The Benefits of Being a Member
Membership offers first and foremost an informal network for like-minded business people at the most senior level. We meet six times per annum - either on site or at a local hotel - to discuss topical issues and to listen to speakers present their thoughts and ideas on relevant topics. If someone has something to say to manufacturers in the City the chances are that they will want to say it first to the PMG. Past speakers include: representatives for SWRDA; UKTI; Plymouth City Development Company; skills providers; local MPs; the SW Agent for the Bank of England etc etc.

The PMG also has a number of sub-groups that specialise in subjects such as: health and safety; personnel management; lean manufacturing and resource efficiency. These groups typically function by engaging managerial staff who are responsible for these functional areas in a mix of networking by group emails and/or by meetings.

We have an annual programme of popular site visits which are often themed and are open to a broad range of staff on a ‘first come first served basis’. A culture of openness and preparedness to listen to one another means that these events provide great learning opportunities for participants.

Collectively the PMG has considerable clout and is a voice that people listen to. Our policies are shaped directly by our membership.

The PMG is a natural repository for ideas on manufacturing in the City of Plymouth.

How to Join
We have two tiers of membership: ‘full’ and ‘network member’.

Our constitution stipulates that the criteria for full members include the following: the number of employees (typically over one hundred); the size of turnover, the reputation on quality, and the internationalism of the company.

For more information about the benefits of being a network member please read the attached document.
Membership fees for full members currently stands at £475 per annum;
whilst network members pay £120 in their first year (£240 year two onwards).

For an informal discussion about joining the PMG please contact the Secretary –
Mr Steve Gerry.