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PMG e-Newsletter Edition #57
PMG e-Newsletter Edition #57 4
th August 2014
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PMG launches a brand new website & Corporate ID 2 LEPs Celebrate Growth Fund Successes 2 Manufacturers' confidence shows slight dip– BDO Survey 2 South West SME’s are planning growth 2 Patent Box Is Live This Year. Are You Ready? 3 Output shows a mixed picture 3 Mayflower 400th Anniversary Planning 3 Business Conditions – According the Bank of England 3 PwC’s 20:20 Vision - The Strategic Potential of Devon and Cornwall 4 Network Rail - West of Exeter Route Resilience Study 4 Local labour market strengthens 4 Other News in Brief 5 Awards open for entry 5
II PMG Members’ News
UTC Aerospace Systems Display Diverse System Capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2014 7 Fabric based sensors to prevent drivers falling asleep at the wheel 7 Princess Yachts announces Cannes Boat Show line-up 7 Plymouth luxury bed maker wins one national award and is shortlisted for another 8 Safety First Manufacturing Celebrate with a Day at the Races 8 Three share PMG EDT Year in Industry Award 2014 8 Other News in Brief 9 Members’ videos and newsletters 9 New Members this month 9
III Business to Business including grants & funding
Minister announces a £5 million fund to help companies develop cutting-edge technology for unmanned boats and submarines 9 Regional Growth Fund Round 6 (RGF6) and Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) - Change of venue for AMSCI briefing 9 Joint Funding Call: Microelectronics iNet & West England Academic Health Science Network Competition closes: Friday 29th August 9 The Driverless Cars Challenge 10 The REBus project 10 £25m available for Innovations in Energy 10 Employer Ownership Fund – Developing Women Engineers 10 Other business contacts received this month 10 Company Profiles of Potential Overseas Partners & TSB Funding Competitions 10
IV Talent Retention & Recruitment 11
Students looking for work or work placements 11 Vacancies 11
V Events, Training Courses & Other Information
Plymouth Adult and Community Learning - 2014/2015 ‘Plymouth On Course’ Brochure 12 UKTI Brazil - Webinar: New Internet Regulation in Brazil 14:00 - 15:00 (London) - 5th August 2014 12 Exelin open training programmes 12 The impact of data, science and technology on food security and production - The Forum, University of Exeter Thursday 4th Sept 9.30am 12 PMG CI subgroup – Visit to Tata Steel, Llanwern, Newport, South Wales - Wednesday 10th September – Departing Plymouth by coach: 7:30/8:00am returning at around 6:00pm
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New Apprentice Agency at Plymouth Herald ‘Get Hired’ event 10 September 2014 13 Plymouth International Trade Club - Thursday 11 September 5.30 - 8.30pm National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth 13 Babcock International Devonport Tour and Supply Chain Opportunities event – ‘Meeting the Challenges of Reliability and Responsiveness’ - 23rd Sep 2014 (09:30 - 14:30) Devonport, Plymouth
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Women in STEM Plymouth – Inaugural Meeting - Tuesday 30th September from 5:00 to 7:00pm (with an optional site tour at 4:00pm). At Langage Energy Centre, Kingsway, near Holland Road, Plympton, PL7 5AW – This event is sponsored by the PMG
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Torbay Hi Tech Forum 4th Annual Conference – 23rd October 9.30am till 4.30pm – Riviera International Conference Centre 14 Plymouth University would like to invite you to our Exploring your Future Placement & Graduate Recruitment Fairs - October 2014 14 b2b@SandyPark Exhibition Exeter, Wednesday 5th November 15 Innovate UK 2014 - 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London 15 Other Courses/Events
VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters
TEDx Plymouth University – Sponsors Wanted 16
Raising funds for marine conservation; auction of the Making Waves sunfish sculptures - Thursday 18 September - 7pm National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF
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Plymouth Film Festival 2015 - Sponsorship opportunities 16
CSR Related newsletters 17
VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence 17
Other surveys 17
VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles 18
Other sites of interest to manufacturers 19 Credits & Disclaimer 19
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At 55.4 in July, down from 57.2 in June, the headline seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS Purchasing Manager’s Index® (PMI®) posted its lowest reading in one year, but nonetheless remained well above the survey average of 51.5. The PMI has now signalled an improvement in operating conditions throughout the past 17 months. More - here
Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI® August 2014
I News PMG launches a brand new website & Corporate ID 1. The PMG has proudly launched its new website
http://www.mypmg.co.uk/ and corporate ID. The new PMG symbol (see top of previous page) is said to signify: ‘arrow, share, mechanical, chain, strong, network, binding and friendly’ – a perfect match for the PMG! Commenting on the new website, Sarah Raynor, Chief Marketing & Communications Director, Pipex px said, “This new PMG website looks really clean, smart, modern and straightforward to navigate. It gets the message across really well. The old site now looks very dated in comparison – so a massive improvement”. Please check out the site and examine your own entry. Let me know if you want to suggest an update for your firm. For the record, the site was built by Chris Mason, Director of Formell Ltd and his colleagues based at Unit 26 Devonshire Meadows, Broadley Park Road, Plymouth. Steve Gerry said ‘I’ve been extremely pleased with the job they’ve done for us and I’d recommend all PMG members to check them out!’ e-m [email protected] tel 01752 581 470 mob 07946 584 248 www.formell.co.uk
LEPs Celebrate Growth Fund Successes 2. The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is pleased to have secured an investment
package for the area worth £270m. The LEP has agreed a Growth Deal with Government which includes £130.3m from the Government’s Local Growth Fund to support economic growth in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The deal will unlock further investment of £140m from the private sector and local partners. More – here and here. Similarly, the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have secured a £198m Growth Deal from Government that aims to create 4,000 jobs and 6,000 new homes read more. For more information, please visit here.
Manufacturers' confidence shows slight dip– BDO Survey
3. Manufacturers' confidence slipped in June for the first time in 14 months as challenging operating conditions threaten to slow optimism in the sector, according to the latest 'Business Trends' report by BDO. The BDO Optimism Sub-Index for the manufacturing sector, which predicts growth expectations in six months' time, fell from 121 in May to 119.5 in June. Although it remains well above the 100 mark which indicates the long-term growth trend, the dip suggested manufacturers were taking a more considered approach to potential challenges, such as rising operating costs, which could act as a drag on growth. More - here
South West SME’s are planning growth 4. The 'Ambitious Businesses' report, compiled by HSBC Commercial Bank, found that 81% of SMEs in
the SW are actively planning to grow over the next year. Two thirds of business leaders (66 per cent) are confident in the current economic climate, up from 42 per cent at the same time last year. However, more than a third of businesses (36 per cent) still believe it is too risky to make significant investment at the minute. Report - here HSBC press release - here
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Patent Box Is Live This Year. Are You Ready? 5. SMEs and Large Companies should be considering their options to use patents to obtain very
significant corporate tax advantages. Used in conjunction with R&D Tax Credits, British companies, their directors and advisers can now concentrate on new products and processes and be assured that they can recover the costs on an ongoing basis. These schemes are designed to create a dynamic research and development environment where cost recovery and product, technical security is made affordable and available. It is very probable that Research and Development Tax Credits coupled with the Patent Box scheme are together among the best such corporate tax incentives available in any country. More - here
Output shows a mixed picture 6. The Office of National Statistics published new figures for production output
earlier this month. Comparison of twelve month figures - Production output increased by 2.3% between May 2013 and May 2014. There were increases in two of the main sectors, with manufacturing being the largest contributor, increasing by 3.7%. Water supply, sewerage & waste management increased by 2.3%. The main manufacturing components contributing to the increase between May 2013 and May 2014 were rubber, plastic & other non-metallic mineral products; transport equipment; and food products, beverages & tobacco. Comparison of the most recent month’s figures - Total production decreased by 0.7% between April 2014 and May 2014. Manufacturing was the largest contributor, decreasing by 1.3%. The main contributors to the decrease in manufacturing were basic metals & metal products; basic pharmaceutical products & pharmaceutical preparations; and computer, electronic & optical products. (The Index of Production is one of the earliest indicators of growth and it measures output in the manufacturing (the largest component of production), mining & quarrying, energy supply and water supply & waste management industries).
Mayflower 400th Anniversary Planning 7. The 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers in the
Mayflower from Plymouth to what was to become the United States of America will happen in just over six years’ time in September 2020. The City has high ambitions as to how this event should be celebrated – see opposite for a mockup image of what the media might be covering at that time. Just like any major international event, the planning has started early. Preliminary reciprocal visits to/from Plymouth and Massachusetts by civic dignitaries and the Chamber of Commerce have already taken place and a project manager has been appointed by Plymouth City Council who is due to take up her post shortly. As arguably the most important sector of the local economy, we are being asked how we as manufacturers might wish to engage with this opportunity for global attention to fall on Plymouth. All members are encouraged to consider whether you or a colleague wishes to be somehow involved with the initial planning for this event. The joy of engagement at this stage in the proceedings is that you can help shape what might happen because pretty much nothing has yet been determined. Having said that, we are unquestionably looking to use the opportunity to secure a legacy that will boost the local economy; increase international trade and bring about inward investment through an enhanced profile overseas. If you want to participate in the thinking for this event pl. let me know. [email protected]
Business Conditions – According the Bank of England 8. Manufacturing output for the domestic market had continued to grow steadily, and forward order
books had remained healthy. Growth was strongest in automotive, energy, rail infrastructure, homeware goods (furniture and furnishings) and the construction supply chain. The pace of aerospace orders growth had slowed, but there remained a large backlog to fulfill. Food and drink volumes had risen, as retailers and pubs stocked up in anticipation of World Cup sales. Growth was weakest in defence, paper and printing and the supply chain for truck manufacture — the latter having previously been boosted by purchases ahead of new emissions regulations. More - here
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PwC’s 20:20 Vision - The Strategic Potential of Devon and Cornwall 9. Devon and Cornwall, like the rest of the economy, has been hit hard by the longest depression in a
century, with output still well below pre-recession levels. With productivity in the region on the rise and unemployment falling, signs of recovery are starting to emerge. Devon and Cornwall face tough decisions in order to drive forward a sustainable strategy for recovery. So how can the region secure a robust, durable recovery in the face of the current challenges? Our PwC initiative "20:20 Vision - The Strategic Potential of Devon and Cornwall" starts the debate on how the region can work together to achieve its long-term goals in this changed economic context. What does the future look like? Our initial draft of the document focuses on key issues to bridge the gap between where we stand now and where we want to be in 2020: 1. How can the region attract and retain skills and businesses? 2. How can the region leverage the skills and experience of the existing pensionable population? 3. How should the underlying infrastructure support these first two aims? 4. How can the region fund the necessary changes?
Network Rail - West of Exeter Route Resilience Study 10. The West of England main line through Exeter and Newton Abbot provides the only railway link
between the South West peninsula and the rest of the country. Loss of the route, even temporarily, without a viable alternative has ramifications for the economy and for mobility and connectivity across the region. Critical success factors for a sustainable route include technical feasibility, safe operation and maintenance, resilience against severe weather events, the ability to accommodate forecast demand, value for money and a journey time similar to (or better than) that of today. This report, published 15 July 2014, summarises the findings of our high-level study into the options here There is also an introductory presentation - here
Local labour market strengthens 11. The local labour market continues to improve, with the city’s
overall unemployment rate remaining comfortably below national average, however a consistently higher proportion of our claimants comes from the 18-24 age group1. There were 3,855 JSA claimants in June 2014 (2.3% of resident
working age population compared to UK 2.5%), 225 less than in the previous month – a more significant change than the previous monthly change (from April to May, which was -180) and 1,555 less than in June 2013 (rate was 3.2%), differences consistent with the national and regional trend;
The continuing downward trend in claimant count experienced over the past 12 months remains at a consistent rate (around 0.1 percentage point or 135-140 claimants/month), with an unemployment rate that is still around 1% lower than 12 months ago;
The youth claimant count (for those aged 18-24) has also experienced a significant drop, going from 1,660 claimants in June 2013 (equivalent to a 4.9% youth unemployment rate) to 1,085 in June 2014 (3.2%), remaining comfortably below the UK average (4%);
The proportion of claimants aged 18-24 of the total number of claimants followed a similar trend over the past 12 months, falling from 30.7% in June 2014; however, it has experienced a small rise from 27.9% in May 2014 to 28.1% in June 2014, and remains well above the national and regional average (23.4%, and 24.1% respectively); therefore, despite a lower and falling number of claimants overall, a consistently higher proportion comes from the 18-24 age group;
The number of long-term claimants (over 1 year) currently stands at 980 claimants (25.4% of total claimants) compared to 1,510 in June 2013 (27.9% of total claimants); the ratio of long-term claimants to total claimants is now just above the SW ratio, and significantly below the UK ratio.
1 Figures courtesy of Economic Development, Plymouth City Council.
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Other News in Brief • Flood Protection works will mean rail line closure between Castle Cary and Taunton in
October ‘From Monday 6 to Thursday 9 October and Monday 13 to Thursday 16 October 2014, the line between Castle Cary and Taunton will be closed to allow for Network Rail to carry out flood protection works. This work is essential and something that we have been joining with local communities to support. It will however mean changes to weekday services for these two weeks. Penzance services will be diverted via Bristol and will run non-stop between Taunton and Reading. Trains to and from Plymouth will also run via Bristol. This will mean journey times extended by up to 30 minutes on both routes’. More - here
• Flybe has announced the return of daily Exeter flights to/from Newcastle International Airport. One way fares are on sale now from £29.99 including taxes and charges and available for travel effective from October 26 this year to 28th March 2015. More - here
• Labour leader Ed Miliband has proposed "technical degrees" - putting vocational subjects on an equal footing with traditional academic degrees. In a speech to an education charity, Mr Miliband said he will work with universities and employers to create such high-status qualifications. Labour has called for more options for what it calls the "forgotten 50%" who do not go to university. More - here
• Newquay Cornwall Airport named as potential spaceport site - Speaking at Farnborough Air Show’s ‘Space Day’, Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill and Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency Dr David Parker unveiled the findings of a recent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report highlighting 8 possible airfields that could host a spaceport and the economic opportunities it could open up for the UK including Newquay in Cornwall. More - here
• Plymouth’s commercial property market is on the mend and recovery is gathering momentum - According to regional property specialists, the sheer scale of the city, its strengths in manufacturing, the unique coastal position and the strength of its entrepreneurial small businesses, have been combining to bring major success to the city. More - here
• Plymouth Gin bars - Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe is advancing its drive for super-premium brand Plymouth Gin this month, with new bars at London Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3. More - here
• UK attracts highest levels of inward investment on record - The UK has attracted the most inward investment projects since records began in the 1980s. Annual investment figures from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) for 2013 to 2014 show that the UK attracted 14% more projects than last year (2012 to 2013). This is supported by external independent sources, such as EY, who have confirmed that the UK remains the number 1 destination in Europe for foreign direct investment projects. More - here
• Bristol Airport experienced its busiest ever June last month, after serving more than 646,000 passengers. The increase represents a boost of 3.34 per cent on the same period in 2013 and brings the airport's rolling 12 month total to 6.23 million passengers, its highest since 2008. A strong performance from Aer Lingus Regional's Dublin route was attributed to the growth, along with BMI's flights to Frankfurt and Munich and KLM's four-daily service to Amsterdam. More - here
• Engineering employers in the UK must do more to attract graduates into engineering careers, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) claims. More - here
Manufacturing Awards open for entry: • Insider Made in the South West Awards 2014 -
Now in their third year, these prestigious awards celebrate the very best of South West manufacturing. They are a showcase for the region and its diverse manufacturing industries ranging from aerospace and defence powerhouses to niche artisan foodie brands. It is this richness that gives the South West such potential for the future as a global manufacturing base. Held on 6 November at the Bristol Marriott Hotel, City Centre, Insider’s Made in the South West awards dinner will give local companies the opportunity to celebrate the world-class products they are manufacturing in this region. The evening will offer a cross-section of manufacturers the
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opportunity to network together, make new contacts and gain valuable insight into how other manufacturers in the region are winning new orders or addressing the challenges unique to the industry. The event will be promoted within the South West, across the UK and via digital channels to those with an interest in the region and specific manufacturing sectors from across the world. With all the signs pointing to strong growth from the manufacturing sector in the months to come, there’s never been a better time to fly the flag for South West manufacturers. Eight awards will be given on the night:
• Aerospace / Defence • Exporter of the Year • Food and Drink • Manufacturing Innovation • Sustainable Manufacturer
• Advanced Manufacturer • Apprenticeship & Training
Award • Manufacturer Company of the
Year
Please click here to view the categories and criteria. To be directed to your personal nomination form and to enter the awards, free of charge, please click here The closing date for entries is 5th September 2014.
For tickets for the evening event – 6th November 2014, 7:00pm Drinks Reception, Bristol Marriott, 2 Lower Castle St, Old Market, Bristol BS1 3AD Click -here
• Green Energy Awards 2014 – Open for Entries ‘We are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the eleventh year of Regen SW’s Green Energy Awards. The Awards celebrate the exciting projects, great companies and inspiring people behind the sustainable energy revolution in the south west of England. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Assembly Rooms in Bath on 25 November 2014. The awards are being judged by a panel of influential and respected experts, advocates and spokespeople in renewables and sustainability including Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO, Ovo Energy; Andrew Garrad, DNV GL; Bill Martin, editor, Western Morning News; James Vaccaro, head of market & corporate development, Triodos and Lord Robin Teverson. We are now inviting businesses, community groups and individuals to submit first stage nominations to be recognised for great work they are doing at www.green-energy-awards.co.uk. Nominations are invited in the following seven categories; Most Proactive Public Sector Body Installer or Supplier of the Year Best Business Innovation Best Renewable Energy Scheme
South West Sustainable Energy Champion
Best Energy Efficiency Scheme Best Community Initiative
Nominations will remain open until 8 September 2014. You can find further details and submit your nominations at www.green-energy-awards.co.uk. The awards are a great opportunity to entertain clients, network, reward staff and see some of the best examples of renewable energy in the south west being recognised. Details of sponsorship opportunities for the awards and Renewable Futures conference are available are at: http://www.regensw.co.uk/renewable-futures-and-green-energy-awards/sponsors or call me on 01392 494 399’. More – here Kind regards Merlin Hyman.
• EEF Manufacturing Awards –
The search is on to find the UK's best manufacturers. Businesses of all sizes and talented apprentices are invited to tell their story of how they've made their business better by entering the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. Why enter | Awards you can enter | How to write a winning entry | Previous winners Awards for businesses Business Efficiency Award Business Growth Award Developing People Award Environmental Efficiency Award Health and Safety Award Outstanding Export Award
Smart Product Award Awards for apprentices First Year Apprentice Final Year Apprentice
Deadline for entries is 3 October 2014
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II PMG Members’ News UTC Aerospace Systems Display Diverse System Capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2014 12. Earlier this month, UTC Aerospace Systems
showcased a full range of advanced systems for commercial aircraft, rotorcraft and defence applications at the Farnborough Airshow. In addition to a range of products manufactured at UTC’s sites in the US and around the globe, the company also exhibited the Plymouth-developed advanced TERPROM® digital terrain system which is the only terrain awareness and warning system of its capability on the market. It successfully blends and interprets the inputs of a diverse array of sensors to provide pilots with full situational awareness, enabling them to fly far more safely and effectively. The real-time simulation will give visitors a chance to see the system in action as they pilot an aircraft across varied terrain. Technical teams were on hand throughout the show for expert demonstrations and to answer questions on all UTC Aerospace Systems products. UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defence industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.
Fabric based sensors to prevent drivers falling asleep at the wheel 13. Car seats with integrally knitted sensors, which warn drivers when they
start to fall asleep at the wheel, are being developed as part of a study by researchers at Nottingham Trent University. Professor Tilak Dias and William Hurley of the university’s Advanced Textile Research Group, will be working with PMG member and electronic sensors developer Plessey on a feasibility study to investigate how to integrate an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor system directly into the fabric of car seats in an effort to save lives. Car seats with integrally knitted sensors, which warn drivers when they start to fall asleep at the wheel, are being developed as part of a study by researchers at Nottingham Trent University. The project is being funded by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s innovation agency, whose goal is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation. With driver fatigue a contributory factor in one in five motorway accidents, the aim of the study is to embed a fabric based sensor system within the seat which can detect the heart signals that indicate a driver is losing alertness. More - here
Princess Yachts announces Cannes Boat Show line-up 14. Princess Yachts International will be heading to
Cannes with a spectacular fleet, including the European debuts of the sensational S72 and mighty Princess 88 Motor Yacht. Also on show will be the Princess 82 and 88 Motor Yachts, the 52 and 56 flybridge yachts and the V57 and V48 Open sports yachts, with the award-winning Princess 43 making its show debut along with a new version of the all-conquering V39, sporting an optional extended sunpad layout in the cockpit. All of these boats will be found at the Princess stand - Jetee 002, in the heart of the Mediterranean's most vibrant and sophisticated show. The Princess stand itself will stretch over some 55m (180ft) of harbour waterfront with public viewing areas and a dedicated customer lounge. More - here
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Plymouth luxury bed maker wins one national award and is shortlisted for another 15. The staff at Vi-Spring are busy collecting awards. Having just received
Insidermedia’s ‘Made in the UK’ export award, the company has also been named as a finalist for the National Business Awards in the Inflexion International Growth Business of the Year Award category. In winning the Insidermedia’s ‘Made in the UK’ export award, the judges said that they were impressed with how the luxury mattress manufacturer had expanded into new territories in the teeth of tough trading conditions. The award ceremony took place in Liverpool where more than 700 businesses gathered together to recognise the brilliance of UK manufacturing at the International Festival for Business 2014. At the National Business Awards the Plymouth-based 113-year-old company will compete against nine other firms to claim the prestigious accolade, with the winner being announced at a gala awards ceremony in November. Vi-spring’s managing director, Mike Meehan, said: “We are incredibly proud of our beds and to be flying the flag for British hand-craftsmanship on an international stage. As a team we have been very successful in growing both our domestic and export markets in recent years, and it’s great that the National Business Awards’ judging panel have recognised our achievements.”
Safety First Manufacturing Celebrate with a Day at the Races 16. A manufacturing company which started out as two people
in a chicken shed is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Staff from Plympton-based Safety First Manufacturing are celebrating in style by spending the day at Newton Abbot Racecourse for a celebratory party on Wednesday August 13. “We are so proud to be celebrating this huge milestone in the history of our company,” said managing director Emily Wright. “We came from very humble beginnings with only two people based in a chicken shed and we now have a national distribution network, with our products being used across the UK within British industry and globally. “We are also very proud to be based in Plymouth and we are pleased to be part of the city’s growing manufacturing sector.” Over the years, the company has grown during into the leading supplier of protective clothing and equipment to the welding and allied industries in the UK. More - here
Three share PMG EDT Year in Industry Award 2014
17. The fourteenth awarding of the PMG prize for the best manufacturing project by an EDT Year in Industry student was split three ways this year with three Schneider Electric/Invensys placements sharing the title. The PMG judging panel said it was just too close to call and therefore Bethany Holmes, Jack Schneider and Isaac Tennant each received a cheque for £100 and a certificate to mark their success. Members who don’t currently participate in the scheme might care to note that it’s a great way to: • Develop your business - you need more engineers
and scientists and EDT will help you get them • Develop your people - strengthen skills within your team through management of projects with
young people. • Develop your community profile - raise your community profile and build links with local
education. • Delivers real commercial benefits - our students generate commercial solutions and deliver real
financial benefits to the company. More - here
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Other members’ news in brief • UTC Aerospace Systems is to sponsor two brothers who will compete in this year's Rally for
Heroes drive across UK and Europe. During the eight-day drive, Scott and Ric Turnbull will visit 11 countries and travel 2,600 miles as one of 50 cars competing in the rally. They will help raise about £100,000 for SSAFA, a charity providing lifelong support for UK forces and their families. The Plymouth-based business supplies advanced equipment which helps ensure troops are able to operate effectively and as safely as possible in battlefield scenarios. More - here
• Plessey has signed a distribution agreement with CODICO of Perchtoldsdorf, Austria. With CODICO, Plessey will be expanding its European network with coverage in Central and East European, Italian and Danish market for its GaN-on-Si LED products. See more at: here
• Burts launch lentil-based crisps – More here
Members’ videos, newsletters and articles: • Pipex px – Offsite Build Tanks & Chambers - here
• Teignbridge Propellers - here
If you’re a PMG member and you’re reading this and wishing your firm’s good news story was also posted here, then next time please let me know and send me a link to your press release. [email protected]
New Members this month: Hymec Aerospace (UK) Ltd 191 Plymbridge Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7JS Martin Knight Managing Director www.hymec.net
III Business to Business – including grants & funding Minister announces a £5 million fund to help companies develop cutting-edge technology for unmanned boats and submarines 18. Minister announces a £5 million fund to help companies develop cutting-edge technology for
unmanned boats and submarines. There is increasing global demand for these products, with one estimate valuing the overall market at about $136 billion over the next 15 years. The fund will be run by the Technology Strategy Board and will open for bids from across the country from October. Companies wanting to develop technology for unmanned maritime vehicles will be able to apply for funding. This could include ways to make the vessels safer, improve performance at higher speed and improve technology for launch and recovery. £3m of the funding is being contributed by the Technology Strategy Board, with £2m being contributed by the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). More - here
Regional Growth Fund Round 6 (RGF6) and Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) - Change of venue for AMSCI briefing event 19. Please note that both events, scheduled for 10am on Thursday 31 July 2014, are now taking place at
Plymouth University's Rolle Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA. We have been informed that the AMSCI website has not yet been updated to reflect this change of venue. e-mail [email protected] to register for the RGF6 roadshow. Call 0121 233 4917 for information on the AMSCI briefing event.
Joint Funding Call: Microelectronics iNet & West England Academic Health Science Network Competition closes: Friday 29th August 20. The funding competition is seeking applications from innovative small to medium-sized enterprises
in the South West of England to apply for ‘project innovation vouchers’, for tele-health projects. Highlights are: • Open to SMEs in all industry sectors • Up to £10k grant available • Easy application process, quick decision
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If your solution is shortlisted, you will receive support to develop your project (either from WEAHSN, Microelectronics iNet or both). Please click here to read our FAQs page and find out more about our eligibility criteria. Contact us here for further information or to request an application pack.
The Driverless Cars Challenge 21. The Technology Strategy Board in partnership with the Department for Transport and the
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is to invest up to £10m in collaborative R&D projects to research further how driverless cars can be integrated into everyday life in the UK. More - here
The REBus project 22. The REBus project is looking for forward thinking businesses to pilot
and develop resource efficient, resilient and profitable business models. Resource efficient business models extract the maximum value from products by using them more intensively, extending their lifetime or enabling them to be re-used - increasing business resilience and reducing resource dependency. Our expert team will support the development of the business case and evaluate the impacts of the pilot – minimising the risk and cost to businesses involved. The REBus project is looking for SMEs interested in free tailored support to identify and realise more efficient, alternative ways to meet customers’ needs and increase profitability. Complete your expression of interest and register for our online Q&A. Evolving a business model is a major undertaking for any business, with many potential pitfalls along the way. However, for those that are prepared to think differently, there are big opportunities to increase profitability and turnover, and reduce business risk. Trailblazing businesses across all sectors are now demonstrating financial success by meeting their customers’ needs in alternative and more efficient ways. Find out more about resource efficient business models and contact us to get involved.
£25m available for Innovations in Energy 23. The TSB’s 'Energy Catalyst' funding programme is nearing its deadline for registration. Funding of up
to £25m is available for businesses across the UK with an aim of accelerating innovations in the energy sector. Read more information on Energy Catalyst here. Read more information on Energy Catalyst here.
Employer Ownership Fund – Developing Women Engineers 24. This guidance is for companies that employ people in engineering occupations and who wish to
apply for funding under the Employer Ownership project to improve the gender imbalance in engineering. Guidance - here
Other business contacts received this month: • 3T launch new flame retardant material – here • ADG newsletter – here • LA Bodyworks - here
Company Profiles of Potential Overseas Partners • For the Latest Co-operation profiles from Enterprise Europe Network South West – here
Technology Strategy Board Funding Competitions – news update (July) - here
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IV Talent Retention & Recruitment 85 jobs lost in Paignton as Syntech ceases trading 25. Following the recent closure of Syntech Technologies – see here – there are a number of talented
people looking to re-enter the jobs market. Three have sent me their CV’s – see below - but there are a number of others including: Production Engineer Production Operative (2) Head of Maintenance Electrical Assembly (2) Electrical Assembly Warehouse Manager Stores controller
Production Operative Electronics Engineer Production Operative Projects Manager Electronics Assembly Electronics Production (2) Industrial Cleaning
Electronics Assembly Electronics Engineer Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Production Operative (2)
Should you be interested in receiving a CV for any of the above, pl. contact Marzenna Shears at the Torquay Job Centre – 01803 356184. Any problems pl. let me know.
Keith Broome 26. A Chartered Electronic Engineer with broad-based business and RF/microwave design and
development experience, most recently involving working closely with customers to introduce telecommunications and other equipment into volume manufacture, also having responsibility for quality engineering tasks such as non-conformances, customer complaints and corrective actions. CV – here
Peter Michael Hudson 27. A highly motivated and meticulous worker with a proven record of achievement in manufacturing
operations, materials and procurement engineering with world-leading engineering and telecommunications companies, set against a background of electromechanical design, industrial engineering and supplier and project management. Has ability to manage fast track developments and problematic issues, under pressure, with a wide range of skill sets and experience allowing a flexible job profile. CV – here
Andrew Merry 28. HND Mechatronics, HNC Electronics (RF Telecommunications). Test and diagnostics engineer.
Former Telecommunications Technician Sergeant (Army R.E.M.E); Debug Engineer/Technician - wireless broadband modems and base stations. Senior Test/Support Technician Motorola. Organized the preventative maintenance schedule of electronic PLCs and robotics equipment. Interests in gardening, music, play guitar and football. CV - here
Students looking for work or work placements • The Year in Industry (YINI) has a number of talented students still keen to gain
relevant engineering experience from this September for up to 12 months; so any local companies that are seeking motivated and talented students, please contact Maddie or Kathryn on 01752 762 111 or email [email protected] Click here to read more about participating companies and their YINI students. And student details. The so-called ‘YinI Minis’ - here
None this month
• Unlocking Potential – Grads for Growth - here and here
Job Vacancies *****Please remember that we can advertise PMG member vacancies on the new PMG website*****
Send me the details: [email protected]
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V Events, Training Courses & Other Information Plymouth Adult and Community Learning - 2014/2015 ‘Plymouth On Course’ Brochure 29. ‘Plymouth Adult and Community Learning are pleased to announce the launch of their
NEW 2014/2015 ‘Plymouth On Course’ Brochure - here If you would like your own hard copy, in the coming weeks the brochure will be distributed across the City. Please feel free to distribute to your staff, if you have any queries please give us a call on 01752 660713. Many thanks, Stephen Puleston, Business Development Manager, Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service’. 01752 304547 E [email protected]
UKTI Brazil - Webinar: New Internet Regulation in Brazil 14:00 - 15:00 (London) - 5th August 2014 30. Brazil’s new internet regulation is about to come into force and foreign firms will have to adapt to its
norms with immediate effect. The new regulations will guarantee the protection of Brazilian citizens´ data online. However, firms operating online, including British companies already operating in Brazil and those who plan to enter the market will have to amend their online privacy settings and legal format in order to avoid infringing the regulations. A company based in the United Kingdom offering services online to Brazilian citizens in Brazil will be penalised if they do not adhere to the new Internet Law (known as the ‘Marco Civil da Internet’). The webinar will explain the new regulations and the potential impact for your business. It will also provide you with guidance on how to find trustworthy legal assistance to ensure your firm complies with the new legislation. Register - here
Exelin open training programmes 31. Exelin offer a choice of open training programmes tailored to suit the development needs of
individuals, teams and businesses. Many of our programmes can be funded for manufacturing SME’s through the Manufacturing Advisory Service Upcoming programmes:
• Leadership for Front Line Supervision – Exeter September • Sales & Marketing Best Practice – Plymouth September • Lean Practitioner – Exeter September • Leadership for Managers & Directors – St Austell September • Leadership for Managers & Directors – Tiverton September • Professional Procurement – Exeter November • Project Management – Bodmin November • Sales & Marketing Best Practice – Exeter November
Please contact [email protected] for more information or visit our website http://www.exelin.co.uk/events
The impact of data, science and technology on food security and production - The Forum, University of Exeter Thursday 4th September, 9.30am - 5pm 32. Confirmed Speakers:
• Chairman’s introduction – John Lee, OBE, High Sherriff of Devon, Chairman, Mole Avon Ltd • Professor Michael Winter, Director of the Centre for Rural Policy Research, University of Exeter • Professor Sarah Gurr, Chair in Food Security, University of Exeter • Dr Tim Fox, IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) • Professor Dame Julia Slingo, Chief Scientist, The Met Office • Professor John Bryant, Emeritus, University of Exeter • Professor Toby Mottram, Royal Agricultural University • Dr Mike Bushell, Principal Scientific Adviser, Syngenta • Ms Mary Quicke, Quicke Traditional • Waitrose
For further information and to register your attendance please contact ExIST at [email protected] or call 01392 431133. The cost for this event is £48 inc VAT & booking fee.Exist Exeter 4-5 Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1JG, UK
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PMG CI subgroup – Visit to Tata Steel, Llanwern, Newport, South Wales - Wednesday 10th September – Departing Plymouth by coach: 7:30/8:00am returning at around 6:00pm 33. With the assistance of the Manufacturing Advisory Service
(MAS), the PMG’s Continuous Improvement subgroup has organised a visit to Tata Steel Strip Products UK, Llanwern, Newport, South Wales including its ‘ZODIAC’ galvanising line. Llanwern works was completed in 1962 in response to the need for a fully-integrated iron and steel works. After almost forty years, steel making ceased in 2001, but the works continues to roll and coat strip steel. Today, some 1,600 employees roll more than 1.5 million tonnes of steel a year. Hot-dip galvanised steels made at Llanwern have a zinc coating for protection in many applications. Countless products are made with strip steel, but the main uses are for automotive vehicles, construction components, domestic appliances and packaging. The strip steels also go to other works in Tata Steel where they are coated with metallic elements, paint or plastic film, or are formed into tubes. The visit will include: An extensive tour of the Llanwern site; A presentation and discussion about Tata Steel’s continuous improvement ‘journey’; Lunch.
Places available are limited– to book please contact [email protected] ASAP Flyer - here
New Apprentice Agency at Plymouth Herald ‘Get Hired’ event 10 September 2014 34. In the last 18 months the CAA Apprentice Agency has created 465 new Apprenticeship opportunities
for businesses across the UK. The CAA’s new and innovative support packages for business make it easier than ever for your business to find, recruit and train the next generation of Apprentices. How does the CAA broker the best deal for you? • We find the best local candidates to meet your company’s skills needs. • We source the best Apprenticeship training at the best price for you. • We provide a hosting service, reducing the costs and risks associated with direct employment.
A unique opportunity has arisen for PMG members to promote Apprenticeship vacancies at the Plymouth Herald ‘Get Hired’ event through the CAA Apprentice Agency’s stand. Whether you have existing Apprenticeship vacancies to fill, or are considering creating new vacancies, the ‘Get Hired’ event will help you present your opportunities to over 3,500 job seekers for FREE. To get involved, and to register you vacancies for the event, call your local Account Manager Sam Snowdon (01752) 764 204 today. [email protected]
Plymouth International Trade Club - Thursday 11 September 5.30 - 8.30pm National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF 35. The next meeting of the Plymouth International Trade Club is sponsored by
PricewaterhouseCoopers and has a packed agenda focusing on two key markets - China and Eastern Europe. Agenda - here Book - here
Babcock International Devonport Tour and Supply Chain Opportunities event – ‘Meeting the Challenges of Reliability and Responsiveness’ - 23rd Sep 2014 (09:30 - 14:30) Devonport, Plymouth 36. Babcock International Devonport Tour and Supply Chain Opportunities event - 'Meeting the
Challenges of Reliability and Responsiveness'. Speakers are set to cover: • Strategic Overview -‘Trusted to Deliver Capability Management’
Owen Davis; Transformation Programme Office Director • R&D / Innovation - ‘Legacy Equipment and Future Technology’
Jeff Owen; Director Capability and Future Business • Supply Chain - ‘Perfect Order Fulfilment and Cycle Time Reduction’
Tim Clay; Procurement Director • MAS Services – ‘Overview of Services available to Suppliers’
Nick Golding; Sector Leader - MAS
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In order to satisfy the Naval Base Security arrangements we need to provide a single list of attendees names, their nationalities and car registration numbers by 5th September at the latest. Visitors will need to bring photo ID and there are no exceptions to that rule. No photo ID = no entry. Name changes will NOT be acceptable at this event. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed entry, so please allow yourself plenty of time. All delegates will be required to have parked by 09.30 ready for collection using Babcock International’s internal transport. NB: This is a WEAF organised event that Babcock have allowed PMG members to join.
Women in STEM Plymouth – Inaugural Meeting - Tuesday 30th September from 5:00 to 7:00pm (with an optional site tour at 4:00pm). At Langage Energy Centre, Kingsway, near Holland Road, Plympton, PL7 5AW – This event is sponsored by the PMG 37. Women in STEM Plymouth is a social network formed with the sole purpose of
tackling gender stereotypes and imbalances within the STEM-related professions and careers. This event, sponsored by the PMG, will mark the launch of Plymouth Women in STEM with a networking event for female STEM professionals and technicians working in the Plymouth travel-to-work-area. It is also open to people (even males!) in positions that can help influence and turnaround the current situation which shows, for example, that currently only 6% of engineers are women. Please note this particular event is neither targeted at female students nor school pupils – that will follow later. Guest speaker: Rosie Majer graduated from Swansea University in 2008 with a degree in English! and was lucky enough to be sponsored by Network Rail to complete an MSc in Project and Enterprise Management in the Built Environment at UCL. After completing the MSc in 2009, Rosie worked first as a Project Management Assistant and then Scheme Project Manager for Network Rail’s project delivery team responsible for infrastructure projects. Most recently Rosie was the Scheme Project Manager for Network Rail’s emergency works to rebuild the Dawlish section of
railway and reopen the line following the February storms. Flyer – here NB. Places are limited –
booking is essential - please email: [email protected]
Torbay Hi Tech Forum 4th Annual Conference – 23rd October 9.30am till 4.30pm – Riviera International Conference Centre 38. ‘Torbay Hi Tech Forum’s 4th Annual Conference will take place on 23rd October between 9.30am and
4.30pm at the Riviera International Conference Centre. We are aiming for 450+ delegates and a 40+ expo growing year on year. We would welcome PMG and others to attend or to exhibit. I am the main point of contact for all issues relating to this including sponsorship opportunities’. Jason Buck, Investment Development Manager, Torbay Development Agency, 3rd Floor Tor Hill House , Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QW Tel: 01803 208799 em: [email protected]
Plymouth University would like to invite you to our Exploring your Future Placement & Graduate Recruitment Fairs - October 2014 39. ‘We are excited to invite you to our popular and successful Placement & Graduate Recruitment fairs.
Our fairs are a great opportunity to raise your profile on campus and meet a wide variety of students. Last year saw over 125 regional, national and international exhibitors and approximately 3,000 students attend. Our fairs include: Exploring your Future: Business Fair – Tuesday 21st October, 11am-2pm; Exploring your Future: Science & Environment, Technology & Engineering Fair – Wednesday 22ndOctober, 11am-2pm; Exploring your Future: Teacher Fair – Wednesday 29th October, 11am-2pm Click here to find out why you should exhibit at our fairs and all the information you need to attend. If you book on to any of our fairs before Friday 30th June you will receive a 20% discount! This year we have a new and improved booking form- you only need to fill out one booking form whether you are attending one or all three of our fairs. Please find the booking form here If you are interested in engaging with us in addition to our fairs, please find a link to more information on our Services for Employers Homepage here If you would like any more information or would like to talk to us please feel free to contact us on 01752 587729. We look forward to hearing from you’. Best Wishes, Sarah and Hollie, Placements
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& Employer Liaison Team, Careers, Placements & Employability Service, Plymouth University, 2nd floor, 3 Endsleigh Place, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA Tel: 01752 587729.
b2b@SandyPark Exhibition Exeter, Wednesday 5th November 40. We are really excited to announce that Sandy Park has once again teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs,
the region's top Premiership Rugby Club to host this year's b2b@SandyPark Exhibition taking place on Wednesday 5th November. b2b@SandyPark is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new contacts and develop new opportunities. This year we are building on the success of the event on the quantity of visitors. To book your stand or to find out more, email us on [email protected] or download the information guide here The b2b@SandyPark will be open to all from 10am - 5pm where entry will be free of charge. The day promises to offer both our visitors and exhibitors the chance to: - - Network with a wide variety of businesses in & around Exeter - Develop new contacts who you can work with in the future - Improve your knowledge of the region's business environment - Enjoy some of the inspiring & educational seminars we have to offer
Innovate UK 2014 - 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London 41. If you want to find out about how the UK’s most
innovative and successful companies made it, hear about the cutting-edge technologies set to make a real difference to everyday life, develop relationships to help your company grow and identify new sources of funding, Innovate UK 2014, is the only event you’ll need to attend. The event, organised by the Technology Strategy Board and the UK Trade & Investment, takes place on the 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London. Take advantage of Innovate UK 2014's powerful networking opportunities and enjoy unmatched access to peers and leaders from a host of the UK’s most innovative business sectors. Early Bird Tickets are available now and there are only a limited number – so make sure you register your place at www.innovateukevent.com Ticket Prices: £95.00 (ex-Vat) per day – Early Bird Rate or £125.00 (ex-Vat) for two days – Early Bird Rate (expires 30th June 2014). For more information, please click here or email [email protected] . For more information, please click here or email [email protected]. More - here
Other Information/Courses/Events • Business Pulse events – Cornwall - here • City College Plymouth courses for September - whether you are looking for vital first aid or health
and safety training, or innovative and flexible workshops to enhance key business skills- here • City College Plymouth – New range of management & business skills workshops - here • City College Plymouth – CIPD for HR Professionals - here • Cornwall College Business – here • EEF events - here • Electronics, Sensors, Photonics events - here • Hemsley Fraser training courses - here • MAS events – here • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - here • Superfast (broadband) Business - here • University of St Mark and St John – leadership & business management - here • WEAF events – here
Specific dated Courses/Events
• 9th
September – School for start-ups – here • Realising the Potential of Early Stage Technologies: two-day course - Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24
September 2014 – IfM, Cambridge In addressing one of the more challenging areas of technology and innovation management, this course draws on recent research and industrial collaborations by the IfM’s Centre for Technology Management (CTM). here
• Ocean City Festival 2014 - Sponsored by Ocean BMW - The 20-day Ocean City Festival, taking place from 8 - 28 September 2014, will see seafood, live music, parades, entertainment, aquatic leisure,
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film and other cultural events running throughout the city, celebrating everything that makes Plymouth's waterfront location and its relationship with the sea so special. here
• COMPOSITES EUROPE 2014 – the 9th European Trade Fair and Forum for Composites, Technology and Applications, takes place on 7-9 October in Düsseldorf - here
VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters
TEDx Plymouth University – Sponsors Wanted 42. We are excited to announce that Plymouth will
be having its first TEDx event, TEDxPlymouthUniversity will be taking place on the 25th of October 2014 at the University of Plymouth and there will be a great lineup of speakers from various disciplines with a mission to spread great ideas in the spirit of TED. TEDx is an independently organised TED event, please see TED.com for more information. Each exciting talk is delivered in under 18 minutes and is made freely available for viewership on TED.com and YouTube. We are looking for companies to partner with us for this event. In exchange for sponsorship, we can offer things like placing the company logo at the beginning and end of every talk, which will be visible anytime the talk is streamed. Also, the logo can be placed on our website with a short description about the company and a link to its website. Please contact me Abiola Fatimilehin at [email protected] for further information.
Raising funds for marine conservation; auction of the Making Waves sunfish sculptures - Thursday 18 September - 7pm National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF 43. There is an opportunity to bid for one of the sunfish sculptures currently forming a tourist trail in the
city, raising funds for marine conservation. The exclusive auction event - which includes a welcome drink and canapés - will be hosted by BBC Radio Devon's David Fitzgerald. Click here for more information on the Making Waves project.
Plymouth Film Festival 2015 - Sponsorship opportunities 44. The Plymouth Film Festival was founded in 2013, and the inaugural event in May 2014 at Plymouth
Arts Centre was well received by both film fans and makers from the South West and further afield. It aims to raise the profile of film making in all its forms, as well as helping cement Plymouth's reputation as a growing cosmopolitan city that has a lot to offer both visitors and those that choose to live and work here. Next year's two-day festival is now being planned, and organisers are looking for sponsors to provide financial or in-kind support. As well as long term benefits for the city, there are a number of immediate incentives to businesses offering support. These are available through three different sponsorship packages: Festival partner for sponsorship of £1,000 and over
company logo on all marketing and publicity - posters, banners, website, etc small advert in festival programme mention in all publicity and press releases two tickets for each of the category screenings invitation for two to attend festival party and award ceremony
Award sponsor for sponsorship of £500 listing in festival programme and website two tickets for the category sponsored (fiction, documentary, South West, animation,
comedy, Grand Prix) sponsored award publicised with company prefix, and featured in all press and publicity
around that award invitation for two to attend festival party and award ceremony
Friends of the Plymouth Film Festival for sponsorship of £50+ or in-kind support company listed as a friend of the festival in festival programme and on website
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one ticket for a screening of your choice If you are interested in sponsoring the festival or finding out more, please call Ben on 01752 469344 or email [email protected].
CSR Related newsletters None this month
VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence
Exeter Airport Survey by PMG Members ***IMPORTANT*** 45. ‘As a follow on to the work we have been doing to more accurately understand the infrastructure
needs of our manufacturing businesses we have produced a new survey which we would hope you can distribute to the PMG membership. In preparing this we have taken account of the PMG’s initial survey work and of the contributions you made to our previous draft questionnaire. Access to the survey is via the following link and I would urge your members to take part - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ExeterAirportSurvey This questionnaire takes just a few minutes to fill out and is designed to improve our understanding of your business travel arrangements and how Exeter Airport can assist your business. Filling it out will allow us to understand better your current and potential travel plans, shape your customer experience and help us make the business case for new routes from Exeter Airport. Thank you for your time’. Matt Roach, Managing Director, Exeter Airport
Proposal to rename Higher Apprenticeships – Survey by Semta 46. A proposal has been put forward to rename Higher Apprenticeships at Levels 6 and 7 in order to
show clearer alignment between Higher Apprenticeships and Higher Education at these levels. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills would like to take employer thoughts on this and the names which have already been put forward. In order to do this they have devised a very quick and simple survey, we would be grateful if you could take a few moments to complete the survey and share your thoughts. The deadline for completion is Friday 1 August. Click here to access Semta’s online survey.
UKTI International Trade Survey 2014 - win a luxury hot air balloon flight 47. As the summer months of July and August are relatively quiet here at UK Trade & Investment in
terms of our export events and activities, we'd like to take this opportunity to ask you to help us by completing a short survey. The International Trade Survey 2014 is where you get to tell us about your export activity. Your feedback will be vital in helping us to improve our future services, events and training courses in order to deliver the best quality international trade advice and support to your business. This short survey should only take 3-5 minutes to complete. Each company which completes the survey will be entered into a draw to win a luxury hot air balloon flight for two people. Complete the survey - here
Other Surveys - none this month
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VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles BIS Bulletins –
• 4th
July - Innovation, Women on Boards, Flexible Working and Creative Industries - here • 11
th July – Growth Deals, £52m for Science Skills, Red Tape Cuts Save £1.5b - here
• 25th
July - Ministerial Changes at BIS, Regional Growth Fund support trebles, Vince Cable seeks disciplinary action - here
BIS South, Central & West news • None this month
Economic news • Bank of England - Agents' Summary of Business Conditions (July 14) - here • HM Treasury pocket databank (28/7) – here • House of Commons Economic Indicators – Manufacturing – here • UK Gov’ts Growth Dashboard – (July) - here
Other newsletters & journals: • Aerospace Technology Institute – (22/7) - here • All Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group newsletter (25/7) - here • Beers Solicitors employment law bulletin (July) – here • Bishop Fleming Grant Update (July) - here • Bond Dickinson – Environment & safety newsletter Summer 14 - here • Boston Consulting Group – Most read articles 2
nd Qtr 2014 - here
• Cornwall College Business – newsletter – July - here • Cornwall & IoS LEP update from Chris Pomfret, Chairman (July) - here • Devon & Cornwall Business Council – July update – here • Electronics, Sensors, Photonics (ESP) newsletter – July - here • Enterprise Europe Network SW bulletin – July – including: New Eurostars-2 call now open & SME
support with Horizon 2020 - here • Enterprise Research Centre – July - here • Foot Anstey employment & pensions newsletter (July) – here • Heart of the SW LEP newsletter (July) - here • Heart of the SW LEP skills newsletter (July) - here • IFM Centre for Technology Management (July) - here • ISSR Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research newsletter - here • Plymouth’s 186 Low Carbon Network (July) - here • Plymouth Albion RFC Corporate newsletter (28/7) – here • Plymouth City Council – Commercial property schedules - here • Plymouth & SW Peninsula City Deal news - here • Plymouth University Evolve newsletter (July/August) - here • Plymouth Weekly News – (21/7) - here • Professional Engineering (25
th July) – here
• Reinforced Plastics (July/Aug) – including Thermoplastics – a greater role?; Sicomin celebrates 30 years; Composites in aircraft interiors; Pultrusion for high volume automotive manufacturing; Non-destructive testing - here
• Resource Efficiency KTN – July - here • Sensors & Instrumentation newsletter (July) - here • Small Business Charter newsletter - here • South Devon College Centre newsletter - here • SW Academic Health Science Network newsletter (June Vol 2 Issue 12) – here • SW Skills newsletters – #145 – here & #146 - here • Technology Strategy Board news update (July) - here • UKTI SW Events Horizon - here • Visit Plymouth enews (28/7) - here • Windpower Offshore Weekly (31/7) – here • Working for Talent newsletter – June - here
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• WRAP newsletter (July) - here
Videos • Sec of State for Industry, Vince Cable interview with Manufacturer Magazine - here • First Great Western Night Riviera Sleeper – Artists impression - here • The history and heritage of Plymouth gin - here • Skylon - here • Skylon and the Sabre engine - here • Boston Consulting Group - Community-driven Companies and disruptive technologies - here • Mars – Quality – One of the Five Principles of Mars - here
Infographics • Keeping Cornwall on track £146.6m – package of investment - here • UK spaceport – visual graphic - here
Other articles, publications and reports of interest: • GAIN & The Growth Hub explained - here • IET Skills & Demand in Industry - here • Technology Strategy Board – Delivery Plan 2014/15 - here • Obesity may be considered a disability - here
Other sites of interest to manufacturers: • http://www.imeche.org/news • http://www.themanufacturer.com/ • http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/ • http://source.theengineer.co.uk/ • http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industrial-manufacturing/index.jhtml • http://www.thecqi.org/Knowledge-Hub/Qualityworld/Current-issue/ • http://profeng.com/ • http://www.chemweek.com/home/
Its time to re-charge our batteries. Please note: the next PMG newsletter will be published in late September. If you are taking leave between now and then, enjoy the break! Credits: The Editor of this newsletter is grateful to various news sources for stories contained either herein or in previous editions, including: insidermedia.com; Plastics & Rubber Weekly; The Manufacturer and Plymouth Herald The MAS barometer is provided courtesy of the Manufacturing Advisory Service National Barometer. Image credits: PMG; UTCAS; Plessey; Princess Yachts; Plymouth Herald; EDT; Tata Steel and Network Rail. NB: Some weblinks are only accessible temporarily until the release of the next edition of this newsletter. Pl. contact the editor if you cannot access the link you require. [email protected] If you want to read what some people are saying about this newsletter please see here and scroll down towards the bottom of the screen. All comments are unsolicited. Please send me your own if you wish!
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the PMG and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained here for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will the PMG be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of products or services referred to within this newsletter. Throughout this newsletter you are able to link to websites which are not under the control of the PMG. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. The editor’s contact details are as follows:
Steve Gerry MBA PGDip MIED Secretary to Plymouth Manufacturers' Group 23 Nursery Close, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth PL5 4QG : 01752 795034
: 07585 445 346
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