The companies, deals and people behind advanced manufacturing in Leeds. One of the UK's designated growth sectors, as it plays out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate.
Leeds manufacturers make food and drink, engineered parts, packaging, chemicals and medical products, and many supply the automotive, rail, aerospace and energy industries. Manufacturing remains one of the larger employers in the city and across West Yorkshire, and the University of Leeds works with the sector on research and skills.
This page follows the sector as it plays out in Leeds. Top stories shows what our readers are following now. Company news lists the investments, new sites, contracts, acquisitions and senior hires we have reported over the last 12 months, firm by firm. Below it are the advanced manufacturing companies on our register, those in our news first, and the map shows where they are based.
For firms weighing up a move to Leeds, the jobs figure shows the size of the sector's workforce from official statistics, updated each year.
This page is new and grows with our coverage. If your company works in advanced manufacturing in Leeds, send us your news.
None of the companies pays to be listed, and coverage is an editorial decision.
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A.MacGregor · 19 Oct 2026
Funding, deals and investmentPrivate equity firm Foresight has invested £12m to back the management buyout of Leeds distributor Automotive & Industrial Consumables (AIC).
A.MacGregor · 19 Sep 2026
Latest newsFast-growing Leeds transformer maker Wilson Power Solutions has bought the 67,760 sq ft Network House in south Leeds to support its next phase of…
A.MacGregor · 1 Sep 2026
| Company | Milestone | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAIC | Acquisition | £12m | Oct 2026 |
| NNG Bailey | Expansion | Sep 2026 | |
| WWilson Power Solutions | New office | Aug 2026 |
From the company records and our coverage. Values as reported; blank where not disclosed.
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See their latest news →| Company | Type | Where | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA.W. Hainsworth | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Spring Valley Mills | 1783 |
| AAiredale International Air Conditioning | International | Leeds headquartered · Rawdon Factory | 1974 |
| FFroch Foods | National | Waterside Industrial Park | |
| HHarrison Spinks | Independent | Leeds headquartered · The Innovation Centre | |
| SSARAS Technology | Leeds headquartered · Windmill House | ||
| SSymington’s | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Thornes Farm Business Park | |
| VVickers Oils | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Airedale Mills |
Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. No company pays to be listed or to change its place.
Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.
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The UK's designated growth sectors, as they play out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate. Every company can earn coverage the same way, by making news.
Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 5 November 2026.
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