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News Release from: National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 February 2003
Pilot project to help metal finishing
industry
The National Metals Technology Centre and industrial consultant E9 are collaborating on a pilot project to help metal finishing companies meet the growing demands of environmental legislation.
The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) and industrial consultant E9 are collaborating on a pilot project to help metal finishing companies meet the growing demands of environmental legislation Six companies from the sector, identified by NAMTEC and E9 as needing assistance, will come together to form a cluster
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 18 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each company will undertake an individual project in which they can collaborate and share best practice, for example the implementation of ISO14001, the development of a COMAH safety management system or undertaking an IPPC (integrated pollution prevention and control) assessment.
The cluster will meet regularly to share experiences, and take part in site visits and discussion forums.
Consultancy expertise will be provided to those companies who need it.
It is hoped the scheme will be extended if the one-year pilot is successful.
Richard Ball, NAMTEC Chief Executive said: "The development of this experience and knowledge is essential if the UK metals industry is to remain competitive.
I look forward to seeing the benefits the cluster brings, both to the companies involved and the wider metals industry".
John Trainor, Managing Director of E9 said: "Times are tough for UK manufacturing, however, innovation and change applied to working practices and business norms five companies a significant competitive advantage.
Our experience of cluster networks shows that companies experience mutual advantages through shared practices, including lower costs and increased speed in achieving targets".
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