At The Manufacturer, our commitment to continuous research spans over three decades, allowing us to fully understand the perspectives of our community of over 250,000 manufacturers. This provides us with unparalleled insights into their priorities, concerns, and anticipated challenges for the upcoming year.
Annually, we translate this wealth of knowledge into the Manufacturing Momentum Report, a comprehensive overview of commercial opportunities within the manufacturing sector for vendors seeking to build a high-profit, quick-win pipeline.
The eagerly awaited 2026 edition of the report has been launched in our recent webinar, hosted by our Editorial team - the ones behind the research.
In 2026, UK manufacturing is undergoing a clear shift. Decision-makers are no longer asking what’s possible. They’re asking what actually delivers, without risk, disruption or fatigue.
This report is built on live insight from senior manufacturing leaders and reveals how priorities have moved:
From ambition → execution
From experimentation → measurable outcomes
From technology-led buying → confidence in delivery
For solution providers, this changes how you position, sell and engage.
In 45 minutes, you’ll discover:
What manufacturers are actually prioritising and funding
Why AI, digital and automation are failing to scale
How data, integration and workforce capability now drive buying confidence
What manufacturers expect from solution providers beyond technology
The questions shaping 2026 strategies
Where will budgets really go?
What builds trust in a pressured market?
How do vendors cut through execution fatigue?
Meet our speakers
Tony Doran
Former Board Member / Advisor / Non-Executive Director, NSK Europe Ltd
Joe Bush
Editor, The Manufacturer
Henry Anson
Director, The Manufacturer
Who should watch the webinar
☑️C-suite & senior leaders selling into manufacturing ☑️Sales leaders shaping pipeline and account strategy ☑️Marketing leaders planning 2026 campaigns and positioning ☑️Commercial & partnerships teams engaging manufacturing buyers
Understand how manufacturers are moving from uncertainty to execution, and what that means for your growth in 2026.
2026 Manufacturing Momentum Report Webinar
The depth of The Manufacturer’s community research, combined with the insight, analysis, and knowledge from the sector’s leading Editorial Team gives solutions providers everything they need to make data-driven, consultative sales based upon real needs and pain points.
Fill in the form to access the on-demand webinar.
Generate a high-value pipeline quickly, easily, and intelligently.
