Thursday, October 28, 2010

News: Conference helps manufacturers get a competitive edge for the future

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Over 200 manufacturers from across the region gathered in Rotherham earlier this month for the annual Manufacturing Conference organised by The Manufacturing Advisory Service Yorkshire & Humber (MAS Y&H).

Held at the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre in Rotherham, the "New Era for Manufacturing" event was specifically designed to provide delegates with key information and advice needed to move their businesses forward including how to develop strategic direction, gear up for the future with innovative and advanced manufacturing techniques and make the most of "low carbon" opportunities.

Industry experts who addressed the audience included Cheryl Kindness, design & development director of multi-award winning Camira Fabrics (Mirfield). Camira manufacture 8m metres of fabric every year and export to over 70 countries.

Cheryl shared some of the secrets of the company's success including how it had successfully innovated its way ahead of its competitors with the clever use of sustainable design and manufacture.

Peter Hopton, chief executive of the Sheffield-based energy efficient computer manufacturer Very PC talked about the importance of capitalising on the "green" revolution and gave delegates a valuable insight into making the most of the funding available to them.

Steve Watson, managing director of Global Aftermarket Services at Huddersfield-based David Brown Gears (which celebrated its 150th anniversary this year) led delegates through the journey of moving a traditional business into renewables, whilst Nick Hussey of Manufacturing Insight stressed the importance of improving the image of manufacturing amongst young people.

A range of MAS supported businesses also hosted pracitcal workshops at the conference.

Robin Watson, regional director of MAS chaired the conference and said: "Due to the current position on future funding of MAS, we are entering a period of great uncertainty. However, we remain committed to do everything we can to continue to support the region's manufacturing community; the success of which we believe is firmly linked with the UK's route to future prosperity."

The event also included the opportunity of a guided tour of the Factory of the Future at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC).

MAS-YH website

Images: mas-yh.co.uk

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