West Midlands manufacturers turn to defence as JLR job cuts loom

A growing number of West Midlands manufacturers are looking to diversify into defence and security, as the region works with the East Midlands to capture a bigger share of a sector it says has long been overlooked.

Twelve businesses have already enrolled in the Supply Chain Transition Programme, which helps SME manufacturers in the West Midlands Investment Zone move into emerging sectors, with a further eight going through the eligibility process.

The figures were revealed at a Winning ... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...