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Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG) is a networking and business group for Manufacturing & Engineering organisations across Kent and Medway offering a unique access to peers and colleagues, sector specific information, advice and support.
The group meets every last Wednesday of the month, either in person or online, see our website for details of future events https://kentemployerskillsplan.org/
KMFG is open to all organisations operating or directly supporting the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Kent & Medway, whether they are chamber members or not.
Lunch will be provided on arrival with tea and coffee as well as the opportunity to network with other local business representatives before our keynote speakers.
Join us for our January in-person KMFG at the Salomons Estate in Tunbridge Wells.
Wednesday 29th January, 12-2pm
KMFG will empower the Manufacturing & Engineering sector to collaboratively shape key agendas that drive business growth and success.
Guest Speakers
Kerri-Anne Mruk – Regional Director, South – Make UK
Kerri-Anne Mruk is a dynamic advocate for the manufacturing sector, serving as the Regional Director for Make UK, the leading voice for the manufacturing industry in the UK. With a keen ear attuned to both regional and national government, she champions the interests of manufacturers across the South East, London, and the South West of England.
In her pivotal role at Make UK, Kerri-Anne is dedicated to supporting and advancing the commercial, business, and economic interests of its members. She actively represents their views by engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including media outlets, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Combined Authorities, sector-specific trade associations, industrial cluster networks, and educational providers. Her efforts foster continuous collaboration to address the challenges faced by UK manufacturers, providing innovative solutions that drive the industry forward.
Andrew Metcalf, Managing Director of Maxim PR and Deputy Chair of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, will be joining us to provide a regional Economic Update.
PrepWorld is a specialist prepared fruit supplier whose objective is to supply fresh, tasty and innovative prepared fruit packs. Morag is Head of Human Resources and her role includes ensuring their people strategy is aligned with their goals to create a great place to work in a growing business.
As part of the BerryWorldGroup, PrepWorld was initially established in 2012 to market a range of soft fruit focused lines, showcasing BerryWorld’s unique berry varieties. Their portfolio of products has continually evolved since then and, as well as soft fruit, they can now boast expertise in fruits across many different categories, including tropical & exotic fruit, stone fruit, top fruit and citrus. They are proud to be BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety rated AA+ and ISO 45001 certified.
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