Back British Metals (BBM) is reinforcing its commitment to positioning the UK metals industry as a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and national resilience. Following a pivotal meeting with Chris McDonald MP, we are driving forward a bold strategy to secure recognition, investment, and policy support for the metals sector.
Why does this matter?
🔹 The draft of the UK’s Industrial Strategy has not recognised metals as a key growth sector.
🔹 The metals industry underpins national infrastructure, defence, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy – sectors vital to the UK’s future.
🔹 By strengthening domestic supply chains, investment, and skills development, we can ensure a resilient, competitive, and sustainable UK metals sector.
CMF is a founding member of the Back British Metals Initiative, and at our latest strategy meeting, industry leaders united to outline a roadmap focusing on:
✅ Policy advocacy – Ensuring the UK metals industry is recognised as a strategic sector.
✅ Investment attraction – Showcasing metals as a high-value growth opportunity.
✅ Supply chain resilience – Strengthening UK-based processing, manufacturing, and recycling.
✅ Workforce and skills – Supporting SMEs, apprenticeships, and future talent in advanced manufacturing.
“There can be no modern Industrial Strategy without the metals industry.” – Andy Walker, Johnson Matthey.
“We are keen to be part of the solution and welcome the opportunity to work closely with UK Government.” – Simon Forrester, The Cast Metals Federation, CMF.
With growing Parliamentary support, increasing industry collaboration, and a data-driven approach, BBM is committed to securing a stronger, more competitive future for the UK metals industry.
Read the latest press release and more about our strategy here:
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