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Manufacturing
Future of Manufacturing
We partnered with The Guardian highlighting the significance of the manufacturing sector to the UK economy, looking at key strategies for future success:
- Process automation
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable growth
- Workforce agility
- Supply chain resilience
A blueprint for long-term growth
Drawing on research with over 1,000 senior business executives, we've identified the behaviours and strategies that enable companies to grow more rapidly and demonstrate greater resilience compared to their peers.
Manufacturing Capabilities
We’ve created a short video to show how we support businesses across the manufacturing sector.
Explore solutions and expertise available to help your business:
- Improve efficiency
- Embrace digital transformation
- Strengthen supply chain resilience. Watch to learn more about how these themes can support your business goals.
What could we do for you
At Royal Bank of Scotland we are committed to helping businesses across the manufacturing sector to transition to net zero through financing and practical support.
Whether that’s via financing of alternative renewable energy solutions like heat pumps or solar panels, or providing businesses with the tools to help measure their carbon footprint, we have a suite of financing products, skills and expertise across the bank and in our regional teams to help accelerate decarbonisation across your industry.
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Royal Bank of Scotland business banking is available to eligible customers who are over 18. Specific account and service eligibility criteria apply.
Unlock Your Business Potential
Discover how our sector-specific solutions can drive your business growth and help prepare your business for the future. Our tailored products and services are designed to support your goals and help your business become future-fit.
UK Manufacturing Outlook 2026: resilience and future-readiness
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UK Industrial Strategy: Opportunities for manufacturers
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Financing the future: unlocking growth and resilience in UK manufacturing
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Shaping the future: key manufacturing trends in 2025
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Royal Bank of Scotland Regional Growth Tracker report for October 2025
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Royal Bank of Scotland Regional Growth Tracker report for September 2025
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Royal Bank of Scotland UK Regional Growth Tracker report for August 2025
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Royal Bank of Scotland Regional Growth Tracker report for July 2025
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Fund essential purchases with asset finance from Lombard
Asset finance could allow you to purchase vehicles and equipment for your business by spreading the cost over a fixed term. Security, guarantees or indemnities may be required. Product fees may apply. Finance subject to status and is only available for business purposes except where specifically indicated to the contrary. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.
Fund your imports and exports with a trade loan
Trade loans are a short-term solution to cover the funding gap between you paying your suppliers and being paid by your customer. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
Free up cash from unpaid invoices
Invoice finance is a way for your manufacturing business to gain quick access to funds by raising them from your existing unpaid invoices. Eligibility applies. Fees may apply.
Buying or re-mortgaging a commercial property?
Owning your own premises could be a great way of growing your business. Enquire online now in less than two minutes to see what support we can give you. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
Fixed and variable rate loans to suit your needs
Whether you want access to a small business loan to buy stock or a larger loan to expand your assets, there are a variety of fixed and variable options to suit your needs. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
Helping you operate sustainably
Building a sustainable business can start with small changes, that can build to more ambitious plans.
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Eligibility criteria apply, and security may be required. Fees (other than arrangement fees) may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, eligibility and approval. Business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it. Terms apply.
Green initiatives in business
Adopting green practices is crucial in tackling climate change, could also help your business be more efficient, and gain positive recognition from customers and investors.
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Investing in energy-efficient solutions for your business
We have ways you could finance your energy efficiency project. So why not keep cash in your business and finance your energy efficient project with us?
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Could you cut your carbon and your costs?
Carbon Planner is free and could support you to become more sustainable, and help you identify potential cost and carbon savings too.
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Get help with employment law
Mentor could help you with employment law, health & safety and general HR tasks. Mentor also gives you access to 500+ document templates, and online eLearning courses. Some Mentor services incur a cost.
Thinking of selling?
The experts at Coutts have put together a Business Exit Programme to help you make the most of leaving your manufacturing business. It’ll take you through the basics of preparing for a sale, plus give you strategies to deal with selling, alongside guidance on life after you’ve sold too. There’s bitesize videos, articles and lots more.
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Protect your business
When you’ve built something up, you want to look after it the best you can – protecting it against various risks and challenges you may face. Gallagher, our business insurance broker, have a range of options to choose that could protect your business and your staff, including public and employers’ liability to professional indemnity and more.
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We're here to support you
We support more British manufacturing businesses than any other bank. As the manufacturing sector goes through disruptive transformational change, medium-sized manufacturers are faced with huge opportunities and challenges.
To talk to us about how we could support your business, please get in touch.
