Manufacturing Success Conference
Despite tough economic conditions manufacturing remains strong in the West Midlands. The University of Wolverhampton is hosting a unique event in partnership with the Institute of Directors to look at the challenge and opportunities available in 2012.
8.30am – 9.00am
Registration, refreshments and networking
9.00am – 9.05am
Welcome and introduction to the University
9.05am – 10.45am
State of the Economy - Lee Hopley, Chief Economist, EEF
High value manufacturing, a SME Case Study - Ian Warrington, Project Manager, MG Sanders Ltd
The importance of quality, Grant McPherson, Operations & Manufacturing Director, Jaguar Cars, Castle Bromwich
Panel Q and A
10.45am – 11.00am
Break, tea and coffee
11.00am – 1.00pm
Growth through Exporting – Doug Mahoney, UKTI
Access to Finance, Damian McGann, Head of Business Development UK, Santander Bank
Future of Engineering – Speaker TBC
Panel Q & A
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Networking lunch and tour of facilities
Attendance is £25+vat,
