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UK Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing Trade Mission to India & the India-UK TECH Summit
By 2025, India’s manufacturing sector will be worth over £0.5 trillion ranking it in the Top 3 manufacturing destinations in the world. It will also be well on the way to being the world’s largest economy. The UK already employs approximately 1.3 million people in 29,000 advanced engineering companies. The UK and India share a […]
UK-South Korea Automotive Business Partnering Event in Seoul: 3 November 2016
Hyundai MOBIS will hold a business partnering event on 3 November 2016, in partnership with the Department for International Trade team in the British Embassy, Seoul and DM Global Trade Task-Force. This event will provide British automotive original equipment manufacturers and enterprises a unique opportunity to meet Hyundai MOBIS and its major vendor companies to […]
Apprenticeship Levy Explained, West Lancashire – Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green, Preston
From May 2017, large businesses will contribute to an Apprenticeship Levy that will change the way training and apprenticeships are funded throughout the UK. The Apprenticeship Levy will drive engagement by larger employers in high quality Apprenticeships. In broad terms the levy will be paid by employers with around 150 employees. EMPLOYER APPRENTICESHIP LEVY – […]
Apprenticeship Levy Explained, Central Lancashire, Brockholes, Preston
Apprenticeship Levy Explained From May 2017, large businesses will contribute to an Apprenticeship Levy that will change the way training and apprenticeships are funded throughout the UK. The Apprenticeship Levy will drive engagement by larger employers in high quality Apprenticeships. In broad terms the levy will be paid by employers with around 150 employees. EMPLOYER […]
Apprenticeship Levy Explained, East Lancashire – Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Blackburn
From May 2017, large businesses will contribute to an Apprenticeship Levy that will change the way training and apprenticeships are funded throughout the UK. The Apprenticeship Levy will drive engagement by larger employers in high quality Apprenticeships. In broad terms the levy will be paid by employers with around 150 employees. EMPLOYER APPRENTICESHIP LEVY – […]
Export Hub in Lancashire Meet the experts
We aim to inspire SMEs by presenting the overwhelming evidence of the volume of export opportunities already identified, and the support that is available to help them respond to these opportunities. The Workshops 10.00 – 11.30 First Time Exporters Roundtable with DIT North West ‘Export Champions’ and ‘Export Savvy’ online learning portal. 12.00 – 13.30 […]
NAA Networking Event: Living Smarter with Flex, Tuesday 8 November, Flextronics Global Services, Warrington
Flex, previously known as Flextronics is a leading sketch-to-scale solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world… Living Smarter with Flex Tuesday 8th November :- 10.00 – 13.00 Flextronics Global Services Stretton Green Distribution Centre, Warrington WA4 4TQ Overview Flex, previously known as Flextronics is a leading sketch-to-scale solutions company that designs […]
NAA visit & Networking Event:- Helical in Harmony with Environmental Technology
Helical specialise in the design, development and manufacture of asctuators for turbochargers, valve rotators for large diesel and gas engines, actuated exhaust flap valves and exhaust emissions systems. Established in 1962, Helical has evolved over the years to meet the growing demands of an increasingly global market. Today this family-owned business supplies clients across Europe, […]
NAA events: NAA Awards & Networking Dinner, 10 November 2016, Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester
The most important NAA event of the year is the Annual Awards & Networking Dinner, which is the best opportunity to network with fellow members over dinner and drinks. The attendee numbers grow year on year so make sure you don’t miss out in 2016… This year the dinner is being held at the Hilton […]
Automechanika Frankfurt – Pod exhibition offer £1,450+VAT with £1,500 grant available LIMITED OFFER
SMMT’s exhibition pods allows UK companies to have a low-cost exhibition presence in an excellent location at Automechanika Frankfurt. The Pod area is within the UK pavilion in Hall 4.1 (parts & components/electronics & systems). Thanks to UK Government support, we are able to offer these for just £1,450+VAT. Automechanika Frankfurt, which takes place from […]










