Make UK Defence – Strengthening our Commitment to the Defence Sector

Make UK Defence focuses specifically on the needs of manufactures operating within the UK defence supply chain. It provides a platform for collaboration between industry and key stakeholders, ensuring manufacturers remain aligned with defence policies, standards and future capability requirements.

Operating in regulated, high-risk environments brings unique challenges. Make UK Defence supports businesses by providing sector-specific guidance, from compliance and regulation through to skills development and training, helping manufacturers operate effectively and plan for the future.

Manufacturing is constantly evolving, but within the defence sector, the requirements are significantly more demanding. Projects require strict control, full traceability, and full compliance with evolving regulations, standards, and customer expectations.

By becoming a member of Make UK Defence, Advanced Handling joins a network of like-minded manufacturers operating within the same high-stake environments. This allows us to continuously review and refine our processes, ensuring every lifting solution remains aligned with the expectations of defence contractors, government bodies and critical projects.

For customers operating in defence or high-security manufacturing, our membership provides added confidence that Advanced Handling understands the demands of your environment and operates in line with recognised industry standards.

Our membership with Make UK supports our ability to stay aligned with current legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice, directly influencing the design, manufacture, and installation of our lifting equipment.

Working with Advanced Handling means partnering with a company that is actively engaged in the defence manufacturing community and committed to continuous improvement, and to refine our approach to ensure we deliver solutions that meet both current demands and future expectations.

Supplying lifting equipment into defence environments requires a strong focus on compliance, documentation, and control. Through Make UK Defence, we strengthen our ability to stay informed, adapt to change, and maintain the standards expected within the sector.

We’re proud to stand alongside other UK defence manufacturers and remain committed to delivering reliable, compliant lifting solutions that support national capability, resilience and innovation.

If you’re planning a project within the defence sector and want to ensure your lifting solution is compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose – contact Advanced Handling today for expert advice and a free site visit.

For businesses operating within the defence and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Handling provides bespoke lifting and handling solutions tailored to a wide range of operational requirements. From transporting high-value, fragile components to moving heavy sub-assemblies safely and efficiently, our solutions include goods lifts, scissor lifts, lifting trolleys and fully bespoke solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into demanding industrial environments.

Email sales@advancedhandling.co.uk or call 01778 345365.