Celebrating the UK Manufacturing Industry
National Manufacturing Day offers a chance to celebrate and recognise the vital role that manufacturing plays in the UK.
Manufacturing is more than production lines and machinery, it’s innovation, problem-solving, and precision. From small batch producers to large-scale industrial operations, manufacturers help shape our everyday lives, creating everything from medical devices and packaging, to food products, vehicles, and electronics.
At PKF Smith Cooper Systems, we’re proud to work closely with a range of manufacturers across the UK, helping them improve their processes and grow with confidence.
As a trusted Sage Business Partner, we specialise in delivering powerful manufacturing-specific solutions, Sicon Manufacturing and Cim200 Manufacturing for Sage 200, to help your business streamline operations and improve efficiency.
The Impact of Manufacturing in the UK
The manufacturing industry is one of the UK’s most important sectors, accounting for approximately 10% of the UK’s economic output and supporting millions of jobs.
Manufacturing plays a key role in driving innovation, supporting exports, and strengthening the economy. The industry also contributes heavily to research and development, with UK manufacturing responsible for over 40% of total R&D investment.
But manufacturers in 2025 face big challenges, with rising costs and increased demand. That’s why manufacturers are turning to better systems and technology to help remain competitive and work smarter, not harder.
How We Support Manufacturers
At PKF Smith Cooper Systems, we don’t just offer Sage 200 software. We specialise in advanced solutions specifically built for manufacturing. Whether you need help with stock control, works orders, or full shop floor planning, we have the tools and experience to help.
We’ve successfully delivered solutions to a range of manufacturing customers. There are two main Sage-approved add-ons for Sage 200 Professional that are built specifically for manufacturing. These include:
Sicon Manufacturing
Sicon Manufacturing is a set of production control modules for Sage 200, integrated with Stock, BOM, Sales and Purchase Order Processing. Unlike the legacy Sage offering, the Sicon manufacturing suite is a group of optional modules. Meaning that you can choose which ones you wish to implement for your business.
Interested in learning more about Sicon Manufacturing for Sage 200? Watch our on-demand webinar here.
Cim200 Manufacturing
Cim200 Manufacturing is an add-on which works in harmony with Sage 200 to streamline your stock control, production, planning and more. In an industry where change is constant, Cim200 allows you to control every element of your manufacturing process. Modules include Stock Control, Bill of Materials, Commercials, Works Orders and Planning.
Interested in learning more about Cim200 Manufacturing? Watch our on-demand webinar here.
Why Choose Us?
Many Sage Business Partners will claim to be experts in Sage Manufacturing solutions, but the reality is that very few are once the conversation moves past the Bill of Materials.
Here at PKF Smith Cooper Systems, we provide a range of solutions, from simple kitting and assembly, works order processing and material requirement planning, to full shop floor data capture and capacity planning. We can also integrate with job costing if this is how your business operates.
Our team understands the specific needs of manufacturing businesses, so we can tailor the solutions to fit your business. Don’t believe us? Listen to what one of our manufacturing customers have to say:
“Smith Cooper is an extension of our business not a supplier! Hope is always at the end of the phone and nothing is too much hassle”
~ Tennants UK Ltd
A Message from our Managing Director
“Manufacturing has always been key area of focus for our company, and it remains as important to us now as it has ever been. We have always enjoyed supporting manufacturing clients and have a massive amount of experience in a vast array of industry sectors. There are some very cool things in the pipeline, and we are very excited to offer the next generation of Sage Manufacturing solutions to our clients and prospects”
~ Chris Smith, Managing Director at PKF Smith Cooper Systems
We’re proud to support manufacturing businesses, not just on National Manufacturing Day, but every day. If you work in the industry and are looking to improve your systems, we’re here to help.
Get in touch today to learn more about how Sage 200, Sicon Manufacturing or Cim200 Manufacturing can help your business.
If you would like to discuss our manufacturing products in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01332 959008 or sage@pkfscs.co.uk
