16/03/2010
Venue: Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows
Class code: LC10-01
Many companies around the North West are realising significant business benefits from 
switching to recycled materials in product manufacture as well as demonstrating a clear commitment to protecting the environment. Cutting raw material costs, reducing energy use and making carbon savings are just some of the many advantages that recycled materials offer over virgin materials. This can have a significant impact on the bottom line as well as helping to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable products.
MAS North West has teamed up with Envirolink Northwest to deliver a FREE event that explores the opportunities for using recycled materials in both new and existing products as well as addressing some of the issues faced by manufacturers in using these materials. You will hear from experts in the field as well as case studies from companies that are already reaping the benefits.
If your business could utilise recycled material in your existing or new products or you just want to improve your resource efficiency then this event will give you plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to get started. It will also signpost to the many sources of support and funding available through MAS, Envirolink and other Solutions for Business providers.
Click here to download the brochure
Agenda
| 9.00 | Registration and refreshments |
| 9.30 | Welcome and introduction to the Manufacturing Advisory Service |
| 9.40 | Developing markets for the North West's recycled materials and the free support to North West manufacturers Dave Taylor, Business Development Manager (Manufacturing), Envirolink Northwest |
| 10.00 | The massive potential for recycled aggregates in concrete products Dr Marios Soutsos, Reader, The University of Liverpool |
| 10.20 | Innovative uses for recycled glass in tiles and paving Charlie Jackson, Glass 2 Tiles |
| 10.40 | Recycled plastic makes superior construction products Richard Dukes, Business Development Manager, Pipeline and Drainage Systems plc |
| 11.00 | Refreshments and networking |
| 11.30 | New product design for lower lifecycle cost Julian Winn, Principal Consultant, MAS North West |
| 11.50 | High value added uses for recycled rubber: making rubber bounce back Martin Gregory, MD, Polymer Recyclers Ltd |
| 12.10 | Why recycled PVC significantly reduces your carbon footprint compared with virgin feedstock Ian Murray, Director, PVC Recycling Ltd |
| 12.30 | Waste and recycled content material use in the North West Andrew Forrest, Practitioner, NISP |
| 12.45 | Axion Polymers announces the winner of its 'Green' Product Design Competition |
| 13.00 | Lunch and networking |
| 14.00 | Close |
Who should attend
- Directors and senior managers of companies seeking to improve resource efficiency and demonstrate a real environmental commitment
Free for North West manufacturers. Other delegates should call 0800 458 9585 for availability and fees
Sessions
| Name | Date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Carbon Awareness Raising Events | 16/03/2010 | 09:00 | 14:00 |