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Over the past 6 months, we've worked with 12 North West #manufacturing leaders, helping them to develop the skills to drive technological change in their businesses. Today, it's our Showcase Symposium & we'll be hearing each leader's #digitalisation strategy! #ukmfg #MadeSmarter

And we're off! A very warm welcome to our guests Amanda and Ruth from The Growth Company and our 12 #ukmanufacturing businesses!

Listening to #Salford manufacturer Forest Sofa's business journey so far, and we've just heard some of their plans for the future - it's really exciting to hear how they will be combining traditional manufacturing with digital innovation! #DigitalTransformation #Industry40

Hearing from Nicola at Warrington #engineering firm Rawwater on their #digitalisation journey so far. Specialists in microbiological oilfield reservoir souring, they have some very exciting environmental projects in the pipeline! #energy #oilandgas #Industry40

Louise, who leads family-run #manufacturer @Aspire_360, is talking us through some of the ways they will be using digital tech to design/manufacture doors. It's fantastic to hear how #automation will not only drive business but provides an opportunity to upskill&involve her team

Denton-based Manchester Manufacturing Group's Vicky Noone is talking to us about #3Dprinting, reducing waste with just-in-time manufacturing, how data mapping will help them to continue innovating. Brilliant to hear the whole team are involved in #DigitalTransformation! #ukmfg

We've just watched a wonderful video featuring Neil from Croft Filters - did you know that #Warrington was known as 'The Wire Town'? He's just spoken about an incredible heritage project from Warrington Borough Council 'The Wire Factory' coming up The Wire Works

We're now hearing from Belle Design & Print's Helen, who has been helping with her family's #ukmfg business in #Salford since she was in primary school! It's fantastic to hear her business journey as she takes Belle Design & Print forward, and her collective, teamworking approach.

.Helen Tonks is kicking off our post-lunch presentations! Co-founder of HYDRAULICS ONLINE, Helen is chatting to us all about putting the customer first, selling globally, and #DigitalTransformation for further growth

One of the themes running through all of the presentations we've heard so far today is teamwork. It's absolutely fantastic to hear how the #manufacturing leaders we've been working with over the past 6 months are involving their teams with their #DigitalTransformation #ukmfg

Hearing from Antonio De Roma Ice Cream, a Wigan-based maker and supplier of Italian gelato-style ice cream, on the #innovations they have planned for the future. 2022 marks their 100-year anniversary - 100 years since Antonio's great grandfather sold his first ice cream in Wigan!

Warren from Trafford Park's Anderton Board and Packaging Ltd is taking us through their #ukmfg journey so far - they began as a family business in 1850! Exciting to hear some of the environmental innovations they are looking into, as well as the positive impact #digitalisation will have in future

.MADE-PD Ltd.'s Director, Ben, is talking to us about their #digitization journey so far in designing, engineering and manufacturing industrial products. We're excited to see what they'll design next! #IoT #IndustrialDesign #engineer #3dprinting

Hearing from Hannah, who's talking about data collection & #digitaltransformation in her family business TPFAYLtd (Hannah's the 4th generation to work in the business). Fantastic to hear their eco-friendly initiatives, the benefits of new software/processes & teamworking #ukmfg

Another key theme coming out of today's symposium: How invaluable it has been to meet other #SmallBusiness owners in the #manufacturing industry. Lots of comments about the benefits of being able to share experiences, and share ideas on ways of working, systems and processes.

For our final presentation of the day, we're hearing from Anna of Form Nutrition Ltd, a #manufacturer of animal nutrition. Really interesting to hear the ways #digitalisation can help with change control & increase efficiency. A great point: Digitalisation can be simple! #ukmfg

🥳 Congratulations on graduating, to our 12 incredible #manufacturing leaders 🥳 We know presenting to your peers was a daunting task, not to mention the work you had to do beforehand on your strategies, but you all did brilliantly! Here's to you! 🍻

Wondering if digital tech tools could help your micro or #smallbusiness to grow? We're hosting a free masterclass on Friday at 10am on all things #Industry4! All business owners welcome to join us. Book your free ticket: bit.ly/3ibH9BW #ukmfg #manufacturer #engineers

As a micro or #smallbiz owner, adopting digital tech can feel incredibly daunting. Moving from paper orders to online, say, or switching from handmade prototypes to #3dprinted models. Our free workshop on Friday is to help you start your digital journey: bit.ly/3ibH9BW