Reshoring: Why, how and who can help - A discussion forum presented by Engineering Capacity and Qimtek

Andy has worked in manufacturing, business communications and, for the past 35 years in trade media for the manufacturing sector. He is the publisher and editor of Engineering Capacity, the UK’s only print and digital magazine provider devoted to contract and subcontract manufacturing in the engineering sector.

• Co-Founded BAMUK Group in 2012, acquired CEL in 2012, acquired Casshurst Coatings in 2014, minority investment in DCMS Services in 2017, acquired Furnitubes International in 2019

• Prior roles include:  Principal at Phion Capital, Senior Associate at JF Lehman & Co and Analyst at Bear Stearns & Co.

Pam Murrell is the Chief Executive of the Cast Metals Federation, CMF, the Trade Association for the UK casting industry. The CMF represents and supports its members (UK foundries and suppliers to the industry) and is the UK member of the European Foundry Association (CAEF).  She is a Fellow of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME, a Board member of the European Investment Casters’ Federation, a Trustee of the Tor Lodge & Applecross Trust, Chair of the World Foundry Organisation Working Group on Vocational Training & Professional Development and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Founders.

A discussion forum presented by Engineering Capacity and Qimtek exploring the commercial drivers for reshoring and the practicalities of implementing a reshored supply chain.

The session will bring together views from buyers, suppliers trade bodies and industry experts.

Darren Pritchard has 35 years in engineering, as a General Manager in precision sheet metal work, and Business Development Manager in the Foundry industry.  This involves a broad range of manufacturing sectors, including Automotive, where he has managed complex high value projects. He is a Director of Foundry Training Services Limited, which provides specialist training for the Foundry industry. He has been Branch President of the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers and was a Trustee on their National Committee. He holds Fellowships with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, and the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers.