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The latest column has been published in the April 2012 issue, looking at the interaction between the manufacturing and service industries.

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Automated Britain event increases industry profile

The Automated Britain event, organised by GAMBICA in partnership with fellow trade association Intellect, took place at the Commonwealth Club in London of Tuesday 6th March. A capacity audience of 120 senior people from the UK automation industry heard Business Minister, Mark Prisk open the event with an excellent keynote address which confirmed government awareness of the important part which automation is playing in the UK economy and how its importance is increasing still further with the current dual focus on revitalising the UK manufacturing sector and energy efficiency/carbon reduction.

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One clear theme running through the event was that automation leads to growth and increased employment. From Mr Prisk's mention of Nissan's investment in the keynote speech, via a panel discussion chaired by Peter Marsh of the FT, to BARA's discussion about the impact of robotics on job creation, the tone was clear; automation can be a jobs lifeline for the UK, provided we invest in and manage the process intelligently

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Automated Britain, a joint conference between Intellect and GAMBICA to promote automation as a key factor in growing the UK economy, will take place at the Commonwealth Club in London on March 6 2012.

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Policy makers in government and industry and politicians from all parties are supporting the Automated Britain conference

Automated Britain is attracting significant cross-party political support. A joint initiative between GAMBICA and Intellect to promote automation as a key factor in growing the UK economy, is taking place at the Commonwealth Club in London on March 6 2012.

Mark Prisk

Mark Prisk MP, Minister for Business and Enterprise, will deliver the keynote address 'The view from Government'. Also attending will be Chi Onwurah, Member of Parliament for Newcastle Central and Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science and Digital Infrastructure.

Julian Huppert

Julian Huppert, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, said this about the event: “Investment in automation is crucial if our manufacturing industry is to retain its place in the competitive global market and grow in the future, bringing desperately needed new jobs.

“These are extremely difficult economic times but by embracing new technology we equip our manufacturing industry with the most up-to-date tools it needs to keep a competitive edge. And of course, this industry’s success is vital for the UK economy as a whole, not only producing the goods we need at home but holding our strong position in the extremely important international export market.

“In addition to the huge economic benefits that automation brings, there are also environmental advantages. Automation consumes less energy, controls pollution and cuts carbon emissions.”

Pauline Latham OBE, Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire, adds: “Automation technology has the potential to increase the competitiveness of our manufacturing industries, whilst increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. For this technology to be successful in Britain, it is important that there is a continued supply of motivated and well educated young people to continue the trade, and this could be done by graduate and apprenticeship schemes.”

Chi Onwurah (right)

At the event, automation users and manufacturers will team up with politicians and civil servants to demonstrate that the economy can be rebalanced by manufacturing, and that automation plays a major part in that.

The conference will also explore whether there are any perceived obstacles that discourage industry from making more of this type of investment, and will end with a panel discussion ‘Investment in automation; What are the drivers to encourage uptake?’, chaired by Keith Hodgkinson, Head of electronics, Materials, Chemicals and Product Regulation at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

To attend Automated Britain go to GAMBICA's website or click book now. GAMBICA and Intellect members and invited guests will pay a special rate of only £245 to attend.

Automated Britain is a joint initiative between GAMBICA and Intellect to promote automation as a key factor in growing the UK economy. Automation enables UK industry to be more efficient and competitive in a global market, so manufacturing is boosted, jobs are created and the economy grows. Furthermore, less energy is consumed and pollution is controlled, bringing both economic and environmental benefit.

The conference will alert manufacturing industry, government and the media to the economic benefits that automation offers and to spread best practice by having senior executives from the Automation and Manufacturing industries jointly present case studies on successful uses of automation to improve competitiveness.

The conference will also explore whether there are any perceived obstacles that discourage industry from making more of this type of investment.

Case studies will be presented by manufacturing companies such as Rolls Royce, Kraft Foods, National Grid and Ricoh in tandem with their automation partners ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Rockwell, PCME and Siemens.

There will be 2 panel discussions, themed around "economic growth & employment" and "drivers to encourage investment" which will include representatives from BIS, Carbon Trust, Michelin Tyre, Rittal, Logica and more.

There will also be a table-top exhibition during the event and opportunities for networking discussion and debate during the day and at the evening drinks reception.

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You can download a pdf version of the programme here

Who should attend?

Industry leaders in the UK manufacturing sector, end-users of automation, senior strategists and decision-makers, investors, business consultants and government officials.

Participants will;

• Learn about the government's manufacturing growth strategy
• Get an insight into automation technologies and market trends
• See where the next manufacturing process innovation will come from
• Optimise your production, reduce operational costs and carbon
  
• Get inspired about the future of UK manufacturing
  
  

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Location

Automated Britain will take place at the Commonwealth Club in London;

The Commonwealth Club
25 Northumberland Avenue
London
WC2N 5AP

If you would like to sponsor the event or would like more information about how you can engage with this initiative, please contact Steve Brambley - 020 7642 8090 - sbrambley@gambica.org.uk

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GAMBICA and Intellect will be holding a joint event on March 6 2012 at London's Commonwealth Club to promote the concept of automation and its benefits in the manufacturing chain. Called Automated Britain - The Renaissance of UK Manufacturing the event will also explore whether there are any perceived obstacles that discourage industry from making more investments of this type. Mark Prisk MP, the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise will give the opening address at the event and will be joined by Juergen Maier, Managing Director of Siemens UK Industry Sector as a keynote speaker.

Automated Britain is aimed at industry leaders in the UK manufacturing chain, including senior strategists and decision makers, investors, business consultants and Government officials.

GAMBICA believes that the key benefits of automation technology are enhanced competiveness for UK industry, improved energy efficiency and pollution control.

The purpose of the Automated Britain conference is to alert the manufacturing industry, Government and the media to the opportunities that automation offers. It will spread best practice by having senior executives from the automation and manufacturing industries jointly present case studies on successful uses of automation.

There will also be a table-top exhibition during the event and opportunities for networking discussion and debate during the day.

For further information and to book, please visit www.automatedbritain.co.uk

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