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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

The Greater Devon Local Skills Improvement Plan is Here – and it matters for all of us

14 July 2026

The Greater Devon Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026-2029 has been published today, and NDMA…

Get on the Northern Devon Makes map

14 July 2026

North Devon Plus has launched a page dedicated to the Northern Devon Makes map Follow…

Continued transformation shown at Numatic visit

7 July 2026

Numatic International opened its doors to North Devon Manufacturers Association and Plymouth Manufacturing Group for…

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Funded Digital Skills Bootcamps for Devon, Somerset and Dorset Now Open

7 July 2026

Cosmic are currently promoting our funded Skills Bootcamps for adults living or working in Devon, Somerset and…

Will you be an award-winning manufacturer at this year’s NDMAs???

30 June 2026

Join us to celebrate local industry and have a great night out! The annual North…

NDMA North Devon Manufacturing Awards winners 2025

Have your say in the Enginuity SME Snapshot Survey

30 June 2026

Enginuity’s SME Snapshot Survey is now open for its third edition, and they’re inviting business…

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

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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.