Fifty two industry guests received a call-to-arms to showcase, support and promote the value of manufacturing to MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates.
Three speakers addressed diners. They were:
- Phil Kite, Managing Director of Astrum and Chair of EEF's North East Regional Council;
- Steve Bell, Managing Director of Davy Roll and a member of the North East Regional Council; and
- Margaret Fey, Chair of the One North East Regional Development Agency
Four managing directors discuss Manufacturing Week: Chris Pygall of Metal Spinners, Peter Bernard of Responsive Engineering, Andrew Esson of ContiTechBeattie and Steve Rose of Cramlingon Precision Forge