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SME Hub Supporting automotive SMEs
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Foreword SMMT prides itself on being representative of the whole automotive industry, from original equipment manufacturers through to SMEs. 80% of SMMT’s membership is made up of SMEs making their priorities core to what we do. Given this, many of our products and services are tailored to address the needs of the SME community within the automotive sector. With the growth seen across the UK automotive industry in recent years set to continue, the size and scope of opportunities for the UK supply chain are significant. For the UK to capitalise on both current and future opportunities, development of automotive SMEs will be vital. In order to support SMEs looking to capitalise, SMMT provides an extensive range of tailor made, bespoke business development and support services. These can range from initiatives aimed to address issues our members are facing, to supporting business development to involvement in government funded programmes. This document covers some of the key SME initiatives. If you require any further information please email [email protected].
Business development opportunities
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Automotive supplier database
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Marketing opportunities
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Automotive market production data
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Funding and support guide
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R&D tax credits
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Faber Recall – product recall insurance
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International opportunities
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Industry Forum training courses
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SENTA
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Corporate room hire
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Webinars
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24 – hour legal helpline
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Talent Retention Solution
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Who are we?
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SMMT Membership
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Contents
Business development opportunities SMMT provides a number of different services and events for our broad membership base to support their businesses. Through membership, companies discover new supply chain opportunities, establish beneficial leads and develop meaningful business to business relationships with one another. SMMT’s networking events are attended by key decision makers from tier 1 and vehicle manufacturers, as well as influential figures from government and industry. Committees and working groups
Over 100 member groups focusing on specific business areas provide you with the ability to contribute and influence industry legislation and development. Including, Electric Vehicle Group and Automotive Components Section.
Meet the Buyer
In order to support and grow the UK automotive supply chain, SMMT hosts Meet the Buyer events each year. These events aim to build and retain supply chain relationships and provide valuable business development opportunities for SME organisations within the UK. Buying organisations have included: Aisin Europe, Faurecia, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Lear Corporation, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing, Sears Manufacturing and TRW. Open Forum
This biannual supply chain networking event brings together approximately 300 delegates for a day of topical presentations, knowledge sharing and discussion.
The event offers an excellent networking opportunity with leading senior figures within the automotive industry.
Business development opportunities
Exhibition opportunities
SMMT holds a number of high profile networking events throughout the year which attract senior industry representatives. Our events give you the opportunity to exhibit and showcase your organisation to a wide range of automotive stakeholders.
Prices vary by event; however SMMT members receive significant discounts.
International Automotive Summit
This high profile conference attracts over 200 senior delegates from the automotive industry and promotes discussion about the latest topics and issues within the industry.
Annual Dinner
This evening dinner event is one of the most prestigious event in the automotive calendar, and boasts attendance of over 1,000 senior executives from all parts of the sector.
For more information please email [email protected]
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SMMT’s Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) supports the industry’s drive to capitalise on the £3bn worth of opportunities seen within the UK industry, as outlined in the Automotive Sector Strategy. SMMT is actively involved in the Automotive Council, the industry-government group set up to support industry growth in the UK. Suppliers can create a free profile with detailed information about their business, contacts, quality standards, capacity capabilities etc. An up-to-date ASF profile is a simple and easy way for suppliers to increase business opportunities and visibility to potential buyers, both in the UK and abroad. The directory is viewed by buyers looking for new suppliers and to match buyers to supplier for the SMMT Meet the Buyer events. The ASF is a free service and allows users to browse the directory and search for relevant suppliers by product, services or company name. It is the largest directory of automotive suppliers covering over 4,000 automotive product/service categories.
Supplier directory
SMMT marketing opportunities
SMMT is central to the motor industry and provides organisations with the opportunity to market their products/services to a targeted audience of key automotive representatives.
Exhibition opportunities are available at numerous events throughout the
year. SMMT members receive a discount, with prices starting from £250 + VAT.
Member case study - this enables SMMT members to showcase their
organisations to the wider automotive industry.
Member ‘good news’ story – promote your latest investment news, product
launches or company rebranding to the wider automotive industry.
Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) – having a profile on ASF will provide you
with the opportunity to market your organisation directly to buying organisations.
SMMT members receive a priority search listing. See page 3 for more details.
For more information on any of these opportunities please contact Mairi Lucas at [email protected]
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Automotive market production data
Stay ahead of your competitors by accessing SMMT’s vehicle production data. SMMT is the main source of UK data on the motor industry and provides bespoke reports for free or at a heavily discounted rate for members. European Car and LCV Production Outlook report – provides full coverage of the latest developments of the major vehicle manufacturers in Europe, covering their production plans and new model launches, as well as a detailed outlook of vehicle production volumes by both model and manufacturing plant through to 2019. Free for SMMT members and £4,592 +VAT for non members. Production International Exchange (PIE) reports – monthly detailed reflection of UK car (PIE 1) and commercial vehicle (PIE 2 and 3) production. Reports cover monthly production on volume by make, model, vehicle weight, door plan and body style. Free for members and prices start from £1,780 for non members. For more information please contact Mark Sopher at [email protected].
Funding and support guide
Accessing sources of funding, finance and support can bring significant benefits to your organisation beyond just cash or efficiency injection. The widening of your network, the development and commercialisation of intellectual property and entry into new markets may all result from participation in such finance schemes. SMMT’s quarterly Funding and Support Guide acts as a signposting document, highlighting sources of funding and support for businesses active in the automotive sector. The guide is segmented into European, national and regional schemes.
For more information please visit: http://www.smmt.co.uk/smmt-membership/member-services/ Or contact: [email protected]
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R&D Tax Credits
First introduced in 2000, R&D tax credits are one of the UK government’s ways of spurring businesses to innovate and develop new products and services in the UK. The reliefs ease the cost of R&D spending in the UK and so contribute to business-based innovation in the UK. They are one of a number of policies aiming to make the UK economy more competitive.
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SMMT encourages members to take full advantage of the R&D tax credit scheme. For more information please visit: http://www.smmt.co.uk/smmt-membership/member-services/
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Product recall insurance
The product safety landscape is constantly changing: Faber Recall has the vision to step back and review the ‘big picture’ – where the automotive components sector has been, where it is now and where the forces of technology, law, economy, politics and society will refocus its insurance needs in the future. Faber Recall has worked with specialist carriers and brokers over many years to develop Product Recall solutions for automotive component parts manufacturers.
The following four categories of cover should be seen as the cornerstones of
the Faber Recall offering:
Product Liability
Product Guarantee
Financial Loss
Product Recall
Please contact one of the team or visit the Willis website for more information
on the Faber Recall team (Faber Recall is a trading name of Willis
Limited). Please quote the following code: SMMT-ProductRecall.
URL: www.willis.com
Direct Contact Details:
George Beattie: +44 (0)20 7088 9174 or
email [email protected]
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International opportunities
SMMT’s international programme of targeted trade missions and exhibitions provides a focused and cost-effective way for automotive SME’s to expand their business and find new customers around the world. By joining the SMMT-led exhibitor groups at key international shows, you can enjoy discounted rates, a prominent location, pre-event publicity, and a one-stop package that takes the hassle out of exhibiting and leaves you free to concentrate on marketing your products. Similarly, SMMT trade missions focus specifically on the automotive sector and offer participants unrivalled opportunities to meet potential customers and partners through a combination of promotional seminars, site visits and one-to-one meetings. For more information about our international services please email [email protected] In 2015, we will be organising activity in Turkey, Dubai, USA, Germany, China, Eastern Europe and Indonesia. For more information about our international services or to discuss your requirements please contact us at [email protected]
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Industry Forum training courses
Industry Forum offers a range of in-house and open training courses in Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA & FMEA), Global Management Systems (ISO/TS16949, ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001), Continuous Improvement, VDA 6.3 & VDA 6.5, MMOG-LE and Total Productive Maintenance.
Industry Forum’s trainers are expert practitioners with hands-on industrial experience and highly developed communication skills. They have a wealth of technical expertise and often provide on-site advice and coaching.
Open courses are delivered at Industry Forum’s Learning Centre on Birmingham Business Park. Depending on delegate’s specific needs and location, Industry Forum can deliver on-site courses in your own premises.
SMMT members receive a 10% discount on Industry Forum training courses.
Tel: 0121 717 6614 [email protected] www.industryforum.co.uk
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SMMT European National Type Approval (SENTA) What is SENTA? SENTA is a step-by-step guide to ease vehicle manufacturers and body-builders through the complicated European Community whole vehicle type approval system. Whole vehicle type approval is the process by which vehicles, their systems and components are approved to the appropriate national, European environmental and safety standards. Without it, vehicles cannot be sold or registered in the UK. SENTA benefits: Comprehensive and easy to use: SENTA makes obtaining Type Approval quick and easy. Extensive online resource: SENTA has an online library with interactive help features to provide guidance at each stage of approval on 60 systems and component approvals required for vehicle compliance. Free for SMMT members: SENTA is free for SMMT member companies and £900 per year for non-members. Accessible documentation templates: The ability to create new Type approval documentation based on existing applications to avoid duplication. The latest legislation timetable: SENTA has the latest information on Type Approval routes, in accordance with mandatory legislation timetable. For more information please visit www.smmt.co.uk/senta
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Corporate room hire at SMMT
Corporate room hire service available with exclusive discounts to members
Contemporary conference and meeting facilities are available to hire at SMMT’s central London Westminster office.
SMMT members have access to exclusive discounts and the seven meeting rooms can accommodate groups from eight to 80 people. For more information about hiring SMMT’s office space, contact Claire Balch, email: [email protected]
Webinar archive
SMMT webinars cover recent and relevant topics within the motor industry to keep you up to date with all the latest news. They also give you the chance to ask questions directly to the presenters, and therefore enable you to voice your opinion on some of the most highly anticipated subjects.
Webinars have included the following topics:
Production outlook and economic forecast
Responding to key automotive issues: SMMT 2015 Business Plan
The UK Automotive Industry and the EU
New cars and their powertrains – market trends and expectations
To listen to the webinar recordings please visit: www.smmt.co.uk/smmt-membership/member-services/support-services/webinars/ To be find out about upcoming webinars please email [email protected]
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24-hour legal advice line
All members of the SMMT have access to 24-hour commercial legal advice, including employment law and tax advice. Through many years of experience, Capita has developed the country’s premier service for the delivery of telephone based legal advice. Benefits:
Practical advice aimed at an early resolution of the problem.
Solution focused advice can often effect a resolution without the need for
potentially expensive legal representation.
Services tailored to individual needs.
Features:
24-hour availability of professional advice.
Immediate access to dedicated team of qualified lawyers and consultants.
Written confirmation for advice where appropriate or requested.
Referral to a solicitor for further assistance if necessary.
Extensive law library and online research databases.
Full quality management through ISO 19001:2008 accreditation.
If you would like to access the service, or for more information please email [email protected].
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Talent Retention Solution
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders continues to support TRS and has negotiated a 10% discount for SMMT members.
TRS is a UK-wide strategy which aims to grow and sustain our skills base in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector, including Aerospace, Automotive, Nuclear, Power Generation and Renewable industries.
TRS provides a job and candidate database, which puts people in touch with employers and vice versa.
The jobs and candidate database is part of the wider strategy to grow and sustain our skills base within and across the sector
Free for SMEs (does not include a microsite)
How does it work: Employers register www.talentretention.biz on the system and post jobs. People register on TRS www.talentretention.biz and have visibility of jobs. The system works in such a way that employers can search for contact and recruit people directly, people can find and contact employers the same way.
TRS has also developed specific functionality to support talent management within companies and has proved highly successful. For more information on this service or other matters connected with TRS please visit www.smmt.co.uk/smmt-membership/member-services/ or contact Richard Smith, Engagement Director, [email protected] | 07791 722242.
Yung Tran Head of Member Services and Business Improvement [email protected]
Nikki Huggett Project Manager [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 73441611
Luke Hampton Supply Chain Development Manager [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1608
Mairi Lucas Project Co-ordinator [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1647
Rob Morbin Member Relations Manager [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 9265
Mark Sopher Production Data Manager [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1670
Tim Hughes Membership Account Manager [email protected] Mobile: +44 (0)7912 579194
Premila Glover Automotive Components Section Manager [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1665
Nigel Base Commercial Vehicle Development Manager [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1661
Peter Lawton Aftermarket Development Manager [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 9235
Who are we? Our staff are here to advise you if you have any questions about membership or any of the services and events within this brochure. If you would like to build a stronger understanding of how SMMT may be able to support your business, please feel free to get in touch with one of the member services team or your account manager.
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Natasha James Committee Secretary [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1621
Alison Handley Membership & Publications Manager [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 9210
Liz Paul Membership and Publications Officer [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1663
Alessandra Wayman Project Officer [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 9234
Richard Logan Supply Chain Project Co-ordinator [email protected] +44 (0)20 7344 9232
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SMMT Membership SMMT membership provides access to a wealth of products and services, most are covered in this brochure, which are 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. For more information about member benefits please visit: www.smmt.co.uk/smmt-membership/ SMMT membership is categorised into three options: Member - For those directly, primarily and continuously engaged in all or any of the activities of the design, concept, manufacture, sale, aftersale, disposal and recycling of motor vehicles, components and accessories, in the United Kingdom, for a period of at least 12 months leading up to the time of the application. The fee is based on the company’s UK automotive turnover. Associate - For those individuals, or firms and corporate bodies wishing to benefit from an association with the SMMT whose business closely supports core industry activity or is part of an allied business or sector. Fees start from £2,000 + VAT per year. Affiliate - For those trade associations or other organisations engaged or interested in the Motor Industry where there is a mutual benefit of association formally recognised, upon terms agreed by the SMMT Executive. To enquire about membership please contact [email protected] All membership fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis, with membership running from 1 January – 31 December each year.
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