News
MAS South East Low Carbon Manufacturing Benchmarking Survey
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East and the Low Carbon Innovation Network are working together to conduct an online low carbon benchmarking survey amongst regional manufacturers.
11 Mar 2010
Businesses asked to help with broadband survey
Sea Space, Hastings Borough Council and business community partners are conducting research into businesses' current broadband use and anticipated future requirements. The results will help local authorities and internet providers to plan improved services to meet demand.
3 Mar 2010
£200m Boost for Future Technology Sectors
The Prime Minister announced today that £200m from the UK Innovation Investment Fund (UKIIF) will be used to benefit life sciences, digital and advanced manufacturing businesses.
1 Mar 2010
UK Innovation Continues Positive Trend
Innovation accounted for two thirds of average labour productivity growth in the UK between 2000 and 2007 according to the 2009 Annual Innovation report, published today.
The report, a yearly analysis of innovation identifying trends to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness, found that most national indicators show improvement, although venture capital investment had gone down.
1 Mar 2010
Import Duty Free and Save Cash
British manufacturers could save millions of pounds in import duties through an EU scheme promoted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
1 Mar 2010
Stevens Rowsell reach award finals
Hastings-based manufacturer Stevens Rowsell Engineering is set to represent Sussex in the regional finals of the MAS Manufacturing award.
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) in the South East provides support to manufacturers to help improve their business processes through training, coaching and best practice networking events, where businesses share ideas and successes for the good of all.
1 Mar 2010
Internship programme - An offer you can’t refuse!
It isn’t often that a gilt-edged offer with no strings attached comes along – but the recent launch of the Sussex Internship Programme is a unique opportunity for local companies to bring in leading graduate talent to work on new projects.
The Sussex Internship Programme offers local businesses access to talented graduates, locally based and with expertise across all disciplines from universities throughout the UK.
1 Mar 2010
Is your company Lean enough?
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East is now offering Lean Facilitator Workshops to businesses in this area. A Lean Facilitator can change the culture and skills of a whole company.
1 Mar 2010
UK and India launch £10 million collaboration on solar energy solutions and new research and networ
UK and Indian ministers announced today two multi-million pound research programmes to develop cost-effective and efficient solar energy solutions.
22 Feb 2010
Envirowise launches new innovative eco-design forum: DesignBox
WOULD YOU LIKE A BOX FULL OF EXPERT DESIGN ADVICE AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON?
The Envirowise eco-design team is back and pleased to announce the launch of a new innovative eco-design forum, DesignBox.
3 Feb 2010
