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SOREC Engineering and Manufacturing

SOREC Engineering and Manufacturing

SOREC Engineering and Manufacturing serves as a collaborative platform, bringing together businesses to foster growth and share opportunities, ensuring long-term viability and success of the sector.

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Who We Are

Our Role

SOREC Engineering and Manufacturing is a regional hub dedicated to strengthening and advancing the local engineering and manufacturing industries. Established in response to challenges such as declining firms, limited capital investment, and workforce shortages, SOREC works to ensure businesses have the support, resources, and strategic guidance needed to thrive.

As an organisation we:

  • Provide business development support for companies seeking capital investment
  • Assist businesses with funding applications, positioning them for the best chance of success
  • Facilitate capability mapping to understand and leverage the collective strengths of the sector.
  • Foster collaboration between businesses and industry leaders
  • Advocate for investment in new technology and infrastructure
  • Support workforce development through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Our Purpose

To empower and grow the engineering and manufacturing industries by supporting investment, innovation, and sector-wide collaboration.

Our Vision

A thriving engineering and manufacturing sector, strengthened by investment, innovation, and a skilled workforce, driving long-term economic growth in the region.

Our Team


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Testimonial

"We are really grateful that Business South has picked up the regional manufacturing and engineering network. Now not only can we continue the school's outreach – but we’ll finally have the capacity to leverage the Chamber’s scale to represent the region.

Sarah Ramsay - CEO United Machinists