Coca Cola Europe Announces £2.3m Scottish Plant Investment
Coca Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it is to invest £2.3 million in its manufacturing plant in East Kilbride, Scotland. The âsignificant investmentâ at the facility has funded the development of a new water treatment site, along with the modernisation of wider infrastructure at the factory, which replaces an older installation. The new plant will allow a more efficient water recovery system from the siteâs four manufacturing lines, saving an estimated 9 million litres of water a year, and went active earlier this month. It brings the total investment by CCEP at the site to £18 million. John McCafferty, director of supply chain operations for Coca-Cola European Partners East Kilbride, said: With a longstanding legacy of over 50 years in the region, we pride ourselves on being a truly local business here in East Kilbride and in Scotland as a whole. This latest investment demonstrates our continued commitment to the future of manufacturing in Scotland as well as local employment and skills development through our growing apprentice programme here on site. East Kilbrideâs MSP in the Scottish parliament, Linda Fabiani, said: I was delighted to welcome parliamentary colleagues to the factory, and have them hear about the strength of this long-established East Kilbride company and the environmental successes that they have achieved. No matter how many times I visit Coca-Cola I am impressed anew by the enthusiasm and teamwork shown by all the staff, from apprentices to management. And the MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven & Lesmahagow in Westminster, Dr Lisa Cameron, said that she was âdelightedâ to visit a company that âcontributes hugely to the local economyâ. It was fascinating to see the new water treatment innovations that are being heralded in this constituency and to meet with long-serving staff and apprentices who contribute to a sustainable future for the company locally, she said. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
Manufacturing Management Show Welcomes Nabarro LLP to the Line-Up
International law firm, Nabarro LLP is the latest in a long line of big name businesses to announce it will be attending this yearâs Manufacturing Management Show. The company is expected to deliver a talk on cyber security alongside other confirmed keynote speakers, including: Valiant, Punter Southall, Coca Cola, Microsoft and Bentley Motors. The Manufacturing Management Show is the management event of the calendar year for manufacturing professionals, decision-makers and top executives across sectors. The two-day event, to be held at Coventryâs Ricoh Arena on 23rd-24th November this year, aims to provide a detailed and engaging insight into what it takes to be successful in todayâs market. Through a combination of conference sessions, interactive workshops and supplier exhibitions, the Manufacturing Management Show acts as much of a how to in manufacturing management, with particular emphasis placed on innovation and lean principles. Lee Gluyas, Partner at Nabarro LLP, will head up a discussion on how best to defend intellectual property against threat of cyber-attack or security breach. He is expected to address, in particular, the growing prevalence of cybercrime as well as offering practical strategies with which to protect commercial integrity. Topics covered by the IT and technology law specialist are expected to include details on how to ensure your IP address, products, research, performance data and other sensitive information remain private. While Gluyas, himself, is highly-praised in the industry, Nabarro LLPâs reputation is, too, pronounced with the legal sector. Named Best Legal Advisor last year by Legal Week, the company continues to advise businesses in all four corners of the globe and has successfully settled cases on behalf of a number of high-profile clients. Nabarro LLP is one of 14 keynote speakers that will feature across the two days. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics and challenges facing todayâs industry leaders, including: skills and training, research and innovation, accreditation. And with the additional opportunity to network with some of the biggest players in the industry, it is one event that professionals will be loath to miss. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
