Conference to focus on ‘new era’ for manufacturers
THE Manufacturing Advisory Service Yorkshire & Humber (MAS Y&H) has lined up an array of speakers and interactive workshops for its 2010 conference, which its says will focus on “a new era for manufacturing”.
The event, on October 14 at the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre in Rotherham, offers a day of learning, best practice and networking for the region’s manufacturing community.
It will focus specifically on helping manufacturers to develop their strategic direction, capitalise on low carbon opportunities and push forward with innovative and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Delegates will also be able to pick up practical tips and advice from business leaders on improving the competitiveness of their business.
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Robin Watson, regional director of MAS, will be chairing the conference and Simon Hill, executive director of business at Yorkshire Forward, will address the event.
The speaker line-up will include Steve Watson, managing director of global aftermarket services at Huddersfield-based David Brown Gears, who will give his take on how the company has successfully transformed its ‘traditional’ business model and share lessons learnt in becoming a major player in the renewable energy supply chain.
Robin Watson, regional director of MAS, said: “The last two years have been a turbulent time for manufacturers but we now have the chance to create a new era for manufacturing.
“Through this year’s conference, we want to reinforce the strong message that manufacturing in Yorkshire is alive and well and that MAS will continue its support to ensure that the industry prospers.”
He added: “Our aim is that by the end of the conference delegates will have gained innovative ideas about how to capitalise on potential opportunities for their business and are aware of the support available from MAS to help achieve their goals.”
MAS Y&H is jointly supported by Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is managed and delivered by YFM Business Development, part of the GLE Group – a not for profit enterprise development company.
For more information visit www.mas-yh.co.uk/conference-2010
