PP Control & Automation (PP C&A) has championed collaboration since founding the Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN) in 2006, addressing UK manufacturing's challenges after major closures like MG Rover. MAN fostered industry confidence, and 18 years later, continues to support manufacturing, including inspiring future engineers through the Design & Make Challenge.

During the pandemic, PP C&A launched #UKMfgUnite, uniting 300+ manufacturers to tackle supply chain disruptions and promote reshoring. Today, the focus has shifted to clean and green technologies through initiatives like PP Plus, a network of 20+ organisations helping green-tech start-ups scale efficiently. The PPXJ Agritech partnership supports agricultural innovators by bridging academic expertise with engineering solutions.

The latest venture, CESPA (Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance), unites six industry leaders to drive efficiency and environmental stewardship in clean energy systems. PP C&A continues building a blueprint for better collaboration – an imperative for the UK manufacturing community if it is to capture the window of opportunity in developing clean, green, and climate technologies onshore, to help innovators bridge the valley of death, and build its own strategic independence for economic benefit.

In this webinar, Tony Hague and Richard Spears share the blueprint for collaboration that has resulted in growth for PP Control & Automation and cemented its position as a leading voice and inspiration throughout the UK manufacturing community.

Attendees will learn:

1. How to leverage collaborations for growth
2. How collaborations can help bridge the skills gap
3. How collaborations can improve market positioning
4. How collaboration can boost UK manufacturing’s leadership role on the global stage
5. Insight into real collaborations founded by PP C&A and success stories