Manufacturing events: Industry image

The ability to recruit new talent to the industry will be a major topic at manufacturing events this year. This follows a recent summit in London attended by UK manufacturers and the Government to discuss how to promote manufacturing excellence.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable called for a week-long national event where students and teachers could see how cutting edge products were made.

With manufacturing growth at a 16 year high, the ministers agreed that Britain had become a world leader in producing technical products.

However there has been concern about the image of the sector and its ability to attract the very best talent.

The challenge for attendees at manufacturing events this year will be to ensure they can show young people the benefits of joining the industry.

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