PECM Issue 45 2020 | Page 11

www.ukmfgunite.co.uk is now live and will be the focal point of the initiative, offering an online directory where companies can find suppliers, opportunities and answers to manufacturing concerns. Each company will have a listing and a description of what they do, with the opportunity to post thought leadership articles and best practice blogs, not to mention provoking conversation with an interactive forum. There will also be a section for videos showcasing collaborations, state-ofthe-art manufacturing facilities and new technologies being developed in the UK. “With any new initiative, it’s great to get off to a positive start with a few ‘wins’,” added Garry. With any new initiative, it’s great to get off to a positive start with a few ‘wins’ #UkMfgUnite is looking to get to 100 members by the end of June. It is open primarily to all manufacturers regardless of size, sector or specialism and there is an additional option for associate supporters to join who are passionate about the future of UK manufacturing. The concept, which is not-for-profit, is hoping to play a central role in bringing work back to this country and building supply chain capability so that we avoid some of the issues seen during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. For further information, please visit www. ukmfgunite.co.uk or follow @ukmfgunite on twitter. You can also use/watch the launch video https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=a3pWwdtf-mU “We got this immediately when a request was tabled for a UK manufacturer of cable looms in high volumes to support the Ventilator Challenge UK consortium. PP Control & Automation successfully tendered and is now in the process of manufacturing 50,000 units in just four weeks. “This was quickly followed by two members working together to source and manufacture vital PPE, whilst another six enquiries have been logged this week alone.” For further information, please visit www.ukmfgunite.co.uk Issue 45 PECM 11