PMG e-Newsletter Edition #103 - December 2018

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I News

PMG Meeting Dates 2019 2 Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow 3 400 Women project 3 Innovative technology centre opening at Oceansgate development 4 PMG co-sponsors Women in STEM careers event at Dartmoor Zoo 4 Other News in Brief 6 Manufacturing & Business Awards/Competitions open for entry 7

II PMG Members’ News

Barden Corporation 8 DIT supports Becton Dickinson (BD) producing 2.6 billion products a year 8 EV Group partners with Plessey to drive GaN-on-Silicon monolithic microLED technology 9 Kawasaki Precision Machinery UK Recognised as an Investor in People 9 Fairford Electronics launches ‘game-changing’ agility™ soft starter range at SPS IPC Drives 10 MicroLED Display Technology for AR Lands CES 2019 Honour for Plessey 10 PMG to form a new Information Communications Technology (ICT) subgroup 11 PMG Sub-Group visits during November 11 Dancing Robots are a reality at Rittal’s Manufacturing Plant in Germany 12 Question & Request Corner – Can you help? 12 PMG & its members’ in the news 13

III Business to Business including grants & funding

ACC Language Services 14 Yellowbird 14 International Trade Matters guiding you to AEO status 14 G & H Associates Limited 15 SolidWorks Discount Price: Purchase today and make significant savings on SolidWorks 15 Funding News & business opportunities 15 Business Support Sites 16 Commercial Properties to Let/Sell 16 Business Finance 17 Other business opportunities 17 Business contacts this month 17

IV Talent Retention & Recruitment

Jonathan Witherstone MEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering 18 Ben Ireland Sinclair 18 Recruiting a 2019 graduate? 18 Talent retention & recruitment news & information 18 Apprenticeships 19 Opportunities to engage with Schools, Colleges & Other Bodies 20 Other careers related events & initiatives involving young people 21 Employees Health related issues & Gender pay gap reporting 21

V Events, Training Courses & Other Information

PMG Christmas Lecture 2018 at the University of Plymouth 22 Workplace Innovation Change Leadership Immersive 22 Courses/Events Listings/ Training related newsletters 23 Other Specific Courses/Events either with or without dates 24

VI Community Requests & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters 27

VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence

The Marine Business Technology Centre Survey 29 Broadband User Survey - Connecting Devon and Somerset 29 Brexit: Deal or No Deal Survey 2018 by Insider Magazine 30

VIII Economic News; Newsletters, Briefings & Articles 30

Other sites of interest to manufacturers 32

Credits & Disclaimer 32

PMG Meeting Dates 2019 PMG Full Members’ Meetings (for firms with 100 employees plus)

12:30pm 10th Jan AGM

6:30pm 7th March

07:30am 10th May (Friday)

6:30pm 11th July

6:30pm 12th Sept

6:30pm 7th Nov

PMG Network Members’ Meetings (for firms with 10-99 employees)

2:30pm 5th February

12:30pm 16th April

12:00 26th June

5:00pm 24th Sept

12:30pm 7th Nov

Health & Safety sub-group

1:30pm 28th March

1:30pm 20th June

1:30pm 12th Sept

1:30pm 21st Nov

Skills & Recruitment sub-group

2:30pm 19th Feb

All day 9th March Apprenticeship Fair Plymouth Guildhall

2:30pm 4th June

2:30pm 19th Sept

2:30pm 26th Nov

Finance & Compliance sub-group

3:00pm 13th March

9:00am 9th July

3:00pm 17th Oct

Marketing sub-group (provisional)

9:00am 5th March

9:00am 4th June

9:00am 10th Sept

9:00am 3rd Dec

Purchasing sub-group 8:30am 18th January

Further dates will be agreed at the first meeting of the year

Resource Efficiency sub-group

2:30pm 21st Feb

2:30pm 18th June

2:30pm 9th Oct

2:30pm 10th Dec

Continuous Improvement sub-group

2:00pm 17th January – Venue: Spinnaker

2:00pm 21st March

2:00pm 16th May

2:00pm 11th July

2:00pm 12th September

2:00pm 14th November

Dates for a new ICT subgroup will also be set early in the year. NB: Venues for individual meetings will be notified to you through the Chair or Secretary of each group.

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Manufacturing output growth picked up in the quarter to November, and firms saw overall order books rebound from a fall in October. According to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey - here

I News

Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow 1. Speaking in the House of Commons recently,

the Secretary of State for Transport announced that people across the South West will benefit from a new direct air route between Newquay and Heathrow Airport from April 2019. This new service builds on the government’s commitment of joining the nations and regions of the UK with Heathrow Airport. The introduction of 4 new daily return flights between Cornwall and Heathrow will ensure passengers now have even greater range of choice for when and where to fly. Regional airports like Cornwall Airport Newquay play an important role, delivering domestic and international connections that help passengers travel further and link businesses to global trade partners. The public service obligation which allows this route to run is jointly funded by a government and Cornwall Council initiative and will give passengers a choice of more than 200 destinations across 85 countries. The new flights will replace existing services that operate between Cornwall Airport Newquay and Gatwick Airport. Airlines flying to any UK destination from Heathrow will continue to benefit from £15 discount on airport charges, making it cheaper to fly within the UK than ever before. This is just one element in a package of measures Heathrow is implementing to support more domestic flights within the UK. Th press release stated that the new route is a clear example of the government’s own ambitions as it works to ensure all regions of the UK are well served by airports and routes to the rest of the country. According to Google maps, it takes just over an hour to drive from Plymouth to Newquay Airport. More - here

400 Women project 2. Women in STEM Plymouth (WISP, www.winstemplymouth.org), who have been supported by the

PMG since their inception, have launched an exciting and ambitious new project. 400 Women is a collaboration between WISP, Mayflower 400 and the NMA, which aims to celebrate the life and work of 400 women working in science, technology, engineering and maths in and around Plymouth, and in doing so, to inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps. It is centred around online profiles (see www.400.winstemplymouth.org) of 400 women who work in science, technology, engineering and maths related roles in or around Plymouth or who have a strong connection to the city. The project is already proving to be incredibly popular and has so far smashed its target of 5 women/month, having had over 70 sign up in only the first 4 weeks! As the project is open to any woman in STEM who has a connection to Plymouth, regardless of career stage, it is a fantastic opportunity to promote women in your organisation – especially those who are early in their careers and might not otherwise get as much recognition. So if you know a woman in STEM, who you think could and should be an inspiration to others, please send them to www.400.winstemplymouth.org/take-your-place so they can join. The website is also

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a great resource for any young people who want to learn about the wide variety of STEM roles available in Britain’s Ocean City and the surrounding area, so please check it out! WISP are also planning a VIP launch for the project, on the evening of the 13th February 2018 in partnership with the National Marine Aquarium. The NMA are kindly donating their fantastic space for us, but they are looking for another local partner to sponsor the event. Sponsoring the VIP Launch is a fantastic opportunity to reach out to a diverse audience within the local area and send a clear positive message about the values of your business. If you are interested in sponsoring or would like more information about the project, please get in touch with Dr Lorna Dallas, Chair of WISP, on hello@winsteplymouth.org.

Innovative technology centre opening at Oceansgate development 3. A new centre for marine innovation, based at Plymouth’s Oceansgate

development, is now up-and-running thanks to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding. The ERDF has granted £2.6 million to fund the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) in Plymouth, which has been developed as a partnership by some of the world’s leading key marine research establishments. The partnership, led by Plymouth City Council, includes the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Marine Biological Association. The ERDF funding has been matched by contributions from all the partners, bringing the total investment to £4.5 million, which will enable the MBTC to run for the next three years. The MBTC will offer specialist innovation support to marine businesses across the region, helping to develop new technology and promote local businesses both nationally and internationally. Building on the on- and sub-sea validation range on the Western Channel Observatory (WCO) off Plymouth Sound, the centre will provide industry with access to cutting edge assets and expertise from across the partnership. A new state-of-the-art buoyed platform six miles offshore and highly sophisticated autonomous vessel and towed vehicles will also be operating in Plymouth waters. This will allow companies and research establishments the opportunity to test prototypes for new maritime technologies including autonomous devices, alternative propulsion, sensors, instruments, and environmental monitoring devices in open water. This exciting partnership marks another step forward for industry and research organisations in Plymouth to establish the UK Marine Autonomy Range (UK MAR), a validation area aiming to be the first officially endorsed and charted range in the UK. More - here

PMG co-sponsors Women in STEM careers event at Dartmoor Zoo 4. I must admit when Lorna Dallas, Chair of Women in STEM Plymouth (WISP), first floated the idea last

year that she wanted to hold a careers event for young people, primarily girls, on a dark night in November, in what I thought was the middle of nowhere i.e. Cornwood, I have to say that I was more than a little sceptical. But I’m pleased to say how wrong I’ve been proven to be, not just once, but now twice! As this year’s event, which was once again sponsored by the PMG, was even more popular with over thirty exhibitors and hundreds of students attending. The statistics speak for themselves: >90% attendees rating the event either good, very good or excellent >80% thought that there were a good range of exhibitors on offer >70% thought it was well organised >70% said that it made them more aware of STEM careers 90% said it was fun! And >90% of the exhibitors said that they would return to similar events in the future. Congratulations to Lorna and to Abi, in particular, and to the whole of the WISP team! Here of some photos taken on the night.

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Other News in Brief

National • FDI - EY’s UK Attractiveness Survey special report shows that while the UK’s largest cities and towns

lure international investors, the rest of the country gets left behind. More - here • Car manufacturing in the UK slumped almost 10 per cent in October, with 15,255 fewer vehicles

produced compared to the same month a year ago. More - here • EngineeringUK has published a research briefing on social mobility in the industry. Their analysis

shows that just 24% of those working in engineering come from low socio-economic backgrounds, an underrepresentation that is largely a consequence of low participation and attainment in the engineering educational pipeline. More - here

• The Low Pay Commission (LPC), today welcomed the Government's announcement that it has accepted in full the recommendations the LPC made for future minimum wage rates. More - here

• Brexit - Brussels, 14 November 2018 - The negotiators of the European Commission and the United Kingdom have today reached a deal on the terms of the Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement.

o Text of the finalised Withdrawal Agreement o Outline of the Political Declaration on the Framework of the Future Relationship

Regional

• Flybe up for sale weeks after profit warning - The Exeter-based regional airline's board confirmed it was "in discussions with a number of strategic operators about a potential sale of the company". Flybe said it was also reviewing other "strategic options", including cutting more flights in the face of challenges - here

• Flybe Group has confirmed that Virgin Atlantic is one of the parties it is in discussion with - here • A scheme to identify training and skills gaps in Cornwall has been established backed by £3m of

European Social Funding. The new Developing Skills for Business (DS4B) programme will work with employers to design, develop and pilot training and apprenticeships to improve the relevance of skills training for local businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. More - here

Local

• Plans, submitted on behalf of Sutton Harbour Holdings to build a landmark 20 storey tower on a Plymouth quayside have been unanimously approved by Plymouth City Council's planning committee. The tower is planned for a 1.36-acre plot on Sugar Quay at Sutton Harbour and would be one of the city's tallest buildings. More - here

• Plymouth City Council and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have confirmed that Plymouth will host the finish of the 2019 Rolex Fastnet race. More - here

• Delegation meets Secretary of State for Transport about A38 - here

• Giant bronze statue for Plymouth takes shape in tiny Welsh village - here • The Parliamentary constituency with the highest total individual insolvency rate in England & Wales

in 2017 was Plymouth, Moor View with a rate of 52.3 per 10,000 adults. More - here • City College Plymouth is pleased to announce that Penny Wycherley has been appointed as Interim

Principal and CEO. Former Principal of Waltham Forest College, Penny brings a wealth of senior management experience and knowledge of the further education sector. More - here

• Students at UTC Plymouth in Devonport have unveiled an innovative new app designed to increase the number of post-16 students studying or working in STEM fields. More - here

• Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 programme for 2020 has been revealed. Key highlights include: o A major cultural programme funded by, amongst others, £700,000 from Arts Council England

that includes a music theatre collaboration between UK and US communities with local artists Seth Lakeman and Nick Stimson

o Spectacular new events, including the Mayflower Week and Ocean Festival o Community engagement through education, arts and culture, sport and volunteering More - here and here and for a full programme pack - here

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Manufacturing & Business Awards/Competitions open for entry: A hugely successful night for two PMG members, in particular, at the Insider Made in the SW Awards dinner at The Bristol Hotel during November. PCH Manufacturing (below left) won the Apprenticeship/Training Scheme Award. Their investment in training and apprenticeships in proportion to PCH's workforce impressed the judges. Burts Chips (below right) picked up two titles, firstly the Food & Drink Award, for which it was hailed for its innovation in a crowded marketplace. Plus, it also won the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) title. Burts Chips, was recognised for a year of strong growth, along with its ambition and innovation.

More awards, this time it’s the Western Morning News Business Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth. PMG winners were: Business of the year – Princess Yachts (below left) Manufacturer of the year – Rittal-CSM (below right) Communication Award - Princess Yachts

News of more awards – none this month.

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II PMG Members’ News

Barden Corporation 5. Following the announcement last

month that the Schaeffler Group are considering the reorganisation of their UK business activities, including the closure of their Plymouth Barden’s plant in 2020, MD, Jon Everett attended a meeting at MoD with Minister for Defence Procurement Stuart Andrew, Johnny Mercer the MP for Plymouth Moor View, and Tudor Evans the Leader of Plymouth City Council. The meeting was to discuss the impact on the UK Defence Supply Chain of Schaeffler's proposal. More recently, Tudor Evans has written a letter to Klaus Rosenfeld, Chief Executive of the Schaeffler Group requesting a meeting ‘to better understand the rationale for the decision; to make a case for the plant and to offer the Council’s unequivocal support in trying to find an alternative outcome’.

DIT supports Becton Dickinson (BD) producing 2.6 billion products a year 6. Renowned for their high quality medical

technology, Becton Dickinson (BD) have operations in the likes of the US, Japan and the Middle East, employing 65,000 people across the world. In the UK and Ireland, they have eight sites which employ 2,800 associates in a variety of research, manufacturing and retail roles. DIT have helped BD, whose Plymouth operation is predominantly manufacturing based, with export and investment advice and support from our network of International Trade Advisors, who are based across the UK. With 2.6 billion products being produced at the south-west facility every year, the company specialise in the production of blood collection tubes which sell to hospitals and medical facilities in all corners of the globe. Speaking on the visit, Baroness Fairhead said, “Becton Dickinson are a great example of a global business whose export and manufacturing operation is helping to drive growth in their local community through initiatives such as their apprenticeship scheme. The Department for International Trade stands ready to support any business in south west England, and across the country, who has the ambition to export. This support includes our network of Trade Advisors who are on hand to offer guidance, our award-winning export credit agency, UK Export Finance, and a variety of export opportunities through GREAT.gov.uk”. The visit comes after BD announced a further investment of more than £170m last year, which will see additional manufacturing lines added to their Plymouth site. With a need to recruit more engineers in the South West of England, BD are running an apprenticeship scheme which has 40 apprentices working at the site at any one time, including 12 who specifically look at engineering and spend four years working at the site. This is all part of a strategy which the company has set out, with government support, to engage with young people in the Plymouth area. Full article - here

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EV Group partners with Plessey to drive GaN-on-Silicon monolithic microLED technology 7. Plessey, a leading developer of award-winning

optoelectronic technology solutions, announces a collaboration with EV Group (EVG), a leading supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, to bring high-performance GaN-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) monolithic microLED technology to the mass market. MicroLEDs are the key optical technology for next-generation AR applications. Plessey has purchased a GEMINI® production wafer bonding system from EVG to enable bonding and alignment at Plessey’s fabrication facility in Plymouth. This enables Plessey to bond its GaN-on-Si microLED arrays to the panel’s backplane at a wafer level, and with the high level of alignment precision necessary to enable very small pixel dimensions. EVG’s patented SmartView®NT Automated Bond Alignment System technology is suitable for Plessey’s requirements because it allows face-to-face alignment of the wafers with very high precision. A maximum level of automation and process integration is achieved by the GEMINI Automated Production Wafer Bonding System. Wafer-to-wafer alignment and wafer bonding processes up to 300mm for volume manufacturing are all performed in one fully automated platform.

Kawasaki Precision Machinery UK Recognised as an Investor in People 8. Kawasaki Precision Machinery

UK (KPM UK) has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to realising the potential of their people. Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry. Working with clients across the globe, Investors in People enables organisations to benchmark against the best in the business on an international scale. Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Kawasaki Precision Machinery UK, Investors in People accreditation is the sign of a great employer, and an organisation committed to achieving success by realising the potential of their people. Kawasaki Precision Machinery should be extremely proud of their achievement.” Commenting on the award, Lee Crocker, General Manager, said: “We remain focused on improving all aspects of our business, with employee involvement and engagement at the heart of everything we do. Whether we are improving our business systems, localisation of new products, improving customer service, product development or manufacturing improvements, everyone is involved. We recognise our success will be the combination of everyone’s effort, this is underpinned through our company values, Plan, Learn, Empower, Commit and respect, with everyone focused on improving Safety, Quality & Profitability. Our evolving culture will ultimately mean we succeed together on our journey to becoming Top Brand. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees for your hard work and effort, please continue to question, challenge, promote and engage in everything we do”.

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Fairford Electronics launches ‘game-changing’ agility™ soft starter range at SPS IPC Drives 9. Global number one in the low voltage soft starter market, Fairford

Electronics, part of the Motortronics Group, launched its new agility™ range at November’s SPS IPC Drives 2018. Fairford’s agility™ soft starter range has been developed to exceed industry demands and now has three standard frame sizes to cover all typical applications from 7.5kW to 250kW at 500VAC, 15 - 350HP at 600VAC. agility™ is introduced by Fairford as a game-changing soft starter with features that include a smart application pre-program suite and 3S technology to deliver stable acceleration and deceleration in all operating conditions. Also showcased on the stand was the synergy™ high performance energy saving soft starter. The incorporation of Fairford’s unique iERS technology allows synergy™ to deliver unrivalled soft start performance alongside enhanced energy saving capability on partially loaded motors. This product launch follows on from the announcement earlier this year that Fairford is now part of the Motortronics Group, a world leader in solid-state AC motor controls and motor protection. With a product range perfectly complementing Fairford’s range of low voltage soft starters, this acquisition means that the Motortronics Group is now the largest soft starter manufacturer in the World. Motortronics featured their MVC4 medium voltage soft starter on the stand at SPS. Designed for applications up to 15kV, the MVC4 includes selectable ramping profiles to suit specific applications; 500% duty for 60 seconds and 600% for 30 seconds; plus, an optional touchscreen interface. This was a first-time attendance for Fairford Electronics as an exhibitor at SPS IPC Drives. Organisers of the exhibition say it was the largest event to date, with an additional hall being used, taking the total floor space to 135,000m2, with 20 UK companies exhibiting and 1,700 international businesses. Mark Shepherd, Fairford managing director commented: “We’re delighted to be exhibiting at SPS IPC Drives for the first time. Our presence underlines our commitment to global growth that is facilitated by being part of the Motortronics Group.”

MicroLED Display Technology for AR Lands CES 2019 Honour for Plessey 10. Plessey, a leading developer of award-winning

optoelectronic technology, today announces that it has been named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Embedded Technologies category. The company has been recognised for its monolithic microLED displays – which, compared with incumbent technologies, deliver seven times greater light output, five times better contrast and improved resolution in AR applications. The CES innovation awards, sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), owner and producer of CES, are annual awards that recognise honourees across 28 product categories. Judged by a distinguished panel of designers, engineers and members of the tech media, these prestigious innovation awards credit products and technologies based on excellence in design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with others in the market. Mike Lee, President of Corporate and Business Development at Plessey, said: “As the only provider of GaN-on-Silicon monolithic microLEDs, Plessey is about to disrupt the displays market with a technology that delivers a tangibly better consumer experience. At the same time, our products enable much smaller and less power-hungry devices to be produced. This is going to be as big a change as when LCDs replaced cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in Personal Computer displays.” Plessey’s monolithic microLEDs will result in a new generation of augmented reality (AR) and display devices. The company’s technology will enable OEMs to manufacture products that are not only compact enough to be worn without restricting the overall experience for users of AR and virtual reality (VR) applications and in head-up displays (HUDs), but also provide the necessary size, weight, power and luminance. More - here

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PMG to form a new Information Communications Technology (ICT) subgroup 11. Early in the New Year, the PMG will be launching its new ICT subgroup,

under the Chairmanship of Myles Blake, Business Information Director at Plessey. Representatives nominated to join the group are growing in number, but there is still room for more. Myles has suggested that some of the early topics for consideration should include: security; cloud computing; collaboration and productivity; mobility; IPv6; privacy and data protection; artificial Intelligence; software define networking and data centres and the so-called Internet of Things. If you would like to join this emerging PMG ICT subgroup, please send me your name; job title and email address ASAP. Please note, you needn’t be an IT specialist to join the group. This will be particularly true of SME’s (and other firms without a dedicated IT team) stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

PMG Sub-Group Visits during November 12. PMG enjoyed a wide variety of meetings during the month of November. Firstly, the Finance sub-

group visited the offices of KPMG for a second Brexit discussion following on from the Purchasing Group who had held a similar meeting in September. The Resource Efficiency subgroup met at MVV’s Waste to Energy plant in Devonport for a tour of the facilities led by their very knowledgeable Community Liaison Manager, Jane Ford. And finally, members were invited to visit Burts Potato Chips site at The Klamp House, Belliver Way, Roborough, where our host was Mike Cosby, Burts’ Finance Director. Dates of meetings for the calendar year 2019 appear at the front of this newsletter.

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Dancing Robots are a reality at Rittal’s Manufacturing Plant in Germany 13. High-tech production plants that “think

for themselves”, that plan things automatically and that optimise maintenance work through artificial intelligence, might sound like a futuristic sci-fi film, but it is fast becoming a reality at Rittal’s manufacturing plant in Rittershausen, Germany. To produce its new VX25 large enclosure system, Rittal is transforming its production plant “on the fly” into a highly-advanced enclosures factory, populated by welding and handling robots. Half the conversion work has already been completed and the Industry 4.0 manufacturing unit is expected to be finished by 2020. The total investment involved has reached €120 million. “Along with all our innovations and new product launches, we are modernising our production facilities as well,” says Carsten Röttchen, Managing Director International Production at Rittal. These facilities are now being installed, step-by-step, in a conversion and transformation process which is now becoming apparent. Two large enclosure systems are currently being manufactured on the premises; while thousands of TS 8 enclosures are still running-off the production lines on the one side, the new VX25 large enclosure systems are being made on the other. What is happening in Rittershausen is the start of a fully networked factory– something also known as “Industry 4.0” (IoT) production. It is a project that has got a lot to offer. Much of this automation is based on intelligent and networked systems that think ahead, plan automatically and trigger maintenance scenarios,” explains Norbert Peter, Plant Director at Rittershausen. “Our vision is that if a customer in Italy orders ten VX25s, our production management system here in Rittershausen will be informed automatically and it will trigger production,” Mr. Röttchen explains. Further information at www.rittal.co.uk and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com or on twitter @rittal_ltd.

Question & Request Corner

Reducing plastic in our waters Dave Lea of Plymouth City Council is working on a proposed Interreg (EU funded) Project looking at reducing plastic in our waters by using biodegradable materials for fishing equipment. They are looking to develop innovative fishing gear with a controlled-lifetime in marine environment. If you would like more information, please contact Gabrielle Bogart the Interreg Facilitator for this proposal. Gabrielle Bogart, FCE South-West of England Programme Facilitator, Mob: +44 7787 523070 -Email: gabrielle.bogart@norfolk.gov.uk Do you have a business-related question that you need resolving? – If so, pl. email me: stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

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New Members this month … none this month

PMG members & non-members in the news this month plus PMG member newsletters

• Submarines giant, Babcock led by Mike Turner, explored £3bn break-up – Sunday Times - here • MoD seeks Babcock assurances over HMS Vanguard overhaul – FT - here • Babcock Half Year Results for six months ended 30 September 2018 - here & presentation - here • Bandvulc - Quarter of the country's reused truck tyres now come from Plymouth firm - here • Burts Chips - Hires New Head Of Branded Sales - here • Plessey - Heads-Up Displays and Head-Mounted Displays are one important and emerging

application area for smaller displays - here • Plessey partners with Vuzix to develop next-generation AR Smart Glasses using MicroLED technology

- here • The chief executive of Premier Foods has announced he will step down as the company confirmed it

is in discussions with a number of parties regarding the potential sale of dessert brand Ambrosia - here

• 10 most iconic Princess motor yachts - here • Schaeffler - Rauli Hantikainen takes charge of industry 4.0 business sector at Schaeffler - here • Teignbridge Propellers - New mooring vessels unveiled in Turkey - here • United Technologies buys Rockwell Collins for $30 billion - here • UTC to split into three separate companies - here

PMG members’ videos • Plessey - here • PMG at 40 - here

If you’re a PMG member and you’re reading this and wishing your firm’s news story was also posted here, then next time, please let me know and send me a link to your press release. No one is excluded - stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

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III Business to Business – including grants & funding

ACC Language Services 14. ACC Language Services offer global language solutions from our

Plymouth headquarters. We provide high quality translation, interpreting and other language services. Our aim is to break down language barriers by connecting businesses using our extensive network of language professionals. We have linguists with expertise in all the major fields including engineering, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, finance, law and medicine. We can translate your written word to communicate your message effectively in all major European and most other foreign languages. Whether you are expanding your business into new markets or simply trying to get your message across to a wider audience you need look no further. We can accommodate all common file formats. Our rigorous quality control ensures accuracy and consistency in terminology. Our prices are competitive, and we offer fast delivery times. To support your verbal communication, ACC Language Services can also offer high quality interpreting services. We have a network of professional interpreters who are fluent in industry specific terminology. You can choose either face-to-face, video or telephone interpreting. We pride ourselves on our friendly customer service and exceeding our clients’ expectations. If you would like any more information, please get in touch. e-mail: nagehan@acc-language.co.uk website: www.acc-language.co.uk tel: 01752 782 716.

Yellowbird 15. Yellowbird Ltd is a small Plymouth based company that

offers large outdoor advertising solutions in the South West. Having recently conducted a highly successful recruitment campaign for BD Medical earlier this year we are looking to make our services known to other members and followers of PMG. If you are a locally based business looking to make a big impact on your next marketing push, please contact chris@yellowbird.co.uk and we can discuss how we can maximise your efforts.

International Trade Matters guiding you to AEO status 16. International Trade Matters has highly experienced

consultants who have guided multi-national companies to full Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status and through subsequent re-assessments of the conformity with the latest AEO criteria. As an independent assessor we can visit your company and work in partnership to review your current export/import/security arrangements to align the company with the requirements laid down in the AEO process by: • Updating current procedures to meet the AEO base line • Working in strictest confidence and provide a fully completed AEO application to be presented to

HMRC • Representing the company on HMRC site visits and provide follow-up information on your behalf As the UK moves towards the divorce from the European Free Market place it is important that UK companies realise that for trade to work there will be a requirement for a great deal of self-regulation. This is where AEO accreditation comes into the frame. Companies who achieve AEO status will be well set to take advantage of any trade agreements in the future. Becoming an AEO accredited company will also mean that the company will no longer require bank guarantees to cover their import liability. More - here

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G & H Associates Limited 17. The GH Group of companies specialise in assisting organisations from all industrial sectors to obtain

and manage grant funding from both UK and EU sources for research and innovation projects. We can assist and support you at all stages of your project life-cycle from development and submission of your application to delivery of high-quality reports which will reflect the achievements of your project to the grant authority. With grant funding being available to SMEs, large enterprise and public bodies, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a service bespoke to your requirements. We offer a free initial consultation on your business aims and project ideas to assess suitability for funding. Please contact us as follows: Chris Parkhurst, Business Development Advisor, G & H Associates Limited, Suite 4 Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA Tel: +44 (0) 1283 208848 Web: www.ghassociatesuk.com

SolidWorks Discount Price: Purchase today and make significant savings on SolidWorks 18. SolidWorks 2019 delivers a wealth of innovative new productivity enhancements that let you take

advantage of the latest cutting-edge hardware and touch-enabled technology. Regardless of your industry, product innovation and reduced time to market is key to staying competitive today. SolidWorks Mechanical 3D CAD design, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks Simulation or any of the SolidWorks solutions. Just complete our form to provide a few details and see how much you could save. How long does this offer last for? Purchase from the SOLIDWORKS Product Portfolio between 5th November and 21st December 2018 to get significant savings on your software investment. More - here

Funding news & business opportunities – including company profiles of potential overseas partners • Affordable, Flexible Loans for Later-Stage R&D - here

The deadline for registration for this Open Innovation Loans competition is 14th November and the application deadline is noon on 21st November 2018.

• The Carbon Trust Green Business Fund – for SMEs only – here • Enterprise Europe Network SW – Nov - here • Factory1 Start-up Accelerator Re-opens for Tech Innovators

Factory1 is an accelerator programme aimed at start-ups that are building technological innovations and solutions with potential for developing new/joint business opportunities in the fields of: o Mobility data platform solutions o Integrated urban mobility o Autonomous transportation o Maintenance of the future o Payments and transaction processing o Cybersecurity o Data privacy The programme will support start-ups over a period of four months of business development. Support will include acceleration days in Austria & the US, €160,000 equity-free project funding, joint proof-of-concept products and mentoring by Kapsch experts. Proof-of-concept projects that help to develop eligible products and services will be funded. The programme is open to applications from innovative mobility start-ups from across the world. The deadline for applications to be submitted is 12 December 2018.

• NatWest has unveiled (Oct 18) an additional £2bn of funding for businesses as they prepare for the Brexit process. More - here

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• Government encourages businesses to claim £2,500 voucher for broadband boost - Businesses around the UK are being urged to make use of a £2,500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand. The government believes full fibre networks are the future and that getting ready for a gigabit speed is a key step for most businesses. Optical fibre-based networks are faster, more reliable, easier to upgrade and set the standard for connectivity. Demand for greater digital connectivity in terms of speed and reliability is expected to grow exponentially in future years. The Nationwide Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) is part of a government plan to get more businesses connected to full fibre broadband. It will provide vouchers for small or medium-sized firms to help with the costs of connecting to the service. More - here

• The South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) aims to build a culture of improvement and innovation within the NHS. If you are a South West-based company with a health and care product that you believe meets the needs of the NHS in the South West region, then we would like to discuss this with you. Please contact stuart.monk@swahsn.com for more information.

Business Support Sites • How productive is your business? – The ONS’s new interactive tool allows you to benchmark your

business' productivity in your industry. Try it out to see where you fit in. here • The Heart of the South West Growth Hub provides the key access point for business support in the Heart

of the South West LEP area; Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. The Growth Hub is the Heart of the South West LEP’s main mechanism of engaging with businesses across the area. Website – here

• The Heart of the South West Growth Hub – Business support news - here • Business West – here • Cornwall & IoS Growth Hub– website - here – latest newsletter – none • Exporting is Great - here • GAIN - Growth, Acceleration & Investment Network. The GAIN Exchange (including the GAIN GrantFinder,

FinanceFinder and Connect forum) - here. • Green Business Fund – here • Green Business Directory – here • SWMAS Ltd - We help and inspire ambitious manufacturers to develop their capabilities - here • TDA - Government funded support programmes – here • Plymouth City Council – Plymouth Business News – subscribe - here • South West Growth Fund stimulating the regional economy - here • Business support guides for start-ups and existing businesses, and includes details of business advisors,

financial options, networks etc. • Funding for SMEs - Innovation4Growth –

Commercial Properties to Let/Sell – • Plymouth City Council Commercial Property List - If you want to find any Plymouth City Council-owned

land or property, have a look through our list and get in touch should you be interested. Click here to view all Council-owned properties. If you'd like our help to find a commercial property such as an office, retail or industrial space, fill in our commercial property search form and we can help find the right place for you. Click here.

• Herder Court Langage Phase 2 – The steel work has just commenced on the second phase of industrial units at Herder Court. The first 30,000ft2 scheme was fully let before opening and it looks like this also may be the case for phase 2 as well. More - here.

• Vickery Holman - here Unit 12 Bell Park, Bell Close, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4TA - here Unit D2 Linhay Business Park, Eastern Road, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7UP – here

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• From a PMG member - We have an office in Cornwood that we took on a few months ago and we no longer use it. Do you know of anyone looking for stunning office space on the Delamore site in Cornwood suitable for about 8-10 people? It’s an old gallery barn type building. £7,000 per year rent. If you are interested, please contact steve.gerry@icloud.com

• ESAM, the Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing. Helping you bring your concepts to life... The Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing (ESAM) is a new workspace dedicated to growing advanced manufacturing, engineering and low carbon environmental goods and services businesses. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, ESAM is the first phase of the new Carluddon Technology Park, Cornwall. More - here

Business Finance

• The British Business Bank. We are a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses. Whether you’re looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, we’re delivering greater volume and choice of finance. More - here

• Business Growth Fund or ‘BGF’ was established in 2011 to help Britain’s growing smaller and medium sized businesses. Backed by five of the UK’s main banking groups – Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS and Standard Chartered – BGF is an independent company with up to £2.5bn with which to make long-term equity investments. Our mission is to unlock the potential of fast-growing UK businesses that need long-term capital to drive their future success. We are looking for companies that have robust and realistic expansion plans, with the flair, business acumen and desire to reach for new heights. More - here

Other Business Opportunities • Energy Efficiency Webinars

Do you already know that you need to upgrade your lighting, or you would like to learn more about how to improve the efficiency of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems? The Green Business Fund will be running a series of technical webinars covering a range of topics. Delivered by a Carbon Trust Technical expert, these will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Register your interest in attending these webinars below. Upcoming webinars: o The Final Third - Energy savings on small power and IT systems for SMEs - Thurs 06 December, 11am

- 12noon o Energy Efficiency for the Construction Sector - Thurs 13 December, 11am - 12 noon

• Workplace Wellbeing Charter - Has your organisation signed up to the Workplace Wellbeing Charter yet? The Charter is now widely recognised as the business standard for health, safety & wellbeing across England offering clear structure that organisations can use to develop health, safety & wellbeing strategies and plans. Signatories also receive discounts to many of the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing courses too. For more information or to sign up please contact wellbeingat.work@nhs.net or 01752 437177 or www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/wellbeingatwork

Business contacts this month: • BCR Business Report – 14/11 – Budgeting business finances for 2019 – here • The Caffeine Partnership - Extra Shot - here • DHL Supply Chain Insights – Nov – here • Lhc news - here • Sponge newsletter – Nov – here

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IV Talent Retention & Recruitment

Jonathan Witherstone MEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering 19. Blending a knowledge of hardware, software and system design with academic training at

Loughborough University to offer skills in electrical engineering and embedded software design, Jonathan has experience in a variety of different sized organisations to provide employers with a well-rounded technical background. CV – here

Ben Ireland Sinclair 20. A creative, thoughtful, mature and hardworking student. Able to demonstrate flair and imagination

with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to meet deadlines and organise time effectively. An extremely driven student with an extensive mix of skills and a long-standing interest in physics, maths and engineering and a passion for gaining a greater understanding of the world and its workings. Has the determination to succeed and is flexible to changing demands. Highly focused and motivated which makes him a respected member of the faculty. I’m currently in my second year at the University of Bath, studying a Master’s Degree in Integrated Engineering with a year in industry. Whilst my long-term interests lie in the nuclear and space industries, I have a wide range of engineering skills which could be applied to many different sectors. I am currently looking for an industrial placement starting in summer 2019 and ending in the summer of 2020. Full details of my work experience to date and modules covered are available on my CV. here

Recruiting a 2019 graduate? 21. Is your company planning to recruit a 2019 graduate? The Graduate Business Partnership (GBP)

scheme can help you to secure a University of Exeter final year student, to begin working for your organisation this summer. You can start the process by completing this Internship Vacancy Form and returning it to j.mccreedie@exeter.ac.uk by the deadline 12/12/2018. SMEs may even be eligible for an employer subsidy! If you would prefer to meet your potential applicants in person, there are a limited number of spaces left at the next Careers Fair, being held on Tuesday 5th February 2019, between 11:00-14:00, at the University of Exeter Forum, Streatham Campus, Exeter.

Talent retention & recruitment news & information • Princess Yachts - Are you graduating next summer and considering your first career move? Take a look

at our Graduate Schemes at Princess Yachts in Plymouth from accountancy to sales and naval architecture and more... here

• Living & Working in Plymouth – A new Video to Promote Plymouth to potential new recruits A new video promoting Plymouth as a great City to live and work has been commissioned by Plymouth City Council’s Economic Development Department. It is a useful resource for anyone trying to recruit new members of staff who may be unfamiliar with the City/region - here There is also an accompanying publication, available - here

• This is Engineering is a campaign to bring engineering to life for young people. Led by @RAEngNews in collaboration with @_EngineeringUK and industry partners. Watch a new video - here

• Made Here Now – an initiative to change perceptions of UK manufacturing - here • New GCSE 9 to 1 grades – video - here & here • Degree Apprenticeships - more - here • Labour Market information

o Plymouth Labour Market Profile - here o Markit/REC - Report on Jobs – Nov – Staff appointments rise at faster rate in October – here o CBI/ Pertemps Labour Market Update – Oct – EMPLOYMENT GROWS, UNEMPLOYMENT REMAINS

LOW, AND PAY GROWTH STRENGTHENS – here • New engineering guide for parents – Courtesy of Engineering UK, a parents’ guide to engineering

careers is now available. This is the latest in the suite of free Tomorrow’s Engineers careers resources, developed collaboratively with the IMechE, ICE, IET, IOP and Royal Academy of Engineering. All the latest resources have been recently updated to reflect new gradings and qualifications. More - here

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• Talent Retention Solution – TRS - For Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AME) Careers – TRS has been set up by a group of senior industry leaders, the Skills and Jobs Retention Group, in response to a request made by the former Secretary of State for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS). Its purpose is to provide an industry led and sector focused programme through which to facilitate the deployment and retention of key AME skills across the UK. - See more - here - Video - here

• University of Plymouth Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Do you want to grow your business through collaboration and innovation? Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) is the programme that supports innovation and promotes business growth. KTPs (part funded by Innovate UK) provides resources and expertise to thriving organisations who wish to innovate, expand or improve their competitiveness and productivity. Trio of Cornish businesses launch KTPs with the University - here. To find out more please call 0800 052 5600 or click on this link - here & here

• Greenpower Education Trust is a UK based charity with an outstanding track record in kick starting careers in engineering. We help unlock potential and spark enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through the excitement of motorsport. We’re currently looking for employer partners to join forces with our teams, so that each student experiences the exciting world of industry. If you would like more information, see – here and please contact- vaughan.curnow@greenpower.co.uk

• Gradsouthwest’s SW Grad Scheme Directory is a guide to the range of graduate schemes, programmes and traineeships available in the South West. Covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol & the West of England; the Directory aims to help those graduates that want to work in the South West find graduate employment. Entries are FREE to employers - they just have to run a scheme with roles in South West England! We would love for you to provide feedback, and make additions and alterations to the Directory to make it even better in future years. Download your copy now by clicking - here

• LikeToBe is an online platform that connects students with professionals for impartial, real careers advice. Founder and polar adventurer. Antony Jinman, believes that currently careers guidance is disconnected from reality- and that is where LikeToBe comes in! – see more - here

• Unlocking Potential – Grads for Growth o More - here o Grads for Growth - here

• UWE Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - here

Apprenticeships A concise employer guide to apprenticeships has been published on GOV.UK. This guide gives a succinct overview of apprenticeships and is particularly useful for those employers considering apprentices for the first time. In addition, further apprenticeships documents have been updated and are now available on GOV.UK: • How do I employ an apprentice? (A6 postcard) • Higher and Degree apprenticeship fact sheet • A parent’s guide to apprenticeships • The complete Which? University guide to higher and degree apprenticeships • Trailblazers explained – here The following documents are aimed at young people considering an apprenticeship: • A guide to apprenticeships • A to Z of apprenticeships

Heart of the South West Apprenticeship Service - Provides fully funded training and support to equip your business with the skills you need to grow. The service can provide businesses in Devon and Somerset with: • Recognised accredited qualifications and bespoke training courses for their employees to

enhance their skills and progress into apprenticeships. • Business support to enable you to take advantage of Apprenticeship opportunities that work for

your business. Businesses can take advantage of one or both of these opportunities. There is no cost to the business. The service is managed by Serco and delivered through a network of high quality training providers. To find out more about Apprenticeships, and to enquire about eligibility for funded training available

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through the Heart of the South West Apprenticeship Service, contact Kirsty Mottram on hotswapprenticeships@serco.com T: 01752 968026

Opportunities to engage with young people, Universities, Colleges, Schools & Other Bodies • Introducing myCareer, https://mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk

The University of Plymouth’s new innovative career management system which will give you even more access to our students and graduates. This will allow you to: o Advertise your employment opportunities for free to over 20,000 students and graduates through

the new jobs board. o Increase your exposure by attending our employer events and jobs fairs. o Take part in our latest student competitions and other activities to help identify our brightest

talent. To access the service for free follow the link and select organisation login. If you have any questions, please contact employers.careers@plymouth.ac.uk

• I am currently recruiting Business Advisers for the Young Enterprise Company Programme and was wondering if you knew of anyone who may be interested in helping to support a team of students once a week for an hour during term-time? Local and national research shows that the Company Programme, which helps schools meet the Government’s recommended Gatsby guidelines, has been found to improve students’ employability skills. Further information can also be found on our pre-registration site: https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/ye-company-programme-info/ Stephanie Anderson BEd (Hons); PG Cert Ed; PG Dip Young Enterprise Area Manager for Plymouth, West Devon & Cornwall Tel: 07982241306 / 07903029554

• On Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th January 2019 the University of Plymouth will be hosting their annual Science and Technology Showcase. If you would be interested in exhibiting at this event, please get in touch to let us know. This event aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for STEM subjects and encourage school and college students to continue STEM at college and higher education level. Each day we are expecting up to 750 students to attend from across the South West, so this is a great way to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians (primary groups on day one then secondary and sixth form groups on day two). More information about this event is available on the web pages: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/outreach/science-technology-showcase We are looking for interactive and visual STEM exhibits that will be hosted in the Rolle Marquee, University of Plymouth Main Campus. Hands-on activities will inspire students and spark conversation about you subject/industry. If you would like to exhibit at this event, you can request space in the marquee by completing the booking form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SciTechExhibit no later than 30th November. If you have any questions about this event, please do get in touch with Lindsey Cooper via outreach@plymouth.ac.uk to discuss these.

• We are currently looking for companies to partner with local schools on the Engineering Education Scheme (EES). The Engineering Education Scheme in England & Scotland is a 6-month EDT Programme which links teams of four Year 12 or S5/S6 students and their teacher with local companies where they work on real, scientific, engineering and technology projects, set by the company. The scheme provides students with an in-depth experience in science, engineering and technology that will enable them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career. It provides the company with a possible solution to a problem they have, but don’t have the time or resources to work on. The students are of a high calibre, so could also potentially be future apprentices for your organisation. For further information please visit http://www.etrust.org.uk/ees/about-ees. If you would like to know more, then please contact me, Karen Bloomfield on k.bloomfield@etrust.org.uk Tel 01752 762111.

• The University of Plymouth Employer Mentoring Programme works with students from a widening participation background in order to raise aspirations and career success. We are looking to expand the programme this year and we are seeking new mentors working in a professional sector. The programme runs from October – April and mentors meet their student once a month. Students and mentors set the time and date of the meetings, to ensure they are convenient to both parties. This is not a work experience programme and the student will be asked to think about discussion topics or issues they would like additional support with, so that the employer’s time is used most effectively. Typical discussions focus around careers, industry, networking. The programme allows students to gain confidence as well as learn more about the working world. If you would like to be an employer mentor or have any further questions, please email mentoring.careers@plymouth.ac.uk

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• Mentoring in Schools - Mentors work with a small group of students aged 11 -15. The programme is designed to: - · raise their aspirations · provide them with life skills · improve their confidence · inspire success

The benefits of becoming a mentor: · access to our Enterprise Adviser

Network · knowledge sharing · community networking

Please contact: schoolsmentoring@cswgroup.co.uk for more information. Mentoring Co-ordinator, Caroline Ward for Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Somerset - Tel. 07786 856243

Other careers-related events & initiatives involving young people • Industrial Cadets - The industry standard for workplace experiences - here • Tomorrow’s Engineers - here • What is Engineering? - This 8-page leaflet helps students and teachers

understand more about engineering careers, giving examples and listing important subjects and different routes into engineering, such as apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and degrees. Download - here

• Could you be a STEM Ambassador? STEM Ambassadors use their enthusiasm and commitment to encourage young people to enjoy STEM subjects. They open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. If you would like more information visit www.stemnet.org.uk/ambassadors/ or call Samantha Ansell on 01392 215501

• The Enterprise Adviser Network - The Network creates powerful connections between local businesses and schools and colleges. The Enterprise Adviser Network pairs senior business volunteers with schools and colleges in the Plymouth and surrounding area with a focus on developing their strategic careers and enterprise policies. The network creates powerful, lasting relationships with the leadership teams to develop effective employer engagement plans to equip young people with the skills they need for the world of work. For more information visit: www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/get-involved/enterprise-adviser-network

Employees Health related issues • Wellbeing at Work – None this month

Gender pay gap reporting - here

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V Events, Training Courses & Other Information

PMG Christmas Lecture 2018 at the University of Plymouth 22. PMG Christmas Lecture 2018, sponsored by Womble Bond

Dickinson, featuring guest speaker, Dr Gertjan Vlieghe, External Member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, is to be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday 4th December at Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA.

Dr Gertjan Vlieghe joined the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England on 1 September 2015. Prior to his appointment he had been a partner and senior economist at Brevan Howard Asset Management, researching global macroeconomic trends and their interaction with asset prices. From 2005 to 2007 he was a bond strategist at Deutsche Bank. From 1998 to 2005 he held a number of posts at the Bank of England, including the post of Economic Assistant to Governor Mervyn King. Dr Vlieghe's

published research has largely focused on the importance of money, balance sheets and asset prices in the economy. He holds a doctorate from the London School of Economics. Join us for wine and canapes too! If you would like to attend, please email me – stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com

Workplace Innovation Change Leadership Immersive 23. We’re considering holding another Workplace Innovation

Immersive event in early March 2019, either in Exeter or Bristol, and I’m contacting you to see whether PMG might be willing to help promote it. The Workplace Innovation Immersive is a two-day introduction to workplace innovation, and how it can enhance business performance and employee health and well-being. Over two days, this practically-focused workshop will cover the following themes using presentations, films and group interaction: A. Making the business case for change. B. Enabling highly effective jobs and teams. C. Aligning organisational structures, management and procedures to high performance outcomes. D. Engaging employees at every level in improvement and innovation. E. Co-created leadership. F. Workplace innovation as corporate strategy G. People-Centred Change.

The Workplace Innovation Immersive is designed as the gateway to our Workplace Innovation Practitioner Programme, offering participants the opportunity to gain an internationally-recognised Institute for Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 5 Certificate in Leadership. The Programme builds on the Workplace Innovation Immersive through our innovative e-learning platform and includes online coaching and virtual action learning. Assessment avoids the need for lengthy assignments and is based on personal experiences of organisational change and leadership.

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The normal price is £95+VAT for the two-day Workplace Innovation Immersive, or £950+VAT for the Programme as a whole. If you are willing to help promote the Workplace Innovation Immersive, we propose to offer it free of charge to PMG members, and to offer them the follow-up Programme for a reduced fee of £750+VAT per person. Dr Peter Totterdill, Director, Workplace Innovation Europe CLG Visiting Professor at Kingston University, London and Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius Tel: 0115 933 8321 Mob: 07887 821388

Courses/Events Listings/Training related newsletters

• ACAS events in Devon – Nov – here • Buckingham Lean Enterprise Unit (BLEU) short courses - here • Business West what’s on – Nov - here • Carbon Trust events - here • CIPD Training & Events newsletter – Nov – here • City College Plymouth – Business Skills Workshops - here • City College Plymouth - Employer Events - here • City College Plymouth – Short courses - here • Connecting Devon & Somerset events - here • Cornwall College Business - here – Business Training Guide - here • Cranfield University courses - here • Department for International Trade South West - Events Horizon - here • EEF events - here • Essential 6 – H&S courses - 2018 calendar of events - here • Exelin events - here • Heart of the SW Growth Hub events - here & • High Value Manufacturing Catapult - here • IoD events – here • KTN events - here • Livewell Training Programme 17/18 – here • Raven Dragon courses – NLP specialist - here • RSA SW events - here • SA Partners newsletter including Shingo Master Class – here • SSG Training Services – A-Z Course Listing - here • SWMAS Events – upcoming - here • The Manufacturer events - here • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - here • Torbay Development Agency – upcoming events - here • UK India Business Council – events - here • University of Cambridge - Institute for Manufacturing - Courses and Events - here & here • WEAF events – here • Women in STEM Plymouth upcoming events - here

Collaborative training for your team aimed at improving efficiency, reducing waste and generally empowering your teams to make a difference 24. This Level 2 Certificate in Business Improvement Techniques Lean training course is delivered by

training provider Lean Education and Development (LEAD) and enables small and large companies to exploit their Apprenticeship Levy fun or obtain lean training for a fraction of the normal costs. The yearlong program mixes personnel and allows peer to peer learning across different organisations. The idea to collaborate on training came from Aldermans’ managing director Karen Friendship. “Working together on this training course has been particularly special. Our staff have not just learnt about continuous improvement, problem-solving and workplace organisation, but they’ve benefitted from the knowledge and experiences of their colleagues in the other companies and they’ve forged lasting friendships. The shopfloor implementation project is also key in applying their learning through real life shopfloor challenges”. For more information read here & here & here & here or contact Lead direct.

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Six-Sigma Programmes with Exelin 25. Learn to apply powerful Six Sigma Green Belt

methods and tools on this interactive, project-based, course. For those who play a pivotal role in process and performance improvement initiatives and want to qualify at Green Belt level. Six-Sigma Green-Belt Programme - here If you’re currently qualified and practicing at Green Belt level and want to tackle more complex improvement projects, this Six Sigma Black Belt course will provide you with the necessary advanced skills. Designed for ambitious delegates, this intensive course is led by a Master Black Belt practitioner with years of professional experience and requires further study and project work outside of the teaching days. Six-Sigma Black-Belt Conversion Programme - here

Devon Chamber of Commerce International Trade training programme 2018 26. To further support exporters and potential exporters across the county, we have now introduced a

series of accredited international trade training courses, developed by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) which we will be delivering with Devon-based company International Trade Matters. Who can benefit from the courses? Our competitively priced courses will suit anyone involved in importing and exporting goods and services, arming you or your employees with the knowledge to trade internationally, without fuss! 2018 last remaining course date: • Import Procedures and Documentation - 11th December

If you would like to know more, please call Nick Byrne 01752 220471 or visit our website www.devonchamber.co.uk

Other Specific Courses/Events/Webcasts

• Manufacturing 2075 – 2018 - 05 Dec 2018 Symposia Cranfield University campus. The theme for 2018: Digital Engineering. Manufacturing 2075 is a one-day symposium focusing on the long term global manufacturing challenges. The event will start with a set of keynotes from manufacturing thought leaders, social science experts, educationists and technology innovators followed by a series of brainstorming sessions to capture delegate imaginations. We will publish a post-symposium report to stimulate a long-term manufacturing research and education debate in the UK and around the world. There will also be a future technology exhibition related to the future of manufacturing. Our sponsors, technology providers, research groups and professional organisations are invited to participate in the exhibition, showcasing their latest, emerging or future potential technology solutions to the challenges of Manufacturing to stimulate delegate thinking. If you are interested in exhibiting at the event please contact us. It promises to be a truly thought provoking and unique atmosphere and Cranfield hopes you can join us for this inaugural global forum, exploring Manufacturing 2075. For more background on the event and to see presentations and images from previous events please visit the Manufacturing 2075 event homepage.

• Foot Anstey - Employment Law Breakfast Seminar – Invitation - Did you have fun at the Christmas Party? #MeToo - Wednesday 5 December 2018 Foot Anstey, Salt Quay House, 4 North East Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth PL4 0BN - 09:00 Registration and breakfast 11:30 Seminar ends. As we move into the festive season, work Christmas parties and additional socialising with colleagues starts to increase. However, with new sexual harassment allegations hitting the headlines almost daily, and issues such as the recent controversy around Philip Green and his 'super injunction', many companies are feeling even more anxious than normal about exposing themselves to the possibility of problems (and potential legal claims) stemming from the season of goodwill. More - here

• Invitation to PMG members: A major event to mark the UK’s economic achievements in the year since the Industrial Strategy White Paper was published, and look ahead to future priorities - Our ambitious, modern Industrial Strategy – published in November 2017 – set out a long-term plan to create high-paid, highly-skilled jobs in every part of the UK and stimulate growth in the UK economy. Join the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, and key industry figures at a major stakeholder event in Bristol to mark the achievements made

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since the publication of the Industrial Strategy White Paper, and look ahead to future priorities. The event will take place from 9.30am to 1.30pm on Thursday 6 December at: We The Curious Museum, One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB DOORS WILL OPEN AT 9.30AM. Please book your place at the event on our Eventbrite page.

• Grant Funding & IP Masterclass Exeter - 6th December Venaspace, Granted Consultancy, The Mount, 72 Paris Street, EX1 2JY - Grant Funding experts, Granted Consultancy Ltd, have teamed up with Trowers & Hamlins LLP to champion the cause of ambitious businesses looking to successfully apply for Grant Funding or raise investment for their business. The Grant Funding and IP Masterclass will be held at Granted Consultancy’s head office in Exeter and aims to support innovative companies in their quest for business growth. Programme of Events 8.30am Arrival, networking & breakfast 8.50am Welcome and introduction to the Grant Funding and IP Masterclass by Granted Directors 9.00am Trowers & Hamlins will be discussing how to use IP to raise the valuation of your company when seeking investment. 9.30 Granted guest David Clift lead of the Innovation team at Hazlewoods and specialist in R&D Tax Reliefs, will be presenting alongside Granted and Trowers & Hamlins LLP. 9.45am Granted Ltd Directors will review the potential effects of the latest government policies on grant funding. We will examine the current UK and EU grants available, reveal the funding opportunities that you’d be most likely to succeed with and explain how to avoid the pitfalls of grant writing. 10.15am – 12 pm Opportunity for businesses to discuss funding options one on one with Granted and IP advice with Trowers & Hamlins (pre-booking essential). More - here

• Would your business benefit from collaborating with a Canadian partner to develop or deploy commercially viable High Value Manufacturing (HVM) products and services? If so, register for our webinar on Friday 7th December at 3.30pm to find out more about both the competition and 2019 mission. More - here

• You are invited to Thomas Westcott’s AEO Seminar - Tuesday 18th December 2018 - The New Continental, Millbay Rd, Plymouth, PL1 3LD 7:30am - 10am - Breakfast provided The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is a kitemark which UK businesses who import and export should seriously consider in order to avoid goods being held at port or large financial guarantees being paid, following Brexit. The consequences of not successfully obtaining the application could prove to be business critical. So, could AEO be the solution for your business to enable frictionless borders? Our Specialist Customs Consultant, David Miller will talk you through the concept and the benefits of AEO and will also be able to answer your queries on AEO based on his extensive knowledge on this subject. David is working alongside Thomas Westcott to assist businesses through the entire stage of the application process. He has worked with a large importers, logistics and transport companies and global manufacturers to successfully obtain the approved status from Customs. Further information on AEO can be found on our website here.

• On Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th January 2019 the University of Plymouth will be hosting their annual Science and Technology Showcase. If you would be interested in exhibiting at this event, please get in touch to let us know. This event aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for STEM subjects and encourage school and college students to continue STEM at college and higher education level. Each day we are expecting up to 750 students to attend from across the South West, so this is a great way to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians (primary groups on day one then secondary and sixth form groups on day two). More information about this event is available on the web pages: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/outreach/science-technology-showcase We are looking for interactive and visual STEM exhibits that will be hosted in the Rolle Marquee, University of Plymouth Main Campus. Hands-on activities will inspire students and spark conversation about you subject/industry. If you would like to exhibit at this event, you can request space in the marquee by completing the booking form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SciTechExhibit no later than 30th November. If you have any questions about this event, please do get in touch with Lindsey Cooper via outreach@plymouth.ac.uk to discuss these.

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• South West Space Innovation Event - Wednesday, 23 January 2019 from 09:30 to 15:00 Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab, Met Office HPC Complex, Upper Richardson, Exeter Science Park, EX5 2FS Exeter. The University of Exeter is delighted to invite you to our regional 'Space Innovation' event. This networking event will give businesses, individuals and academia an excellent opportunity to: o Engage with the rapidly

growing UK Space Industry

o Gain valuable insights on key topics around Space

o Find out more about diverse Space-related challenges & funding opportunities

o Develop space-related capabilities

o Foster project consortia and bid proposals o Help to nurture a regional space community Inspirational Keynote Speakers include: o Miles Carden - Director, Spaceport Cornwall o Ian Jones - Chief Executive, Goonhilly Earth Station o Donna Lyndsay - Regional Ambassador, European Space Agency o Andy Bennett - KTN Manager for Space, Innovate UK KTN o Mark McCaughrean - Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration, European Space Agency (TBC)

• Funding for Business Innovation: What, Why and How? We would be delighted if you could join us on the 25th January 2019, 09.30 - 13.45 in Rolle Marquee, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA to hear first-hand how the UK Government is investing unprecedented amounts of funds in supporting innovation and collaborative research. At this free event, key note speakers from Innovate UK and the CBI will highlight what funding is available to support businesses in making a successful application while examples of innovative projects will share their experience in developing collaborative partnerships. Following lunch, you will have the opportunity to attend an optional bid writing master class as well as an opportunity to network with our researchers and industry partners involved in exciting new technologies. We would love for you to attend on the day. Secure your place today - here

• PMG & Building Plymouth Apprentice Jobs Fair 2019 – Plymouth Guildhall – Saturday 9th March 2019.

• We are excited to launch early bird registration for the flagship event of KTN’s Robotics & AI Special Interest Group: Robotics & AI Industry Showcase on 12th March 2019 in Manchester. here

• Skills South West is back for 2019 – Wed and Thursday 13th and 14th March 2019 - here • CSW Group are delighted to announce that the 2019 Big Bang South West regional fair will be held on

Tuesday 25th June 2019 at Westpoint arena, Exeter. Working in partnership with a range of key stakeholders across the public and private sector CSW are thrilled to bring this prestigious regional celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) to a brand-new venue for 2019. This large and flexible space will enhance the experience gained by young people and will increase the range of hands-on STEM related activities. The 2019 event will welcome over 3,000 young people through the doors and host an amazing array of engaging activities under one roof, including; live science shows, interactive hands-on exhibits and activities showcasing businesses from across the region. The event is open to primary and secondary schools and home-schooled children. Alongside the shows and exhibits the event will also host the southwest regional heat of the national Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers competition, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony. The winners will represent the region at the National finals in March 2020 at the NEC Birmingham. The Big Bang Fair South West provides an incredible platform for the next generation of engineers and scientists to meet with some of the most prominent and exciting STEM employers across the region and beyond. Why support the Big Bang Fair South West? • Engage with your future workforce and assist with future STEM recruitment

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• To promote your company/organisation • Inspire young people about the breadth of STEM opportunities in the South West • To highlight the ‘real- world’ application of STEM • To share your expertise with educators and parents I’ve attached our exhibitor and sponsorship pack - here For businesses who are interested in getting involved, please contact bigbang@cswgroup.co.uk 01392 215501

• Have you registered for Department for International Trade Webinars yet? - Registering for DiT

webinars will help you with exporting - for free. More - here

VI Community Requests & Corporate Social Responsibility Matters etc.

Plymouth Raiders Special PMG Offer 27. Please find attached

here the criteria for the game sponsorship. The game I’m able to discount is 16th December vs London City Royals... London City Royal are new to the league this year, they've been incredibly vocal about their arrival and have started well, they have few ex-members of Raiders on the team so the fans will turn out just to see them return. So that being said, instead of it costing £1,500 plus vat I’m offering the game at £900 plus vat. Fantastic opportunity to get together staff members or clients for pre-Christmas drinks. Again, many thanks for sharing. Heather Nash, General Manager. T: 01752 778342 M: 07790634986 www.plymouthraiders.com

Help Save Music In Plymouth Schools 28. Plymouth Music Accord is a charity that supports music

around Plymouth, especially helping young people. Committee member - Jack Bedbrook – ex-MD of the Dockyard and ex-member of PMG, suggested your members might be interested in lending support. We support school students by: - o funding tickets for schoolchildren to experience live

concerts o funding group tuition for pupils at secondary schools, otherwise unaffordable from family budgets o enabling young musicians rehearse and perform with an orchestra or choir o funding aspirant young musicians first professional performance or buying instruments. National policy discourages the study of music in secondary schools and instrument tuition is not free. There is concern on the long-term availability of music GCSE and A Level in Plymouth schools. Each tutor project costs £900 pa and currently we run 7 projects in 5 schools. These have produced lifechanging effects in participants – enhancing personal and intellectual development studying music and giving performances. Several have gone on to study music at

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university, including Oxford. This year, one of our successful young musicians played at the opening night of the Proms and at the Edinburgh Festival. We are trying to maintain the funding and firms could help by joining PMA as a corporate member at a cost of £100 pa or perhaps funding a scheme – our website is www.plymouthmusicaccord.co.uk Peter Holt, Chairman peterholt@straths.co.uk : 01752 873136

Plymouth Santa Fun Run 29. This year’s Plymouth Santa Fun

Run takes place in the city centre on Sunday 9 December. Principal sponsors are Plymouth City Centre Company, Womble Bond Dickinson and Nuffield Health, also supported so far this year by Bailey Partnership, Burts Snacks, Bright LLP, Plymouth Golf Centre, Henderson Web Design, Barclays, Stuart Bailey Media and City Bus. Now a landmark event in Plymouth’s calendar, and organised by Saltram Rotary Club, it is one of the biggest Santa Fun Runs in the UK with over 1,000 Santas taking part last year and up to 1200 expected to take part in this year’s event. It starts at the top end of Cornwall Street at 11.00 am on Sunday 9th December and takes a circular closed road route around the city, finishing in Frankfort Gate. With Plymouth Market and nearby shops and cafes open for Christmas shopping, there is sure to be a real party atmosphere with Christmas food and drink and live music. Entry is £15 and £5 for children, and principally supporting local charities Dame Hannah Rogers, Shekinah Mission and Jeremiah’s Journey. Businesses can still be involved as sponsors, or by entering teams For more information go to www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk or contact the organisers at info@plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk

CSR Related appeals, events, websites, videos & newsletters - plus miscellaneous!

• St Luke’s Hospice - What is corporate fundraising? YouTube video - here See how your business can benefit from association with St Luke’s, contact Nicola Keen on 01752 492626 or email nkeen@stlukes-hospice.org.uk

• Our Plymouth - Our Plymouth is designed as a one-stop shop - a single point of access to find out about volunteering, and a way to bring together the various volunteering service providers in the city. More - here (scroll down for video).

• Nancy Astor Statue Appeal Update - here

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VII Consultations, Reviews, Surveys & Calls for Evidence

The Marine Business Technology Centre Survey 30. The Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) will be

a dedicated team delivering a new service to marine businesses, and their supply chains, to enable them to test and develop new technologies in the waters off Devon principally, and in and around Plymouth Sound. The MBTC is anchored in, and has access to, the Oceansgate Marine Enterprise Zone – the first in the UK – and includes access to enhanced marine test facilities and innovation support across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. It is a collaboration between Plymouth City Council (PCC), and its ‘knowledge partners’: University of Plymouth (UP), University of Exeter (UE), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the Marine Biological Association (MBA). The purpose of this survey is to engage industry directly with the view that any innovation service or support mechanism is fit for purpose and relevant to the needs of business now and in the future. It is imperative that the Marine sector is an active partner in this programme in order for it to be a success. We therefore welcome your input in developing the innovation offer for the Marine sector in the UK. If you would like more information about the MBTC please email MBTC@plymouth.gov.uk or call 07760271707. MBTC is seeking advice from marine and maritime businesses to find out what the sector wants from them, and so would be grateful if you could spare 5 minutes to fill out this very short survey. To find out more and to take part click - here NB: PMG members will be offered a site visit to Oceansgate Marine Enterprise Zone in the very near future.

Broadband User Survey - Connecting Devon and Somerset 31. Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is committed to

improving broadband infrastructure across our two counties, and in particular the rural areas, to enable more people to access the benefits of digital technology. The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and looks at your current broadband service, what works and what improvements maybe made. In the survey you will be asked your current download and upload speeds. If you are unsure what speeds you currently get you can check this using the following online speed checker tool. Your feedback, be you a resident, a business or both, is really important to us. It will help us to understand how well we and our contractors have been doing, and what impact the programme is having. It will also contribute to our future plans and emerging Digital Strategy. This will include the use of internet for health care services. Your information will be treated in strictest confidence and stored, shared and processed in accordance with our data protection and privacy notice found here. Start the survey - here – Survey ends 9th December.

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Brexit: Deal or No Deal Survey 2018 by Insider Magazine 32. The UK is scheduled to leave the European Union next year, but the terms of departure are still being

debated. So as the Prime Minister continues to promote the proposed deal, Insider has partnered with law firm Thrings to find out how businesses are faring - and feeling - following the publication of the draft withdrawal agreement. Are you concerned about the course of action the government is taking? Or do you see this as a time of opportunity to steal a march on your competitors? What kind of deal, if any, would you like the UK to sign with the EU? Let us know through Insider’s Brexit survey, which should take just a few moments to complete. The results will be published in the next edition of South West Business Insider magazine. Survey - here

Other surveys & competitions

• None this month.

VIII Economic News, Newsletters, Briefings & Articles BEIS Bulletins –

• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) – Sign up - here • BEIS Twitter feed - here • Industrial Strategy - here

Economic news • Bank of England Inflation Report - November 2018 – here • Deloitte Monday briefings - here • House of Commons – Manufacturing key economic indicators – (3/12) – here • UK Economy at a glance – FT - here • Plymouth economic factsheet – Centre for Cities - here • Budget 2018: Everything manufacturers need to know - here

Brexit Articles • A 'no-deal' Brexit could threaten the future viability of automotive businesses in the UK, company

leaders have said. - here • Brexit - Information about EU Exit including the article 50 process, negotiations, and announcements

about policy changes as a result of EU Exit - here • Preparing for changes at the UK border after a ‘no deal’ EU exit - here • Post-Brexit state aid in the UK - here • IP and BREXIT: The facts - here • Almost half of engineers believe Brexit will make skills gap worse - here

Charts, Infographics & PowerPoints etc • Dynamic graph showing GDP for the top ten global countries over the period 1960-2017 - here

• HotSW LEP Annual Conference & AGM - link to the slides etc - here

Interesting Webinars, Video and other media • Anecdotally – Putting Stories to Work - podcasts - here • The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) presents

Engineering Plymouth. A film celebrating how civil engineers have helped to shape Plymouth over the last 500 years. here

• Plymouth’s Christmas TV advert 2018 - here

Articles, publications and other reports of general interest • Personality Puzzler: Is There Any Science Behind Myers-Briggs? - here • What really is the difference between AR / MR / VR / XR? - here • Manufacturers are Behind in Industry 4.0—and for Good Reason - here • Nine Smart Factories Lighting the Way to a Winning Industry 4.0 Strategy - here

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• The evolution of manufacturing - McKinsey Classics – Why manufacturing matters - here • The Industry 4.0 paradox: Overcoming disconnects on the path to digital transformation - here • Manufacturers Remain Slow to Recognize Cybersecurity Risks - here • The UK’s mismatched workforce: Half of UK workers are in the wrong job. New CIPD survey points at

the disconnect between the skills that people have and the roles that they are in. More - here Other newsletters & journals etc

• 3D Printing Industry – 30/11 - here • ACAS SW e-newsletter – here • APMG newsletter – Nov - here • ATI Elevation newsletter – 5/11 - here • Barclays - The Engine Room: a briefing for the manufacturing, transport and logistics sectors – here • Business West – Nov - here • Carbon Trust – Oct - here • CIPD Update (28/11) – here • Cornwall & IoS LEP newsletter – none this month • Devon County Council – Latest Business & Economy News – Nov - here • Digital Plymouth newsletter – None this month - • Down to Earth - Sustainable Earth Institute – Nov - here • Engineering UK – 30/11 - here • Enterprise Europe Network SW – Nov - here • EU Japan News – none this month • Evolve – University of Plymouth - none this month • Filtration & Separation – 29/11 - here • Heart of the SW LEP – Nov - here • Heart of the SW Growth Hub - here • Hinkley Supply Chain newsletters – here. Register - here. • IfM - The latest insights from the IfM: ecosystem mapping at TfL, growing innovative minds and a recap

of recent IfM events... here • Industrial Strategy Bulletin – new subscriber signup - here • Just Auto Weekly newsletter – here • KTN – Emerging & Enabling Technologies – Nov - here • KTN - Latest Complex Systems news from KTN – here • KTN Sustainability & Circular Economy – none this month • Makers HQ – Nov - here • Oceansgate newsletter – Nov - here • Plymouth City Council Business News – 19/11 - here • Plymouth News – 16/11 - here • Professional Engineering – 30/11 - here • Regen Market Insight – Nov - here • Reinforced Plastics – 28/11 - here • RSA Fellowship – 29/11 - here • Semta Skills Agenda – none this month • SET Squared Partnership – Nov - here • Small Business Charter – Nov - here • STEM Learning – Nov - here • SW Academic Health Science Network - Nov - here • SW Business Council Update – Nov - here & here • SWBC Chief Executive's Update – Nov - here • SW Skills Newsletter – Nov - here • Windpower Offshore Weekly (latest news) – here • WISP – Nov - here

Legal & Accountancy news • Beers Solicitors Employment law bulletin – here • Foot Anstey Employment and Pensions – articles - here – Nov news - here • Nash Business – Nov - here

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• Nash Knowledge is our monthly Employment Law update newsletter – here • Pinsent Masons – 30/11 – here • Womble Bond Dickinson’s interactive employment law timeline is now live on their website. It includes

a classification system, which means that you can filter the entries by type – just click on one of the categories in the key (e.g. consultation) and all of the other entries will fade, leaving the consultations on the page. You can access it here: here

Other sites of interest to manufacturers:

• http://source.theengineer.co.uk/ • http://www.chemweek.com/home/ • http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/ • http://www.industryweek.com/ • https://interestingengineering.com/ • http://www.imeche.org/news • http://www.madeherenow.com/news/ • http://www.manufacturinginfo.co.uk/ • http://www.prw.com/subscriber/index.html • http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industrial-manufacturing/index.jhtml • http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ • http://www.thecqi.org/Knowledge-Hub/Qualityworld/Current-issue/ • http://www.themanufacturer.com/ • http://www.techuk.org/ • http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/

Credits: The Editor of this newsletter is grateful to various news sources for stories contained either herein or in previous editions, including: insidermedia.com; Plastics & Rubber Weekly; The Manufacturer and Plymouth Herald

Image credits: WISP; PCC; PMG x 14; WMN x 2; BD; Plessey x 2; KPM; Fairford; Rittal; Yellowbird; Gov; Bank of England; Thomas Westcott; University of Exeter; CSW; Saltram Rotary and ICE. NB: Some weblinks are only accessible temporarily until the release of the next edition of this newsletter. Pl. contact the editor if you cannot access the link you require. stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com If you want to read what some people are saying about this newsletter please see here and scroll down towards the bottom of the screen. All comments are unsolicited. Please send me your own if you wish!

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The editor’s contact details are as follows:

Steve Gerry Secretary to Plymouth Manufacturers' Group 23 Nursery Close, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth PL5 4QG : 01752 795034

: 07585 445 346

: stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com : www.mypmg.co.uk

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