Events
EDF Energy UK Suppliers Forum
EDF Energy recently hosted two successful regional conferences in Somerset and Suffolk to share its plans for nuclear new build with the local communities. A national event is now planned for 13 September 2010 in London to further highlight the plans, design codes and standards for the EDF Energy new build installations in the UK.
LCV2010
On 15th and 16th September 2010, Cenex will be hosting the third LCV at Millbrook Proving Ground
EAME 2010 Bigger, Better and more Diverse
The 21st of September will see the 4th annual EAME event at the Hethel Engineering Centre. This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger, better more diverse and undoubtedly the best yet as more companies sees it move from strength to strength.
Nuclear Supply Chain Opportunities for SMEs
The global revival in nuclear power, and the wider move to a low carbon economy, provides a major opportunity for manufacturing companies to get involved in the building and operating of the UK’s new nuclear power stations as well as the nuclear decommissioning programme.
Factory Visits - Billingtons
Billingtons is a well established household name in sugar and part of the Silver Spoon family of companies; importing unrefined cane sugar from around the world and packaging for the consumer at its Ipswich operation. Billingtons have been able to reduce its finished goods inventory by 50% whilst still maintaining its desired customer service levels.
Factory Visits - GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems
GKN is a global engineering business serving mainly the automotive, industrial, off-highway and aerospace markets. GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems (ATS) Luton has become a leading supplier to both the military and civil aerospace markets, with facilities in the UK and the USA. The UK site is located at London Luton Airport, and focuses on the production of cockpit canopies and flight deck windows, electro thermal ice protection systems and electroluminescent lighting. GKN ATS will present an overview of their manufacturing, business and people improvement processes.
