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TheManufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) invited the Rev team to join them on their stand at the recent Auto sport International Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, on the 13 – 14th January.

The MTA was formed in 1919 and is the UK’s leading trade association representing the engineering and allied sectors. They promote UK companies and their associates who drive UK manufacturing technology innovation and quality.

Auto sport International is the world’s premier motor sport annual exhibition held at the NEC in Birmingham with exhibits from all disciplines of the sport on display under one roof.

Eleven halls of exhibitors included the technical sophistication of Formula One, durability of rally cars, heritage of historic racers, agility of karts and high-powered super engines with the smell of burning rubber.

Promoting the strength of the advanced engineering and motorsport in Norfolk the Rev team met with dozens of businesses interested in finding out more about the opportunities in the region.

The Rev team has recently moved into offices at Breckland House Business Centre, St Nicholas Street, Thetford and are readily available to assist local businesses and organisations working in the target sectors develop and grow.

To contact Alastair, Jonathan or Mark telephone 01842 756529 or email enquiries@revproject.com

Two key appointments have been announced at the Hethel Engineering Centre.

From Monday March 5, Simon Coward, 37, will take up the role of Director of the centre, with Dorian Hindmarsh, 30, having already recently taken up the newly created position of Training Sales Manager.

Simon graduated from Birmingham University and started his career in the chemical industry - working for such companies as BNFL and Shell, both in the UK and Italy.
Then following training (Fellowship in Manufacturing Management) at Cranfield University, Simon moved into manufacturing management working for Polimoon at Thetford and Beccles, and more recently SCA Tuscarora - supplying the automotive industry, including such customers as Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Land Rover and Jaguar.

Simon moves back to Norfolk from County Durham with his wife and two young sons to take-up the position.

He said:
"I am delighted to have been appointed to this post and am excited at the challenges and opportunities this role will bring.

"I am looking forward to supporting the creation and development of new businesses, providing high quality and focused training and spreading best practice and new ideas throughout industry.

"I look forward to working with the team at the Hethel Engineering Centre in furthering the centre's goal to be a prominent focus for industry, aimed at having a significant impact on the future of the East of England’s engineering and manufacturing sectors."

Dorian (BEng PhD), 30, was raised in a small village in County Durham, before going on to graduate from the University of East Anglia after studying Electronic Engineering.

In the past he has been involved with Lotus Engineering to develop a new software tool for a specialist application, and with the link to the UEA was able to finish a PhD and help cement ties to both research organisations.

More recently he worked in the B2B IT sector for a national high profile IT provider - supplying business solutions for companies in Norfolk.