Alan Reid joins Manufacturing Growth Fund

He is a chartered mechanical engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering from UCLan, which he obtained as a mature student.

He joins a team of advisors who are passionate about the manufacturing sector and growing businesses through operational efficiency and increased productivity.

Alan Reid said: “When I sold my shares in B&M Longworth, it gave me nine months to take stock of what I wanted to do next.

Anne Campion, manufacturing services manager for the Manufacturing Growth Fund, added: “Alan brings a fresh perspective to the manufacturing offer in the North West. He has experience as a business owner, and has received funded support from the former Manufacturing Advisory Service, which means he is ideally placed to advice manufacturing and engineering firms on their growth strategy.”

Joining Alan will be Mike Brook and Jayne Mezulis from international business consultants Brook Corporate Developments. Together they will outline the implications of Brexit for local manufacturers, followed a by panel discussion on how to effectively plan for Brexit.