http://www.eef.org.uk© EEF, the manufacturers organisationEEFptrueman@eef.org.ukwebmaster@eef.org.ukengineeringmanufacturingEEFbusiness60EEF RSS feed generator 1.0Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:55:12 GMTThu, 04 Mar 2010 14:55:12 GMT/events/current/PRISM---Practical-Information-for-Sustainable-Manufacturing.htm EEF is proud to be a supporter of the PRISM – Practical Information for Sustainable Manufacturing event.  Organised by the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing and Centre for Sustainable Development together with Cranfield University, the two day event will provide practical and strategic advice on sustainability to help you achieve your goals. /events/current/PRISM---Practical-Information-for-Sustainable-Manufacturing.htmEEFThu, 25 Feb 2010 10:26:57 GMT/events/current/Low-carbon-manufacturing-forum.htm The Low Carbon Manufacturing Forum is major networking opportunity for manufacturers interested in the low-carbon economy organised by the Low Carbon Innovation Network. EEF is supporting this important event and will be running a workshop on the day exploring business opportunities in this rapidly growing sector. /events/current/Low-carbon-manufacturing-forum.htmEEFThu, 18 Feb 2010 16:23:08 GMT/events/current/Making-manufacturing-our-future.htm An exclusive insight into the future of manufacturing in Yorkshire. Hosted by EEF’s National award winner, MTL Group, you’ll see the vision of how manufacturing in Yorkshire will look by 2030 and witness future focused manufacturing in action. /events/current/Making-manufacturing-our-future.htmEEFThu, 18 Feb 2010 13:55:01 GMT/events/current/Member-Connect-Toyota-UK.htm Delivering Skills and Competencies for future Manufacturing – The skills agenda is a hot topic for manufacturing, a challenge and an issue which skills providers are keen to engage with businesses on. The current skills gap needs addressing, but we also need to ensure that our skills and support is fit for the future. Joined by Professor Alison Halstead Pro Vice Chancellor of Aston University and sponsor of the new Engineering Academy, SEMTA and the National Apprenticeship service, this is your opportunity to find out more about support available, give your views on the skills we need and play your part in preparing for the future. We will also be joined by Ken Stepney, HR Manager for People Development from JCB who will be telling us why they invest in skills and the challenges they face./events/current/Member-Connect-Toyota-UK.htmEEFMon, 15 Feb 2010 16:06:27 GMT/events/current/Member-Briefing---Safety-Sustainability-Updates.htm This briefing covers the latest developments in health and safety law and practice as well as updates on climate change and environment enabling you to plan more effectively. Areas covered will include Health and Safety Executive’s inspection priorities for 2010-11 including safe maintenance, new guidelines for corporate manslaughter, optical radiations regulations and European issues including proposed new directives. The climate change and environment briefing will cover international climate change developments, UK climate change policy activity (including the Carbon Reduction Commitment) as well as an environmental regulation update, which will include waste & resources, REACH, IPPC, and environmental enforcement./events/current/Member-Briefing---Safety-Sustainability-Updates.htmEEFThu, 11 Feb 2010 09:19:15 GMT/events/current/Inside-Manufacturing-Numatic-International-Ltd.htm This best-practice and knowledge sharing event will include a factory tour and provide thought-provoking insight and discussion, led by Numatic International’s leaders as well as Clive Turner, EEF's Head of External Affairs for the south west. It's your chance to discuss the important role and opportunities for manufacturers in the South West. /events/current/Inside-Manufacturing-Numatic-International-Ltd.htmEEFThu, 11 Feb 2010 06:58:00 GMT/events/current/Inside-Manufacturing-Knorr-Bremse-Rail-Systems.htm Visit the impressive facilities of Knorr-Bremse, and see how the company, despite the economic downturn is enjoying success not only in home markets but in emerging export markets especially in China and in the Middle East. /events/current/Inside-Manufacturing-Knorr-Bremse-Rail-Systems.htmEEFMon, 08 Feb 2010 09:58:42 GMT/events/current/Fit-Note-Seminar.htm In many organisations the Fit Note will be the catalyst for a new way of responding to employee sickness or injury but the reality is many employers are already ahead of this change.  Will your business be left behind? Our briefing seminar covers the many procedural and policy implications of the change. EEF has a unique insight. We have been at the forefront of representing employers in the Government’s consultations on the Fit Note – and in training GPs – to ensure it is a success for business, employees and their medical advisers. We also bring a multidisciplinary approach blending HR, employment law and occupational health professionals to help you make the most of the change./events/current/Fit-Note-Seminar.htmEEFWed, 03 Feb 2010 10:03:46 GMT/events/current/Manufacturing-Week-Debate-Series---is-manufacturing-our-future.htm Join us at Jaguar Land Rover in Speke for this flagship event where we’ll be bringing together manufacturers, influential thinkers, commentators and the public to debate the question - is manufacturing our future? Part of EEF’s Manufacturing Week, this event will provide an opportunity to tell politicians and the public why manufacturing is important to our future. We’ll also be spotlighting the challenges and opportunities for UK manufacturers and celebrating the huge contribution manufacturing makes to our communities and our economy. Chaired by Nick Hussey, Director of Manufacturing Insight, panellists include Andrew McCall, Director of Global Governmental Affairs, Jaguar Land Rover, Richard Adamson, Global Supply Chain Director, PZ Cussons, Dorthe M Pratt, Sedburgh Soap (winner of the National Startups Business Award 2008), Dr Julie Madigan, CEO, The Manufacturing Institute , Lee Hopley EEF's Chief Economist, Steven Broomhead, CEO, NWDA. Further panellists to be confirmed. It’s a chance to make our voices, and our industry, heard by those who will be able to make a difference in the new decade. To tell them why it is a crucial part of our future, and not just an important part of our past./events/current/Manufacturing-Week-Debate-Series---is-manufacturing-our-future.htmEEFMon, 01 Feb 2010 10:06:00 GMT/events/current/Member-Briefing--Employment-Law-Updates.htm With the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 now before Parliament, employers are faced with the prospect of providing equal treatment for agency workers after 12 weeks. In this member briefing on employment law, we’ll be looking at the impact on your business, as many employers will need to rethink the way they use agency workers in the future. We’ll also be looking at what’s on the horizon for employers this year: the new ‘fit note’, time off for training, and the Equality Bill./events/current/Member-Briefing--Employment-Law-Updates.htmEEFFri, 29 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMT/events/current/Member-Connect-Astrium-UK.htm This best-practice and knowledge sharing event will include a factory tour and provide thought-provoking insight and discussion, led by Astriums leaders as well as EEF’s Chief Economist and Director of Policy, Lee Hopley. She will discuss the economy and its impact on manufacturers in the south east. /events/current/Member-Connect-Astrium-UK.htmEEFThu, 28 Jan 2010 11:36:00 GMT/events/current/Work-Equipment-Machinery-Safety.htm The Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) is a ‘New Approach’ directive and seeks to remove technical barriers to trade by harmonising national health and safety provisions in relation to all types of machinery and work equipment. The directive is implemented into UK law by means of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1597) come into force on 29 December 2009. This seminar will address the key elements of the revised regulations and also outline the essential elements for safe supply and use of machinery and work equipment./events/current/Work-Equipment-Machinery-Safety.htmEEFSat, 07 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT/events/current/Carbon-Reduction-Commitment-Qualification-Workshops.htm These events, led by experienced carbon footprinting consultants, will explain what the final CRC scheme will mean for your business - from the qualification and registration process to recent changes and the next milestones on the scheme - such as producing a Footprint Report. /events/current/Carbon-Reduction-Commitment-Qualification-Workshops.htmEEFWed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:00 GMT/events/current/default.htm Find out more about our forthcoming events, and book your place online. /events/current/default.htmEEFSun, 25 Oct 2009 18:29:00 GMT/events/current/Making-Our-Future.htm The intersection of the UK’s design and materials expertise is allowing manufacturers to tackle emerging problems from climate change to infectious diseases. And capitalising on these capabilities allows manufacturers to continually add value in increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving global markets. How is design changing the future of UK manufacturing? What are the key drivers and priorities for materials and design? How can we overcome barriers? /events/current/Making-Our-Future.htmEEF