supporting manufacturing in the south west 8th november 2012
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Supporting Manufacturing in the South West 8th November 2012
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South West England; The Leading UK Aerospace and Defence Region
•14 out of 15 largest aerospace companies are here in the region•41,000 Full-Time Jobs in the Aerospace Supply Chain•Annual turnover £5.5 Billion•Gross Value Added £2.3 Billion•51% is exported
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• WEAF is the largest Aerospace and Defence Association in the UK with National/International members
• WEAF is a non-profit trade association whose overall aim is to support all companies with a direct or indirect interest in aerospace
• WEAF helps to facilitate the future competitiveness and growth of the aerospace industry in the South West
About WEAF
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How does WEAF support Growth in the region?
• We support Sales and Business Development through numerous networking and “meet-the-buyer” events throughout the year, including Senior Management Briefings from Airbus, Agusta Westland, Rolls Royce and Cobham
• The ultimate regional networking opportunity is the WEAF annual conference in February
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How does WEAF support Growth in Export?
• We support International marketing platforms through participation in industry events, such as Farnborough International and the Paris Air Show
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How does WEAF support the Supply Chain?
• We support and develop the supply chain through Supplier and Buyer events
• WEAF provides mentoring, training and guidance to help member companies achieve SC 21 (“Supply Chain for the 21st Century”) accreditation, certification and recognition
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How does WEAF supportInnovation?
• WEAF works closely with academic partners in the region and the Knowledge Transfer Network to encourage the exchange of innovative ideas and practices and exploit R&D opportunities in emerging technologies.
• We promote Innovation through a prestigious annual “Excellence in Innovation” Award
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How does WEAF supportManufacturing?
• WEAF arranges numerous “Best Practice” visits to technology leaders in the region
• WEAF offers advice and provides training for: • Lean and Continuous Improvement• Six Sigma and 5 S development• Skills Development• Health and Safety Practices• Technology and Innovation Reviews• Environmental compliance
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• WEAF recognises that times are tough, and all companies need extra help. We have therefore negotiated deals to offer our members free or discounted services for:
• Commercial and Professional Indemnity Insurance• Patent and IP protection• Employment Law• Energy• Foreign Exchange• Carbon footprint reduction• Dispatch logistics
Membership Benefits & Services
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• WEAF can:
• Link collaborations / companies into major government funded R&D drives
• Develop supply chains with our accredited business improvement programmes
• Help with the formation of collaborative ventures/companies
• Up-skill your workforce through proven and recognised training programmes
How can WEAF help you?
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Not in Aerospace? We also represent the Energy Sector
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Adrian HardingWest of England Aerospace Forumand South West Energy ForumUnit C, St David's Court, Windmill Road, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 6UP
T: 01275 872353M: 07824 665 000
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