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Staffordshire University has funding available now!
£3000 of Knowledge
tailor made for you business FREE
....now there's a good idea!
464 SMEs have already been awarded a £3000 innovation voucher to purchase support from one of 13 universities throughout the West Midlands.
If you own or manage a business that would benefit from innovation support or new business and management skills, why not apply for an INNOVATION VOUCHER WORTH £3000?
Contact: Janet Daragheh 01785 353807
j.m.daragheh@staffs.ac.uk
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A word from the new Chairman
Dave Woolrich of Cheddleton based F Ball & Co is the new Chairman of North Staffs Manufacturing Group (NSMG).
Dave, Lean Project manager at F Ball, has first hand experience of the benefits of belonging to the group, being actively involved since F Ball undertook a funded diagnostic programme through the group in 2005 which continues to reap gains.
'The group is run for manufacturers by the Chamber and our partners listed to the left. The group provides a network to share knowledge and expertise. Despite what the media would have you believe, manufacturing is still thriving in this area and the range of products manufactured in North Staffordshire is truly astounding. If you haven't been to any of our events or visits, most of which are free, I would strongly urge you to. If you would like more information about the group and its activities send your enquiries to membership@nscci.co.uk
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Next Group Event - Lean Manufacturing
0845 to 1100 Tuesday 2 December - Commerce House Festival, Park, ST1 5BE
An introduction to lean' with Staffordshire University
- o Brief history of lean philosophy up to modern manufacturing practice
- o Introduction to tools and techniques - theory
- o Evolution towards the environment and energy
Putting it into practice' - case studies
- Company 1 - strategic view - stock and flow
- Company 2 - team involvement
Questions and answers Referral routes - Business Link / MAS / Staffordshire University / CIF / Michelin Development
To book click here: http://www.nscci.co.uk/events/event.php?eid=212
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Factory Visit - F Ball & Co
The Group's next Factory visit is to F Ball & Co
0830 - 1030 Monday 2 November 2009
Cheddleton based F Ball & Co are a leading manufacturer of floor adhesives and floor preparation products.
To book click here: http://www.nscci.co.uk/events/event.php?eid=213
The tour is limited to 20 so strictly only one delegate per company.
F Ball & Co will vet applications and attendance will be at their discretion.
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Automotive Initiatives
A £3.5m support package to help automotive suppliers in the region get through the economic downturn. Launched by West Midlands Taskforce Chair and Regional Minister, Ian Austin. The funding, which will come from Advantage West Midlands and the European Regional Development Fund, is designed to provide struggling component part makers with up to £50,000 of specialist strategic consultancy to help with business consolidation, refinancing , new product introduction and restructuring. The Automotive Response Programme will be delivered by the Manufacturing Advisory Service in partnership with Accelerate and will look to assist more than 120 companies, ranging from SMEs to tier 1s and even local car producers. Companies from the same group may apply individually however, they must meet the eligibility criteria, trade as separate legal entities and provided the group of companies, as a whole, have not exceeded the de minimis limit. It is anticipated that this dedicated support will safeguard up to 1000 jobs in the supply chain.
Contact MAS WM:
0845 245 0845
info@mas-wm.org
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