1. Phil Brownsord Region Director – South West EEF the manufacturers’ organisation How we support Manufacturing in the South West

2. About EEF Originally formed in 1896 as the Engineering Employers Federation Major employers’ body focused on manufacturing Owned by our members Profits reinvested on behalf of members Representing over 6,000 organisations Employing in excess of 1m people A national professional services business with international reach Over 400 employees - UK and Brussels HR & Legal, HSCE, learning advisory and training services Further network of over 600 specialist associates

3. A selection of our members

4. A closer look at EEF Year round access to expert support from local named advisers: HR and Legal Health and Safety Climate and Environment Networking events and best practice sharing Advantages through combined purchasing power Information and research capability Forums for your voice to be heard Membership team to ensure you receive value

5. Something holding you back? We have service offerings that can help HR consultancy work Employee Relation advice Learning and Development Health and Safety consultancy Climate and Environment support Corporate Social Responsibility

6. Struggling to be heard? Policy and Representation Voice of manufacturing Work with policy makers at all levels: EU, National and Local Industrial Strategy Survey and analysis of the sector Raise the profile of manufacturing