For over a decade, Barclays has provided banking, financing and strategic expertise across the whole value chain for manufacturing, transport and logistics clients.
Industry challenges and opportunities
When the leading cheese-maker wanted to build a biogas plant in order to be 100% energy self-sufficient, its long-standing relationship with Barclays was key to funding its plans.
Barclays’ Lee Collinson, discusses how for a growing number of UK households, buying goods direct from the producer is now an established habit.
Manufacturers going direct – Research from Barclays focused on the opportunities for manufacturers to use a direct to consumer sales approach.
Barclays and BDO in conjunction with specialist sector research agency Analytiqa, have undertaken the latest in our series of surveys to assess.
Client advantages
As well as a dedicated Relationship Director you will also have access to a variety of products and solutions. Click on the areas below to find out more about how Barclays can support you.
Specialist expertise across your sector
The manufacturing, transport and logistics sector faces many different challenges and opportunities. To meet your specific needs, we provide dedicated and specialist teams.
Our team has worked with many of the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies.
By drawing on our knowledge, experience and industry relationships in this sector to help you grow your business – and can provide financing expertise to support projects of any scale.
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From food and drink to metals, aerospace and machinery, electronics to pharmaceuticals, our relationships with leading manufacturers enable us to stay ahead of this continually evolving sector.
With a strong focus on sustainability, supply chain risk and high-value manufacturing, we are committed to helping your business achieve its short and long-term objectives.
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We have extensive experience of meeting the banking, financing and strategic needs of this complex and highly-regulated sector.
From power suppliers and generators to water companies and energy distribution networks, we work closely with clients to help optimise financing, manage liquidity and ensure seamless, reliable customer payments and transactions worldwide.
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We are proud to be the chosen corporate banking partner of more than half of the top 50 transport and logistics companies in the UK.
We have long-standing experience of the complexity and competitiveness of this sector - and the financing solutions you need to grow within it.
Plus, through our membership and key sponsorship of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport we can represent your views and help shape the future of the industry.
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We can help ensure cash is working hard for you across your whole business – from seamless coordination of payments to efficient treasury management.
Discover flexible, expert financing solutions built around your business – from meeting day-to-day expenditure to funding your ambitions for growth.
With an international network of local trade specialists, we offer a range of solutions to help you execute and expand your trading activities with confidence.
Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics
To discuss your business requirements and how Barclays can support you, contact us today.