HSM joins Make Defence UK

HSM has joined Make Defence UK, a national not-for-profit, member-owned defence trade association, that champions and supports the UK’s innovative and diverse defence supply chain.

It is part of Make UK - the manufacturers’ organisation - and their mission is simple; to provide opportunities, facilitate networking, represent members and provision of the Fit for Defence programme.

• Opportunities
  They facilitate meet the buyer sessions, hosting 750 meetings per year between prospective suppliers and customers, as well as regular briefing webinars on MOD updates and programmes.
  
  

• Networking
  They have the best networking community in the UK defence industry, hosting dozens of in-person events both regionally and nationally every year.
  
  

• Policy Representation
  They represent their members’ capabilities and challenges at the highest levels in Westminster & Whitehall and provide high quality engagement opportunities for members with key policymakers in government.
  
  

• Fit for Defence Programme
  A bespoke business improvement programme for organisations of all sizes and experience in the sector. Their team of specialists assess organisation’s strengths and weaknesses and develop a bespoke action plan to maximise future growth. Find out more…

There are many benefits of being a Make Defence UK member and these vary according to which level you subscribe to:

Level 1:

• Weekly Defence Insights newsletter with the latest news and trends

• Access to Member Capability Platform – share your company information and capabilities to all other members

• Free networking events and discounted premium events

• Showcase your successes via Make UK Defence channels

• Direct access to prime contractors’ procurement needs

• Entry to industry-specific competitions and briefings

• Opportunities to exhibit at key defence trade shows

• Access to FFD diagnostic tool

Level 2:

Level 1 benefits plus:

• Dedicated Account Manager for your business

• Weekly business opportunities mailshot with access to a wide array of tenders

• Opportunity to apply to join the Make UK Defence Advisory Board

• Full access to FFD programme

• Ability to participate in our policy and growth-focussed working groups

Level 3:

Level 1 and 2 benefits plus:

• Complimentary space at one Meet the Buyer event each year to promote your products or services

• Direct, targeted introductions to key decision makers in defence

• Participation in exclusive Level 3-only events (dinners, roundtables, lunches)

• Speaking and hosting opportunities at Make UK Defence 

We have signed up to Level 2 membership, demonstrating our commitment to serving the defence sector as a vetted and integrated player in the national supply chain. Furthermore, this membership demonstrates:

• Our commitment to fulfilling stringent industry standards in quality and security required for government and military contracts.

• That we are part of a nationwide network and that we have the ability to collaborate on cross-sector innovations.

• That we are equipped to handle the complexity of defence work, including coded welding, material traceability and secure data handling.

• That we are keeping pace with advanced manufacturing techniques, ensuring we don't fall behind as military technology evolves.

At HSM, we have served the defence sector for many years. The precision-engineered components and systems we deliver are essential for aviation, marine and land-based applications. In an ever-evolving global landscape, our fabrications form the backbone of reliability for operations safeguarding national security.

Our commitment to excellence is rooted in advanced manufacturing and a deep understanding of the industry's stringent requirements. Beyond standard fabrication, we offer specialised capabilities in coded welding and skilled paint systems, ensuring every project meets rigorous regulatory standards and exact customer specifications.

Our defence manufacturing capabilities encompass:

• Submarine components

• Air filtration systems

• Machining and coded welding

• Assembly work

• Naval paint systems

• CARC paint systems

• Cyber Essentials

Find out more about our involvement with the defence sector, and get in touch if you have a defence project you’d like to discuss.

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