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News Release from: Siemens Automation and Drives
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 August 2000
Industry needs to know more about
climate levy
Recent Siemens Automation and Drives MasterClass seminars attended by just under one thousand managers and engineers made it clear that industry needs more information on the forthcoming energy tax
UK industry needs better information about forthcoming legislation This was one of the key messages to come from the recently completed Siemens Automation and Drives MasterClass seminars
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"It is clear from the response at all the seminars that industry needs more information on the forthcoming energy tax," explained Justin Kelly, Product Manager.
The climate change levy was not the only subject covered.
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In addition to hearing about best practice applications of technology, software and the Internet, attendees had the opportunity to look at how they could reduce harmonic pollution in line with new legislation, integrate safety and fail safe systems and get to grips with value of shopfloor to boardroom vertical integration.
The events, attended by just under one thousand managers and engineers, and held at locations around the UK, provided a forum for discussion on the key issues affecting manufacturing industry.
Identifying new areas of concern and informing delegates was the main thrust of the seminars.
By doing this, and addressing major questions posed by industry managers in the year 2000, Siemens has found a successful formula.
"These training events are not used as a disguised sales platform, but provide the essential information managers need for enhanced company profitability through improved efficiency," said Mark Higham and Steve Barker, Product Marketing Managers, for Siemens Automation and Drives.
From Glasgow to Bristol, the Siemens MasterClasses have been extremely well supported, with an average of 100 delegates at each event.
The original Siemens road shows have developed into prestigious training seminars.
Recognised as an accreditation on the IEE continuing professional development scheme, these events provide a defined focus for managers.
At this year's MasterClasses, Siemens for the first time offered delegates a wider choice.
Starting the day with three keynote presentations, the speakers addressed issues of general interest to the audience, covering matters such as financing, safety issues and totally integrated automation.
A choice of longer, in-depth sessions in these areas then followed.
Delegates responded well to the training days deeming them thoroughly enjoyable and very worthwhile.
"Another series of MasterClasses is planned for the autumn this year; these will be organised in the same format that has proved so successful," said Mark Higham and Steve Barker.
"The cost of the training day is ?100 per delegate, but following the successful outcome of the events this spring, we returned the registration fee, as a vote of thanks to the companies whose managers attended.".
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