Hundreds of Yorkshire’s leading manufacturers are set to converge on Huddersfield this summer.

The second Manufactured Yorkshire Trade Show – MY15 – will take place on June 9 and 10 at the John Smith’s Stadium,

The aim of the two-day forum – which has already attracted the likes of HS2, Haribo, Turnbridge-based Cummins Turbo Technologies and central government – is to strengthen supply chains regionally to bolster re-shoring, raise Yorkshire’s profile as a leader in “circular economy” and get more of the region’s manufacturers involved in major contract opportunities.

The event will feature a series of interactive workshops and seminars, Meet the Buyer opportunities on a regional, national and international basis and an exhibition featuring almost 100 manufacturers.

Speakers will include Andy Tuscher, regional director of the EEF; Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire; Herwig Vennekens, managing director of Haribo; and Kevin Butterworth, marketing director of Seabrook Crisps.

Chrissie Slater, event director of MY15, said: “The circular economy, sometimes referred to as remanufacturing, is not a fad or a trend. It is growing fast and it’s here to stay.

“Once UK manufacturers crack the business model, this sector is worth £5.6bn and is set to create 200,000 jobs.

“Yorkshire currently holds the only MBA in the world for Circular Economy at Bradford University.

“MY15 intends to cement Yorkshire’s position as a leading light by working with key partners in the field to get down to detail and explain exactly what a manufacturer can do to prove they are part of the Circular Movement – therefore making them a much more attractive supplier.

“MY15 is all about continuing to strengthen supply chains in the sector and maintaining Yorkshire’s position as an innovation leader.”

Mr Tuscher said: “Through raising awareness of the region’s manufacturing excellence and connecting supply chains, we will grow our manufacturing sector and strengthen the economy.”

MY15 is free to all manufacturers and buyers. Visit wwww.manufacturedyorkshire.com