REMTEC Technology Transfer

In this issue -

• Workshop event: Fabrication Opportunities in the Wind Turbine Industry, 14 November, Middlesbrough
• Broadening of resources for companies using REMTEC technical support
• Getting started with Environmental Management and Equal Opportunities policies
• 14 days of consultancy tailored to your needs and funded by One NorthEast

Fabrication Opportunities in the Wind Turbine Industry, 14 November 2007
This half-day workshop event at TWI's Middlesbrough facility will focus on current and future industry demands, fabrication technologies, competitive issues and business strategy. For companies involved in, or wishing to explore opportunities presented by, this emerging industry. For further information please contact Rachel Wall at TWI 01223 899 9314 rachel.wall@twi.co.uk

Project partner on board
Thomas Proctor and Son Ltd www.thomasproctor.demon.co.uk is now a Project Partner, broadening resources available to companies taking advantage of technical support through REMTEC.

The Gateshead firm supplies industrial consumables and machinery to the North East. This includes welding equipment and consumables; fume extraction equipment; safety wear; hand and power tools; lubricants; cleaning and hygiene products. Your contact at Proctor is Colin Galbraith 0191 491 3027 (M 07801 859 236) colin.galbraith@thomasproctor.co.uk

Environmental management and equal opportunities policies
Beyond avoiding prosecution, it's widely recognised that tangible business benefits arise from having effective policies. With environmental management, payback can include reduced operating costs, improved reputation amongst customers and the public, and work from organisations that require business partners to manage their environmental impacts effectively.

But where do you start when developing effective policies? Within the REMTEC web pages there are now links to guidance on environmental management and equal opportunities policies: to the links.

Technical support using TWI specialists and laboratories
REMTEC provides up to 14 days of in-depth technical support tailored to your needs. You don't have to pay for this, it's funded by One NorthEast. REMTEC covers all welding and materials joining processes and allied technologies, all engineering materials (metals, plastics, composites, ceramics, etc) and all areas of engineering and manufacturing. More information on the REMTEC web pages.

To discuss how REMTEC can help your company please contact Nick Elbourn 01223 899 299 nick.elbourn@twi.co.uk or Sarah Welch 01223 899 287 sarah.welch@twi.co.uk

Yours sincerely

The REMTEC Technology Transfer team at TWI

Since 2004, TWI Technology Transfer Services has boosted business performance in the UK regions by creating/safeguarding over 2000 jobs and around 85 million pounds sterling turnover.

REMTEC is the Renewable Energy Manufacturing Technology Centre at TWI's Middlesbrough facility.