Open Forum
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Worcester Warriors Rugby Club, Sixways Stadium, Worcester, WR3 8ZE
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SMMT diary dates
SMMT Annual Automotive Summit, 11 June, Canary Wharf
Meet the Buyer, 25 June, London
Open Forum, October 2013 - TBC
SMMT Annual Dinner, 25 November, Grosvenor House, London
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Foreword
Government announced details of its Automotive Sector
Strategy in July last year, an important landmark that
demonstrated government's recognition of our sector's
importance to the UK economy. We're now over half a
year into the Strategy's roll-out, so hearing from key
players involved in its implementation will be valuable
for everyone attending today's SMMT Open Forum.
With greater political, media and business attention being focused on the automotive sector,
the potential opportunities for players at every level grow. The UK has led automotive's
recovery from recession, with consumers buying more confidently and the bulk of
manufacturers building more products on the back of welcome investment.
To keep pace with growth potential, investment needs to be sustained and most importantly
the UK must attract and grow its skills base. The battle for the best brains is not unique to
the automotive sector, we must compete with every other industry to attract experienced and
graduate workers, upskill our staff and engage apprentices. Today you will hear valuable
insight from SMMT members that are tackling this issue head-on.
SMMT is privileged that its members reflect the diversity of our industry. Backed by the
scope and scale of companies represented, SMMT is able to influence decision making at
the highest levels. The Automotive Council is key to this open dialogue with political decision
makers, so today's update of the Council's activities is sure to be of interest to everyone in
our industry.
SMMT Open Forum magnifies the cross-section of the UK automotive industry, bringing key
issues to the surface and sharing the wealth of experience, enthusiasm and business
potential we have in this country.
The range of engaging and informative exhibitions detailed in this brochure reinforces this,
so I'd urge you to take time to discover more about the products, services and opportunities
available during the breaks.
Mike Hawes
Mike Hawes
Chief Executive, SMMT
Programme
Time Subject Speaker
09:00 – 10:00
Registration - networking and
refreshments
10:00 – 10:05
Welcome
Mike Hawes, Chief
Executive, SMMT
10:05 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:55
10:55 – 11:15
11:15 – 11:30
Automotive Council activities:
AIO Overview: attracting overseas
investment
Automotive Sector Strategy
Implementation: nurturing the
automotive business environment
Technology Group: Advanced
Propulsion Centre and core
technologies
Supply Chain Group: workstream
progress generating supplier
opportunities
Panel discussion
Joe Greenwell, Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Investment Organisation, UK Trade and Investment Nick Grout, Automotive
Industrial Strategy,
Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills
Jerry Hardcastle, Global
Chief Marketability Engineer,
Nissan and Technology
Group Chair
Michael Mychajluk,
Purchasing Risk Manager,
Jaguar Land Rover
All (Mike Hawes facilitator)
11:30 – 11:50
Coffee break and networking
11:50 – 12:10
12:10 – 12:30
12:30 – 12:50
12:50 – 13:10
13:10 – 13:25
Outlook for the UK supply base:
European Production Outlook to
2018: the prospects for all major car
and van plants
The automotive industry: would you
recommend it to a friend?
ElringKlinger: driving business in the
UK
UYT: pressing issues and
overcoming challenges to growth
Panel discussion
Ian Henry, Director,
AutoAnalysis
Mark Adams, Vice President,
Corporate and Business
Planning, Toyota Motor
Europe
Ian Malcolm, Managing
Director, ElringKlinger
Carl Milbourne, Head of
Operations, UYT
All (Mike Hawes facilitator )
13:25 – 13:30
Closing remarks
Mike Hawes, Chief
Executive, SMMT
13:30 – 15:00
Lunch and networking
Please remember to complete your event feedback forms. They are
in your delegate pack.
Exhibition floor plan
Please take time to visit the range of interesting exhibitions.
If you are interested in exhibiting at future events please contact
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Advanex Europe
www.advanex.co.uk
Advanex Europe is the world leader in the manufacture of high
quality precision products from spring wire and flat strip.
It offers creative solutions using its advanced technical
resource, design capability and experienced motivated team,
and strives to meet the challenging needs of a dynamic market.
Advanex Europe provides support to its customers with
innovative solutions using a lean and agile manufacturing
approach, optimising both product and process.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Ford Q1:
Ian Beardsmore | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 07551 153091
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AE Rubber (UK)
www.aerubber.co.uk
AE Rubber (UK) Ltd supplies rubber and plastic automotive
components and assemblies to Tier 1 manufacturing facilities
thoughout Europe and Asia.
Its UK-based team works with customers from product development
to timely and cost efficient supply of rubber mouldings, formed
rubber hoses, rubber extrusions and plastic mouldings.
Currently AE Rubber (UK) Ltd also works with customers in the white
goods, electronics, pumping, aviation and energy recovery
industries.
TS16949: No
IS14001: No
ISO9001: Yes
Ford Q1: No
Karl Snitch | Managing Director
[email protected] | 07970 951735
Frank Ellis | Financial Director
c/o [email protected] | 01733 235558
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Anochrome Technologies
Part of the Anochrome Group
www.anochrome.com
Anochrome Technologies Ltd provides a range of specialised
coatings on parts of various size and configuration; large
production batches and single part orders can be
accommodated.
Coating processes on site include a zinc flake dip drain rack line
which can handle items from small pressings up to large
fasteners. This is mated to spray facilities allowing a variation of
top coats to be applied, giving the added performance and
cosmetic benefits of combination coatings.
Decorative spray coating facilities are available including robotic
spray equipment with in house assembly and logo decoration of
brake callipers and other varied components.
Inline coating and curing of brake discs is also carried out on
fully automated processing equipment; hard anodising and
passivation along with the application of various solid film
lubricants complete the processes available on site.
Further Anochrome Group companies support Anochrome
Technologies with additional services including automatic
electro zinc, zinc flake and e-cote lines, thread locking, sealing
and induction hardening of fasteners for single source
purchasing, all of which is supported with full technical back up
from the Anochrome Group main office.
Chris Gorvin | Director Business Development
[email protected] | 07794 224902
Tim Jones | Sales Engineer
[email protected] | 07765 955738
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Applied Component Technology
www.applied-components.com
Bob Woods | Managing Director
[email protected] | 01978 660100 Ext 118
Neil Southam | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 01978 660100 Ext 107
Applied Component Technology (ACT) is at the forefront of
innovation in the automotive sector. Utilising technologies and
processes from a variety of industries it provides engineering
solutions for today’s most challenging projects. ACT specialises in
plastic injection moulding, composite moulding and product
assembly of automotive interiors and other products for various
industries.
Working directly with OEMs, integrators and the supply chain it
can provide cost-effective and expeditious solutions that others
may fail to see.
ACT has established its position in the automotive sector
specialising in the area of lower costs and mass reduction. ACT’s
objective is to provide superior products utilising new engineering
techniques and accelerating time to market without compromising
the original design specifications. A team of highly dedicated and
motivated engineers mean that no project is too small or too large
for ACT.
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ARRK Europe
www.arrkeurope.com
ARRK is one of the world’s largest and most respected product
development specialists. With over 60 years experience helping to
bring world-class products to life; it is the product development
partner of choice for a range of market leading businesses.
ARRK offers a range of services from recruitment, design
engineering, prototyping, composites, tooling and low volume
moulding.
It possesses a global reach with a localised service, backed by an
impeccable engineering and product development pedigree. The
company offers an integrated range of best practice processes,
techniques and technologies to help compress time to market, add
value, reduce risk and deliver competitive advantage. Combined
with its team of skilled project advisers, coordinators and
technicians, ARRK is keen to assist your next project.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Ford Q1:
James Walker | Sales Director
[email protected] | 07568 108886
Paul Knight | Account Manager
[email protected] | 07831 090848
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Automotive Insulations
www.autins.co.uk
Based in the Midlands at the heart of the motorway network,
Automotive Insulations has specialised in the manufacture of
acoustic and thermal insulation components since 1966.
The company has a reputation within many industries for quick
thinking and excellent problem solving skills, for example, rapid
prototyping without the associated costs for 3D CAD development
and 3D tooling.
As specialists in the design and manufacture of innovative noise
reduction systems and thermal management solutions, it has
developed components for thousands of applications and supplies
over 1.3 million parts per month across Europe.
In September 2012, it opened a Swedish facility, which currently
manufactures in excess of 500,000 moulded components for the
European automotive and commercial vehicle markets each year.
In September 2013, it opened its German manufacturing facility
which will manufacture a large range of acoustic and thermal
insulation products for automotive, power generation, commercial
vehicle and industrial markets.
With an impressive client list that includes many of the world’s
leading companies such as Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda
and 3M, Automotive Insulations believes it has a quality solution for
every acoustic or thermal problem.
Michelle Rogers | Key Account Manager
[email protected] | 01788 578 300/ 07795607721
Mahmoud Tounsi | Customer Support Technician
[email protected] | 01788 578 300 Ext 49
4
BNL Bearings (UK)
www.bnl-bearings.com
BNL is the world leader in specialist plastic bearing solutions.
Established in 1970, BNL has been at the cutting edge of plastic
bearing technology for more than 40 years. It designs and
manufactures high-quality plastic bearings and assemblies and
also custom-designs and manufactures bearing products for
global players in various industries, including steering column
and control knob bearings for the automotive industry.
More than just a bearing, its engineered solutions can provide
energy efficiencies, cost savings, improved performance and
longer product life. By using design and injection moulding
techniques developed especially for plastic bearing production,
it can integrate product features, adding value to the final
product. BNL works in partnership with its customers to achieve
objectives - whether these are labour-saving, cost-down
initiatives or product innovation.
BNL’s headquarters are in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire with
additional offices in the US, Japan and China and purpose-built
manufacturing facilities in Knaresborough, Shanghai and
Rayong, Thailand.
TS16949: Yes
IS14001: Yes
ISO9001: Yes
Ford Q1: No
Mark Watkins | Automotive Plastic Bearing Development
[email protected] | 07871 169320
James Carroll | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 07831 443798
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CAB Automotive
www.cabauto.co.uk
Cab Automotive specialises in manufacturing high class interior
components. With an emphasis on continuous innovation as well as
a commitment to a quality based culture, it supplies some of the
most recognisable and prestigious brands in the automotive
industry.
Cab Auto has achieved ISO/TS 16949 and JLRQ accreditations
and industry awards as well as many more.
With the drive and enthusiasm to bring design concepts to fruition in
a cost-effective and practical way, as well as being as
environmentally friendly as possible, Cab Auto is committed to the
future.
Services include: vehicle seating, trunk systems, load floors, parcel
shelves, headliners, moulded carpet, door trim, flexible foam and
many more.
Facilities on site include: water jet cutting, PU foam, Gerber cutting,
welding, powder coating, pressing, industrial sewing and laser
cutting.
Its highly skilled, trained technical staff, and national and
international distribution networks, ensure quality, productivity and
efficient delivery.
TS16949: Yes
IS14001: Yes
JLRQ: Yes
Steve Walker | Powder Coating Sales
[email protected] | 07785 614107
Mark Eldridge | Head of Business Development
[email protected] | 07825 311755
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Cerro EMS
www.cerro-ems.com
Cerro EMS is the largest producer of non-ferrous forging and
machined components in the UK. It is based in Birmingham and
exports to customers on four continents.
Cerro EMS is BSI registered and operates a quality
management system to ISO9001:2008.
It has a range of CNC machining centres, including robot fed
Riello and Vertiflex machines amongst others, giving the
capability for 3, 4 and 5-axis machining.
Cerro EMS manufactures its own in-house range of Kite-marked
Lever Ball Valves and Taper Valves that are to GISV7-3.2008
standard.
Using up-to-date CAD systems, 3D modelling and forging
simulation, Cerro EMS has the ability to supply rapid quotations
and welcomes the chance to offer design improvement.
Cerro EMS has, for many years, supplied into the automotive
sector, but not to the extent that it would like. Having done
research and had discussions with employees who have had
experience of SMMT, the company decided to investigate
further what SMMT might have to offer, and in turn what it might
be able to offer SMMT and fellow members. Our attendance
today is our first step to show off our capabilities.
TS16949:
IS14001:
Chris O’Sullivan | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 07887 455105
Mark Wynne | Sales Manager
[email protected] | 07757 101543
8
CMA Moldform
www.cmamoldformltd.co.uk
CMA Moldform Ltd manufactures Rapid Prototype resin, rubber
and metal components together with low volume production and
assemblies.
From Scanning to CAD, SLA, SLS and CNC or from sculpts, CMA
produces high quality mouldings by RIM, vacuum, pressure,
Rotacasting and centrifugal casting.
Using a wide range of specialist resins, CMA can offer high impact,
high temperature resistant, colourcoded and assembled
components for a wide range of applications.
Already Tier 1, 2 and 3 in the automotive supply chain, CMA also
supplies numerous industries including electronic/electrical,
marine, medical and aerospace.
CMA is exhibiting a range of resin and rubber automotive
prototypes including examples of their latest RIM cast
developments.
Peter Turnock
[email protected] | 07919 002197
Tom Dunkley
[email protected] | 07506 077085
17
DB Schenker
www.logistics.dbschenker.co.uk
Automotive Powerhouse – Your network for more drive
The complex structures of the automotive industry impose huge
challenges on logistics services. With DB Schenker’s global expertise,
it can offer customised transportation and logistics solutions that meet
all your requirements.
Its services offer solutions for:
production parts
aftermarket
SKD and CKD
finish vehicle movements
LLP/4PL solutions
contract logistics/warehousing
DB Schenker works closely with almost all of the world's automotive
manufacturers and suppliers. All benefit from customised solutions
that meet their exact requirements and are continuously being
improved. Different modes of transport and contract logistics services
are combined to form the ideal logistics package for every supply
chain. DB Schenker also supports its customers with consulting
services and 3PL/4PL concepts.
DB Schenker is part of the global DB Schenker network comprising
around 2,000 locations in all of the world’s most important economic
regions. Its 94,600 employees all place customer satisfaction at the
centre of their work and an offer an excellent experience when working
with us.
Marc Coleman | Head of Automotive UK
[email protected] | 024 7635 7008
Brigitte Hounsome | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 024 7635 7002
2
DHL Supply Chain
www.dhl.com
UK vehicle production is forecast to grow again in 2014, and the
ambition to increase sourcing from UK suppliers means it is a
positive time for the industry. Operating a lean and resilient
supply chain will be an important factor if your business is to
capitalise and that’s where DHL Supply Chain can provide the
support and expertise you require.
As a leading contract logistics provider to the automotive
industry DHL has a proven track record of designing and
operating world-class supply chains that overcome complex
customer challenges. In the UK alone in excess of 5,000
colleagues, located across 33 sites, provide logistics support to
a diverse portfolio of OEMs and Tier suppliers.
The value it brings to its customers comes from its ability to
create innovative and collaborative solutions which enhance
supply chain agility, allowing customers to focus on core areas
of their business.
DHL’s diverse range of automotive solutions includes:
LLP – control towers
international freight management services
domestic and regional inbound collection services
packaging services
dedicated and shared-user storage
inventory and supplier management
kitting, sequencing and linefeed management
Martin Dougherty | Senior Director - Business Development
[email protected] | 07788 148303
Michael Martin | VP – Business Development and New Sectors
[email protected] | 07720 975985
6
DJJ Precision Engineering
www.djjengineering.com
Established over 40 years, DJJ Precision Engineering specialises
in the production of CNC Milled and turned components, holding
approved supplier status for many high profile companies from
industry sectors such as automotive, motorsport and marine, to
optical, defence and much more. Its 10,000sqft manufacturing
premises in Pontypool, South Wales, provides customers with a
24/7 ‘one stop shop,’ producing parts from design, prototype and
manufacture, to a wide range of surface finishings, including heat
treatments, powder coatings and specialist plating services, all of
which is supported by a ‘door to door’ global delivery service. Its
production team also offers a wealth of experience in the
automotive supply industry from the machining of castings to the
manufacture of an extensive range of shafts and pistons for the
commercial and domestic brakes industry.
Its production team is qualified to understand the scope and
definition of quality and the PPAP system, and throughout every
process up to final batch production, all parts engineered by DJJ
are subject to thorough calibration, including first off, intermediate
and final inspection procedures to ensure a zero defect supply. It
can also offer clients a range of production and stock management
options from ‘one-off’ and small batch, to volume production and
kanban supply.
In a nutshell, DJJ can offer an established, well respected support
system, an exceptional team with a guarantee of good solid
precision engineering skills, and competitive prices that won’t
compromise on quality. ISO9001; Certificate No. GB06/67899
Dennis Jones | Managing Director
[email protected] | 01495 760561
Darren Orme | Operations Director
5
East Midland Coatings
www.eastmidlandcoatings.co.uk
East Midland Coatings Ltd specialises in providing solutions to
problems such as corrosion, sticking, friction and temperature on a
variety of substrates including metal, rubber and plastics. It has 30
years’ experience in listening to customers’ problems, identifying
coating solutions and successfully transferring this to prototypes,
one-off orders and all sizes of production volumes.
East Midland Coatings was established in 1984 with the aim of
providing the most comprehensive functional coating service in the
UK. From its centrally located, purpose-built facility, it has built a
reputation as the premier coating solution provider in their chosen
industry sectors. This has been achieved by concentrating on the
key areas of quality and service to meet customer expectations.
With brands such as Xylan, Molykote, Excellube, Teflon, Nylon,
Henkel and Zinga, East Midland Coatings is sure to find the
solution to your problem.
TS16949: Completed 1st stage – 2
nd stage due for Nov
IS14001: Aiming to be ISO14001 during 2014
ISO9001: Accredited
Ford Q1: n/a
Steve Moore | Sales Director
[email protected] | 01455 619176
Alan York | Sales and Marketing
[email protected] | 01455 619176
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Industry Forum
www.industryforum.co.uk
Industry Forum is a leading provider of sustainable business
improvement solutions to the automotive industry. Delivering
continuous sustainable results is at the heart of everything that it
does.
Through alignment with world-leading OEMs and suppliers,
Industry Forum is able to offer a complete suite of business
solutions that will increase your operational performance. This
may be through process improvement based solutions or the
provision of employee skills enhancement.
As part of SMMT it is dedicated to helping improve the
efficiencies of the automotive industry and offers SMMT
members a discount on its services. It is a Strategic partner in
the Automotive Sector Strategy with a commitment to support
clients in developing and improving their Supply Chain
Management.
As successful facilitators of previous AMSCI bids, with an in-
depth knowledge of the ASMCI process and funding
opportunities, Industry Forum is in a key position to help
businesses like yours take full advantage of the funding
opportunities that are open to you.
If you’re interested in understanding what it can do to support
your business succeed then please visit its stand.
Consulting Expertise – Interim Resources – Learning and
Development - Audit and Assessment
Chris Lewis | Sector Manager
[email protected] | 07557 742323
Andy Lane | Marketing and Business Development Director
[email protected] | 07876 881999
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Made in the Midlands
www.madeinthemidlands.com
.
Made in the Midlands (also referred to in some circles as MIM)
is a form of business network, a local organisation of businesses
whose goal is to further the interests of businesses specific to
manufacturing in the West Midlands.
Each firm is represented at boardroom level from companies
located in towns and cities in the Midlands and from this local
society to advocate on behalf of the manufacturing community.
Local businesses are members and MIM is driven by regular
steering groups and focus groups to advise on continued
improvements.
The organisation acts as a platform for firms to source and
supply with one another, collaborate and improve their
businesses – all independent of the public sector.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Ford Q1:
Charles Addison | Director
[email protected] | 01902 255033
Sharon Mason | Head of Membership
[email protected] | 01902 255034
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Newgate Simms
www.newgatesimms.co.uk
A key problem-solving resource for automotive manufacturers
and their suppliers, Newgate Simms has a range of niche
chemicals, antifriction coatings and synthetic lubricants available.
Be it electronic connector lubricants to prevent fretting corrosion
and water ingress in vehicle circuitry, to water based fluids to
prevent automotive interior trim noise, and even mechanical wear
tasks such as a high spec ball joint grease, Newgate will work on
new design projects or help to solve field issues/containment
projects.
Newgate excels in assisting automotive component
manufacturers extend the functional life of electrical and
mechanical devices utilising its wide range of chemical and
lubricant solutions.
:
Peter Wilks | Technical Support
[email protected] | 01244 660771
Philip Cheng
[email protected] | 01244 660771
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Peterson Spring
www.pspring.com
Peterson Spring is a manufacturer of engineered metal products.
They are a high volume Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of automotive springs,
wire forms and pressings and stampings.
Its product range includes :
springs (compression, xxtension and torsion)
pressings and stampings
wire forms
clips, clamps and rings
assemblies
Peterson Spring manufactures at its plant in Redditch. It holds TS16949
and ISO 14001.
In 2013, ot manufactured over 95,000,000 parts in the UK.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Nick Scroggs | European Sales Director
[email protected] | 07584 529532
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Rical Group
www.ricalgroup.com
if
The Rical Group is a privately owned group of manufacturing
companies specialising in the subcontract manufacture of high
quality fine blanked, pressed, fabricated and die cast metal
components.
It is located near to Birmingham, with operating sites located
around the UK.
Customer sectors include:
automotive (TS16949)
electronics
building and construction
commercial catering
white goods
aerospace
medical
textile and jewellery
Its core activities include:
fine blanking
deep drawn presswork
conventional presswork
zinc and aluminium die casting
multislide and strip forming
precision wire products
sheet etal fabrication
Paul Bale | Chief Operations Officer
Paul Marsh | Financial Director
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Skills for Logistics
www.skillsforlogistics.org
www.thestairway.org
www.logisticsguild.com
www.logisticsHR.org
Skills for Logistics (SfL) is the UK Sector Skills Council (SSC) for
the logistics sector, responsible for engaging with industry on
various skills related issues, such as developing National
Occupational Standards (NOS), building apprenticeship
frameworks and numerous other activities designed to encourage
more new entrants into the sector (eg Military Work Placement
Scheme, NEW Development Stairway App, skills calculator) and it
supports the development of those already working in it (eg Local
Logistics Networks, Logistics HR App).
SfL is currently in the process of restructuring and via its newly
formed commercial enterprise, The Logistics Guild, it can now
offer a diverse range of benefits, services and products designed
to support individuals and organisations working in the sector.
With its team of skills specialists, Prince 2 project managers and
strong links with educational establishments, training providers
and other key industry stakeholders, its commercial portfolio has
been developed to support a wider range of business needs, with
some fairly innovative skills-related solutions.
Membership to The Logistics Guild is free and with currently over
10,000 members, and numbers increasing daily, new benefits and
additional services are continually being added.
Sue Green | Programme Manager
[email protected] | 075904455412
Brian Szukala | Programme Manager
[email protected] | 07788 574311
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SMMT
www.smmt.co.uk
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) exists to
support and promote the interests of the UK automotive industry at
home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT
acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to
government, stakeholders and the media. Through representation to
government at home and abroad, national and international events,
reliable automotive data and practical advice, SMMT plays a central role
in the working life of the motor industry.
Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation
in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your
company meet the challenges of the future. SMMT membership
provides access to a wealth of products and services designed to
develop and support your business.
As part of one of the UK’s most influential trade associations,
membership will place your business at the heart of the automotive
sector, giving you a stronger voice in shaping policy and legislation
across the UK and Europe.
Luke Hampton | Supply Chain Development Manager
[email protected] | 020 7344 1608 | 07809 522184
Tim Hughes, Membership Account Manager
[email protected] | 07912 579194
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Surface Technology
www.surfacetechnology.co.uk
Surface Technology has developed a wide range of innovative
surface treatments and finishes that are specified by leading
automotive manufacturers around the world.
Working closely with OEMs and Tier 1 automotive supply chain
manufacturers, it provides unrivalled technical knowledge and
expertise, offering an extensive range of surface coatings to
address the key issues of corrosion, friction control, porosity, wear
and abrasion resistance.
Its high performance zinc and zinc alloy finishes are widely used to
prevent corrosion and Ultraseal resin impregnation systems are
used to seal porosity and improve engine performance, quality and
life expectancy.
Surface Technology applies specialist zinc nickel coatings to
components used in power steering, air suspension and brake
systems, providing excellent corrosion resistance over the entire
component surface, whilst offering a ductile surface which can be
post formed into a final shape.
It also offers consultancy and managed services to customers on a
global basis. It can design, build and operate surface finishing plant
on your behalf – or work with you to improve the quality and
efficiency of your existing operations.
TS16949
ISO14001
ISO 9001
ISO9001
Andrew Courtney | Sales Director
[email protected] | 024 7655 1401
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Tappex Thread Inserts
www.tappex.co.uk
Tappex Thread Inserts is a privately owned company employing more
than 50 people situated in the heart of the UK in Stratford upon Avon.
From its manufacturing base, it supplies all over the globe a variety of
threaded fasteners for plastic, wood, metal alloy and more recently
composite applications. It offers thread sizes from M1.6 up to M30 that
can be supplied in such materials as brass, case-hardened steel, 303
stainless and 316 stainless steels. Bespoke turned parts are available
to customer specifications.
Pressavon manufactures small to medium progression pressings for
the automotive and metrology markets in both steel and stainless steel.
It also offers electric welding and sub-assembly operations to customer
specifications. Plating can be organised if required.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Ford Q1:
John Large | Southern Sales Engineer
Steve Imm | Northern Sales Engineer
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Titgemeyer (UK)
www.titgemeyer.co.uk
Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd manufactures the lockbolt pin and collar
fastening system in the West Midlands. The system has significant
advantages including vibration resistant, high shear and tensile
strength, permanent clamp force, quiet and simple installation. The
company is approved through LQRA to the international automotive
standard ISO/TS 16949:2009 for the ‘development, manufacture and
sales of fastening systems’.
Its products are used in automotive applications around the world,
including extensive use in automotive seating. Titgemeyer
manufactures and supplies bespoke solutions including fasteners
and installation workstations complete with process control. TIOS®
Control process control system not only gives customers the
assurance that each and every fastener meets the required quality,
but also provides printable documented evidence of process quality
both for their customers and their own quality management.
Established in 1995, Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd is part of the Titgemeyer
Group (founded 1901) based in Osnabrück, Germany. Production
volume and manufacturing capability have seen continual growth
and expansion and its lock bolts are now used in over 30 countries
and on every continent. It specialises in supplying fasteners and
fastening systems and offering advice on the correct fastening
solutions for specific applications.
Kelvin Davies | Area Sales Manager (UK)
[email protected] | 07436 271666
Jon Hollingworth | Sales Manager (Europe/ROW)
[email protected] | 07896 690290
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TVS Supply Chain Solutions
www.tvsscs.com
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) is a specialist in providing
best in class, end-to-end supply chain services to the automotive,
beverage, power generation and defence markets.
Today, the company operates from six bespoke locations across the
UK together with a number of strategic facilities across Europe, Asia
and the US. TVS SCS is owned by TVS Logistics which is part of the
$6bn group, TVS & Sons.
It has a number of long-term partnerships with a range of OEMs
such as Dennis Eagle, Optare, JCB and Isuzu and also works with a
number of Tier 1 suppliers. TVS SCS proactively supports and
provides production line and aftermarket parts for manufacturers of
private, public and commercial vehicles. The diversity of its service
offering means it can just as easily help to extend the lifespan of
MOD construction vehicles as provide Diageo with all its UK draught
beer founts for Guinness.
Determined to be different, its specialist services set it apart as a
market-leading 4PL. Its tailor-made options include: inventory
management and funding; supplier management; warehousing;
packaging; inbound and outbound transport and logistics; same day
delivery; kitting; sequencing; IT software for planning, costing and
delivery and client or end user product literature.
Siobhan Campbell | Marketing Manager
[email protected] | 01257 265531
Mike Kay | Key Account and Sales Manager
[email protected] | 01257 265531
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UYT
www.uyt.ltd.uk
UYT Ltd based in Coventry is a joint venture between
Japanese & British Manufacturers offering unrivalled quality in
automotive components and assemble.
UYT Manufacture Body in White assemblies using state of the
art press and welding processes. The main core components
that make up the internal body safety structure are bulkhead,
front side frame, rear side frame, damper housing and
wheelhouse. UYT offer to the market place full assembly
components, sub assembly, pressings and have the capability
to manufacture through its parent companies press tooling and
weld jigs.
UYT equipment consists of 6 press lines (200t progression,
600t progression/transfer, 1800t transfer, 600T automated
tandem line, 600T blanking and a 800t hydraulic try out press),
50 robotic spot welding cells, 10 mig weld cells, 40 projection
welding machines and 2 auto projection nut welding cells.
UYT’s parent company have a global presence with 7 plants in
Japan, 5 plants in North America, 3 plants in China, 5 plants in
Southern Asia and 1 plant in Europe (UYT).
UYT operates sequence delivery to its main customer using
technology produced in house.
UYT are ISO14001, ISO9001 and TS16949 certified and
maintain an excellent quality level with its customers.
Carl Milbourne | Head of Operations
[email protected] | 07815 884838
Dave Ward | Engineering Manager
[email protected] | 07890 386785
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VTL Precision www.vtl-group.com
VTL is a forward thinking and progressive international engineering
company specialising in the development and manufacture of
precision components and assemblies.
It specialises in high specification, complex, high tolerance
machined components and sub-assemblies for drivetrain
applications (transmissions, engines, turbochargers), serving the
passenger car, commercial vehicle and industrial market sectors.
It supplies into leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers from a number of
world class facilities located in the UK, US and India and employ
more than 350 people across the Group.
VTL’s mission is to deliver high-specification components and
assemblies which support the environmental challenges of
improved fuel efficiency and emissions reduction within the market
sectors served.
The VTL Group’s value proposition is underpinned by its Technical
Solutions Centre - a dedicated in-house innovation and R&D facility
which houses a team of 20 engineers, technicians and apprentices.
Its main focus is to advance its engineering capabilities and offer
global customers innovative and cost-effective solutions.
ISO/TS16949
ISO14001
OHSAS 18001
John Humphrey | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 07912 884994
Graham Cartwright | Business Development Manager
[email protected] | 07881 316526
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Welsh Automotive Forum
www.welshautomotiveforum.co.uk
Industry led and industry driven, The Welsh Automotive Forum
(WAF) is the authoritative “voice” of the automotive industry in
Wales. An independent company limited by guarantee, WAF
has over 120 subscribing companies representing more than
16,000 jobs within the industry in Wales.
The Welsh Automotive Forum represents component suppliers
in Wales that provide parts for the world’s vehicle makers. WAF
is an active member of the Motorsport Industry Association,
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Automotive
Council.
TS16949:
IS14001:
ISO9001:
Ford Q1:
Paul Bullock | Industry Liaison Manager
[email protected] | 07816 587467
Tim Williams | Chief Executive
[email protected] | 07974 436507
Whitford
www.whitfordww.com
Some companies develop products in the abstract and then bend
problems to fit the products. Whitford believes that the way to a
better product is to start with a specific problem, and then create a
bonded lubricating coating designed to solve it.
Whitford’s global automotive team works closely with auto
companies and their suppliers to solve the specific problems they
face. The result has been a series of successful vehicle launches.
Whitford works to the ISO/TS 16949 and ISO/TS 14001
Environmental standards.
Auto-flex coatings
Whitford has developed two extensive lines of specialty coatings for
rubber and other flexible substrates: Resilon® (waterborne) and
Xylan® (solvent-borne). They are currently used on more than 100
platforms and over one million cars worldwide.
Anti-friction/corrosion coatings
For almost 50 years, Xylan has been specified by automotive
companies and their tiers. In fact, Xylan was the first coating to
survive the rigours of internal diesel engines when applied to piston
skirts and journal bearings.
Given the extensive range of water-and solvent-borne resins,
coupled with leading solid lubricants such as PTFE, graphite and
molybdenum disulphide, countless components and assemblies are
coated with Xylan to provide lubrication, abrasion resistance, low
friction, corrosion resistance and noise suppression.
Steve Butler | Director Automotive Technologies
[email protected] | 07711 985703
Roy Harrison | Sales Manager – Anti-Friction Coatings
[email protected] | 07803 265100
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SMMT Meet the Buyer
SMMT, with UKTI’s Automotive Investment, Organisation (AIO) will jointly host the eighth Meet the Buyer event to support the sourcing activities of UK and overseas purchasing organisations. The event will also encourage inward investment in processes not currently supported in the UK, as identified in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills-commissioned supply chain survey.
Suppliers wishing to participate can express their interest by emailing [email protected]; the commodity demand list will become available approximately three months before the event. Once it is released, supplying organisations will be able to confirm their capabilities to be considered for the event, based on buyers sourcing criteria.
For any further information please e-mail [email protected].
www.autosupplierfinder.com
The Automotive Supplier Finder is a free service to members and non-members to
browse the directory and search for relevant suppliers by product/service, company
name or brand. It is the largest supplier finder service in the UK as it covers over
4,000 automotive categories. Suppliers can create a free profile with detailed
information about their business: contacts, quality standards, capacity capabilities
etc. It is highly used tool for searching the suppliers directly by buying organisations
via secure RFQ option online or via SMMT Meet the Buyer events.
For further information please email [email protected]
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED
SMMT, 71 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2BN
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