Trade body
Made in Britain’s acclaimed
UnPacked video series is returning for a second series, once again spotlighting the very best of UK manufacturing. With a new line-up of face-to-face interviews featuring the sector’s leading voices, the series dives into how British businesses are driving innovation, championing sustainability, and fuelling economic growth nationwide.
Following the success of the first UnPacked series, which saw 19 industry leaders share their unique stories of success and the ways in which they champion the manufacturing sector, Made in Britain has announced that eagerly anticipated new instalments of the series will launch from the end of July.
Journalist and presenter Matthew Stadlen will be returning as the host, conducting in-depth interviews with a number of key figures in the UK manufacturing industry to find out how they are contributing to strategic growth through sustainable and ethical practices. Previous episodes include features with Peter Morris from
Lockabox Ltd, Shalom Lloyd MBE from Naturally Tiwa and Alex Simmons from
Home Decor, each sharing their own individual journeys with their business and its growth mission.
The latest series has been filmed in-person rather than over video call, creating a sleek, professional setting for member organisations to platform their inspirational stories of transformation and innovation within manufacturing — with an up-close and personal look at the processes involved. It is available to watch exclusively, for free, on the Made in Britain website, with new episodes available every week, and you can watch all the previous editions on there too.
John Pearce, Made in Britain’s CEO, said: “Supporting British manufacturers and wider industry is the core ethos of Made in Britain, and the UnPacked series enables us to shine a spotlight on the innovative minds within our member base of 2,200 that are making a real difference; not just for their own business, but for the entire industry.
Unique stories to tell“Each and every one of the businesses that are Made in Britain members has unique stories to tell, and we want to bring those to life and put their hard work into the limelight for all to see. UnPacked is about more than just the tales of success; it serves as an opportunity to learn tricks of the trade, to discover different leadership styles and identify new ways to strengthen the economy and make a positive difference to the world. Our dream for UnPacked is for it to inspire others to pursue their career aspirations, and to motivate business leaders to continuously strive for more.”
Matthew Stadlen, the presenter of Made in Britain’s UnPacked series, said: "Presenting the series hasn't just been a massive eye-opener for me, it has been a privilege. My wife will tell you that I am not the most practical person, so listening to the stories of British manufacturers and experiencing the commitment and passion they bring to their work, has been inspiring. From the guy who invented on-street bike storage units, to the woman driving forward multi-pack car seats for children, I have come face-to-face with the innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming British manufacturing."
From its inception in 2013 to today, Made in Britain has grown to become a widely recognised trademark for homegrown manufacturing in the UK, amassing over 2,200 active members across dozens of sectors, varying from packaging to healthcare, construction to defence, and energy to apparel. It offers guidance and support to help measure a business’s environmental and social impact, and holds members to the highest standards of sustainability and eco-responsibility. As well as this, the trade organisation works closely with key Government figures to drive economic growth, support the UK economy and create jobs for the workforce.