PECM Issue 56 2022 | Page 36

PP C & A boss urges UK manufacturers to make the most of a ‘ once in a generation ’ reshoring boom

EDITOR ’ S CHOICE CHANGING PERCEPTIONS

PP C & A
PP C & A boss urges UK manufacturers to make the most of a ‘ once in a generation ’ reshoring boom
PP C & A boss urges UK manufacturers to make the most of a ‘ once in a generation ’ reshoring boom
De-risking supply chains , mitigating long lead times and ensuring security of supply are driving a major reshoring trend back to the UK according to a leading manufacturing boss .
Tony Hague , CEO of PP Control & Automation ( PP C & A ), believes that cost and availability of freight , combined with huge economic and political uncertainty , is changing perceptions when it comes to the ‘ total cost of acquisition ’ and this translates into a ‘ once in a generation ’ opportunity for domestic manufacturers .
His own business is already reaping dividends , picking up new contract manufacturing orders with OEMs involved in transport , energy and power and warehousing and logistics .
These clients had previously worked with partners in China , Eastern Europe and India , but have recently turned their attention closer to home to achieve higher added value and shorter lead times .
“ Reshoring is happening and the opportunity for the wider UK economy will only increase in my opinion ,” commented Tony , who was named in LDC ’ s top 50 most ambitious business leaders last year .
“ The political and economic landscape is volatile , and this is driving questions relating to risks and costs around ‘ extended ’
Reshoring is happening and the opportunity for the wider UK economy will only increase in my opinion .
and distant supply chains . There is also growing environmental concerns , as well as corporate and social responsibility of partners that reside in the supply chain .”
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