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Construction Equipment Manufacturing – Why We Matter
The last time the value of our sector was independently measured, it was estimated that Construction Equipment had a value of £8.5 billion to the British economy. Before the global recession hit, we had a terrific record of growth and innovation – with significant inward investment and exports of over 70 per cent of what we manufactured. As business confidence returns and politicians and others talk about the value of re-establishing a “balanced economy” we need to stand up for our sector. We need manufacturer friendly public policies and a commitment to construction and infrastructure investment.
In this pre-election period, why not let your local MP, and would be MPs, know how your business makes a positive impact on the economy. Copies of our HMG endorsed profile of the British construction equipment industry
(“Discover one of the UK’s most dynamic sectors”) are still available from the CEA offices to help with your local lobbying. E-mail us on
cea@admin.co.uk for copies. Register too for our Building Business Confidence event on 17 March – free of charge to CEA members and their guests.
Rob Oliver – Chief Executive – CEA
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Building Business Confidence – Conference Countdown
Over 100 delegates already registered – book your place now.
The speaker list for Wednesday 17 March (One Great George Street, Westminster) just got bigger and even better. The BBC's
Greg Wood will be presenting a piece on “Reporting the Financial Crisis – an Eyewitness Account”. Former Rio Tinto Chairman and UKTI Business Ambassador,
Paul Skinner, will talk on his role as head of Infrastructure UK – the body charged with advising the Treasury on planning Energy, Transport and Technology projects. They join a roster of presenters that also includes industry experts
David Phillips of Off-Highway Research and David Bell, Chief Corporate Development Officer, of
JCB. Click here
for conference and speaker details. The event is free to CEA members and their guests – £120 (ex VAT) to others.
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Conference
Showcase Exhibits
Only two tables left
– so book now to avoid disappointment.
The following companies will be exhibiting at the
Conference:
Datatag ID Ltd / CESAR
Hydra-Perm-Co Ltd
Merlo UK Ltd
MP Filtri UK Ltd
Nylacast Ltd
Off-Highway Research Ltd
Prolec Ltd
Remploy Ltd
Southco Europe Ltd
Syncron UK Ltd
Webtec Products Ltd
UKTI and BIS
Two more companies have provisionally booked – which means
there are only two tables left – so book now to avoid
disappointment. Click here
for details.
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Manufacturing Week – Do You Love Manufacturing?
The CEA is working with the EEF to promote manufacturing week from 1-5 March. Sign up to support the week and post your message at
www.lovemanufacturing.co.uk
– where you can also download the “Love Manufacturing” logo and receive tips on promoting the manufacturing message.
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Letter to the Chancellor
The CEA is working closely with the EEF and other manufacturers’ organisations to press the case for a “balanced economy”. Whilst there is little new that we can promote to HMG at this stage before a General Election, it is important that we keep communication channels open.
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CEA Supports Daily Telegraph Promotion
Look out for this week’s Saturday issue of The Daily Telegraph (27 February). There is a special supplement supported by the CEA in the run up to Manufacturing Week.
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CEA Discussion Forums
Have you joined the CEA’s discussion forums on the website? Once registered, CEA members can use the forums to share and exchange information. There are three discussion areas for the exclusive use of CEA members – Technical, International and Business. The registration process is very straightforward, but if you run into difficulties, please either e-mail
cea@admin.co.uk, or call Kim Fitzpatrick on 020 8253 4502. |
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