The Chancellor delivered his first Spring Statement earlier this month, following the first Budget in the Autumn. As expected, no major announcements were made. However, it was clear that Research and Development (R&D) is high up on the political agenda. As well as championing the UK’s technology sector and “planning to unleash creators, innovators, investors and discoverers”, […]
Your next METALL meetings….
2018 will see METALL continuing its programme of member meetings to engage and educate the manufacturing. engineering and technology sectors with seminars and sessions designed to help businesses grow. We want to signpost and spotlight the opportunities and challenges business faces and hopefully lend a helping hand. This year, we’ll go on tour with some […]
Happy New Manufacturing Year!
On behalf of the sponsors METALL wishes all makers a Prosperous New Year! We’ll be back soon with an announcement on our first event of 2018. In the meantime please let us know if there are any subjects you’d like covered as we plan for subsequent meetings. Kind regards, METALL.
Congratulations to the Made in the South East Awards winners!
Rewarding excellence in South East manufacturing METALL sponsor MHA Carpenter Box was delighted to once again sponsor the Insider Made in the South East Awards, held on 23rd November at the Hilton London in Gatwick. The Made in the South East Awards recognise and reward manufacturing companies based in the South East that have demonstrated success in […]
METALL #6 Now Booking!
METALL #6: The 2017 MHA Manufacturing and Engineering Report with IMechE’s Philippa Oldham. When: Thursday October 19th 2017, 8.00am – 11.00am Where: South Lodge Hotel, near Horsham Subject: Commentary and analysis around the 2017 MHA Manufacturing & Engineering Report. Link here for more
Gatwick ‘Meet the Buyers’ event launched
The Sponsors of the Gatwick Diamond Meet the Buyers have hosted a number of Supporters and Buyers for the Launch of the 2017 Programme. Meet the Buyers is a unique event that connects Suppliers to Buyers across the Gatwick Diamond and wider area. Now in its 17th year, Gatwick Diamond Meet the Buyers has a proven […]
Strategies not Initiatives – Tough Talk at METALL
The latest meeting of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Alliance (METALL) took a long look at the Skills Gap facing businesses trying to grow despite the scarcity of candidates. More than 60 attendees from Sussex-based SMEs and the education sector heard from Sir John O’Reilly, Chairman of the ERA Foundation, Maggie Philbin OBE, CEO and […]
The SKILLS Gap – METALL EVENT #5
June 1st will see METALL #5 tackle the subject of the skills gap. Our all star panel will debate with manufacturers, engineers and tech companies about where we are, and where we’re going in relation to encouraging the next generation of engineers. Link here for more and to sign up
Calling METALL members – take a BITE!
BITE – an event aimed at helping you work on your business, not in it! ‘Entrepreneurial’ is easier said than spelt, but what does it mean? BITE 2017 aims to answer that question amongst a whole host of others as it explores and educates Sussex-based businesses around the theme of making business better. Of particular […]
Grant funding available for small businesses in Worthing
Adur & Worthing Councils, in partnership with the Adur and Worthing Business Partnership, have recently announced two new grant schemes for micro and small businesses in the Adur and Worthing area. The initiative is part of a West Sussex-wide scheme, known as the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP), and is offering businesses funding of up […]