Made in Britain recently made headlines alongside its CEO, John Pearce, as they joined member 9Barista to celebrate its award-winning innovation in manufacturing and its incredible success in the global export market.
John joined 9Barista in welcoming the Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, MP, to its Cambridge HQ to commemorate the occasion. Held to celebrate 9Barista’s King’s Award in Innovation, the visit showcased the company’s commitment to quality manufacturing and engineering innovation in the UK - all underpinned by the international recognition afforded them by the Made in Britain registered trademark.
During the event, 9Barista underscored the intrinsic value the Made in Britain mark affords their brand in increasingly competitive global markets.
Hugh Clark, research and development engineer for 9Barista, was quoted in The Manufacturer, saying: “Being made in Britain has given us a huge brand advantage in overseas markets. We export almost 90% of our machines to international customers. Customers in China and the USA frequently mention how important it is to them that the 9Barista is produced in the UK.
“When purchasing our products, our customers are investing in a premium stovetop espresso maker that they want to count on for years to come. The Made In Britain mark quickly communicates that we have put care and attention into our supply chain and manufacturing, so your investment in our product will be rewarded.
“The Made In Britain mark is a great way of communicating to our customers that we’re taking advantage of the manufacturing here in the UK and that our products are better quality as a result. Having an organisation like Made In Britain lend its name and mark to the 9Barista machine is a recognisable seal of approval saying: ‘This is the real deal.’"
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, MP, was also featured in the media coverage, stating: “9Barista has taken two of Britain’s great loves – coffee and engineering – and brewed up something truly special. It’s amazing to see Cambridge talent creating world-class products and taking them global. This is local innovation at its finest, and I’m delighted to celebrate their incredible success.”
John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, was also quoted in Machinery, saying: “Pinning the official ‘Made in Britain’ badge to my local MP Daniel Zeichner’s lapel was a proud moment - at the factory of one of our 2,100 British manufacturing businesses, just a short cycle from my home in Cambridge.
“Export growth of British manufacturing looks closer than ever when you see young entrepreneurs making and selling thousands of their precision-engineered machines to markets as far afield as China and the United States.
“At 9Barista, cutting-edge marketing and world-class engineering come together to brew the perfect espresso, and an inspiring vision for the future of UK manufacturing.”
This recognition of 9Barista’s achievements and Made in Britain’s role in championing UK manufacturers has been widely shared across industry media, reinforcing the value of British manufacturing on the global stage.
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By Made in Britain 5 months ago | Media coverage