Our latest Breakfast morning networking event took place on 1st September at RSD Pressings factory in Cannock, Staffordshire.
RSD are one of the newest manufacturing companies within the Midlands region, as they were established by the current owners and management of the business on 4th January 2016 following the build and occupation of a brand new purpose built manufacturing facility.
They predominantly supply into Tier 1 organisations within the automotive industry. RSD provide components for a range of leading car manufacturers including: JLR, Nissan, Ford, Jaguar, Aston Martin, BMW and Toyota. RSD are also accredited to Quality Standard TS16949 and were one of the first companies within the UK to gain this accreditation in early 2000, under their previous ownership as C & H Howe Limited.
There were over 35 representatives of the Midlands manufacturing industry in attendance, aiming to discover how they could potentially work with RSD, who manufacture components and assemblies for every part of a car.
RSDs Operation Director, Daniel Burton said: I think it ran quite smoothly. Everyone seemed genuinely interested, we received a lot of compliments, so the morning has been very good and Ive really enjoyed hosting it. I even thought that showing people around the factory would be really quick, but people were generally incredibly interested.
Another great Breakfast morning held by @madeinthemids at @RSDPress_Ltd. Thanks for your hospitality, what a super factory! #ukmfg
BBE Pressings (@bracebridgeeng) September 1, 2016
Made in the Midlands breakfast events provide businesses with a great opportunity to network and discuss future collaboration opportunities. RSD received a lot of interest in their capabilities, as Burton explained: It's been surprising to me that we have taken the foray into really pushing our company. Its been good to connect and put your own name and brand around. Everyone here is trying to work together, as this is a membership, people are seeing it more as a team environment.
Great morning @RSDPress_Ltd @madeinthemids breakfast event. Very impressive facility Dan & thanks 4 your hospitality https://t.co/AP3UqgLVKN
Tom Mongan (@TmonganTom) September 1, 2016
Our next Breakfast Networking Event will take place at Filtermist International Limited, Shropshire on at their premises at Telford 54 Business Park. Our Breakfast Networking events are hugely popular amongst MIM members, as signified by Walsall Pressings as we have already sold out the event to their full capacity.
Please visit our Events page to ensure that you dont miss any of our upcoming Breakfast Networking events. Tickets to these events are usually limited, as members with prior experience of the events are aware of the potential value to their company. If you are interested in hosting a breakfast event of your own, please contact our Group Events Manager Iwona at: [email protected]
Image caption: Operations Director, Daniel Burton delivers his company introduction.