PMG e-Newsletter for November 2014

PMG e-Newsletter Edition #59 - November 2014

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I News

PMG sponsors inaugural meeting of the ‘Women in STEM Plymouth’ group 2 Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector – a new statistical analysis 2 Newquay to London, Gatwick route secured 2 MAS urges South West manufacturers to get ‘Fit For Nuclear’ 3 Undervalued and Overlooked: UK’s £1 Trillion Mid-Sized Businesses Need More Support 3 High cost of energy: anti-competitive and could drive investment overseas say manufacturers 3 Other News in Brief 3 Awards open for entry 4

II PMG Members’ News

Plessey turns Plymouth fab into LED factory 5 Babcock wins a £2.6bn contract to operate Devonport Naval Base for five more years 6 Bandvulc Tyres to launch a new range of designs in 2015 using new compound 6 Open for Business - Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery -Sat 17 January to Thurs 12 March 2015 - Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm - Saturday 10am to 5pm - Admission free

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Other News in Brief 7 Members’ videos and newsletters 7 New Members this month 7

III Business to Business including grants & funding

Employer Ownership Fund 7 EU SME Instrument: 155 small firms to receive funding in first wave of grants 7 £3m Collaborative R&D funding for new technologies in Off-highways Vehicles 8 The National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) 8 The Francis Clark Export Club 8 Marine Capital Fund Opens 9 Up to £3,000 to SME Manufacturers 9 g2 - Your Technical Recruitment Specialist 9 Other business contacts received this month Company Profiles of Potential Overseas Partners & TSB Funding Competitions

IV Talent Retention & Recruitment

Industrial Cadets - helping you to grow a future talent pipeline 10

Employability workshops – volunteer companies needed 10 Experienced candidates looking for recruitment 11 Students looking for work or work placements 11 Vacancies 11

V Events, Training Courses & Other Information

FREE Basic Skills Training in English & Maths – PLUS an additional cash incentive to SMEs! 12 Business visit to Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia 3-7 November 12 Resilience South West: Commitment to Connectivity Event - House of Commons - Nov 4th 2014 12 b2b@SandyPark Exhibition Exeter, Wednesday 5th November 13 Innovate UK 2014 - 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London 13 Circular Economy breakfast event Friday 7th November ISCA Bowling Club, Whipton, Exeter 13 Export to Turkey - Plymouth International Trade Club joint event with Devon International Trade Forum - Monday 10th November 17:30 – 20:00 Dartington Hall FREE

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Plymouth University: 2014 Industrial Solutions Events – Wed 12 Nov 10.00 – 14.00 - Plymouth University’s Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) - ‘Using cryo-SEM to perfect your food product’

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The Annual Cornwall Lecture - 18th November 2014 - Hall for Cornwall, Truro 14 Official launch of the Bristol RIF (Robotics Innovation Facility) on Wednesday 26th November 14 CI Coach Programme 2 x 2 Day workshops - Session 1: 25 - 26 Nov 2014; Session 2: 12 - 13 Jan 2015 both in Leicester 14 The Manufacturers’ Directors’ Conference & Awards 26-27 Nov - The ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham 15 Other Courses/Events 15

VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters

Illuminate - Sponsorship Opportunity: Launch of Mayflower 2020 countdown 16

UTC Plymouth - Tuesday 2nd Dec 5:30pm - I CAN ENGINEER THAT ! ! 16

Vote for Plymouth City to Sea! 16

CSR Related newsletters 16

VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence 16

Other surveys 17

VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles 17

Other sites of interest to manufacturers 19

Credits & Disclaimer 20

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Manufacturing PMI at 17-month low as new order growth slows to near-stagnation Growth of the UK manufacturing sector slowed further, as companies reported weaker increases in production, new business and new export orders. - here Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI®, Oct 2014

I News PMG sponsors inaugural meeting of the ‘Women in STEM Plymouth’ group

1. The PMG were proud sponsors of the recently held inaugural meeting of the ‘Women in STEM Plymouth’ group at Langage Energy Centre. More than 70 people turned up for the launch of a new organisation aimed at promoting the contribution of women in science and engineering – including some men! Emma O'Mara, chair of Women in STEM, said the sectors offer excellent career opportunities – and women have a lot to offer businesses too. Emma who has master’s degrees in chemistry and radiation safety, and works for PMG member Babcock International said Plymouth has a slew of excellent manufacturing companies, which offer women great careers with the prospect of travel and progression, and can help students with sponsorship and work experience. Guest speaker was Network Rail project manager Rosie Majer, who talked about the innovative engineering solutions used to repair the Great Western rail line at Dawlish after it was damaged by this year's winter storms. Karen Friendship, managing director of Newnham-based Alderman Tooling Ltd, and Chair of the PMG’s Network members gave the vote of thanks. In January it plans to tour City College Plymouth's engineering facility and next April, the group hopes to tour Babcock's operation, maybe even boarding ships. For sight of the full Herald article - here More photos - here

Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector – a new statistical analysis 2. If you’ve been wondering what has been happening with

productivity rates in manufacturing over recent decades then this new paper from the ONS is designed for you. It presents a range of factors that may have had an impact and is cautiously designed ‘to inform and encourage the debate around manufacturing productivity – not necessarily to provide a comprehensive and definitive explanation’. The key message from this analysis is that manufacturing productivity has risen across a broad range of sub-industries, from textiles to pharmaceuticals. Since 1948 it has grown per annum at almost twice the rate of the services sector which is a phenomenal difference (2.8% v 1.5%). This has been driven by a broad based reduction in jobs (a portion of which could be attributed to outsourcing) that has resulted in broad based capital deepening. The quality of labour has also improved relative to most other industries, with the manufacturing workforce shown to be better qualified and more experienced. A number of other factors may have helped maintain a high rate of productivity growth. The manufacturing industry may have benefited more from technological and ICT advancements relative to services industries, as well as a more globalised economy (propensity to export), while the industry’s high rate of manufacturing R&D investment relative to manufacturing sales may help explain some of the high rates of MFP growth experienced before the economic downturn. More - here

Newquay to London, Gatwick route secured 3. A four-year funding deal for flights between Newquay and London Gatwick airport has been

secured, safeguarding the transport link between the South West and London. The Department for Transport (DfT) has today signed a second public service obligation (PSO) to protect the "crucial" route, which contributes millions of pounds to the Cornwall and South West economies. The government is providing £2.5m in addition to £300,000 from Cornwall Council. Three flights each way will take place during the week with two weekend rotations. Approximately 100,000 passengers use the route every year for work or leisure. The services will be operated by Flybe. More - here

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MAS urges South West manufacturers to get ‘Fit For Nuclear’ 4. The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has announced that it has

joined forces with the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) to help SME manufacturers in the South West access the UK’s rapidly developing £60bn civil nuclear new build programme and significant opportunities in decommissioning. In total, more than 300 small manufacturers across the country are set to benefit from specialist support as MAS and the Nuclear AMRC roll out the Fit For Nuclear (F4N) programme, which lets companies measure their capabilities against industry standards and helps them bridge gaps to meet requirements. The announcement comes off the back of the European Commission’s decision to give final approval for the construction of the new £24.5bn nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset. Set to be built by EDF Energy, which along with Areva is giving its backing to the F4N initiative, the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station will produce 3.3 GW of electricity. The F4N programme offers a business improvement journey that will identify strategy, implement new processes, secure necessary accreditations and provide supplier matching opportunities. It also offers participating SMEs the chance to apply for match funding for business improvement or R&D projects. More - here

Undervalued and Overlooked: UK’s £1 Trillion Mid-Sized Businesses Need More Support 5. Despite their fundamental importance to the economy, the UK's mid-sized firms are undervalued

and overlooked, according to accountancy and advisory firm, BDO LLP. New economic research, recently published, reveals that despite accounting for less than 1% of all UK firms, mid-market companies generate over £1 trillion in revenue every year. This amounts to nearly a third (31.3%) of all private sector turnover, and one in four private sector jobs (over 6.2 million) across the UK. But, according to BDO, the UK's mid-market is caught in a 'policy and profile' gap: too large to benefit from policies tailored to small business, but too small to win the attention that FTSE firms command from the media and policy makers. Alongside the new data highlighting the impact of the mid-market, BDO has published its own Mid-Market Manifesto – a set of policies that could unlock the potential of the UK's mid-market, adding over £1.3 billion to mid-sized companies' GDP contribution and creating thousands of jobs. The policies would benefit all businesses, but address particular areas of concern for the mid-market. More - here

High cost of energy: anti-competitive and could drive investment overseas say manufacturers 6. Britain’s ambitions for a better-balanced economy could be seriously undermined by escalating

energy costs, warns a new report out from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. It projects a 50% hike in electricity costs by 2020 and says that this would hit investment, margins and competitiveness, potentially applying a brake to economic growth. In fact, such is the impact that just 4% of manufacturers would be left unscathed. Almost three quarters of manufacturers (73%) say electricity hikes of this magnitude would have a noticeable impact on their profit margins, while over half (53%) say it would hit their competitiveness. Over a third (34%) would be forced to cut spend in other areas of their business. More worryingly, it could lead a quarter of manufacturers (25%) to consider investing in facilities overseas. More here

Other News in Brief • Exeter to London City air links commence – more - here • EEF and UKTI sign partnership agreement on export promotion - EEF, the manufacturers’

organisation and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the promotion of export services to manufacturing and engineering companies across the UK. The agreement, which lasts for three years, is aimed at working together on initiatives and practical support for companies to boost UK exports, especially to emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. More - here

• Firms warned over Health and Safety poster lapses - Many businesses in the UK are potentially running afoul of changes to safety at work legislation by not displaying an updated Health and Safety poster on their premises. More - here

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• Britain's manufacturers are overwhelmingly in favour of the country remaining a part of the European Union, a survey suggests. The manufacturers' organisation EEF found that 85% of those it polled would vote to stay in the EU, and only 7% would opt to leave, despite the bloc's economic troubles. More - here

• Regional Growth Fund Rd 6 - A total of 32 applications were submitted to the fund from companies across the south-west region seeking capital to support projects, expansion and job creation. The bids total £109m, the third highest of any English region. Across England, 174 applications were lodged seeking a total of £817m, an increase on the fifth round's 133 bids for £644.2m.

• Minister signs £200m Cornwall’s & IoS Growth Deal - here • Minister signs £270 million Heart of the South West Growth Deal – here • Economic Outlook - According to the British Chambers of Commerce there are signs that the

pace of expansion is slowing, but overall the Q3 2014 results point to continued economic growth. In the manufacturing sector, the domestic and export balances are lower than in Q2 2014 and lower than their average 2007 pre-recession levels. More - here

• KPMG announces the launch of KPMG Enterprise, a new strategic investment totalling £40m which will see the firm expand its service offerings to the growing network of 4.9 million privately-owned businesses across the UK. Included within KPMG Enterprise is KPMG’s new Small Business Accounting service, which combines cutting-edge digital technology with KPMG’s wealth of expertise to provide select online accounting and tax services - including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and corporate tax returns - to small and start up enterprises via the cloud. The service will also offer access to one-to-one advice from KPMG experts, with fees starting from as little as £150 per month. More - here

• UK car production rises 0.6% in 2014 - 2014 has seen the best year-to-date numbers for cars manufactured in the UK for eight years, according to new data. More - here

• Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal - October news update and 6 month report - here

Manufacturing Business Awards & Competitions open for entry: National Apprenticeship Competition 2015 - Manufacturing on the Moon (Series vehicle

production on the Moon) REGISTER your TEAM now! Apprentices in engineering and manufacturing technologies from all years are invited to work in teams from their institution and build models to demonstrate their innovative ideas for manufacturing on the Moon. A team of national judges will select the winner. Awards will be presented at Cranfield University on 19th May 2015. Apprentices can provide a major skill base required to rebuild UK manufacturing. Apprenticeships are about designing, making and maintaining products (manufacturing) and making things work (engineering). This competition is open to apprentices from all UK manufacturing sectors, including: aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, oil and gas, food, furniture, glass and process industry. The competition will allow the teams to stretch their imagination and further develop their team working skills. There are three prizes: First prize: £1000 cash and certificate Second prize: £500 cash and certificate Third prize: £250 cash and certificate 2014 winners of the competition were Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd Important dates: 28th November 2014: Registration and outline proposal submission closes. 12th December 2014: Successful applicants invited to make a full submission of project portfolio and demonstrator model. 17th April 2015: Closing date for submission of project portfolio. 8th May: Names of apprentice team members and managers attending the competition on 19th May 2015 submitted to Cranfield University. 19th May: Deliver demonstration model to Cranfield University. Set-up to be complete by 11:00. 19th May: Judging of entrants from 11:00; 16:00 Award Ceremony.

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20th May: First, Second and Third prize-winners exhibit their models at the National Manufacturing Debate.

Contact: Patrick McLaughlin 01234 750111 Ext. 5484 Cranfield University apprenticeship@cranfield.ac.uk www.national-apprenticeship-competition.org.uk

Manufacturing Leadership Awards – ‘The Manufacturing Leadership Community developed the Manufacturing Leadership Awards to honor manufacturing companies and leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing. Now in their eleventh year, the Manufacturing Leadership Awards have honored innovative manufacturing companies from around the world. The ML Awards are for manufacturing companies and individuals with experience leading manufacturing companies. Anyone can nominate a ML Award candidate by describing their high-impact manufacturing-related projects and achievements using a downloadable nomination form. The project and individual achievement will be evaluated and scored by our distinguished panel of judges along with Manufacturing Leadership Community researchers. Nominations may be coordinated by technology partners, but manufacturers that have nominations submitted on their behalf must approve the nomination. There are 14 award categories. The deadline for submitting ML Awards nominations is November 1, 2014’. Click here for more information on the categories.

Excellence in Business Training Awards - The Excellence in Business Training Awards are the South West of England’s premier awards for businesses to celebrate their success in training. Hosted by Cornwall College Business, the 2015 Awards will celebrate the most innovative, effective and inspirational initiatives by local businesses at a black tie ceremony on Friday 30th January 2015. If you’ve got a business training story to tell, we want to hear about it. Have you seen measurable improvements in your business’s performance through training? Is there one person within your organisation who has gone above and beyond what is expected of them in developing new skills and applying them to the business? If so, then apply on-line. Applications are open from Monday 13th October until midnight on Monday 10th November 2014.

II PMG Members’ News Plessey turns Plymouth fab into LED factory

7. Plessey has installed a surface-mount LED packaging line at its Plymouth semiconductor fab, which already has a GaN-on-Si LED wafer fab. “The assembly line will enable Plessey to focus on its high brightness LED growth plans based around its solid-state lighting and sensing business, taking new products from concept to production, whilst also functioning as an innovation centre for the next generation of LED packages,” said the firm. Essentially a pilot-scale line, it has a laser wafer saw and includes die attach, wire bonding, phosphor mixing, encapsulation and device separation – finishing with automatic test for plastic leadless chip carrier (PLCC) packages. According to Plessey, the line will provide customers with engineering samples for evaluation and pilot builds ahead of full production. Working samples of LED filament replacement bulbs have already been designed and made within the facility. “The industrialisation of GaN-on-silicon LED technology does not end at producing wafers – it also requires as much attention to the back-end processing to ensure that all the benefits we make at wafer level are fully realised in the final product,” said company operations director Mike Snaith. Plessey’s range of lighting products for will be on show at LuxLive at ExCel in London (19-20 November, Stand D31). More - here and here

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Babcock wins a £2.6bn contract to operate Devonport Naval Base for five more years 8. Babcock gave the following reaction to the news earlier this month that it has won

a £2.6bn contract to operate at Plymouth's Devonport Naval Base for five more years. ‘Babcock welcomes today’s announcement by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), on the new contract to continue the delivery of our services here at HMNB Devonport, up to March 2020. The Maritime Support Delivery Framework (MSDF) replaces our Warship Support Modernisation Initiative (WSMI) contracts and spans our operations at both HMNB Devonport, Plymouth and HMNB Clyde, Faslane and also includes a number of surface fleet projects we will deliver with our partners through the Surface Ship Support Alliance (SSSA). This new contract reinforces Babcock’s position as the UK’s leading naval support business and enables us to continue to do what we do best, that is to provide continuity, reliability and increased value to our customer across the range of activities and services we deliver . Importantly, the finalisation of the MSDF contract cements Babcock’s long term partnering relationship with the MOD and Royal Navy here in Plymouth’. More here

Bandvulc Tyres to launch a new range of designs in 2015 using new compound

9. Already renowned for its innovation and development Bandvulc tyres will launch a series of new patterns this year. This is in addition to its new venture into van tyre production. To be launched in early 2015 will be a new range of products bringing further fuel saving with enhanced mileage. Using the latest tread designs and compound developed in-house these new products will continue to place Bandvulc at the forefront of retread innovation, quality and safety. Development of an urban bus range, along with an expansion of the 315/70R22.5 pattern range completes the developments for 2015. All manufactured at Bandvulc’s industry-leading facility with continuous investment in bespoke processes to drive retread innovation forward. Patrick O’Connell says; “Bandvulc is excited about the new range of products it will be bringing to the market. Without the people involved in the project’s bringing their skills and knowledge together, none of this would be possible”.

Open for Business - Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery -Sat 17 January to Thurs 12 March 2015 - Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm - Saturday 10am to 5pm - Admission free

10. In 2013, Multistory and Magnum Photos commissioned nine of the world’s leading photographers to document contemporary British manufacturing. Chris Steele-Perkins visited the following PMG member companies as part of the project: Bandvulc Tyres, Burts Potato Chips, Princess Yachts, Spinnaker International, Tideford Organics, Vi-Spring and Westaways Sausages. You will be able to see some of his images in the exhibition. During a period of great economic instability, and where questions are being raised about the strength of western economies within the worldwide market, there has never been a more relevant time to explore the condition of Britain’s manufacturing future. Video - here

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Other members’ news in brief • Plessey awarded Large Business of the Year by The Woolwell Centre – here • The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd exhibit at the Engineering Design Show 2014 - For the third

year in succession, super precision ball bearing manufacturer The Barden Corporation (UK) Limited exhibited at the Engineering Design Show earlier this month at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry).

• New Bandvulc Plus+ commercial director - Bandvulc Group has appointed Graham Mitchell as Bandvulc Plus+ commercial director. This means Mitchell will work on all aspects of BV Plus+ in order to review and enhance its activities. He joins Bandvulc from Cooper Tire, where he was responsible for European sales. More – here

• Burts Chips are shortlisted for three of the eight titles for this year's Made in the South West Awards – food & drink; advanced manufacturer and manufacturing company of the year. The winner of each category will go on to compete in Insider's Made in the UK event next year. More - here

• Princess Yachts Int feature in Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table – More - here

Members’ videos, newsletters and articles: • Business is Great: Trunki - here • Cristina Oddone on Princess Yachts’ New 40M Solaris - here • Princess 40M – gallery - here • Princess 42 features in Cheryl Cole’s latest video - I Don't Care (clean version)- here

If you’re a PMG member and you’re reading this and wishing your firm’s good 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

New Members this month: None

III Business to Business – including grants & funding Employer Ownership Fund

11. Earlier this year, Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock announced a £30 million fund to increase the supply of engineers, to encourage more women into the sector and to address engineering skills shortages in smaller companies. The fund will enable engineering companies to establish training programmes to develop future engineers and boost the number of women in the profession. £10 million of the fund will be directed to a call to ‘Developing Women Engineers’ and £10 million to a call to ‘Improving Engineering Careers’. A further £10 million will be made available in the autumn to develop engineering skills in smaller companies. The calls have been developed in consultation with professional institutions and leading engineering companies from across the sector. Guidance - here and here

EU SME Instrument: 155 small firms to receive funding in first wave of grants

12. The SME Instrument has successfully taken off and the first beneficiaries have been selected. They will receive their grant agreement for funding under phase 1 in the course of September. Most projects will start on 1 October 2014. In total, 155 projects from 21 countries (EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon 2020) will each receive €50,000 to finance feasibility studies to develop their innovation strategy. In addition, SMEs are entitled to receive "Key Account Management services" from the Enterprise Europe Network, as well as three days of professional business coaching funded under the H2020/ Innovation in SME Programme. Spanish SMEs were particularly successful in the first round, with 39 proposals selected, followed closely by SMEs from the UK and Italy. In total, there were 2,666 applications for the first grants. Successful applicants will be formally notified in August by the Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME) which manages the programme. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, said: "The response to the new SME Instrument is encouraging. There is clearly demand out

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there for this kind of support. We hope many of the business plans being financed will mature to become real products and services, generating growth and jobs for our economies. We want the champions of innovation to grow!" More - here

£3m Collaborative R&D funding for new technologies in Off-highways Vehicles

13. Innovate UK is to invest up to £3m in collaborative R&D projects that will enable significant reductions in off-highway vehicle emissions and/or deliver major improvements in their operational efficiency. The aim is to further strengthen the UK's reputation for excellence in the development of world-leading technologies for wheeled or tracked vehicles used in agriculture, construction, mining and other off-highway roles. For more information on this competition, please click here. This competition opens for applicants on 29 September 2014. The deadline for registration is at noon on 5 November 2014 and the deadline for applications is at noon on 12 November 2014.

The National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) 14. The Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP) has developed the National

Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) aimed at small and medium sized suppliers to help them develop their own innovative technologies to enhance their capabilities and increase their ability to win new business with higher tier companies anywhere in the world. This builds on the successful regional technology programme (ATEP) run in the Midlands. By developing a supply chain with a high rate of innovation, rich in new technologies the UK will be better able to offer the right products and services, at the right time and ahead of competition. This will ensure that market opportunities are exploited with high value manufacturing work retained in the UK. The Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) provides the opportunity to take this forward. See the NATEP flyer or the NATEP Presentation for more info. The collaboration must involve a supply chain partnership and could include an academic partner or catapult centre. The technology developed must have exploitation potential – with end user involvement. Projects must have the potential to create or safeguard jobs and should have a duration of up to 18 months. Your local Regional Aerospace Alliance representative (Pauline Kelly, The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) NATEP Coordinator South West pauline@weaf.co.uk 01275 872 353) is available to help you submit an outline proposal using the Outline Proposal Form. Before you begin, you will find it useful to read the following documents:

• NATEP Flyer - an overview of the programme • NATEP Presentation - outlining the bidding process • NATEP guidance notes - how proposals are evaluated

The Francis Clark Export Club

15. The Francis Clark Export Club is designed to provide a resource for people who want to successfully grow their business overseas. We have teamed up with ExportSavvy to offer you FREE access to an exciting new online tool. ExportSavvy is a unique learning and information tool for businesses who want to grow their international markets. Members include businesses who are new to export as well as those with experience. It is packed with useful, practical tips, case studies, checklists, links, videos and interactive features to help you develop and grow your international business. By registering for ExportSavvy here you will become a member of our Export Club. In addition to free access to all the ExportSavvy online tools you will also receive a quarterly newsletter packed with information to help you on your overseas journey as well as alerts when new features or resources are added. Register - here

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Marine Capital Fund Opens

16. Marine companies across the South West can apply for grants of £50,000 or more as part of the second round of the Cornwall Marine Capital Fund. The fund is open for pre-applications and will award companies capital to expand, including purchasing new machinery, developing technology, building new premises and bringing existing properties back into use. It was created by the Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) after it secured £1.85m from the Regional Growth Fund. Paul Wickes, chief executive of CMN, said: "This is a rare opportunity for cash to be secured by marine companies that have a vision to expand and employ more staff. Our dedicated business support advisor is available to help companies with their application process." Interested groups must complete a pre-application survey before 1 February 2015. Grants will be awarded for between 10 and 40 per cent of the total cost of the expansion project (figures are lower for those based outside of Cornwall). All marine businesses can apply, including boat building, marine renewable energy and engineering companies. FAQs – here; flyer - here. More in general - here

Up to £3,000 to SME Manufacturers

17. Argand Solutions are working with the Manufacturing Advisory Service to provide a partially funded Energy Data Analytics service for SME manufacturers. The service will help manufacturers understand the risks and opportunities in their electrical energy system through quantitative energy / power quality monitoring & analysis - providing solutions to mitigate risks and investment propositions to support opportunities. More - here

g2 - Your Technical Recruitment Specialist

18. ‘g2 is a leading technical recruitment agency within IT, Engineering and Oil and Gas sectors. We place contract and permanent staff in every corner of the world. Our online job search means candidates can see their options instantly, and it's just as easy for clients to recruit using g2, filling vacancies for contract roles and permanent positions via the website. Clients in the local area that g2 have worked with have include: Bandvulc; EDF; Bombardier; Plymouth City Council and Two Four digital. We cover the following areas and more;

IT Support – Infrastructure Software development - Web, Desktop, Design, Mobile application development Hardware – electronics design Mechanical – CAD, Stress, Composites design Electrical Project Management, Business Analysis, Site management Please go to www.g2recruitment.com for more info’. Martin Shields, Senior Recruitment Consultant t: 0207 167 6816 e: martin.shields@g2recruitment.com

Other business contacts received this month: • Which ERP? - here • Bluestone 360 Academy - here • Caffeine on demand – online video courses - here • Future Inn – Christmas Party - If any PMG member firm would like to book their staff Christmas Party

at Future Inn Plymouth, we would be very keen on offering a special rate. If this is of interest to you please don't hesitate to call me direct on 01752 701000. Antony Mitchell, Future Inn Plymouth amitchell@futureinns.co.uk

• Holiday Pay health check – Bond Dickinson - here • HS2 Business - here • IU Energy - here • Listers Complete Property List Autumn/Winter - here • Sponge UK – e-learning - here

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

Technology Strategy Board Funding Competitions – news update – see 13 above

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IV Talent Retention & Recruitment Industrial Cadets - helping you to grow a future talent pipeline

19. Industrial Cadets is a new unique industry-led accreditation that provides employers with a structured approach to building a future talent pipeline. Inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales to connect industry with young people, employers provide workplace experiences to enthuse 11-19 year olds, helping them develop personal skills and raise awareness of career opportunities. Employers are using the Industrial Cadets framework to structure and accredit their workplace engagement programmes, accredit existing activities or develop new ones and you can too! With a flexible framework that fits around your business needs. The Industrial Cadets award structure is based on skills and competencies acquired with minimum hours set for graduation at each level. The Industrial Cadets experience is rich, varied and flexible. Each employer works with EDT to decide how to deliver a structured programme of activities including site visits, presentations and talks, hands-on team tasks, workshops and project work. Once the activity has been successfully completed, the young people take part in a celebration event where they graduate as an Industrial Cadet. Graduating Industrial Cadets and companies will then gain exclusive access to the Industrial Cadets Post Graduation Network, an online network designed to give these unique young people further access to career opportunities and resources, providing them with ongoing value after their workplace experience. All of this is designed to help you grow a future talent pipeline and engage young people into a career in industry and alleviate the skills shortage we are currently experiencing in the UK. For more information please visit www.industrialcadets.org.uk or call Gemma Prowse, Area Employer Engagement Manager, EDT on 07789 863399 for more information. Video - here More - here and here

Employability workshops – volunteer companies needed 20. In September, Jobcentre Plus (JCP) ran a series of successful workshops facilitated by employers in

the retail/hospitality industry. JCP is looking to build on this over the next six months and run a further series of employability workshops for unemployed people in Plymouth. It is looking for local companies from all sectors to participate. The workshops can be delivered from JCP premises or from employers' own premises. Each workshop can last 1 - 3 hours and cover any element of employability, some examples being: • CV writing • Interview skills • Job seeking skills • Presentation skills • How to market yourself Employers are encouraged to tell delegates a bit about their business/sector and careers within that sector. If delivered in employers' premises, a tour of the facility is always welcome. The goal is to bring jobseekers close to the business community and to understand what an employer is looking for from a candidate. If your organisation is interested in helping JCP prepare potential candidates for a career in your sector, please contact Dan Mumford on 01752 618237 or email dan.mumford@dwp.gsi.gov.uk.

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Experienced candidates looking for recruitment

Alex Couldrey - Computer Aided Design Technician 21. As an accomplished draughtsman with over six years’ experience in a wide range of construction

projects, I am well positioned to join your company and make an immediate positive impression. My key areas of expertise include, but are not limited to the following; A solid background in construction, mechanical and electrical design Possessing a track record of producing high quality drawings Having a well-deserved reputation for being level headed and meticulous Knowledge of civils, drainage and pipe systems Experience in producing fabrication and welding drawings After eleven years’ service in the Royal Engineers I felt it was time to settle and move on with my career. I have recently bought my own property and have spent several months renovating and making a home. Now I have accomplished this I am eager to get back into work. CV - here

Judith Smith 22. Highly organised with a sound business mind, strong administrative and organisational skills. Able to

exercise good judgment and sound reasoning. Able to produce to deadlines and can work well on my own initiative. A good communicator – persuasive but tactful and I can demonstrate a flexible approach to changing situations. I am an effective time manager with an eye for detail and completely reliable. I am now 51 and looking for a new challenge. I am hardworking, conscientious and flexible and am seeking a position in an environment where my business, administrative and organisational experience can be put to best use. CV - here

Stephanie Downing 23. Highly motivated, well-disciplined former Royal Navy Service Policewoman. Who is a well-mannered,

polite and patient person. Excellent leadership skills across a variety of locations specialising in dealing with difficult and challenging situations. Used to operating to deadlines under tight time constraints and restrictions. Able to deliver to high standards and within budget restriction. Very reliable, able to work either alone, unsupervised and/or as part of any team. Approachable and willing to assist subordinate throughout their development and lend advice where possible. I am more than happy to start at the bottom of any ladder and work my way up. I have mainly been in a line managers/ team leaders position to date. I am open minded and always willing to take on new challenges and learn new things. Again Many Thanks in advance. CV - here

Students looking for work or work placements None this month • Unlocking Potential – Grads for Growth - here

Job Vacancies *****Please remember that we can advertise PMG member vacancies on the new PMG website*****

Send me the details: stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

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V Events, Training Courses & Other Information FREE Basic Skills Training in English & Maths – PLUS an additional cash incentive to SMEs! 24. For the first time, funding is now available for all businesses, from start-ups to

large multinationals, to bring English and maths into the workplace at no cost to themselves. And for small businesses, there is a supplementary cash incentive to improve their employees' skills. ‘For Business, For Life’ believes that businesses in every sector of the British economy simply can't afford the every-day errors and reputational damage that workers with sub-standard literacy and numeracy can do: the multiplication slip that puts a spanner in this month's sales figures, or the recruitment advertisement seen by thousands of potential customers which contains incorrect grammar or spelling. How the funding works - Basic Skills training is fully funded via the EU's European Social Fund. Plus small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) receive £800 in cash per learner for the first three learners (£2,400 max) that complete Basic Skills English or maths training, £400 at the start of the training and £400 when completed. More - www.ncc.ac.uk Alex Turner, Employer Engagement Team Leader, NCC Skills Limited Tel 01582 714 275. Note from the Editor: - although NCC is a national body they tell me that they have two trainers residing in Plymouth and another in Exeter. They will need to batch trainees together to get viable numbers of at least ten. Pl. let me know if I can be of help at all in boosting numbers.

Business visit to Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia 3-7 November 25. This will be a business-focussed visit with the objective of helping you to win contracts overseas.

With support from partner British Chambers in Budapest and Bratislava we will arrange for you to meet with highly relevant partners and provide support and advice to help you secure contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore your potential if you are not yet exporting but are curious to learn about demand for your services. Contact Plymouth Chamber of Commerce 01752 220471 More – here and here You don’t have to be a Chamber member to qualify to attend.

Resilience South West: Commitment to Connectivity Event - House of Commons - Nov 4th 2014 26. On behalf of the partnership for Resilience South West, we would like to invite PMG members to the

Commitment to Connectivity Event on Tuesday, 4th November at Dining Room B, the Palace of Westminster 12:45 – 14:30. We are hosting the occasion to highlight the need to secure investment from the Government into the South West Peninsula’s strategic transport links, in advance of the Autumn Statement. The event is a unique opportunity for business leaders to brief Members from across the House including South West MPs, Ministers, MEPs, officials and their advisers as well as meet other local and industry representatives. Showcasing a wide range of support from business, media and public authorities helps to strengthen the case for better road and rail connectivity for the South West. We want to demonstrate how vital investment, improved resilience and enhanced services impact on our economic growth and business confidence. To ensure that all advocates for the South West are equipped with the relevant information and given the importance of the issue, we will be holding a briefing session for all of our attendees prior to the Member event at 1100 in Portcullis House. If you would like to attend the Member event, we respectfully request that you also attend the briefing to help achieve the maximum from this reception. We would be most grateful if you could indicate your attendance or otherwise to info@coastmarcoms.co.uk or 01579 352600. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements. Further details of logistics, security and a pre-briefing pack will be supplied in due course. More information about the campaign for South West Resilience is available on our website: www.resiliencesouthwest.co.uk

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b2b@SandyPark Exhibition Exeter, Wednesday 5th November 27. We are really excited to announce that Sandy Park has once again teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs,

the region's top Premiership Rugby Club to host this year's b2b@SandyPark Exhibition taking place on Wednesday 5th November. b2b@SandyPark is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new contacts and develop new opportunities. This year we are building on the success of the event on the quantity of visitors. To book your stand or to find out more, email us on b2b@sandypark.co.uk or download the information guide here The b2b@SandyPark will be open to all from 10am - 5pm where entry will be free of charge. The day promises to offer both our visitors and exhibitors the chance to: - - Network with a wide variety of businesses in & around Exeter - Develop new contacts who you can work with in the future - Improve your knowledge of the region's business environment - Enjoy some of the inspiring & educational seminars we have to offer

Innovate UK 2014 - 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London 28. If you want to find out about how the UK’s most

innovative and successful companies made it, hear about the cutting-edge technologies set to make a real difference to everyday life, develop relationships to help your company grow and identify new sources of funding, Innovate UK 2014, is the only event you’ll need to attend. The event, organised by the Technology Strategy Board and the UK Trade & Investment, takes place on the 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London. Take advantage of Innovate UK 2014's powerful networking opportunities and enjoy unmatched access to peers and leaders from a host of the UK’s most innovative business sectors. Early Bird Tickets are available now and there are only a limited number – so make sure you register your place at www.innovateukevent.com Ticket Prices: £95.00 (ex-Vat) per day. For more information, please click here or email support@innovateukevent.com . For more information, please click here or email support@innovateukevent.com. More - here

Circular Economy breakfast event Friday 7th November ISCA Bowling Club, Whipton, Exeter 29. Here’s a chance to find out more about the idea of a circular economy and is being hosted at the

Exeter Business Club (http://www.exeterbusinessclub.co.uk/) at ISCA Bowling Club, Whipton, Exeter. It is being run by the Exeter Business Club in association with the University of Exeter and the Economic and Social Research Council Festival of Social Science and is a chance to learn about the business opportunities in a ‘Waste-Not-Want-Not’ circular economy. At the event you will be able to learn more about the concept and hear from the Directors of F-Board, a local company that has developed both a new product and a business model based on circular economy principles. In addition CALMARE and the Business School will be running workshops in the New Year for companies that want to investigate it further and I will let you know more about that nearer the time. If you would like to attend the breakfast event please register your interest by emailing research-events@exeter.ac.uk with your contact details. More - here

Export to Turkey - Plymouth International Trade Club joint event with Devon International Trade Forum - Monday 10th November 17:30 – 20:00 Dartington Hall FREE 30. ‘Previously, we have covered many different areas such as India, US, Canada, Europe and many other

parts of the world - we hope to explore the globe through our series of events. For this meeting, we have sourced speakers from the British Chambers of Commerce of Turkey who will explain how to access this high growth market. Our speakers are able to share advice, tips and valuable experiences to those who attend and ultimately help you to start exporting, explore new areas or just answer and burning questions you may have. People with all levels of experience attend these events so it is a great opportunity to meet new people in the world of trading overseas. A light buffet will be served and there will be plenty of opportunity to meet other businesses engaged in international trade and to share experiences. We are looking for active import and export businesses to attend, but also businesses which may not have considered international trade and simply want to find out more about the opportunities and support available. If you know of anyone who could benefit from this event then please feel free to bring them along. If you wish to attend this event, please click here to book your place’.

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Plymouth University: 2014 Industrial Solutions Events – Wed 12 Nov 10.00 – 14.00 - Plymouth University’s Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) - ‘Using cryo-SEM to perfect your food product’ 31. The PEMC is inviting businesses to the fifth of its Industrial Solutions events, this time focussing on

the practical use of electron microscopy to food manufacturing companies in improving quality, testing new ingredients and processes, new product development, identifying contaminants, reducing wastage and other business-critical issues. This free event will give you the opportunity to look around the University’s facilities, speak to the technical team and bring along samples for analysis. Speakers from the food industry will cover: · How electron microscopy benefited my company · How I used grant funding to grow my company · How the University has supported my company in other ways

Click here to register, or call 01752 586005 or email events@plymouth.ac.uk<mailto:events@plymouth.ac.uk If you can’t join us, but want to find out more, please contact Claire Pearce on: 01752 588908 or 07738 858494 or email Claire.pearce@plymouth.ac.uk

The Annual Cornwall Lecture - 18th November 2014 - Hall for Cornwall, Truro 32. ‘We would like to invite you and a guest to the first in a revived “Annual Cornwall Lecture” series at

the Hall for Cornwall. Plymouth University in partnership with Stephens Scown are hosting the Annual Cornish Lecture – Our new Industrial Revolution: Opportunity for One and All. It promises to be an evening of interesting, inspirational and lively debate. We hope you can join us. The lecture will be given by Californian entrepreneur, businessman, government advisor and former “Dragon”, Doug Richard. Drawing inspiration from the Cornish motto “for one and all”, Doug will focus on how new technologies are in the process of transforming all businesses and how by exploiting them, Cornwall can once again become a beacon of prosperity. We hope Doug will be joined on stage by representatives from the Agricultural, Marine, Software and Tourism sectors for some lively interactive debate over the future of the Duchy. With his world view of our businesses, he is sure to challenge us – one and all – to do things differently!’ To reserve a ticket click - here

Official launch of the Bristol RIF (Robotics Innovation Facility) on Wednesday 26th November 33. PMG members are cordially invited to attend the official launch of the Bristol RIF (Robotics

Innovation Facility) on Wednesday 26th November. ‘We are proud to be the first of three new robotics facilities to be launched across Europe as part of the ECHORD++ project, a €20m initiative funded by the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. Based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, the Bristol RIF will work with robot manufacturers, researchers, businesses and other users, providing free access to robotics equipment, software and technical support. Our full one day event will provide you with a clear understanding of the ECHORD++ programme, funding opportunities, R&D collaboration, the application process, robotics demonstrations, case studies, a lab tour and the opportunity to discuss your needs with one of the Bristol RIF team specialists. Join us on the 26th November and discover how we can help unlock the potential of robotics in Europe. To attend, please email RIFBristol@uwe.ac.uk stating your full name and organisation’. Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL), T Block, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

CI Coach Programme 2 x 2 Day workshops - Session 1: 25 - 26 Nov 2014; Session 2: 12 - 13 Jan 2015 both in Leicester 34. We are now providing a 3 for 2 offer for businesses who

want to attend our CI Workshop that teaches you how to increase profitability and engage staff. One popular element of the workshop uses the delegates own real case examples as the practical project to follow through into the workplace. We will train the delegates in our sustainable improvement system which delivers stable ways of working, a simple but effective improvement method that helps Leaders develop the right thinking and behaviour to ensure that continuous improvement becomes a way of life. More - here

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The Manufacturers’ Directors’ Conference & Awards 26-27 Nov - The ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham 35. The two day conference will deliver insightful

keynotes, strategic views from government and key industry bodies. The Manufacturer Directors Conference Themes include: • Innovation and Technology • Shaping the Future of British Manufacturing • Re-shoring • Next Generation Manufacturing Forum • Invitation Only Sector Round Tables • Essential Skills • The Winner: One Year Later Attending this conference you will hear best practice case study sessions, contribute to specialist's

discussions as well as debates and participate in interactive workshops. More - here If you are interested in going please let me know – stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

Other Information/Courses/Events • Business Pulse events – Cornwall - here • EEF events - here • Electronics, Sensors, Photonics events - here • Hemsley Fraser training courses - here • Institute for Manufacturing – University of Cambridge - here • MAS events – here • The Manufacturer events - here • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - here • University of St Mark and St John – leadership & business management - here • WEAF events – here

Other Courses/Events on specific dates

• 46th

Designability Annual Lecture - Data Scientist - heal thyself - Friday 7th

November 2014 at the University of Bath. More – here

• Advanced Engineering UK 2014 group of events, taking place at the NEC Birmingham, 11th & 12th November, 2014. More - here

• UKTI SW - ExploreExport - 09:30 - 16:00 13th

Nov - The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4QF - Cost: £50 +VAT per delegate – More - here

• Enterprise for all - connecting education with the local economy - Real Ideas Organisation - Thurs 20 Nov from 10:00 to 16:00 (GMT) - £100 entry fee - here

• Renewable Futures: Shaping the Energy Agenda 25th

November 2014, Bath Assembly Rooms Highlights include: Greg Barker MP, Climate Change Minister 2011-2014; Gareth Redmond, head of renewables programme, DECC and Nic Rigby, head of contract management, Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd. Book - here

• ERP Connect, 27 November, Birmingham brings together all the major solution providers in one place, for one day. This is your unique chance to evaluate their solutions and match the key elements with your specific business needs. More - here

• Art of Being Brilliant - explore how you can be you, brilliantly - 16th

March 2015 - Exeter & 17th March 2015 – Bristol Times: 10.30am to 3.30pm. Andy Cope tells the story of Seb - here

• Plymouth Business Show Plymouth Pavilions Wednesday 17th

June 2015 - Bookings for the show are now open and early birds can benefit from a discounted rate on our 3m x 2m stands of £299+VAT (saving you £50+VAT). Stands will be allocated on a first come first served basis and will close on the 31st October 2014. There are limited spaces so please book now to avoid disappointment. More - here

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VI Requests for Assistance & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters

Illuminate - Sponsorship Opportunity: Launch of Mayflower 2020 countdown 36. On November 20th a poignant ceremony will take place at the

Mayflower Steps, before more than 1,000 people with candles gather on the Hoe for a unique community event celebrating the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the USA. This year marks the 394th anniversary of the Mayflower’s journey to the New World, and committees on both sides of the Atlantic are pushing ahead with a six-year plan to mark the historic occasion in 2020. To be part of this transatlantic, historical and community event the Mayflower 400 team have created a limited number of sponsorship opportunities. More - here

Cathryn Baldanza, Project Manager Mayflower 400, Destination Plymouth, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ 01752 304542 07789 924098 cathryn.baldanza@plymouth.gov.uk

UTC Plymouth - Tuesday 2nd Dec 5:30pm - I CAN ENGINEER THAT ! !

37. An Evening for Girls and Women who want answers about a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. If you know of a suitable role model for young women who would like to attend - pl. contact the UTC. Enquiries: Bruce Robinson, Head of Chemistry, STEM Coordinator 01752 284250 www.utcplymouth.org

Vote for Plymouth City to Sea!

38. One community will receive £120,000 Grow Wild funding to create an inspiring wild flower haven for everyone to enjoy – and you can help decide who wins. Plymouth is competing against East London, Sheffield, Bristol, Liverpool & Manchester. We are proposing a striking wild flower corridor along Armada Way connecting the city centre to the historic Hoe waterfront; this kilometre-long plan will reinvigorate and brighten central Plymouth. See video - here; vote - here

CSR Related newsletters Plymouth Drake Foundation Update - here

VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for

Evidence Reverse Logistics in Small Businesses - Quick Survey 39. ‘I would like to invite you to participate in a research study being undertaken at Plymouth University

This survey is trying to understand the reverse logistics process, which is how businesses extract value, manage or dispose of products that are discarded by consumers or the business. This survey contains multiple choice questions and will take you about 5-10 minutes to complete. This document and the information in it will be provided in confidence, for the sole purpose of understanding the aspect explained above, and may not be disclosed to any third party or used for any other purpose without the express written permission of the participants. Your company’s name and the identity you provide will remain anonymous. Thank you. Survey: here Your participation in this research project is entirely voluntary, but crucial for the success of the project. We will share our results with you. Thank you for your time and assistance in this important endeavour’. Mamata Dhakal, PhD Researcher, Plymouth University mamata.dhakal@plymouth.ac.uk

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Export survey

40. ‘Are South West businesses making the most of the export market? As the global economic power shift continues, some UK companies are finding more opportunities in rapidly developing markets - but do enough businesses have the ambition and courage to take the first steps? Our 2014 Overseas Trade survey aims to be a key indicator of export activity in the region and find out how South West businesses - both exporters and those which trade solely in the UK - currently view international opportunities. Where are the current and future opportunities? What goods and services are companies able to successfully trade? Or what is stopping you from taking the first steps overseas? This two-minute survey will help us to create an accurate picture of South West businesses' approach to international trade and hopefully ensure other businesses have the confidence to take the right steps for success. Thanks for your time’. Survey - here

Other Surveys - none this month

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

• 26th

Sept - 1 October changes; Vince Cable appoints Siemens UK chief executive to BIS Board; £8m to energise nuclear skills; Attracting foreign direct investment; Visual effects, animation & games industries get multi-million pound skills boost. - here

• 10th

Oct – Cable: Britain is open for business; The science of communicating; Greg Clark launches Space Weather Centre; Business must keep momentum to reach 25% women on boards ; £80 million boost for leasing finance - here

• 17th

Oct - £11 million to research carbon-cutting technology; Jo Swinson answers questions from Britmums about Shared Parental Leave; Matt Hancock delivers Industrial Strategy speech; New standard boosts mining and energy transparency; £750,000 competition announced to help students with clever ideas - here

• 24th

Oct – Cable: Industrial Strategy driving the recovery; More than 700 employers to design top quality apprenticeships; £5 million for agricultural innovation; Small firms urged to take steps to combat cybercrime; Cash boost to tackle digital piracy and fake goods - here

BIS South, Central & West news • None this month

Economic news • Bank of England - Agents' Summary of Business Conditions (Oct 14) – here • Deloitte Monday briefings - here • HM Treasury pocket databank (27/10) – here • House of Commons Economic Indicators – Manufacturing: statistics and policy (June 14) - here • Exports decline weighs on manufacturing growth – CBI - Domestic orders remain healthy - here

PMG Press Coverage • Faltering global economy hits UK export manufacturers - here

• Organisation launched to promote Plymouth women working in STEM jobs - here

Infographics & PowerPoints • Plymouth’s economy - here • Labour Market profile for the Heart of the SW LEP area - here • The new European Commission in figures – here

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Manufacturing articles, publications and other reports of general interest: • An improving outlook: Business Instinct survey 2014 A south west perspective – KPMG Report - here • An Introduction to Assisted Areas – BIS Oct 14 - here • A productivity perspective on the future of growth – McKinsey - here • A recovery driven by manufacturing? It’s not happening, George – Independent newspaper - here • Beyond the matrix organization– McKinsey - here • Exeter in Devon: a boom town for business relocations - here • Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments – KPMG Report - here • Global Occupancy Costs - Logistics 2014 – DTZ report (Oct 14) – here and here • Growing fast: An interview with Box CEO Aaron Levie - How do you manage a rapidly growing

company while maintaining a focus on operations? The head of the cloud-based file-storage group Box discusses the challenge. McKinsey article - here

• Industrial Strategy – speech 13 10 14 by Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - here

• Plymouth’s Book of Wonder - here • The evolving economic performance of UK cities: city growth patterns 1981-2011 by Professor Ron

Martin et al - here • Tom Peters on leading the 21st-century organization – McKinsey - here • UK Manufacturing Productivity – Cranfield – May 2014 - here • Unleashing Metro Growth—What the U.K.’s City Growth Commission Can Teach the U.S. – Brookings

Institution - here Other newsletters & journals:

• Aerospace Technology Institute – (20/10) - here • All Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group Newsletter - Sept - here • Barclays Manufacturing Weekly – (23/10) - here • Boston Consulting Group – 3

rd Qtr most read articles - here

• Beers Solicitors employment law bulletin (Oct) – here • Bishop Fleming Grant Update – (Oct) - here • Bond Dickinson – weekly employment law update (24/10) - here • DTZ Global Occupancy Costs Logistics 2014 - here • Devon & Cornwall Business Council – news & events – here • Devon & Cornwall Business Council – October update - here • Enterprise Europe Network – (Sept) - here and (Oct) - here • Enterprise Research Centre – Autumn - here • Foot Anstey Employment & Pensions Legal News (Sept) - here • GAIN Newsletter - here • Heart of the SW LEP newsletter (Sept) - here – (Oct) - here • Heart of the SW LEP skills newsletter (Oct) - here • IoD (Oct) - here • Innovate UK – Technology Strategy Board – Oct - here • Insider – Made in the UK 2014 – featuring Vi-Spring p95 - here • ISSR Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research newsletter – Oct - here • Lambert Smith Hampton - UK Investment Transactions report - here • MAS newsletter (Oct) - here • McKinsey – Top 10 newsletter – third Qtr 2013 - here • Parklife from Plymouth Science Park (Oct) - here • Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal - October news update and 6 month report – here • Plymouth Albion RFC – latest news (23/10) - here • Sensors & Instrumentation newsletter (Oct) - here • SET squared partnership newsletter - Focus on Open Innovation - here • South Devon College – Business Matters – (early Autumn) - here • SW Academic Health Science Network – newsletter Vol 02 Issue 13 - here • SW MAS Business Barometer – Qtr1 - here here • SW Skills newsletters – #154 – here #155 - here • UKTI SW Events Horizon (Nov) - The Changing Face of China, Women in International Business, Bristol

and Bath International Network, 25% Off Training Courses - here

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• What’s on in Plymouth e-news (20/10) - here and here • Windpower Offshore Weekly (26/10) – here • Wrap – Re-use news – (Oct) - here

Videos • Andy Cope tells the story of Seb - here • Big Bang Fair 2014 – NEC Birmingham - here • CalRam utilizes Arcam electron beam manufacturing technology to product aircraft components from

light-weight materials. - here • Crossrail route graphic - here • Industrial cadets – Employers create a new industry standard for workplace experiences - here • ‘Open for Business’ - the largely untold story of British manufacturing and industry through the lens of

the world’s greatest photographers - here (includes brief references to Vi-Spring; Princess Yachts and Bandvulc).

• Out of the red and into the blue: making the LED revolution... - here • Invest in Plymouth: Britain's Ocean City new inward investment video - here • Re-live the A320neo’s first flight - here • A320 Family: non-stop cabin innovation - here • Tier 1 manufacturers discuss the opportunities in offshore wind for UK manufacturers

o Ray Thompson, Head of Business Development at Siemens Wind Power UK - here o Imma Foix, Global Sourcing Director at Alstom Wind - here o Andrew Fox, UK Business Relationship Manager at Areva - here o David Sierwald, Global Key Account Manager at David Brown Wind - here

Other sites of interest to manufacturers: • http://www.imeche.org/news • http://www.themanufacturer.com/ • http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/ • http://source.theengineer.co.uk/ • http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industrial-manufacturing/index.jhtml • http://www.thecqi.org/Knowledge-Hub/Qualityworld/Current-issue/ • http://profeng.com/ • http://www.chemweek.com/home/ • http://www.techuk.org/

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: PMG; Plessey and Magnum photos. 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.

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