International VAT refunds
International VAT refund service With the process for reclaiming tax being quite complex, foreign tax is often left unclaimed. Foreign VAT rates of up to 25% are incurred by many businesses however it is the third largest controllable corporate expense. SMMT is offering our members a service that will help you recover VAT you have [...]
Skills Retention
Talent Retention Solution The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is backing a new online talent retention tool, which puts skilled individuals looking for work and companies searching for new employees in direct contact with each other. The Talent Retention Solution (TRS) is a UK-wide scheme which aims to retain skills in the Advanced Manufacturing [...]
Events
Events SMMT runs a series of exhibitions, shows, seminars and missions abroad. Our events calender highlights the latest SMMT events, SMMT supported events and lists any other industry event. To view the events calender click here. If you have details of any events of interest to the industry, please e-mail neweventsweb@smmt.co.uk. SMMT members can access [...]
Funding and support
Funding and support The updated SMMT list of funding, finance and support schemes is now available. Click on the link to download the updated funding and support list. As an economic recovery slowly begins to take shape in the UK, governemnt is frequently reviewing and creating various initiatives to support R&D, business growth, low carbon [...]
Industry Forum member benefits
Industry Forum services www.industryforum.co.uk Industry Forum is part of the SMMT group and specialises in business and operational excellence. IF offers practical solutions, training and on site assessment and audits that will help develop and improve your business. Specialisms include: Supply chain efficiency Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Lean Manufacturing Process improvement Purchasing and logistics Policy [...]
Odette standards and recommendations
Odette standards and recommendations The Organisation for Data Exchange by Tele-Transmission in Europe (Odette) acts as an impartial body identifying, agreeing and documenting standards and recommendations for improving the efficiency of business to business communications between trading partners in the automotive industry. Odette aims to drive out costs and improve efficiency throughout the Supply Chain. [...]
SENTA
SMMT European and National Type Approval (SENTA) Guide The SENTA Guide is a step-by-step guide to ease vehicle manufacturers and bodybuilders through the complicated European Community whole vehicle type approval system. It is free to SMMT members with an annual subscription charge to non-members. Click through for more information or to register for access to [...]
Webinars
Webinars April 2012 £125m Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain initiative March 2012 SMMT Competition Compliance Training February 2012 Type Approval and SENTA information webinar February 2012 New MAS – how will it support manufacturing businesses? January 2012 Retaining and Developing Skills January 2012 Competition Compliance Training December 2011 Vehicle Production Outlook and Economic Forecast November 2011 Business [...]
Accommodation discounts
Accommodation discounts SMMT is dedicated to supporting members and in order to lessen the financial burden of attending industry conferences, seminars and events across the UK, we have teamed up with Accor Hotels. An affiliation with Accor has enabled us to make discounts available on accommodation for SMMT members. The offer includes a range of [...]
Consumer advice
Consumer advice SMMT supports the work of consumer champion ‘Motor Codes’. This organisation is responsible for raising industry standards, offering advice and carrying out dispute resolution. For more information, go to www.motorcodes.co.uk. Motor Codes Motor Codes operates three Motor Industry Codes of Practice that raise and maintain standards in the Service and Repair, New Car [...]
Currency solutions
Currency solutions SMMT has teamed up with Caxton FX, a leading foreign exchange and international payment provider, to offer members financially beneficial customised currency solutions. Scroll to the bottom of the page for free, regulaly updated currency reports. Click above image to sign up for a card that works around the world, no ATM charges, [...]
Legal helpline
Legal helpline SMMT is providing round the clock access to professional legal advice free to its members. As the complexities of our legal system have increased, so the cost of obtaining the necessary expert advice to bring about speedy and satisfactory solutions to worrying problems has risen beyond the budget of many businesses. It is [...]
Product Recall Insurance
Product Recall Insurance Products recalls are rarely out of the headlines and so SMMT and Richard Oliver International have designed a package especially made for SMMT members. Members will receive discounted rates when they contact Richard Oliver International. Contact memberservices@smmt.co.uk if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. Every business should confront the [...]
SMMT member logo
SMMT members click here Non-Members use of the SMMT Standard Logo: Non-members must obtain express permission from SMMT if they wish to our logo (which includes,’SMMT’, the ‘S’ symbol and the ‘Driving the motor industry’ brandline). If permission is given, the rules for member use, as above, will apply. For non-members to obtain permission, or, those with permission wanting [...]
Technical helpline
Technical helpline SMMT has launched a technical helpline which is available Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm. The service has been developed to support our members by offering them a competitive advantage through knowledge and expertise on a wide range of areas including: Technical legislation – EU, UK and ECE Technical standards – UK and [...]
Training programmes
Training programmes SMMT are collaborating with Wise Training and Development to offer SMMT members discounted rates on valuable courses and guides, ensuring that you get the most out of your people’s skills, knowledge and expertise. Wise Words products are usually priced at £199 + VAT. SMMT Members can obtain the training packages for £99 + [...]