The Future of UK Manufacturing
Debate Heats Up
at the PPMA Total Show 2016
T
he UK manufacturing
In addition, the need to reshape trade
for the government’s ‘Exporting is Great’
industry looks to the
policy may result in quicker decision
campaign. The PPMA Total Show 2016
future with baited breath
making, and reduced red tape that has
will not only see headline speakers like
following the results of the
previously hampered manufacturing when
the Rt. Hon Lord Francis Maude but a
looking to export goods .
range of industry experts who can offer
EU referendum. As the wider UK economy
remains unpredictable, the results of the
referendum could represent a unique
opportunity for the manufacturing sector
should businesses consider the tactical,
short-term implications and realise the
importance of maintaining a focus on
long-term strategic planning.
According to KPMG’s EU Referendum
advisory, manufacturers should be buoyed
by the possibility that in the long term this
Speaking about the future of the
UK manufacturing sector, the Rt.
Hon Lord Francis Maude, former
Minister of State for Trade and
Investment will join visitors at this
year’s PPMA Total Show to open
the 2016 exhibition and deliver
the opening address on both the
challenges and opportunities that
lie ahead.
result could lead to new opportunities for
insight and advice on the future of the UK
manufacturing industry. Also confirmed
to speak at this year’s PPMA Total Show,
Emma De-Alwis, Hygiene Specialist
at Campden BRI will highlight how
contaminated food products and food
hygiene problems that go undetected
along the supply chain have a serious
negative impact on the UK manufacturing
industry.
Addressing another highly topical issue
their businesses. A drop in the value of the
Appearing on the PPMA Total seminar
for UK’s food manufacturers, Claire
pound could make the UK a magnet for
stage on the first day of the show (Tuesday
Shrewsbury, Packaging Programme
trade, especially with the UK government
27 September) Lord Francis Maude will
Manager for WRAP, will take to the stage
looking to build relationships with the rest
discuss the outcome of the recent EU
to address the number of government
of the world outside of Europe.
referendum and reveal the future plans
programmes focusing on food and
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