PMG e-Newsletter for July 2015

PMG e-Newsletter Edition #67 - July 2015

Summary of Contents

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I News

PMG Employee Engagement Conference considered a great success 2 Manufacturers’ optimism reportedly showing a decline 2 Index of Production, April 2015 (published in June) 3 City Council Leader’s Correspondence with the Government’s new Cabinet Members 3 Time to Act: The economic consequences of failing to expand airport capacity 3 Other News in Brief & EU Referendum Notebook 4 Manufacturing Business Awards & Competitions open for entry 5

II PMG Members’ News

London-based creative agency wins global ad task for Trunki 6 Princess’ Project 31@50 - Before the transformation begins 6 PMG Resource Efficiency Group bids farewell to Chairman at the Eden Project 6 Babcock apprentice successes 7 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training at Source 7 Aldermans celebrate National Women in Engineering Day 7 Other News in Brief & New PMG Members this month 7 Members’ videos and newsletters 7 This month’s featured Network Member – Waycon Design – part of Luminati Waycon 8

III Business to Business including grants & funding

Direct Talent Source 9 Digital Revolution in Devonport 9 Studio Mitchell 10 Capersidate 10 Industry Insight - Bond Dickinson’s legal update for manufacturers 10 FREE 1 Hour Digital Marketing Consultation for PMG Members Only 11 Advanced Pallet Systems Ltd 11 Girling Jones for the recruitment of Industrial Engineering professionals 11 Other Funding News 11 Company Profiles of Potential Overseas Partners 12 Other business contacts received this month 12

IV Talent Retention & Recruitment

Jane Stewart 12

Debra Haggitt 12 Talent Retention Solution 13 Unlocking Potential – Grads for Growth - and Plymouth University’s Catalyst Internship Service 13 Requests from Schools & Colleges 13 Vacancies – None this month 13

V Events, Training Courses & Other Information

The Future Inn Plymouth is holding a Christmas taster event on the 3rd July from 7:30pm 13 Business Development Visit – Germany – Dr Astrid Ritter-Heinrich - Thursday 16th July 2015: Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce

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FlyPlymouth Business Plan 14 CIEH Level 2 Environmental Principles and Best Practice, I day course, 8th September 2015 14 City College Plymouth - Management and Business Skills Workshops 14 Courses/Events Listings 14 Other Specific Courses/Events either with or without dates 15

VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters

Help improve Derriford Hospital’s services to its patients 16 An action packed season ahead! 16 St Luke’s Hospice - Employee Volunteer Experience Days 16 Charity Challenge – Catherine is cycling 480 km across Zambia in around 5 days 17 Jim Smith, Associate Lecturer and PhD Researcher, Plymouth University 17 CSR Related newsletters 17

VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence

Job roles on shortage occupation list to be removed 18

VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles 18

Other sites of interest to manufacturers 20

Credits & Disclaimer 21

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Growth in manufacturing output for the domestic market had remained modest. Among subsectors, growth in output of construction products had remained robust, although some suppliers to the housing sector had reported a softening of demand from builders. While food processors supplying the major supermarkets had reported very modest output growth, output of some specialist food products had strengthened. Manufacturers supplying the oil and gas sector had spoken of falling order books, with existing projects subject to delay, re-specification or occasionally outright cancellation. Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions June 2015 - here

I News PMG Employee Engagement Conference considered a great success 1. Over eighty representatives from more than thirty local manufacturing

firms gathered recently to attend a major conference organised by the PMG on the subject of employee engagement. Employee engagement is consistently raised by PMG Managing Director’s as their #1 ‘hot-topic’ and it’s not hard to see why when recent research by the polling firm Gallup found that only 17% of UK employees are giving their employers high levels of discretionary effort. The purpose of the PMG event was to focus attention on a broad range of topics, giving both an insight into best practices within local firms such as the Wrigley Company; Rittal-CSM and Ginsters as well as bringing an external perspective from leaders in their field. Keynote speaker was John Yorke (right), one of the UK's most successful storytellers, prolific producer writer and former head of BBC drama. John explained why storytelling is an essential tool for business. He said that unless you understand what your organisation’s story is – and are able to tell it clearly, consistently and compellingly for your audience – core messages will not get across. Employers require managers that can inspire; engage and empower their colleagues. More and more firms are recognising the power of storytelling as a strategic business tool. John spoke in his capacity as an associate of the Professional Writing Academy. The event was chaired by Rhys Blackaller, Factory Group Manager, Marine Naval Bases,

Marine & Technology division of Babcock International. Rhys is Chair of the PMG’s Skills & Engagement subgroup. Other speakers at the event included: Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health, Plymouth City Council and representatives from the Met Office; Investors In People; survey specialists Youbecome and the South West Energy Centre. Post script - 82% of attendees surveyed after the event said that they were highly likely to implement something that they had learnt at the seminar back in their workplace – some already had! 76% gave the event either a ‘high’ or a ‘medium to high’ overall rating. Also

see our new regular slot on employee engagement as part of Section VIII below p19. Speaker PowerPoints are now downloadable here. A photo montage of the event is available - here

Manufacturers’ optimism reportedly showing a decline 2. Manufacturing firms have reported the biggest decline in optimism this month since March 2013.

According to the latest Business Trends Report by accountants and business advisers BDO, exporters have been particularly hard-hit as the continued slow performance of the Eurozone hits overseas markets and the strong pound makes British goods more expensive. Low oil and gas prices have also curbed investment by the sector and slowed orders for manufacturing firms in the region. The four point drop in BDO's Manufacturing Optimism Index means it currently stands at 103.4. While this is still above the long term average, this is only due to the sector's weak performance since the financial crisis. This means the dual speed recovery looks set to continue. The drop in manufacturing confidence is in stark contrast to BDO's Optimism and Output Indices, which predict overall business growth for the latter part of 2015.

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Index of Production, April 2015 (published in June) 3. Manufacturing output increased

by 0.2% in April 2015 compared with a year earlier. The largest contribution to the increase came from the manufacture of transport equipment. It decreased by 0.4% in April 2015 compared with the previous month. The largest contribution to the decrease in manufacturing came from basic pharmaceutical products & pharmaceutical preparations. More - here

City Council Leader’s Correspondence with the Government’s new Cabinet Members 4. The City Council are making sure key Plymouth issues are high on the agenda of new Government

Cabinet members. Councillor Evans has written to key members of the new Cabinet setting out some of the most pressing issues for Plymouth and asking for meetings at the earliest opportunity to discuss them. They include support for the Mayflower 400 celebrations, addressing underfunding in areas such as public health, progressing the City Deal, investing in rail infrastructure and support for Devonport Naval Base. In his letter to Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for Armed Forces, Councillor Evans also welcomed the support for Plymouth’s Enterprise Zone bid for South Yard, which will enable the city to fast track developments to create a marine production campus employing 1,200 people, but told the Portsmouth MP that Plymouth needed to be treated fairly over the Dockyard and Naval Base. And in his letter to Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, Councillor Evans asked for further talks on further support for Plymouth’s plans to match skills with employers’ needs, particularly in growth areas such as the marine sector. The full letters are available - here

Time to Act: The economic consequences of failing to expand airport capacity

5. The Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has published a report that highlights the macro-economic consequences that the country could face if the Government fails to act upon the Airport Commission’s forthcoming recommendations. The ITC is a respected independent transport think tank. The work shows that the most productive and innovative firms in any economy are those that are involved in international trade and investment. Given this, the report maintains that any failure to take account the needs of firms when deciding on the need for airport capacity ultimately risks harming the UK economy. This report highlights points that were noted in the ITC’s previous report that maintained that Heathrow attracts airlines serving key business destinations and consequently has a higher proportion of business travellers, particularly within the inbound business market. Steve Costello, a director of Heathrow Hub, the independent proposal to expand Heathrow by extending the northern runway, said: “This is an authoritative piece of work from the ITC which shows that Heathrow is the best place for another runway, and the cost of inaction is that Britain will fall behind in its connections to the markets of the world. The Airports Commission is due to report imminently and we know that ministers are already considering carefully how to respond. The ITC report is a good place to start. Britain cannot afford to delay airport expansion any longer.” The full report by the Independent Transport Commission can be downloaded here.

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Other News in Brief Further education: measuring the net present value – a new study shows that every public

£ invested in Level 3 apprenticeships provides a return of £28 to the UK economy. More - here Manufacturing employment - across the country, in the three months to April manufacturing

employment rose by 34,000. See - here Flybe has slipped to a loss but said it was "on track to recovery and profitable growth" at the

end of it the first year of its three-year turnaround plan. In the airline's accounts covering the year to 31 March 2015, it reported a pre-tax loss of £35.6m, from a pre-tax profit of £8.1m the year before. More - here

The volume of UK deals announced in May dipped below the 400 mark for the second successive month, according to the latest figures, with the manufacturing sector recording its lowest level of activity in a decade. More - here

Fastest-growing economy - Plymouth ranks equal 6th in the country for the UK’s fastest-growing economy between 2009-2013 - here

Education - CBI head calls for GCSEs to be scrapped - here CBI calls on Chancellor to tackle the productivity puzzle - The CBI has called for small and mid-

sized businesses to be placed at the heart of July’s Budget, with tax breaks, deregulation and a training push focused on driving these firms. It has set out a five-point productivity plan that includes funding support, such as lower levies on private placements and a simpler tax regime for businesses. More - here

The Government has opened two research centres in Coventry to accelerate the potential of 3D-printing in the aerospace segment. Based at the existing Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), the £60m Aerospace Research Centre and National Centre for Net Shape and Additive Manufacturing facilities were inaugurated by Business Minister Anna Soubry. Coventry's aerospace center will support the companies developing new materials, including lightweight carbon fibre for aircraft, jet engines and civil helicopters, while the 3D-printing center will be engaged in developing new products for aero-engines and aircraft landing gear. More - here

Rail electrification - Work will continue on the electrification of the Great Western Mainline despite Network Rail suspending work on other major projects. More - here

Exports - UK manufacturing exports set for growth spurt - here

Inward Investment success in the Heart of the South West - Over 85 high value jobs and £3million investment will be generated over the next 3-years across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay thanks to the Invest in the Heart of the South West Inward Investment service. Funded by the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal, the service has created tailored packages for companies considering relocation. More - here

Steel Production Ticks Up Worldwide During May - here Work to start on west terminal extension - Bristol Airport has signed off the next major phase

of its expansion programme – a £24 million west terminal extension which will transform the security search process for passengers. This is the biggest construction project at the Airport since the current terminal building opened in 2000. More - here

Sluggish Exports Continue to Drag on Manufacturing - here

EU referendum notebook Alan Johnson to head Labour yes campaign for EU referendum - here EU referendum: Yes lead in YouGov poll – here French newspaper Le Monde took the unusual step of printing an editorial, in English, where it

urged the British to "resist the familiar temptation of splendid isolation" - warning that "Brexit could be your Waterloo!" - here

Insight - UK employers, economy turn sights on EU referendum risks – Reuters – here Nicola Sturgeon: US worry over EU referendum is 'palpable' - here Open Europe has published its ‘Blueprint for EU reform’ - here Referendum will not settle EU question, says Lord O'Donnell - here The ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has cut its outlook for the UK economy because of

a planned referendum on EU membership. More - here

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Manufacturing Business Awards & Competitions open for entry: College Celebrates Partnership Working and Business Success 6. City College Plymouth held its Annual Business Dinner and Celebration Evening in June. Four PMG

members were amongst the winners: Apprenticeship Champion - MGB Engineering Outstanding Commitment to Training (less than 250 employees) - Hymec Outstanding Commitment to Training (250+ employees) - Babcock International Group plc The Special Recognition Award - Princess Yachts

More - here

Regen SW Green Energy Awards 2015 – Open for Entries 7. ‘We are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the twelfth 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 2015. The awards are being judged by a panel of influential and respected experts, advocates and spokespeople in renewables and sustainability. More details will be published very soon. 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’. Award categories include: • Best Renewable Energy Scheme • Best Energy Efficiency Scheme • Best Business Innovation With regard to the latter award ‘Best Business Innovation’, the supporting notes suggest that the judges are looking for ‘the best new product, process or service that has been developed by a south west based company and is available on the market. We are looking for exceptional innovations that have the potential to positively affect the growth of renewables or energy efficiency regionally or nationally’. Nominations will remain open until Friday 11 September 2015. You can find further details and submit your nominations at www.green-energy-awards.co.uk.

Made in the South West Awards 2015

8. Nominations for this event will close on 28 August 2015 Manufacturing Innovation For the manufacturer that has generated the most impressive commercial benefit from an innovative product or process designed and made in the South West. Aerospace/Defence For the aerospace/defence company (primes and supply chain) in the South West that the judges deem has had the biggest impact during the preceding 12 months. Apprenticeship & Training Award The Apprenticeship Award recognises the manufacturing company that has done most to further the cause of apprenticeships in the region, in the view of the judges. Exporter of the Year The Award is for the company deemed by the judges to have made the most exciting impact on exports from the SW, either in terms of international presence, export growth, or as a proportion of sales. Sustainable Manufacturer This award is for the company that has demonstrated the greatest commitment, through its products and processes, to forging a low carbon manufacturing future for the South West. Food and Drink For the food or drink company in the South West that has made the biggest impact taking into account innovation and use of local produce with commercial success. Advanced Manufacturer This award is for the company deemed to be the most forward-looking, having consistently used advanced IT or techniques, processes or equipment, to solve problems or add value to customers. Manufacturing Company of the Year This award is for the company that has made an outstanding contribution to South West manufacturing. For more information on each of these awards click - here

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II PMG Members’ News London-based creative agency wins global ad task for Trunki 9. The owners of the Plymouth manufactured

Trunki suitcase, Magmatic Ltd, have appointed London-based creative agency Will London to work on all creative duties including online films, social media and new product development. Creative will be rolled out across Europe and Asia later this year and in the US in 2016. Trunki inventor and CEO Rob Law says: “It’s great to have Will London on board as our global creative agency. We have worked closely with them to build a clear path for Trunki and exciting new developments, which we have in the pipeline.” More - here.

Princess’ Project 31@50 - Before the transformation begins 10. Ahead of her dramatic transformation and refurbishment,

Princess Yachts are delighted to share with you a look inside Project 31@50. Take a look at her interior and follow her transformation on their dedicated Project 31@50 website. Project 31 has undergone some alterations throughout her life but still remains every bit a Princess - from the impressive hull condition to her original compass and timber finish. The helm, which has been modified over the past five decades, will be given a new lease of life. The original period features will be restored and will take pride of place in the new upgraded helm design by the Princess Design Studio. While the boat's engines have been replaced during her lifetime, the current Volvo Penta's are in line with those originally fitted on Project 31 so will be reconditioned with the kind support of Marine Engineering (Looe) Ltd, official Volvo Penta Centre, and Volvo Penta. Inside, the boat's mahogany timber will be lovingly restored while the red leather upholstery and chequered work surfaces will be uplifted with a new stylish, sixties inspired finish by the Princess Design Studio including fabrics from artisan design house Dedar Milano. Follow the transformation: here

PMG Resource Efficiency Group bids farewell to Chairman at the Eden Project 11. After four years as Chairman residing over fourteen meetings of the

hugely popular PMG Resource Efficiency subgroup, Richard Eastwood, resigned his position as he retires from his role as Facilities and Security Manager – Sensors & Integrated Systems at UTC Aerospace Systems. Richard’s described his last meeting, hosted by Ian Merchant, Head of Estates at The Eden Project, as ‘amongst the best site visits we have ever

enjoyed’. Guest speakers on the day included: Josh Bower, Operations Director, Clean Earth Energy and Clare Mains, PEC Volunteer Co-ordinator with the Plymouth Energy Community. Richard is succeeded as Chair by Gary McLean, Facilities Manager at Schneider Electric and John Durston of

Bombardier Transportation as his Deputy.

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Babcock apprentice successes 12. The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering’s (ISME) annual Sheet Metal

Skills Competition provides great opportunity for young apprentices and trainee’s to measure their skills against others in the sheet metal and pressed metal industry. This year’s competition took place at the Morgan Motor Company in Worcestershire during June. Babcock entered ten apprentices and four came away as prize-winners including Oliver Sluggett who was judged to be the Overall Winner of the 2015 ISME Trophy. In a separate competition, Joe Foster-Turner, also a Babcock apprentice, made it through World Skills UK final as one of six finalists in the Semta National CNC Milling competition.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training at Source

13. PMG member Source would like to congratulate Sean Cutland on successfully completing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training. Sean is now their third member of staff trained to this level. As part of his

training with Exelin, he has led a small team in their factory, analysing the process of the polyester continuous coating plant. So far a number of new processes have already been introduced to improve consistency and ease. In order to become certified, Sean had to give a presentation covering his work, and the teams work. You can read more - here. For more about Exelin’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training click – here.

Aldermans celebrate National Women in Engineering Day 14. Aldermans celebrated the second National Women in

Engineering Day (NWED), launched in 2014 by the Women's Engineering Society (WES). Across the country events were held to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering and to encourage more girls to consider engineering as a career. To mark the occasion Aldermans welcomed a group of Year 10 girls from UTC Plymouth to the factory, to hear first-hand from Managing Director, Karen Friendship, what it takes to succeed in engineering. The students also enjoyed a tour of the factory, an explanation of the company’s processes, and took the Marshmallow Challenge!

If you’re a PMG member and you’re reading this and wishing your firm’s news story was also posted here, then next time please let me know and send me a link to your press release. stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

Other members’ news in brief

• Northern Offshore Services specifies Manuplas modular fender set. More - here New PMG Members this month:

• Underhill Engineering Plymbridge Road, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7LX. www.underhillgroup.com Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke steel structures up to CE Marking Execution Class 4 and for the Nuclear Industry.

Members’ videos, newsletters and articles: • The benefits of Gallium Nitride LED Light - here • Home Automation - Applied Automation’s Home Division - here • Plessey - GaN-on-Si CSP LEDs – the next wave in solid-state lighting - here (see page 33) • Princess Yachts appoints W for corporate and consumer comms brief - here • Role in worldwide mobile future - Sub 10 Systems at Kingsteignton is now the European headquarters

of Fastback Networks – More in the Torquay Herald Express - here

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This month’s featured Network Member

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Waycon Design Waycon Design, a subsidiary of Luminati Waycon was established in 1983, initially specialising in the design and manufacture of dry storage cabinets for the semi-conductor and electronics industry. With the instability and volatility of this market the Company diversified, utilising its plastic fabrication and design skills and branched into many areas of display design and manufacture. Luminati now has an in-house 3D design team running on SolidWorks, dedicated sales team and full production team at their Lee Mill based factory. Luminati is renowned for its fast prototyping of bespoke items prior to planning the production runs for its growing client base. Over the last 3 years, the company has fragmented its specialist areas and the Luminati group of companies now has 3 trading businesses. The group has demonstrated growth of 20% year on year for the last 13 years. Waycon Design, is the industrial part of the business (the original roots) and has been run by its current two directors, Steve Senior and John Gall, (both Chartered Engineers) for the past 13 years.

With the resurgence of manufacturing in the UK and an increase in the microelectronic and semiconductor industry, the Dry storage and Desiccator market is again growing. Waycon Design are constantly developing new product ranges for improved functionality and adding new products associated with the cleanroom market including, glove and apparel dispensers and component storage systems. The company works closely with production engineering and manufacturing engineers to provide bespoke solutions.

Twelve months ago Waycon design became the UK agent for Terra Universal, perhaps the world’s largest cleanroom equipment supplier and is therefore now able to offer a complete range of products for the Critical Environment market, ranging from full clean rooms to desiccators, glove boxes and instrumentation.

Contact Details: John Gall Technical Director enquiries@waycondesign.com 01752 698720 07717 82662

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III Business to Business – including grants & funding Direct Talent Source 15. Direct Talent Source is a unique Plymouth-based direct sourcing

consultancy offering a value added, cost effective alternative to a traditional recruitment agency. DTS offers interim, part-time, outsourced or project based internal recruitment, talent attraction and bespoke resourcing services and solutions. It was founded by Nicole Humphrey who has over 15 years’ experience in generalist and specialist recruitment agencies, in-house recruitment and direct sourcing. She works with: SME businesses who don't have the time to manage their vacancies but who don't wish, need or

have the budget to hire a full-time internal recruiter or pay recruitment agency fees. Organisations who wish to reduce their recruitment spend and agency usage significantly. Companies who wish to implement a direct sourcing model or implement change and

improvement in their recruitment. Nicole advises on talent attraction techniques, interview and selection processes, candidate experience, applicant tracking system providers and alternative solutions to agencies. She will also design and implement new processes accordingly.

Larger businesses who need additional resourcing solutions on a temporary, interim, project, part-time or fixed term contract basis.

Nicole prefers to work closely with her clients and embed herself within team and culture. This facilitates a more successful and streamlined resourcing solution and she is happy to work onsite during any assignment if necessary. Nicole works nationally & locally with single and multisite clients ranging from larger corporates through to SME's and has worked on all levels of roles in a myriad of different sectors including Engineering, Manufacturing, FMCG, Financial Services, Technology, Media, Communications & Retail. Fee structures are agreed upfront and bespoke to the nature of the work, they are either day rate or a package. She meets with any prospective client in person, for an initial consultation for which there is no charge and will be as transparent as possible in order to show return on investment. Contact Nicole through: Tel: 07939 234 661, Email: nicole@directtalentsource.com www.directtalentsource.com (please note that this is a work in progress holding page!) https://uk.linkedin.com/in/directsourcingnicolehumphrey (For testimonials, please go to this link).

Digital Revolution in Devonport 16. Plans for the development of Devonport Market Hall are

set to make Plymouth one of the UK’s leading cities for the digital technology industry. At the Digital Futures open day for the project, held at Devonport Guildhall on Saturday 20 June, Plymouth’s leading digital companies and educational institutions came together to showcase the talent already here in the city and what can be expected from Devonport Market Hall when it opens next year. Once completed, the Market Hall will become a world class digital arts, enterprise and technology facility. The refurbishment of Devonport Market Hall is being led by social enterprise RIO (the Real Ideas Organisation) in partnership with Plymouth City Council, the Institute of Digital Arts and Technology (i-DAT at Plymouth University), City College Plymouth, Devonport High School for Boys and seven of the brightest tech companies in the region. Detailed information on the plans for Devonport Market Hall can be viewed at www.devonportmarkethall.org.

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Studio Mitchell 17. Studio Mitchell is an industry recognised East Devon based digital studio which

produce 3D photorealistic one-of-a-kind computer generated imagery (CGI) and stunning broadcast quality animation for Manufacturers. Working closely with our clients we provide images and animation that allow their marketing material to be developed without the need for prototypes or photography. We thrive on deep engagement with our clients to build meaningful, lasting relationships. Perfectionists, we ensure every pixel of your project is perfect, whilst keeping you updated and informed throughout the process. Delivering value and maximum return on investment. West Country Manufacturers who are already benefitting from utilising Studio Mitchell CGI imagery are Hunter Stoves Group, Pristine Vinyl Ltd and Armortek Ltd. Hunter Stoves Group sales and product range increased due to the rapid pipeline to market which was created through CGI images. Read more here. A recent project for distinguished audio manufacturer Tannoy can be seen here. For further information please contact Mark Mitchell on 01404 45922 or e-mail mark@studiomitchell.co.uk. Visit the Studio Mitchell website: www.studiomitchell.co.uk

Capersidate 18. ‘I am writing to introduce Capersidate as a new and innovative

provider of recruitment services in Devon & Cornwall, and to let you now that we are now offering you the opportunity to experience the speed and simplicity of our service completely free of charge. By registering as an employer via our website at www.capersidate.com/employer-benefits, you can now enter a vacancy and view an anonymised profile of up to 15 of the best matches from our database of candidates at no cost. All our candidates have been interviewed and profiled and our system takes into account not only their technical skills and qualifications, but also their ‘soft’ skills, personality and aspirations. Candidate confidentiality is maintained throughout, which gives you unrivalled access to the “passive” candidate marketplace. With fees ranging from just £250 to £500 + VAT per role, our service offers dramatic savings when compared to the fees charged by traditional recruitment agencies. We also offer a huge reduction in the time taken to fill a vacancy as, when you enter a role onto our system, your strongest matches are available for you to view straight away. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, so please contact us if you would like to find out more and take advantage of a revolution in recruitment services’. Alec Webb, Capersidate, South Crofty House, Tolvaddon Energy Park, Tolvaddon, Camborne TR14 0HX. Tel: 01209 710478.

Industry Insight - Bond Dickinson’s legal update for manufacturers 19. Welcome to the first edition of Industry Insight. Industry

Insight is Bond Dickinson’s legal update newsletter for manufacturers active in the UK. It provides analysis of legal developments in a business context, suggests solutions to legal problems and explains the practical application of legal developments from a manufacturing perspective. All articles are written by Bond Dickinson’s Manufacturing Sector team. The Manufacturing Sector team at Bond Dickinson comprises lawyers who have worked in industry for many years as in-house lawyers or on secondment as well as experts working in health and safety, environmental and other specialist areas that provide vital support to manufacturing companies. We provide commercial, holistic advice through a team of sector-focused experts that have a deep understanding of the process industries. This experience informs our advice and allows us to identify the issues relevant to you which will help you achieve your commercial goals. If there are any particular issues you would like us to cover from time to time in Industry Insight then please do let

us know. Download the June edition of Industry Insight here Future editions will be listed under ‘VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles - Other newsletters & journals’

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FREE 1 Hour Digital Marketing Consultation for PMG Members Only

20. ‘Mark Field has been at the leading edge of online marketing, private consulting and training for over 15 years and has experience in the internationalisation and localisation of websites and online assets, including multilingual sites and foreign search engine optimisation (SEO). He also owns DM Informatics, a website design and development company that helps clients and businesses not only in the UK, but also in Europe and the USA. He is offering a FREE 1 hour consultation for PMG members only. Mark can be contacted on 01752 295 875 or via email at mark.field@dminformatics.co.uk

Advanced Pallet Systems Ltd 21. ‘I would like to introduce to you our business at Advanced Pallet

Systems Ltd as a potential supplier of Wooden Pallets, Crates, Contract Packing and General Packaging sundries. Truly offering The Total Packaging Solution to a wide range of customers from manufacturing, pharmaceutical to technology and agricultural businesses throughout the South West. From our 75,000 sq ft factory in Bideford North Devon employing 50+ people in the manufacture and supply of our range of products we can fulfil all your needs for all types of both domestic and export packaging. As a local business we offer our services with a distinct intent to work closely in partnership with our customers to ensure we all have sustainable businesses in the region. I hope we may be of some service to you and hope to hear from you if you have any packaging projects, require competitive prices or just a review of your current materials. Our contact details are: Advanced Pallet Systems Ltd. Tel 01237 423772 email: david@apspackaging.co.uk

Girling Jones for the recruitment of Industrial Engineering professionals 22. Girling Jones specialise in the recruitment of Industrial Engineering professionals into the

Manufacturing Industry on a temporary and permanent basis. We work with a range of local, national and international clients throughout the South West covering the following sectors:

• Aerospace/Automotive • FMCG • Maritime • General Engineering

We supply management, engineering and skilled staff to the manufacturing industry providing a service based around the Kaizen philosophy of efficiency and continual improvement We recruit the following types of candidates:

• Skilled Operators (CNC, Welders/Fabricators/Paint sprayers etc) • Engineers (Process/Production/Maintenance etc) • Management (high emphasis on Lean techniques/Kaizen/Six Sigma) • Executive and Board Level

Whether you’re a national or regional business we will provide you with one, dedicated account manager, who solely recruits within your sector of expertise. All of our Consultants pride themselves on face to face interviewing, compliance and rigorous referencing, as well as having a technical understanding of the markets they supply. For more information please visit our website at www.girlingjones.com or call us on 01392 493 347. Jodie Tate - Principal Consultant- Industrial Engineering.

Other funding news • £2.4m funding for SBRI competition - Wave Energy Scotland's SBRI competition is for novel wave energy

converter devices, specifically focused on the prime mover and structure. WES can offer up to £300K (inc VAT) per Project for up to 12 months for this first stage. WES is flexible over the total budget of £2.4million, which will depend on the quality and number of the applications received. Closes: 13 Aug 2015 More - here

• £1m funding for upcoming SBRI competition, opened 8 June - The competition 'Reducing the Cost of Fuels and Lubricants', an SBRI competition run by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), is opening shortly for registration. This MOD call seeks proposals for novel ideas to reduce the cost of ownership of military

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assets through innovative approaches to fuel and lubrication use. More information - here. Please note: Two other competitions in this series of three MOD funded competitions are: • Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) • Enhanced individual protective equipment A total of up to £5m MOD funding is available for the three competitions. Competition Briefing event, 14 July 2015, London A KTN-hosted briefing event covering all three competitions will take place on 14th July. The event is an excellent opportunity for you to receive first-hand information about the competitions - their scope, application processes, key dates etc. as well as meet and network with MOD personnel, peers, potential partners, market leaders & innovators in the industry. More information - here.

• Upcoming £10m funding competition, opens 29 June - Innovate UK is to invest up to £10 million in collaborative R&D and feasibility studies to accelerate highly innovative technology development for civil aerospace. The aim of this funding opportunity is to draw expertise from inside and outside the traditional aerospace sector to develop technologies that enable new platforms or enhance the competitiveness of existing products or services across the UK's civil aerospace sector. Find out more information on this competition.

• The following is the list of recently opened Ministry of Defence (MOD) funded SBRI competitions - here • UK DSC SBRI Brokering event - Persistent Surveillance from the air 13 July, London - here • Technology Strategy Board – Innovate UK newsletter - (June) - here • Competition Funding - Innovate UK - here Innovation Vouchers - Round 11 Available if you are a start-up, micro, small and medium-sized business located anywhere in the UK • Up to £5,000 for your business to obtain the help of an external expert to develop ideas and improve

performance • Issued every 3 months on a competitive basis. For full details visit: here

Company Profiles of Potential Overseas Partners • For the Latest Co-operation profiles from Enterprise Europe Network South West – 19/6 - here

Other business contacts this month: • Atlantic Languages - here • Target Professional Recruitment - here

IV Talent Retention & Recruitment

Jane Stewart 23. Jane has embraced a number of responsibilities throughout her life, leader,

strategist, manager, marketer, researcher, mentor, mother, designer, trainer and samba mestre to name but a few. And with that broad experience she has gained the skills required to manage multi-disciplinary projects and take on complex challenges. Whilst her broad experience has given Jane an impressive skillset, it's the less measurable qualities which make her unique. - A calm approach to problem solving - Empathy - Logic and practicality - Creative, lateral thinking - Willingness to step outside of the comfort zone, because that's where the magic happens - Making work/life FUN- if someone is having fun, they'll do what they do.... better.

CV - here

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Debra Haggitt 24. An experienced and versatile Manager who is accustomed to dealing with

people within her everyday role. Used to working on her own initiative within a flexible and demanding environment, she is a committed person capable of promoting enthusiasm in others whilst maintaining a proactive and friendly hands-on approach. Her progressive career background and qualifications provide a solid base for confident, decisive judgment in all situations, whether they are team or functionally related. These practical skills are strongly augmented by a thorough understanding of

organisational methods and a persistent ability to positively influence others. CV - here

Talent Retention Solution – TRS - For Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Careers See more - here - Video - here

Unlocking Potential – Grads for Growth - and Plymouth University’s Catalyst Internship Service More - here and here Grads for Growth Celebration Event & Innovation Showcase - here

Schools & Colleges Tor Bridge High - 4-6pm 6th July - Enterprise Unveiling - here

Industrial Cadets - The new industry standard for workplace experiences - here

Welcome to tSpace - Torbay Skills Platform for Advice on Careers and Employment - here

*****Please remember that we can and do advertise PMG member vacancies on the PMG website***** Send details to: stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

V Events, Training Courses & Other Information The Future Inn Plymouth is holding a Christmas taster event on the 3rd July from 7:30pm 25. ‘The Future Inn Plymouth is holding a Christmas taster event on the 3rd July from 7:30pm until late

and I wondered if PMG members would be interested in attending. The event is complimentary for two members of staff from each company. Your members would need to RSVP to 01752 701000’. Antony Mitchell, Sales Executive; amitchell@futureinns.co.uk Tel: 01752 701000

Business Development Visit – Germany – Dr Astrid Ritter-Heinrich - Thursday 16th July 2015: Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce 26. Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth strongest in the world. Its consistently

strong economic performance offers long-term growth potential for UK businesses. • Germany is the UK’s second largest trading partner worldwide after the US and number one in

Europe • The UK exports more to Germany than to the BRICs combined The main UK exports to Germany are: • mineral fuels and gas • machinery and mechanical appliances • vehicles and automotive components • aircraft • electrical machinery and equipment • pharmaceutical products Dr Astrid-Heinrich, who leads on the automotive sector in UKTI Germany, will be visiting the South West from 14-16 July 2015. She will be available for 1-2-1 meetings with companies – not just those in the automotive sector – with an interest in the German market. So if your company is considering how to sell into Germany, or would like to grow their business in the market, then we invite you to register your interest with: Georgina@plymouthanddevonchamber.co.uk

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FlyPlymouth Business Plan 27. FlyPlymouth are inviting guests to a detailed Business

Plan breakfast presentation on 22nd July 2015. This presentation is being made to stakeholders to demonstrate that our proposals to re-open Plymouth Airport are credible and deliverable. FlyPlymouth was created with the objective of reopening and reintroducing passenger air services to Plymouth airport. This is deliverable within two to three years. In so doing, we expect to create 200 jobs and add £17 million of GVA to the local economy each year. We will show that with good management, careful planning and innovative thinking, our airport has a long and prosperous future in aviation that will help Plymouth achieve its vision of becoming a vibrant waterfront city. To secure your invite contact Raoul Witherall, Chief Executive rwitherall@flyplymouth.com Mob 0787 105 3510 www.flyplymouth.com

CIEH Level 2 Environmental Principles and Best Practice, I day course, 8th September 2015, £61.50 28. This is thought to be one of the best introductions (or catch ups) to basic environmental

management. This one day course is available to you on the 8th September 2015 for the price of £61.50. Covering pollution control, sustainability, waste, water, energy, carbon management and quite a few other links, the course is fun and, if you decide to complete the multi-choice exam at the end of the day, you could gain a recognised environmental qualification for your CV. It is excellent value for money – no long distance train fares or overnight stays…...just one day with Urban Agenda SW and Plymouth City Council in the Astor Room of the Guildhall in Plymouth City Centre. If you would like to book then please follow this link: here

Ideas and Solutions for Manufacturers – event held on 4th June at the Bayliss Suite, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX PowerPoints now available

The presentations from this event, sponsored by Santander, can now be downloaded: here

City College Plymouth - Management and Business Skills Workshops - here • Assertiveness and Confidence- Thursday 2 July, 9.00am - 4.30pm • Excel Basic - Thursday 9 July, 9.00am - 4.30pm • Minute Taking - Friday 10 July, 9.00am - 4.30pm

• Excel Intermediate - Friday 17 July, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Courses/Events Listings • CIPD Training & Events - here • Carbon Trust events - here • Connecting Devon & Somerset events - here • EEF events - here • Electronics, Sensors, Photonics KTN events - here • Exelin events - here • GAIN - Growth, Acceleration & Investment Network. The GAIN Exchange is part of the Peninsula City

Deal Growth Hub - here • High Value Manufacturing Catapult - here • SA Partners newsletter including Shingo Master Class – here • Superfast Business - here • The Manufacturer events - here • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - here • Torbay Development Agency – upcoming events - here • UK India Business Council – events - here • UKTI Events Horizon - China Unlocked, Business Clinics for Germany and China, latest webinars and

much more... here • WEAF events – here

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Other Specific Courses/Events either with or without dates

• ExIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology) Business Presentations and Networking Event - Thursday 2nd July 2015 08:30am -11.00am at Exeter Science Park. More - here

• Tor Bridge Partnership - Event on Monday 6th July, 4-6pm. Enterprise in school. This will be an opportunity to see the amazing talent at the school and what they are aiming to achieve regarding enterprise. More - here

• Leading Women UK – Monday 6 July at The Treasury Bar, Plymouth starting at 12.30pm - here • Two Day Mistake-Proofing Workshop - incorporating an onsite 2hr Factory practical at SMC

Pneumatics UK Ltd, Milton Keynes with Dr Martin Hinckley of Assured Quality Inc, USA - Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July 2015 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Hosted by Buckingham Lean Enterprise Unit (BLEU) at the University of Buckingham. More - here

• CBI post-July Budget webinar – 2:00-3:00pm 10th

July Register now - here • Torbay Eat Drink Network - Finance & Accounting - Friday 10th July from 8am - 9.30am at

Lymington Road Business Centre, Torquay. here • Insider Doing Business in Plymouth - Tuesday 14 July 2015 at National Marine Aquarium, Rope

Walk, Plymouth, PL4 0LF 7:30am Registration, 8.00am Meeting, 9.00am Close with networking. For more information please email Laura Davies or call 0161 907 9753. Register - here

• FREE webinar on Tax and Regulatory Challenges for Life Science companies in the Czech Republic. The webinar will be held on 14th July 2015 at 10am UK time. To join the event, follow the link

• Buckingham Lean Enterprise Unit (BLEU), at the University of Buckingham, are delighted to be hosting the following one day workshop: Lean Games Day with John Bicheno 15

th July 2015 at

Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Whittlebury, Nr Silverstone, Northants. More - here • Carbon Management - Free* Masterclass! Improve your businesses resilience and resource

efficiency by attending our Carbon Management Masterclass! Friday 17th July, Cornwall College Camborne, 10:00am – 16:00pm. - here

• South Devon Export Network – future dates - 26th August / 25th November – details - here • One Day LEAN KATA SIMULATION DAY, plus complete Games Kit incl. for all delegates on 15

th

September 2015 at Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, nr Silverstone. Buckingham Lean Enterprise Unit (BLEU) at the University of Buckingham are absolutely delighted to be able to host Joakim Bjurström, LeanAb, Sweden, renowned Toyota KATA, Lean Production and TWI JI expert, to present our forthcoming Lean Kata Simulation Day. Joakim is well known throughout the Swedish Lean and TWI community. His work experience includes: production, purchasing, product development and marketing. Joakim holds a Lean Silver Certificate, Six Sigma Black Belt and, of course, both the TWI ‘J’ Programs and ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes. More - here

• Made in the South West Awards 2015 - Thursday 5th November, Thistle Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EL – details - here

• Save the date for Innovate UK 2015 - 9 & 10 November at Old Billingsgate, London. More - here • Michelmores LLP Employment Conference 2015 – Exeter - Thursday, 12 November, 2015 - 09:00

Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter - This topical half-day conference will bring you up-to-date with the most recent changes to employment law and the subsequent issues that may affect your business. The full programme will be confirmed in due course. The early bird rate of £55 (including VAT) will expire on 30 September. The cost after this date will be £75 (including VAT). Register - here

• An interactive careers, jobs and skills event for the South West 15 – 16 March 2016 Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth – We (Prospects Services) are very excited to announce that Plymouth City Council are once again sponsoring Skills South West, which is returning to the Plymouth Pavilions on the 15 & 16 March 2016. www.skillssw.co.uk Prospects Services who organise this event have compiled a PowerPoint presentation for PMG members to view here. The have also sent me details of a proposal for either a ‘PMG Shared Space Stand’ or a ‘PMG Street’. If you would like to receive more details please get in touch stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com. More - here

Have you registered for UKTI Webinars yet? - Registering for UKTI webinars will help you with exporting - for free. More - here

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VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters etc.

Help improve Derriford Hospital’s services to its patients 30. My name is Mike Biscombe and I am an operations

manager within the Pathology Department at Derriford Hospital. We are trying to improve the way we deliver our service, and believe that we can learn a lot from manufacturing organisations. I would like to develop a network of contacts who would be willing to give us a little of their time and advice. I would also relish the opportunity to show some of our staff how manufacturers operate. There may even be the opportunity for us to help with issues that may you have. If you would like to support your local hospital in delivering a better service please contact me. Mike Biscombe, Operations Manager – Cellular & Anatomical Pathology, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust - Pathology Department, 4th Floor, Derriford Hospital. Tel: 01752 792364. More - here

An action packed season ahead! 31. We are excited to let you know that the 2015 / 2016 fixtures are now

available online. We have some great matches starting in September with three home matches playing Richmond, Rosslyn Park and Fylde. Matches not to be missed. You can see the full fixtures online here. Don't miss out on the Early Bird Season Ticket offer. This season we have 15 home games, if you order your Season Ticket before 5pm on 30th June you have get your Season Ticket for just £180 (£195 after 30th June). 15 games for the price of 12! To get your Early Bird discounted Season Ticket, call the office and book over the phone on 01752 565064 or download our postal order form here and return to the club before 30th June.

St Luke’s Hospice - Employee Volunteer Experience Days

32. At St Luke’s Hospice we are keen to partner with companies who recognise the value of investing in the local community and we firmly believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes, like employer supported volunteering, can bring tangible benefits to both Hospice and the companies who choose to work with us. We have recently introduced “Employee Volunteer Experience” days, which will run throughout the year. These have been developed in-house by our own Volunteer Services Co-ordinator and will provide a variety of benefits for companies wishing to take part in fulfilment of their CSR objectives. We are able to accommodate individuals or groups of up to twenty-five - Volunteering can help to develop many important skills including teamwork, communication, project management and problem solving abilities to name but a few. The positive effect on employees is significant. A MORI opinion poll found the nine in ten employees believe that a company who is active in the community is probably a very good employer. There are also brand and reputation benefits to be gained. Being active in the community by partnering with a highly regarded charity like St Luke’s will impress stakeholders and help to set your organisation apart from those who do not. Corporate Social responsibility schemes help to increase customer goodwill and loyalty and improve relationships with the community. If you would like to learn more about employee volunteering with St Luke’s I would be happy to arrange for you to visit the hospice. Please feel free to contact Sanna Tyrvainen, Volunteer Services Co-ordinator on 01752 246547 or via email to: styrvainen@stlukes-hospice.org.uk , or myself, Lorna Damella Corporate Fundraiser on 01752 246591, email: ldamella@stlukes-hospice.org.uk Alternatively please visit our website: https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/volunteer - We look forward to hearing from you.

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Charity Challenge – Catherine is cycling 480 km across Zambia in around 5 days 33. Dear PMG Colleagues, I am the Olympus Ambassador for ‘Street Child

Africa’ which is one of the nominated charities we support as a Group. Street Child Africa supports young kids who, for unfortunate and tragic reasons, are forced to live on the streets in Africa. Some of these kids as young as 6, live dangerous and desperate lives with no adult to help with injuries, medicine or life support and unfortunately their vulnerability means they are subject to both physical and sexual abuse. This charity work close with local Business Partners within the areas and build trust with the street-connected children, providing help, medicine and education through regular out-reach sessions, in the attempt to integrate them back within the society. I have taken on a challenge to raise money for the charity and have agreed to cycle 480 km across Zambia in around 5 days......... tough, but do-able as long as I start training now! So the purpose of my contact is to appeal to you and your companies generosity and ask if you could donate and support me on this quest. I have set up a page on the website www.justgiving.com/Catherine-Harris16 and you can donate on line. I will be going through the local media to try and raise the awareness of the charity and the event, however in the meantime thank you for reading my appeal and I would be extremely grateful for any support you are able to offer. Kind regards, Catherine Harris, Managing Director, Algram Group Ltd. email - catherine.harris@algram.com catherine.harris@olympus.co.uk

Jim Smith, Associate Lecturer and PhD Researcher, Plymouth University 34. ‘My name is Jim Smith, I am a PhD student at Plymouth University under the

supervision of Dr Paul Jones. The reason for my e-mail is that I am currently looking for companies who would be interested in working with me on a research project I am running and Penny Hele suggested I contact the PMG. My research is focused upon entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management, in particular understanding how the entrepreneurial/innovative talents of employees can be harnessed by SMEs. There is relatively little research in this area and so participating companies will be making a significant contribution that will be of real benefit to SMEs throughout the UK and beyond, as well as gaining greater insight into their own business. In return for a company's involvement I offer the following: • A bespoke consultancy style report based upon my findings within the organisation, including

specific practical recommendations to help the company maximise the entrepreneurial/innovative output of their employees.

• A report summarising the overall findings once the study is complete. I attach an information sheet here containing further details, however, if you or any of your members have any queries please do let me know. Many thanks for your time and interest’. Kind regards, Jim Smith BSc MSc Assoc CIPD, Associate Lecturer and PhD Researcher, Futures Entrepreneurship Centre, Plymouth University, Plymouth - Devon PL4 0HJ Tel: 07739 963 227 email: james.smith@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk

CSR Related events & newsletters • Summer Ball in aid of Diabetes Research – 1

st August - Boringdon Park - here

• Plymouth Drake Foundation newsletter – June – here • Cycle for Hannahs 2015 – LHC Architects – see - here • St Luke’s Hospice newsletter - here

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VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence

Job roles on shortage occupation list to be removed 35. The Prime Minister has announced plans to reduce

employers’ reliance on workers from outside of Europe. In a keynote speech, the Prime Minister said he would ask the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the shortage occupation list again with the aim of removing many of the job roles currently on it. EEF’s policy and representation team is acting on all of the issues. We (EEF) will be responding to the MAC review of the shortage occupation list and the skills levy consultation. We will also be talking directly to senior officials at BIS, the Home Office and the MAC to mitigate the negative consequences these announcements will have in advance. It is crucial we have a strong evidence base and therefore are looking for EEF members who would be interested in joining our Immigration Working Group. This Group will play a fundamental role in shaping our policy positions on the above, and wider immigration issue. If you are interested, please contact Verity O’Keefe, Senior Employment and Skills Policy Adviser at vokeefe@eef.org.uk

Other Surveys - none this month

VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles BIS Bulletins –

• 26th

June - Business Secretary outlines next steps for Green Investment Bank; Boost for aerospace industry; On target for a higher skilled workforce; New cyber security training to boost procurement security. More - here

• 19th

June - This week's speeches by the Business Secretary; Britain’s fastest-growing companies to

support apprenticeship recruitment; UK wins record number of investment projects; Maintaining

trust in online reviews and endorsements. More - here

• 5th

June - £313 million boost for Big Data research; Government urges business to take action as cost of cyber security breaches doubles; Jo Johnson speech on international higher education; Enter the £10 million Longitude Prize; Intellectual property insurance for business: building confidence to innovate. More - here

BIS South, Central & West news • None this month

Economic news • Bank of England - Agents' Summary of Business Conditions (June) – here • Deloitte Monday briefings - here • HM Treasury pocket databank (28/5) – here • House of Commons –UK Trade Performance – here • Economic Conditions Snapshot, June 2015: McKinsey Global Survey results - here

PMG Press Coverage • Employee Engagement event coverage - here

Infographics & PowerPoints • 25 Musts To Attract Millennials To Your Manufacturing Business - here • Employee Engagement hits five year low – Quantum workplace - here • Redistributed manufacturing - here • The life and times of Windows XP - here • The Winning Formula to Business Performance Excellence - here

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Manufacturing articles, publications and other reports of general interest • 10 Deadly Sins of Process Mapping (And How to Fix Them) – PEX - here • BEYOND THE CITY: Britain’s economic hotspots - International Festival for Business 2016 and Oxford

Economics says that British manufacturers are forecast to increase their productivity by 15.5% over the next five years, helping to increase the value of exports by 35%. - here

• Excellence in Postgraduate Education: Manufacturing, Materials and Design – Cranfield - here

• Food for Thought – The Changing Landscape of the Food & Drink Industry – Barclays - here • Google Glass for the Shop Floor – Industry Week - here • New BMW 7 Series features large CFRP parts - here • Overcoming obstacles to effective scenario planning – McKinsey - here

• Reinventing your business model - five ‘megatrends’ likely to disrupt your business - Nicolas Forsans Exeter University – One Planet MBA. - here

• Sustainable manufacturing for the future: Investigating the current and future landscape across the food and drink industry in Great Britain - June 2015 – Coca Cola Enterprises and Cranfield University - here

• Technology Isn't Threatening the Auto Industry — It's Transforming It - Mark Fields, CEO at Ford Motor Company - here

• Unlocking the potential of the Internet of Things – McKinsey - here

Focus on Employee Engagement • Centrica adds new benefits to flex for 30,000 staff - here • Engaging employees in a corporate sustainability mission is essential for success - here • Financial education plays important role in employee engagement - here

• How Aveda and Alcoa use purpose and impact to hook employees - here • How Do You Get Employees To Share Your Content On Their Social Networks - here • How Great Leaders Build Trust And Increase Employee Engagement – Forbes - here • How small businesses can engage staff – Telegraph - here

• What makes an employee highly engaged? – graphic - here • When to change how you lead – McKinsey - here

Other newsletters & journals • 3D Printing Industry - Most Read Articles from Last Week (27/6) - here • Aerospace Technology Institute – (22/6) – here • All Party Parliamentary Group on Manufacturing – newsletter (June) - here • Barclays - The Engine Room: a briefing for the manufacturing, transport and logistics sectors - here

and here • Bishop Fleming Business & Tax Update - Summer 2015 - here • Bond Dickinson – weekly employment law update (5/6) - here • Boston Consulting Group Perspectives – June - here • Business Update - Skills Funding Agency – Issue 7 - here • CALMARE – University of Exeter – June - here • CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update – June - here • CIPD update – 10/6 - here • Devon & Cornwall Business Council news & events - here • Devon Life Business & Professional – Summer - here • Engineering Innovation Network SW - here • Escape – First Great Western - here • Foot Anstey Employment & Pensions Legal News (June) - here • GAIN newsletter – June - here • Heart of the SW LEP newsletter – June - here • Highways Agency – planned road schemes in the SW update – July – here • HM Government’s Inward Investment Report 2014/15 – here and an independent commentary - here • IoD – June update - here • Industrial Cadets - The new industry standard for workplace experiences - here • Industry Insight – Chemicals and Manufacturing sector newsletter – June - Bond Dickinson - here • Innovate UK (June) - here

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• Innovation Newsletter – Apr-May - here • ISSR Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research newsletter – June – here • KTN Sustainability and Resource Efficiency newsletter – June - here • KTN Sensors & Instrumentation newsletter (June) - here • McKinsey monthly highlights – June - here • McKinsey - Top 10 newsletter – 2

nd Qtr 2015 - here

• Plymouth Science Park’s Parklife (June) - here • Regen SW Market Insight - June - here • SA Partners Newsletter – June - here • SET squared Partnership - news update - here • SW Skills newsletters – #171 – here and #172 - here • Windpower Offshore Weekly (29/6) – here • WISE - Women in to Science and Engineering – June – here • Wrap - Re-use News - June - here

Videos etc • Bloodhound tests parachute - here • EEF - Manufacturing Outlook Q2 - here • iNets SW - Microelectronics - videos - here • PEX Network - Welcome to the Process Excellence Revolution - here

Other sites of interest to manufacturers:

• http://source.theengineer.co.uk/ • http://www.chemweek.com/home/ • http://www.industryweek.com/ • http://www.imeche.org/news • http://www.manufacturinginfo.co.uk/ • http://www.prw.com/subscriber/index.html • http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industrial-manufacturing/index.jhtml • http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ • http://www.thecqi.org/Knowledge-Hub/Qualityworld/Current-issue/ • http://www.themanufacturer.com/ • http://www.techuk.org/ • http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/

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: ONS; Trunki; Princess Yachts; PMG; Source; Aldermans; Waycon Design; Real Ideas Organisation, Mark Field; Jane Stewart; Debra Haggitt and Jim Smith. 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. stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com 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:

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