KIRKLEES firms are set to benefit from a new-look Manufacturing Advisory Service.
An improved MAS was launched across Yorkshire at the premises of Leeds-based pre-press inkjet specialist Agfa Graphics.
The new-look service is available to all manufacturers across England and is delivered by the Manufacturing Advisory Consortium.
The new MAS, which is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, is expected to help generate £1.5bn in economic growth, help create 23,000 jobs and safeguard a further 50,000 jobs.
MAS has worked with thousands of manufacturers across the country helping them to improve productivity and competitiveness.
The new-look MAS offers an even wider range of support and hands-on advice including how to develop marketing and sales plans; establish innovative new products, services and design and develop a growth strategy.
It can also help to supply other vital ingredients for manufacturing success, such as putting the right financial measures and IT solutions in place; delivering in-house training and support and providing support towards the cost of tooling for new product development.
The launch event also marked the unveiling of the MAS Works Awards aimed at promoting the great work that manufacturing is doing around the country. Firms recognised in the awards included Huddersfield’s ABG Ltd, Disposables UK, and Novaglaze Ltd as well as Dewsbury-based Gee Graphite.
