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UK manufacturers urged to take share of £1m export funding boost
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has announced that it has made over £1 million in funding available to help businesses to export.
The IOE&IT launched the International
Trade Accelerator Voucher scheme to help manufacturing businesses large and small thr ough access to its training, consultancy and educational services. Each voucher issued is worth £1,100 and can be redeemed against the wide range of services that the IOE&IT offers. Marco Forgione, Director General of the IOE&IT, hailed the new voucher scheme as a
“landmark moment” for businesses who look to trade internationally. The scheme is available to all UK-based businesses regardless of their membership of the IOE&IT. The purpose is to accelerate understanding, effi ciency and risk reduction in international trade. Mr Forgione said: “We believe in a vision of a global Britain that exports to the world and we back the Government’s ambitious plans to reach £1 trillion worth of exports by 2030. “We want businesses to be able to take advantage of all the trade deals the UK is
Universal Robots announces Machine Tending Masterclass at the AMRC
Universal Robots has announ ced it is holding its Machine Tending Masterclass event on 26 April at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffi eld. Attendees can access government funding and all of the expertise required to automate machine tending tasks and transform their operations. Manufacturers across all industries are invited to meet with Universal
Robots, UR+ partners, CNC manufacturers and installers all in one place to help boost productivity with an actionable plan to introduce low maintenance, cost-effective collaborative automation in their existing production environments. This event will introduce businesses to ‘lights out’ manufacturing, as a means of extracting additional value from existing investments in CNC machines. It will reveal how companies are using collaborative robots “out of hours” to increase capacity and run a night shift that enables them to take on lower margin jobs on profi table terms. Experts from Universal Robots and the AMRC will be joined by
representatives from SICK, Schunk, EasyRobotics, Haas and MaZaK… to name just a few. “We can’t wait to get to Sheffi eld and demonstrate the power of
cobots for UK manufacturers wanting to build a smarter, more effi cient and resilient business,” said Mark Gray, Country Manager – UK and Ireland at Universal Robots.
“Those who attend the
event will experience how easily automation can slot into existing operations and empower existing employees, all with minimal training.” The event takes place
on Tuesday 26 April from 9:30am to 4:30pm and is free to attend.
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negotiating around the world. “However, we have seen a decline in the
number of companies exporting in the past 12 months as highlighted by the latest edition of our UK Export Monitor, that’s why the launch of this scheme is so important right now. “We have the knowledge and expertise at the IOE&IT to ensure British businesses are equipped with the skills to trade confi dently and compliantly with the rest of the world.” Applications for a voucher can be completed at the IOE&IT website:
www.export.org.uk/page/ Trade_Accelerator_Voucher_Scheme
ILS marks a 20-yea r milestone
Print and apply labelling specialist, Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS), is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of automatic print and apply labellers for a variety of industries. From its original small offi ce in Rochdale, England, ILS now operates
from an 11,000sq ft facility near Manchester and its customers extend across the world to Europe, the USA, South Africa and Australasia. “We pride ourselves on a fast-response and personalised service, with a consultative approach to every new enquiry,” explained ILS’s Managing Director, Denis Brett. “Our longstanding expertise and experience mean we can identify the most appropriate solution and tailor it accordingly.” ILS recently enjoyed great success with its FlexWipe pallet labelling
system, the fi rst machine of its kind that is capable of operating in sub- zero temperatures down to -28 degrees as standard without the need for insulation or heating cabinet. “We are very proud of our 20th anniversary milestone and what
we have achieved to date,” concluded Mr Brett. “With our committed team and the wealth of knowledge that they offer, we look forward to continuing our journey and to further successes in the future.”
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