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FESTO CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Representatives of UK manufacturing gathered in force earlier this month to mark the centenary of industrial automation specialist Festo. The event, held at Festo GB’s Innovation Centre in Northampton, was an ideal opportunity for industry organisations, customers, suppliers, and employees to discuss how automation will shape British manufacturing in the future. Guest speakers included (pictured from left to right) Dr Sebastian Beck, Festo Board Member for Finance and HR, John Pearce, CEO, Made in Britain, Ben Blackledge, CEO, WorldSkills UK, and Technology Centre. Key themes included the importance of innovation and collaboration, attracting new talent and skills development, and investment in automation in the context of British manufacturing and the global economy. Swapnil Khedekar, Head of Operations Festo GB, set the tone for
the day. “Today is not just about reminding ourselves where we’ve line, we are celebrating a milestone on a much longer journey.” Swapnil then highlighted the values that underpin Festo’s business ethos. “Innovation is the way we stay competitive, sustainability is the way we stay accountable. As a family company, Festo thinks in generations, not in quarters.” John Pearce, CEO, Made in Britain, expanded on the themes of collaboration, innovation and sustainability, explaining the contribution that British manufacturing makes to the national economy.
“At Made in Britain, we bear witness to the passion and
resilience of the UK manufacturing sector. Manufacturing companies carrying the coveted British Trademark now contribute around £20 billion to the British economy, which is great news for customers wanting products that are made well and delivered
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promptly by people you can trust.” Securing the future of manufacturing through developing the skills required to implement new automation solutions was addressed by Ben Blackledge, CEO, WorldSkills UK, an organisation delivering skills excellence across the UK, helping young people thrive and employers grow. Ben sees closer collaboration as the key to resolving the skills gap and securing the future of British manufacturing. He also believes there must be a renewed focus on how skills are taught for the UK to be internationally competitive, and believes WorldSkills UK’s partnership with Festo is key to this. Skills shortages and an aging workforce are challenges that automation can solve, according to Professor Mike Wilson, Chief emphasised the transformative potential of automation as a means to revitalise productivity and stimulate growth, drive innovation approach to change.
Festo’s Dr Sebastian Beck then explained how the company’s original motto, “one mission, many hands”, had set the foundation for a business based on teamwork and collaboration.
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