SMMT organise a series of regional events throughout the year for UK automotive companies in the North, Midlands and South.
SMMT Regional Networking events offer SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share. The SMMT Regional Forum provides a platform for discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry in the region and regularly attracts 200+ senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, global and local suppliers.
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4 June 2024, 08:00 – 15:00
Rum Warehouse & Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
SMMT Regional Forum provided a platform for discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry in the region and regularly attracts 200+ senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, global and local suppliers.
This is a must attend event for those looking to network with key contacts within the UK automotive industry.
The sessions highlighted key industry insights for the region and how companies are responding to the need to develop the UK’s EV capability.
With Speakers From:
Agenda
Session One
Welcome introduction by Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMTSimon Reid, Assistant Director – Business Growth, Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityDiane Miller, Plant Director, StellantisAndreas Lehe, Board Member for Manufacturing, Bentley MotorsPeter Ahrens, Managing Director, Leyland TrucksSession Two
Trevor Leeks, Operations Director, JLRPaul Cross, Senior Business Development Director – Auto-Mobility, DHLLee Meyers, Plant Manager, Ford Halewod Transmission PlantSteve Semple, Adient Platform Director for JLR Nissan and Toyota, AdientHighlights from the Regional Forum
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Regional Networking events offer SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share. Free for SMMT members to attend and lunch is included.
Join SMMT at the next Regional Networking events:
10 September 2024, 12:00-14:00
Tantec
40 A Crossgate Road, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7SN
Ebble Group – Tantec work within several sectors, with automotive being a key one for many years. Manufacturing Plasma and Corona Surface Treatment Systems which are used as chemical free pretreatment for priming and preparing materials for adhesion processes such as adhesive spraying for leather/ foam bonding, ink adhesion for product marking and traceability or label and tape adhesion for sealing or labelling.
Ebble Manufacturing work alongside Tantec UK to offer contract manufacturing and treatment to the UK and Irish market from this site, allowing customers to process components from small scale prototyping through to ongoing contract manufacturing and production support, or to aid with purchasing their own equipment.
Onsite you will see first hand several treatment systems and real world parts along with allied systems such as surface energy testing, printing and robotic automation.
The event is free to attend and open to all SMMT members (limited to two per company).
REGISTER FOR REGIONAL NETWORKING
24 October 2024, 12:00-14:00
Rhino Products
Rhino House, Deans Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4DRRhino Products are Europe’s leading manufacturers of roof racks, bars, rear steps, ladder loading systems, internal van racking, and other commercial vehicle accessories, which are available through our international network of distributors. We pride ourselves on supplying innovative products of the highest quality that help fleets operate safely and efficiently every day.
With over 20 years’ experience in this sector, the Rhino group has grown into an international group of companies, with three UK sites, and four distribution centres/sales offices across Europe, supporting our worldwide customer base and helping us achieve our ambitious growth plans.
The event is free to attend and open to all SMMT members (limited to two per company) where lunch is included.
