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The Manufacturing Forum

The Manufacturing Forum 2012 was the the epicentre of discussion and debate with an exciting line up of live talks on some of the hottest topics in the processing & packaging world. 

Both visitors and exhibitors got the chance to hear from key speakers and leaders in the industry including the editors of Packaging News, Process Engineering and Machinery Update!

Check out the lunchtime debates programme below.

  • Tuesday 25 September, 12:45 - 13:15

    Josh Brooks, Packaging News

    Topic: Pack innovation and the processing line: an uneasy alliance?

    Packaging formats and structures are changing at an ever-increasing rate. But what about the knock-on effect on packing lines? In this lunchtime debate, Packaging News brand director Josh Brooks and a panel of experts including plastic packaging manufacturer RPC's UK general manager David Baker and packing line consultant Richard Kelly of EMS look at the challenges for processing and packaging lines when new pack innovations come to market.


    Speakers:

    David Baker
    General Manager, RPC UK

    Richard Kelly
    EMS

    Kevin Vyse
    UK Director of Institute of Packaging Professionals

    Senior Representative
    Payne


  • Wednesday 26 Sept - 12:45 - 13:15

    Gail Hunt, Machinery Update

    Topic: Meeting Sustainable Goals

    We have just celebrated the most sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games ever staged and this issue now plays a major part in the future plans of every fast moving consumer goods company in the country. But what can machinery suppliers offer their customers in this area? What benefits can their equipment provide in terms of energy usage, waste management and water stewardship? And have SMEs taken on the challenge that environmental issues present?

    Come and hear machinery experts talk about sustainability in terms of how it impacts their business, how it impacts their customers and what opportunities it presents for the processing and packaging machinery industry going forward.

    Speakers:

    Martin Bailey
    UK Operations Manager, Markem-Imaje

    Chris Evans
    Marketing and Operations Group Manager, Mitsubishi Electric

    David Hayward
    Managing Director, Linkx Systems

    Richard Little
    Managing Director, Jenton International


  • Thursday 27 Sept 12:45 - 13:15

    Patrick Raleigh, Process Engineering

    Topic: Barriers to Training and Achievement

    The discussion will explore factors that limit the ability of employers in the UK industrial sector to raise skills levels across the workforce.

    Questions will include: What stops companies from providing more training for existing staff or bringing in new recruits and apprentices?


    Speakers:

    Dr Ian Mains
    Business Development Director, National Skills Academy Process Industries

    Neil Lewin
    Training & Consulting Product Manager

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