Our team are equipped to answer questions on a wide variety of subjects in order to support members in all aspects of their business. This could vary from simple questions they may have about their customers to information to help a production manager solve a technical problem.
Case Study A successful manufacturer of metal fencing products hears on the grapevine that a Korean company has recently developed a new process in electrostatic powder coating. This has the potential to save them thousands of pounds in their manufacturing process. Unfortunately the informer doesn’t know the name of the company. A quick call to the Information Line comes up with the name in minutes.
Case Study A furniture manufacturer sources their quality hardwoods from Eastern Europe and is investigating the formation of a joint venture with similar local manufacturers. This could produce benefits to the partners in the areas of marketing and materials purchasing. The marketing manager doesn’t want to waste her time speaking to loss making companies. A call to the Information Line results in a list of target companies with the unprofitable ones weeded out.