Pictured above: Mitsubishi's i-Miev vehicle
Developments in low carbon technology will be on the agenda in
June after the Manufacturing Advisory Service announced it will be
hosting its first national showcase event at MIRA's internationally
renowned testing and design facility in Nuneaton.
The organisation, which supports more than 1000 West Midlands
companies every year, has managed to secure 20 exclusive places for
local businesses keen to take advantage of the green movement
and in particular overseas markets, motorsport applications and the
latest information on modular battery design.
There will also be presentations on business incentives for
getting involved and the chance to test drive Mitsubishi's i-Miev
vehicle, Mitsubishi's electric car that promises zero
emissions.
Simon Griffiths, chief executive of the Manufacturing Advisory
Service-West Midlands (MAS-WM), urged manufacturers not to miss
out:
"When we launched our dedicated low carbon service in December
we spoke about a £3trillion marketplace and many experts
believe this figure has grown significantly in the five months that
followed.
"It is expected to enjoy the fastest growth of any sector in our
economy and this event gives companies a unique chance to listen to
some of the key people in the industry, witness how manufacturers
are already embracing it and find out how they can access support
in order to take part."
He continued: "We are delighted that the West Midlands has been
chosen as the first venue for the national showcase and, as a
result, we have managed to secure 20 places for local firms keen to
attend."
The event takes place on Tuesday 8th June and places are
available for just £50+vat on a first come, first served
basis.
In addition to test driving the i-Miev, delegates will also get
the chance to explore Westfield's electrically powered i-Racer
(which utilises a modular battery design that gives it a lower
centre of gravity than a F1 Car) and Microcab's hydrogen fuel
electric drive that helps deliver between 50 and 100 miles.
Modec, the world's first manufacturer of purpose built zero
emission vehicles, will also be on hand to discuss the low
maintenance nature of their vehicles, with the motor only
containing three moving parts.
Simon concluded: "Our region has made great strides in being at
the forefront of low carbon technology and this event will
reinforce this message and hopefully introduce it to companies who
have yet to go down that route."
More than 250 manufacturers in the region are expected to
benefit from MAS-WM's dedicated support, with 20 advisers already
in place to offer anything from instant hints and tips and online
resources to providing specialist one-on-one assistance in reducing
energy costs through implementing new processes.
The support body will also will also work with Business Link and
other industry bodies to ensure that new opportunities are
embraced, with the possibility of collaborative networks being
established in order to explore and develop new technologies.
The national showcase event stats at 10am on June 8th. To book
your place, please contact 0845 245 0845.