Manufacturers and Production Supply Chains

Host: North East Derbyshire District Council

Cost: Free

Dates:

Rising energy costs continue to challenge manufacturers. This practical event brings together experts, funding providers, and support organisations to help your business:

• Reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.
• Identify quick wins and longer-term savings.
• Access funding, innovation, and specialist support.
• Develop practical approaches to carbon reduction.
• Improve competitiveness and productivity.

Expert speakers

• Steve Gregory (Local Manufacturing Advisory Service). Practical innovation, process improvement and manufacturing efficiency.
• Sophie Wragg (Be Your Best Version). Straightforward, cost-saving energy efficiency measures that can be implemented immediately.
• Professor Sansom (University of Derby). Funding opportunities for innovation, cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Exhibition and networking

Meet organisations offering support for manufacturers, including:

• EMCCA Growth Hub
• Made Smarter East Midlands
• University of Derby
• Make UK

Who should attend?

• Manufacturing business owners and directors.
• Operations and production managers.
• Engineers and technical leads.
• Sustainability and energy managers within manufacturing businesses.

You'll leave with:

• Practical actions to reduce costs.
• Ideas to improve operational efficiency.
• Access to funding and expert support.
• Great confidence in your energy and carbon reduction plan.

Reserve your spot early, places fill fast! Contact economic.development@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Ample free parking. Complimentary teas, coffees and breakfast rolls. Download the leaflet.

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