Make it British Live is being held May 23 and 24. This is a trade show dedicated to UK manufacturers and British-made brands. This is the fifth edition of the show and some 5000 visitors are expected.
New and varied exhibitors are abundant this year, displaying a diverse range of fashion, accessory and homeware products. Many of the companies exhibiting are well over 100 years old, with two being founded in the 1700s.
Skills and training are high on the agenda this year. One of the halls has been dedicated to a manufacturing skills exhibition, which highlights the work being done to support a new generation of talent.
Of the 200 exhibitors at this year’s show, over 30 per cent are family businesses, including mother and daughter, husband and wife, father and son, and brother and sister teams. There are 28 garment manufacturers, seven machinery suppliers and 35 producers of accessories, from umbrellas and hip flasks to scarves and socks.
Make it British is the campaign to encourage more people to buy British and make in the UK. It is a platform for promoting UK manufacturers and British-made brands. Make it British Live began in 2014 and was originally called Meet the Manufacturer. This unique show prides itself on being the only sourcing event exclusively showcasing British manufacturers and producers.
