Episode Summary:In Episode 3 of Season 4, we speak with Rowan Crozier, CEO of Brandauer, one of the UK’s leading precision stamping specialists, about what it really takes to scale a British manufacturing business in a global market.Rowan leads a business that exports 85% of its products worldwide, supplying into aerospace, automotive, medical, and emerging sectors like green energy. He also plays a national role in skills development and manufacturing policy.In this episode, we dig into:What it takes to sell precision UK manufacturing on a global stageHow Brandauer stays ahead with automation, apprenticeships, and investmentWhy UK firms must better understand their identity and valueThe realities of running a small business with big ambitionWhat Rowan wants government and industry leaders to understand nowWhether you’re leading a small team or trying to grow your export footprint, this episode is full of hard-won lessons and practical insight.Key Topics:Exporting 85% of production from a Birmingham baseHow a Tier 2 manufacturer can win Tier 1 workDigital transformation, robotics, and automation in precision stampingWhy Brandauer doubled down on marketing, video, and brandingThe importance of apprenticeships and succession planningRowan’s national work on skills policy and leadership in manufacturingThe balance between being proud of British manufacturing and thinking globallyThe real cost of standing stillEpisode Quote:"There’s no such thing as small anymore. If you want to grow, you have to act like a global business." – Rowan CrozierSponsors:SteelBuy is a digital marketplace built for the metals industry, helping buyers and sellers connect with speed, transparency, and simplicity.NERO Pipeline Connections is a trusted UK stockholder of stainless steel valves, fittings, and pipeline products, supporting industries from process to precision.Comton Group Ltd. is a specialist recruiter for the metal, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, helping businesses hire the right people from shop floor to senior leadership.About The Metal Guys Talk BusinessHosted by Peter Comerford and Mike Bolton, The Metal Guys Talk Business is a podcast for professionals in the metal, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. Each episode explores the challenges, changes, and big ideas shaping the industry from the shop floor to boardroom.Connect with the Hosts and Guest(s):Peter Comerford – Connect on LinkedInMike Bolton – Connect on LinkedInRowan Crozier – Connect on LinkedIn

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