On Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Katherine Bennett CBE, expressed her enthusiasm for the modern industrial strategy set to be published on Sunday, June 22nd. Bennett stated, “The publication of the modern industrial strategy is a pivotal step towards transforming the UK into an industrial powerhouse.”
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult, an organization with a proven track record of turning policy into progress, has invested over £1 billion in a nationwide network of research and development facilities. This investment has resulted in significant successes, such as the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s (AMRC) 20-year partnership with Boeing, which convinced the company to build its first European manufacturing facility in Sheffield. This collaboration has not only driven economic growth and employment in the region but also showcases the potential for impact that the Catapult is capable of.
Another notable success is the partnership between CPI and pioneering British deep-tech company DEScycle, which helped unlock private investment for its groundbreaking e-waste recycling technology. This serves as an example of the Catapult’s ability to turn visionary ideas into real-world impact.
With the modern industrial strategy in place, Bennett sees an opportunity to further scale the organization’s impact in the regions it operates in and deepen its commitment to driving national economic growth. She stated, “We now have the opportunity to go further and faster, scaling our impact in the regions in which we operate and deepening our commitment to driving national economic growth.”
Bennett also highlighted the Catapult’s role as a partner to the government, stating that they have helped shape the strategy and the advanced manufacturing sector plan. She expressed her excitement to support the delivery of the strategy to ensure that the UK has the necessary resources to become a net zero manufacturing superpower.
For further information from the High Value Manufacturing Catapult or to speak with Katherine Bennett directly, please contact Catapult@crestviewstrategy.com.
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