The Global Manufacturing Festival, which will take place in Sheffield in March, hosted its national launch in London this week.
Held in Westminster, the launch highlighted the importance of advanced manufacturing and engineering to the UK's economic future, the magnitude of inspiring the next generation of engineers and provided a taster of what's to come during the festival in Sheffield – which takes place in association with the Financial Times and EEF.
Attendees, from a multitude of backgrounds such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, law, finance, education and politics, heard from a mix of public and private sector leaders and manufacturing apprentices including Mark Prisk MP; Chris Squires, Procurement Manager at EDF Energy; Peter Marsh, the Financial Times Manufacturing Editor; Professor Bill Speirs, The Master of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire - Sheffield; Martin Temple CBE, Chairman at EEF; and Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycles Ltd – producers of the world renowned folding bike.
Business Minister Mark Prisk MP said: "The Global Manufacturing Festival is a significant and timely festival for this country to host in 2011. Manufacturing is leading the way in rebalancing the economy and reducing the budget deficit so it is vital that we work with industry to make sure that exports continue to grow.
"Over the next four years we are cutting corporation tax from 28% to 24% and attracting new talent to manufacturing by expanding the number of adult apprenticeships available, so by 2014-15 there will be funding for 75,000 more adults to start than under the previous Government's plans.
"On January 25th we will also host a summit attended by manufacturers, Nick Clegg, Vince Cable and other Government departments to identify the challenges and barriers to growth."
The Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield is taking place on March 14 - 24 2011 and is being led by Square 5 Ltd in partnership with Creative Sheffield and Business & Education South Yorkshire; is sponsored by Nabarro LLP and Firth Rixson; and will comprise of a series of focused events, workshops, exhibitions and conferences with leading representatives from the world of manufacturing, politics and education.
The Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield website
Images: globalmanufacturingfestival.com
Held in Westminster, the launch highlighted the importance of advanced manufacturing and engineering to the UK's economic future, the magnitude of inspiring the next generation of engineers and provided a taster of what's to come during the festival in Sheffield – which takes place in association with the Financial Times and EEF.
Attendees, from a multitude of backgrounds such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, law, finance, education and politics, heard from a mix of public and private sector leaders and manufacturing apprentices including Mark Prisk MP; Chris Squires, Procurement Manager at EDF Energy; Peter Marsh, the Financial Times Manufacturing Editor; Professor Bill Speirs, The Master of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire - Sheffield; Martin Temple CBE, Chairman at EEF; and Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycles Ltd – producers of the world renowned folding bike.
Business Minister Mark Prisk MP said: "The Global Manufacturing Festival is a significant and timely festival for this country to host in 2011. Manufacturing is leading the way in rebalancing the economy and reducing the budget deficit so it is vital that we work with industry to make sure that exports continue to grow.
"Over the next four years we are cutting corporation tax from 28% to 24% and attracting new talent to manufacturing by expanding the number of adult apprenticeships available, so by 2014-15 there will be funding for 75,000 more adults to start than under the previous Government's plans.
"On January 25th we will also host a summit attended by manufacturers, Nick Clegg, Vince Cable and other Government departments to identify the challenges and barriers to growth."
The Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield is taking place on March 14 - 24 2011 and is being led by Square 5 Ltd in partnership with Creative Sheffield and Business & Education South Yorkshire; is sponsored by Nabarro LLP and Firth Rixson; and will comprise of a series of focused events, workshops, exhibitions and conferences with leading representatives from the world of manufacturing, politics and education.
The Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield website
Images: globalmanufacturingfestival.com
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