The Manufacturing Agenda
Changing lender appetite And, while our survey of investors and lenders found a majority were still committed to supporting the sector, to a greater or lesser extent, it also found a significant minority had growing concerns. Just over a fifth (22%) of investors and lenders said they were actively looking to increase exposure to manufacturing in the next 12 months, with a similar proportion (21%) planning to lend or invest selectively based on subsector. However, 19% intended to reduce their exposure and 18% expected to exit manufacturing entirely. For many, the decision is shaped less by individual company performance and more by broader sector considerations. It means access to funding is unlikely to materially improve during 2026. While lenders remain willing to support strong management teams with clear plans and robust financials, access to capital will continue to depend on the ability of businesses to demonstrate working- capital discipline, resilience and credible execution capability. 22% 19% Said they were actively looking to increase exposure to manufacturing in the next 12 months. However, 19% intended to reduce their exposure and 18% expected to exit manufacturing entirely.
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