming funded workshops for NDMA members

7 April 2026

Ideal for developing staff, engaging apprentices and inspiring trainees, or just refreshing skills, the NDMA…

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Make it a night to remember at the Devon Business Awards

7 April 2026

The flagship Devon Chamber event takes place in Plymouth on 22nd May Open to Devon Chamber…

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STEM education & the manufacturers of our future

NDMA actively engages with education providers, pupils and students from primary ages, right through to degree level, helping employers to inspire the next generation of manufacturing talent

STEM Ambassadors u0026amp; Schools Engagement

Member representatives participate in STEM activities, career awareness and open events to encourage a connection between schools and local industry

Apprenticeships

Modern apprenticeship paths in manufacturing are more diverse than ever and an excellent way to start a career or even develop beyond degree level

Careers u0026amp; Skills

NDMA works with local economic hubs and education providers to promote Northern Devon as a great place to live and work, with opportunities to upskill and develop

Awards

The annual NDMA Manufacturing Awards celebrate, not only the work of manufacturing businesses, but those of students and pupils in our schools and colleges

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NDMA numbers

A snapshot of statistics for our core area

800

Square Miles

covered by North Devon & Torridge districts

20

of Devon’s workforce

is employed in manufacturing

1

ONE

of just 738 UNESCO Biospheres

in the World

Want to get in touch?

NDMA is run by a volunteer committee, in addition to their daily roles within member companies. Please fill in the form on our contacts page and someone will usually get back to you within a few days.