News
A collection of news items from across the MAS South East region
Best Practice and World Class Manufacturing – a worthwhile goal for UK’s SME manufacturers
MAS South East recently asked some of the UK’s most successful manufacturers why best practice and world class performance remains at the top of the agenda – the answer?, aiming towards such practices not only consolidates improvement activities, but also brings significant cost savings and productivity improvements.
Subsidised Leadership and Management training available
To be an exceptional business leader and succeed in the current economic climate you need to identify how you can realise your business vision. Critical to success are your leadership and management skills, such as communication skills and having an open mind and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and environment. Attending this three day Leadership and Management Training will not only refresh your skills but help you to further develop techniques and strategies to drive inspirational business innovation throughout your organisation.
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise
Enter now! The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by businesses in Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development, along with the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion.
Gosport Business Awards open for entries!
You’ve gone for the glory; celebrated your success, now it’s time to reward excellence! The 2010 Gosport Business Awards are now open for entries ...
Nuclear supply chain opportunities for SMEs
Discover the business opportunities available to SME manufacturers in the civil nuclear supply chain existing sites, decommissioning and the planned new nuclear build programme.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games wouldn’t be complete without their Flame: Opportunity to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012
Design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers are being sought to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012. Product and industrial design, engineering and manufacturing talent are invited by The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), in partnership with the Design Council, to register their interest in developing these key items of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
How Lean can you go?
MAS South East is offering all small to medium sized manufacturers in the region a FREE LeanBenchmark™ report following an online comprehensive ‘Lean Performance’ assessment. Normally priced at £99 + VAT, the self assessment tool and report are free for a limited time.
Manufacturing Advisory Service in the Northwest appointed as UK lead for national and international nuclear supply chain business support
Manufacturing Advisory Service North West together with the North West Development Agency announced is the coordinator of MAS and wider regional support to ensure nuclear opportunities are maximised by UK suppliers nationwide
Budget tax cuts will boost small-business growth, say business groups
Business groups have welcomed HM Chancellor George Osborne’s emergency Budget plans to cut small companies’ tax and exempt many start-ups from National Insurance Contributions (NICs), saying it will encourage enterprise growth.
Flexing growth through strategic planning at Keaflex
Keaflex, manufacturer of precision rubber mouldings, has developed a new business model utilising the strategic planning skills of the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East. Set to increase turnover and profitability whilst maintaining the future stability and growth of the business, Keaflex now has a real vision for the future direction and growth of the company.
Manufacturers celebrate added value gains of £23 million at best practice event
South East manufacturers celebrate £23 million of value to their businesses at a recent Best Practice Awards Ceremony organised by the region’s Manufacturing Advisory Service.
UK Manufacturing reminded not to talk itself into an early grave
Manufacturers are encouraged to read a free booklet that dispels the top ten UK manufacturing myths.
Drallim Industries Ltd acquires Horsell Electrics
Following an introduction by MAS South East, a Sussex manufacturer has been acquired by Drallim Industries Ltd, saving 10 jobs.
South East manufacturing eyes growing role in regional economy
Amid government commitments to create a more balanced economy – and reflecting on the success of the first ever national Manufacturing Week – David Caddle, Programme Manager for MAS South East, sees a growing role for the region’s manufacturing base.
SEEDA looking for feedback on service
SEEDA, the South East England Development Agency, have launched a stakeholder survey looking at their services, and want to hear from you.
Low Carbon Manufacturing Benchmarking Survey
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East and the Low Carbon Innovation Network are working together to conduct a low carbon benchmarking survey amongst manufacturing companies in the region.
Manufacturing Week
The forthcoming Manufacturing Week in March is part of the WE ♥ MANUFACTURING campaign. It’s our opportunity to tell politicians and the public why manufacturing is important to our future.
MEP Scoops SC21 Bronze Award
MEP Ltd has become one of the first companies in the South East to achieve the Supply Chain in the 21st Century (SC21) Bronze Award in recognition of its continued supply chain improvement efforts within the aerospace and defence industry.
£70 million boost for manufacturing
The first three state of the art manufacturing research centres funded under a new £70M Government investment will be based at Southampton, Loughborough and Brunel universities, to help UK businesses develop the technology products of the future and underpin manufacturing growth, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced this month.
Advanced Manufacturing - advance and be recognised
David Caddle, Programme Manager at the Manufacturing Advisory Service South East, on how advanced manufacturing invents and creates the products of the future.
