Reshoring in the UK: Building Resilience, Not Just Capacity

UK manufacturers aren’t just bringing production home - they’re rebuilding resilience in a world of uncertainty.

The reshoring trend is being driven by more than cost. It’s about:

• Reducing supply chain risk
• Improving sustainability
• Reclaiming control over quality and innovation

But reshoring isn’t plug-and-play. It demands new machinery, digital capabilities, and compliance with evolving standards - all while navigating a tight labor market and rising expectations for safety and sustainability.

Reshoring is a chance to rethink how factories are built - from the ground up. That means:

• Investing in smart, flexible automation
• Prioritizing functional safety and cybersecurity
• Aligning with UKCA and global compliance frameworks

How Intertek Helps 
Whether you're upgrading legacy systems or building new facilities, Intertek supports:

• Machinery and system safety evaluations
• Functional safety and cybersecurity assessments
• Compliance with UKCA, CE, and international standards
• Training and technical guidance for future-ready operations

Reshoring is more than a trend - it’s transformation! Intertek is here to help you do it right.

Learn more: 
www.intertek.com/industrial