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Richard Patch

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Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at ManufacturersHub
📍 Essex, England, United Kingdom

Richard Patch is the Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer of ManufacturersHub, a platform he founded to boost visibility for UK manufacturing SMEs. With a background in mechanical manufacturing and automation at Sims Engineering, he is passionate about connecting the UKs industrial community and strengthening local supply chains. He holds an ILM Level 3 in Leadership & Management.

Outside of his full-time engineering role, Richard dedicates his evenings to growing ManufacturersHub. He hosts the platforms podcast, interviewing industry leaders to share insights and success stories. His work is driven by a strong passion for helping small businesses thrive and securing the future of UK manufacturing.

Interesting fact: Richard started ManufacturersHub as a side project from a simple spreadsheet he created to help his full-time employer find new leads and customers.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Essex, England, United Kingdom
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UK Manufacturing SMEs
He co-founded ManufacturersHub to help UK manufacturing SMEs increase their visibility, connect with suppliers, and overcome the "feast or famine" business cycle.
Community Building
He actively builds networks through his platform and podcast, aiming to unite local supply chains and encourage businesses to collaborate for mutual growth.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
ManufacturersHub
8-2023
New Business Development
SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
4-2023
Mechanical engineer / Shop Floor Supervisor
SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
9-2014 - 4-2023
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
2-2013 - 9-2014
CNC Programmer / Precision Engineer
Qualiturn products limited
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Education
2010 - 2014
NVQ Distinction
Harlow College
9-2009 - 6-2010
NVQ Distinction
Harlow College
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