1. SUPPORTING MANUFACTURING IN THE SOUTH WEST Why this event? Manufacturing employs over 123000 in the south west Provides 12% GDP of SW Economy Much changed Business Support Landscape Help identify all the support which exists for manufacturers: Process Improvement Product development Seeking new markets What funding is available How to access finance How to up-skill your workforce Apprenticeships: The benefits and support What resources Universities/Colleges can offer What membership organisations can do to help.

2. SUPPORTING MANUFACTURING IN THE SOUTH WEST Target Audience: Manufacturers Manufacturing Support Organisations

3. MANUFACTURING ADVISORY SERVICE (MAS) Clive Turner Supporting Manufacturing in the South West, Plymouth University 8 th November 2012

4. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR MAS FUNDING Developing a medium to long term strategy for growth Developing and / or introducing new products Reducing operational costs Application of Lean principles (especially beyond the manufacturing shop floor) Introduction of advanced manufacturing techniques Introduction /improvement of Supply Chain Activity

5. NON - ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Sales lead generation, identifying selling agents (UK & Overseas) Generation of marketing and selling materials Intellectual property fees Anything related to websites or social media Open training courses, NVQ courses Anything that is a statutory requirement Preparing annual accounts, Tax and VAT consultancy

6. MAS GRANT SUPPORT 6 Up to £3,000 available for each company 50% matched by the company ( i.e. You pay £3000 we pay £3000 ) Grants awarded during or following the on site review Grants are measured against return on investment based on business growth opportunities Simple application form, completed and approved by your local advisor – turnaround time within a week Repeat Projects 1 st Project in rolling 12 month period – up to 50% subsidy 2 nd Project in rolling 12 month period – up to 40% subsidy 3 rd Project in rolling 12 month period – up to 30% subsidy

7. CASE STUDY Arc Energy Resources Ltd http://hilltribemedia.vzaar.me/961470

8. TALK TO US “ I don’t think that any manufacturer could fail to benefit from MAS. They provide support from both the top down and the bottom up and gave us the confidence we needed to go forward and grow the business”

9. TALK TO US To those who haven’t yet talked to us, you have nothing to lose, To those who have, talk with us again because we can now help with a lot more. Whatever your barriers to growth, if you don’t already know where to get the support you need, contact MAS, we are the signpost for sourcing manufacturing Advice Information and Guidance, and we might also be able to provide some necessary funding.

10. HOW TO CONTACT US National Helpline Number 0845 658 9600 Website www.mymas.org Twitter @mymas_mfg Clive Turner Clive.turner@mymas.org M: 07964114541

11. THANK YOU for manufacturers