http://www.mas-east.org.uk A collection of news items from across the MAS East region daily 1 2009-01-19T10:02:14Z http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-wouldn2019t-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. No publisher apalmer MAS East Midlands Supply Chain MAS London MAS South West MAS East MAS North West MAS National Opportunities MAS South East Olympics MAS West Midlands MAS North East MAS Yorkshire and Humber 2010-08-05T12:38:02Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/proposed-edf-energy-new-build-project-at-sizewell-guidance-for-local-business-in-suffolk-and-norfolk As part of the EDF Energy new nuclear build projects at sites in Somerset and Suffolk, local registration portals have been launched at the local business opportunities events held in Suffolk and Somerset on the 6th and 8th July 2010. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-07-19T15:47:43Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/recession-to-recovery-how-billingtons-beat-the-blues Billington's, a manufacturer in the East of England, says it's emerged from the Recession having made £800,000 worth of efficiency savings - without making any staff redundant With its head office in Peterborough and its packing plant in Ipswich, Billington's - a household name in sugar and part of the Silverspoon family of companies - has been working alongside the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) in the East of England to identify new ways of working. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-06-23T08:59:57Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/get-involved-in-the-nuclear-new-build-supply-chain EDF Energy, the lead player in the Nuclear Industry Supply Chain development are holding an event in Suffolk on 8th July. There are significant opportunities for SMEs to engage in and be part of this Supply Chain where significant future investment is planned in a major growth sector both locally and nationally. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-06-16T12:56:10Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/free-2018health-for-work-advice-line2019-for-norfolk-and-suffolk-small-businesses Small businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk now have free access to professional occupational health advice to help with individual employee health issues following the launch of a new advice line. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-03-03T15:21:34Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/enhanced-manufacturing-website-for-the-east-of-england Manufacturing businesses make a significant contribution to the East of England’s economy and there are a host of organisations providing invaluable insight and support but, as all those who work within the sector know, it can be difficult to navigate. The newly expanded manufacturing station on the East of England Development Agency’s Business Map aims to address this. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-03-01T09:20:46Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/a35.5m-of-grant-funding-ring-fenced-for-low-carbon-research-and-development Do you need funding for a research or development project? If so, grant funding could be your answer. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-02-18T17:15:35Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/final-call-to-celebrate-manufacturing-excellence-2010 MX is building a better future for UK business. If it’s made well – make something of it No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-02-18T17:05:14Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/linkedin MAS East is developing further networks and communications via Linkedin. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-02-10T12:05:16Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/success-stories-sought-for-national-training-awards-2010 Awards to showcase the best in training in the East of England Region The 2010 National Training Awards is seeking stories of how training has transformed businesses, organisations and communities in the East of England No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-02-02T15:21:23Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/business-to-business-club-to-help-improve-resource-efficiency Resource Efficiency East Launches New Initiative to Improve Environmental Performance of East of England Businesses. No publisher rsallnow MAS East 2010-01-19T10:28:45Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/ams-support-to-manfuacturers-on-low-carbon-opportunities MAS is now in the process of expanding their services to provide more specialist advice to manufacturers on competing for low carbon opportunities. They are also providing advice on how to achieve more sustainable processes and boost the bottom line through the more efficient use of energy and other resources. No publisher apalmer Innovation and New Technology Automotive MAS National Manufacturing Processes Nuclear Manufacturing Strategy Opportunities Aerospace Low Carbon Reducing Waste 2009-12-18T10:28:47Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/manufacturing-advisory-service Press Release 28.09.07 MANDELSON VISITS MAS-ASSISTED BUSINESS AS PART OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PACKAGE LAUNCH No publisher jasad MAS East 2009-07-29T16:16:37Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/email-problem-apology-and-update Following an email sent to MAS East customers on Monday 20th April regarding an event, a corrupt server has led to this email being repeatedly sent. The issue was resolved at the end of last week (Friday 24th April), however another server has corrupted the file and started sending the original email multiple times once more. No publisher jasad MAS East 2009-04-29T09:17:23Z News Item http://www.mas-east.org.uk/news/innovation-and-guidance-service-launched-in-april-2009 A new service being offered in the region forms a key part of an integrated and simplified business support package developed by EEDA. It combines MAS East, Innovation and Guidance (IAG) and a Design for Demand service which will start later this year. No publisher jasad MAS East 2009-03-31T13:37:28Z News Item