The Manufacturing Advisory Service - Yorkshire & Humber (MAS) is geared up to helping manufacturers address their survival and development needs through practical advice and guidance.

Supported by Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by YFM Business Development, the MAS service is delivered in this region by a network experienced manufacturing specialists and world-class associates, giving local businesses direct access to the resources they need to adapt in today's market.

All manufacturers are different, which is why MAS is totally flexible to meet their needs -from a free quick enquiry service, to a hands-on assessment and review of their business, factory visit and networking events, to in-depth manufacturing consultancy or mentoring support, speaking to MAS will help them find the way forward.

To support its mission, Yorkshire Forward has recently enhanced the level of grant funding to 75% to help companies that are struggling with their cash flow to access manufacturing improvement projects.