EVENT PREVIEW
Top and below : Scenes from Southern Manufacturing & Electronics . devoted to aerospace and automotive engineering . Farnborough is , of course , well-known for its links to the UK ’ s aviation industry . BAE Systems ’ and Lockheed Martin ’ s UK headquarters are both within five minutes ’ walk of the show . Across the region as a whole , 22 % of the UK ’ s £ 20 billion aerospace industry is reportedly located within the show ’ s catchment area .
Sheet metal in focus
It is also an accessible show for the rich eco-system of engineering SMEs operating across the UK and , increasingly , continental Europe
include advice for small manufacturers looking to improve their relationship with customers ; opportunities for those seeking financial support and tips on how to enhance a sales team ’ s performance . CE and UKCA marking compliance ; sustainable practices in manufacturing ; the importance of brand awareness and creative campaigns ; management skills coaching and digital process management will all come under the spotlight .
The programme is a complementary blend of technical and business topics covering a wide range of issues facing manufacturing businesses today . All seminars can be booked online on the show website at www . industrysouth . co . uk
It is also an accessible show for the rich ecosystem of engineering SMEs operating across the UK and , increasingly , continental Europe . This makes it one of the most effective shows for addressing multiple sourcing issues in a very time-efficient way .
The event will co-locate again with AutoAero , a specialised theme within the exhibition
Various sheet-metal subcontractors will also promote their services at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024 . Glenrothesbased Fife Fabrications will explain the extent of its supply of precision sheet metalwork , machined components and electro-mechanical assemblies . Its extensive capabilities allow it to work as an integral part of
Services from Fife Fabrications . a customer ’ s project .
Indian firm , Adar Industries , will promote its subcontract manufacturing expertise in tool production and stamping of brass , bronze , carbon steel , stainless steel and aluminium . Aerospace AS9100D-certified Easton Sheet Metal will present examples of its CNC laser cutting , punching and forming , plus welding and finishing . It operates from a 50,000 sq . ft . manufacturing site in Harlow , Essex ( UK ).
PRV Engineering in Pontypool operates a one-stop-shop solution to meet customers ’ requirements . Multiple services include waterjet cutting ; fabrication ; toolmaking ; sheet metal working ; shotblasting ; electroplating ;
A seminar at Southern Manufacturing .
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