Sharing in Growth (SiG) is celebrating the success of its Rolls-Royce-led and Government-backed programme supporting 100 UK aerospace suppliers generates £9.86 billion in contracts and 92,000 years of skilled employment
Over the last 14 years, SiG has supported 100 aerospace suppliers, each endorsed by a leading aerospace customer, helping businesses develop the leadership, skills and operational excellence needed to compete successfully in global markets. The programme’s economic impact is more than double the original commitment made by Rolls-Royce and the Department for Business and Trade, and it provides a powerful model for the future.
Malcolm James, CEO of Sharing in Growth, said:
“This ambitious industry-led, government-supported programme demonstrates what can be achieved when industry and government work together to invest in long-term capability and productivity.
“Nearly 100 aerospace suppliers across a wide range of commodities – from forgings, to machining, optical systems to composite structures – have transformed their leadership, culture, productivity and competitiveness through multi-year engagements with Sharing in Growth. The results include £9.8 billion in additional contracts, 92,000 years of skilled employment supported and stronger, more competitive aerospace supply chains that are generating value for the UK economy today.
“Our mission remains unchanged – to help ambitious manufacturers build the people, processes and leadership needed to achieve sustainable growth and compete successfully on a global stage.”
Unlike traditional consultancy, Sharing in Growth delivers multi-year transformation programmes that combine coaching, mentoring, structured training and hands-on operational development. SiG works with client organisations to build internal capability, embed leadership behaviours and establish operational disciplines that continue to deliver value long after engagements complete.
Key capability areas include business strategy and growth, governance and leadership development, operational excellence, production planning, supply chain and financial management, new product introduction and cultural transformation.
An independent evaluation conducted by SQW on behalf of the UK Government identified strong positive impacts on leadership capability, organisational culture, skills development, operational performance and the successful implementation of business change.
Creating lasting impact across the UK aerospace supply chain
The impact of Sharing in Growth can be seen in the success of businesses across the UK aerospace sector.
Castle Precision Engineering
Castle Precision Engineering, one of the first companies to join the programme in 2013, transformed from a supplier focused on a single aero engine customer into a strategic partner serving multiple global aerospace manufacturers. Despite being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the business recovered strongly, growing turnover from £22 million in 2019 to £41 million in 2025, increasing employment from 121 to 148 people and maintaining an apprenticeship rate of 12.5% – more than four times the UK average. Today, Castle is pursuing its ambition of becoming a $100 million business by 2030.
Yan Tiefenbrun, Managing Director of Castle Precision, said: “Culturally, Sharing in Growth had a massive lasting impact on us. The principles introduced over a decade ago still drive how we operate today. They planted little golden acorns across our business that we’ve continued to build on as we’ve grown. Even after 14 years, we still trust Sharing in Growth to support our business because of their proven capability & thought leadership.”
Sylatech
North Yorkshire-based engineering specialist Sylatech also achieved significant results through its transformation programme, including a 33% improvement in value-add per person, a 51% increase in revenue and right-first-time quality performance of 99.5%. The business also strengthened leadership capability, employee engagement and operational performance, positioning itself for continued growth across aerospace, defence and space markets.
Charlie Breese, Managing Director of Sylatech, said: “The impact of Sharing in Growth touches every part of the company – everybody feels it. Our organisational structure has had a complete facelift – we now have a robust governance system that connects the shop floor to the board.”
AML Sheffield
Based in Rotherham, AML looked to strengthen its leadership, commercial capability and operational processes to sustain and scale growth in a challenging market. Working with SiG, the company doubled its turnover, growing from £4.5 million to £10.7 million, with a 94% increase in PBIT. Perhaps most significantly, AML’s transformation positioned the company for acquisition by the global Walsin Group in 2024, with investment secured to support a £40 million growth target by 2029.
Mark Hands, Managing Director of AML, said: “Through our engagement with Sharing in Growth, AML has undergone a genuine transformation. We have restructured how we operate, embedded stronger processes, scaled our customer development capabilities, and positioned ourselves for sustainable growth.
“The programme’s bespoke coaching, rigorous diagnostics, and continuous support have helped turn ambition into action, enabling us to elevate capability across leadership, operations and sales.
“Today, AML is more resilient, competitive, and ready to seize new contracts with confidence.”
Key Programme highlights
- 14-year government-funded aerospace supplier development programme
- Nearly 100 UK aerospace suppliers supported
- £9.8 billion in additional contracts generated
- 92,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) years of skilled employment supported
- Independent evaluation demonstrated improvements in leadership, operational excellence and organisational performance
- Sharing in Growth continues to support manufacturers across aerospace, defence, renewable energy and nuclear sectors
Results driven. Results proven.
Sharing in Growth continues to support ambitious manufacturers through leadership development, operational excellence and supply chain transformation programmes in the UK and internationally.
Operating across some of the UK’s most strategic industries – aerospace, defence, nuclear and renewable energy – SiG is committed to improving productivity, business performance, and enhancing global competitiveness through people, processes and the leadership capabilities required for long-term success.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Who is Sharing in Growth?
Sharing in Growth is a business transformation specialist that helps manufacturers improve leadership, operational excellence, productivity and sustainable growth through long-term development programmes.
What did the Sharing in Growth aerospace programme achieve?
Over 14 years, the programme supported 100 UK aerospace suppliers, generated £9.8 billion in additional contracts and supported 92,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) years of skilled employment through UK aerospace suppliers.
Which industries does Sharing in Growth support?
Sharing in Growth supports manufacturers across the aerospace, defence, renewable energy and nuclear sectors, helping organisations strengthen leadership, improve operational performance and achieve sustainable growth.
How does Sharing in Growth support manufacturers?
Sharing in Growth combines coaching, mentoring, structured training and hands-on operational development to build capability, improve productivity and embed long-term business improvements
Does Sharing in Growth still deliver transformation programmes?
Yes. Sharing in Growth continues to deliver leadership development, operational excellence and supply chain transformation programmes in the UK and internationally, helping manufacturers improve productivity, strengthen capability and achieve sustainable growth.
