Leading automotive businesses are taking centre stage at the Make it in Great Britain exhibition, which was opened this week by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk.
Taking place at the Science Museum in London, the free exhibition demonstrates the very best of British manufacturing. It is the culmination of the Make it in Great Britain campaign; an initiative launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills last year which aims to challenge outdated opinions of the UK manufacturing industry.
McLaren, Axon Automotive and Jaguar Land Rover are showcasing alongside 36 other companies across a range of sectors to help dispel the myth that the UK ‘doesn’t make things anymore’.
McLaren Group Executive Chairman Ron Dennis said:
“At McLaren we believe passionately in the importance of making things and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the UK’s refocus on manufacturing and engineering has not come soon enough. Moving our economy away from an over-reliance on financial services makes long-term sense, and at McLaren we are fully committed to this philosophy.
“I am proud that our work has been selected as an example of British excellence and am delighted to share these examples of it. The Make it in Great Britain exhibition is a golden opportunity to change perceptions, to demonstrate to the wider public how exciting the world of high technology can be, and to inspire more young people to take up science and engineering as a career.”
Axon Automotive Managing Director Dr Steven Cousins, said:
“After months of planning, it’s fantastic to see our exhibit representing the British manufacturing industry in the Science Museum alongside iconic companies like McLaren, Airbus, The Royal Mint and Sunseeker, as well as leading small and medium businesses like Ultra Global.
“We’re passionate about UK manufacturing, and can’t wait to show people what a vibrant industry it really is. The exhibition is free and we’d really encourage people from Midlands to come along and find us here.”
Head of Technical Excellence at JLR Jo Lopes, said:
“After months of planning, it’s fantastic to see our exhibit representing the British manufacturing industry in the Science Museum alongside other iconic British companies.
We’re passionate about UK manufacturing, and can’t wait to show people what a vibrant industry it really is. The exhibition is free and we’d really encourage people to come along and find us here.”
Business Secretary Vince Cable, said:
“Generating £137bn each year and employing 2.5 million people, manufacturing is a vital part of theUK’s economy. Perceptions of the industry are outdated and need to change if we are going to attract the talent needed to support manufacturing in the long term. Both Government and industry have a role to play, which is why we launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign and are hosting this exhibition.”
The Business Secretary joined Business Minister Mark Prisk to launch the Make it in Great Britain Exhibition, which is taking place for six weeks during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Automotive stars in Science Museum exhibition
24 Jul 2012
Leading automotive businesses are taking centre stage at the Make it in Great Britain exhibition, which was opened this week by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk.
Taking place at the Science Museum in London, the free exhibition demonstrates the very best of British manufacturing. It is the culmination of the Make it in Great Britain campaign; an initiative launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills last year which aims to challenge outdated opinions of the UK manufacturing industry.
McLaren, Axon Automotive and Jaguar Land Rover are showcasing alongside 36 other companies across a range of sectors to help dispel the myth that the UK ‘doesn’t make things anymore’.
McLaren Group Executive Chairman Ron Dennis said:
“At McLaren we believe passionately in the importance of making things and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the UK’s refocus on manufacturing and engineering has not come soon enough. Moving our economy away from an over-reliance on financial services makes long-term sense, and at McLaren we are fully committed to this philosophy.
“I am proud that our work has been selected as an example of British excellence and am delighted to share these examples of it. The Make it in Great Britain exhibition is a golden opportunity to change perceptions, to demonstrate to the wider public how exciting the world of high technology can be, and to inspire more young people to take up science and engineering as a career.”
Axon Automotive Managing Director Dr Steven Cousins, said:
“After months of planning, it’s fantastic to see our exhibit representing the British manufacturing industry in the Science Museum alongside iconic companies like McLaren, Airbus, The Royal Mint and Sunseeker, as well as leading small and medium businesses like Ultra Global.
“We’re passionate about UK manufacturing, and can’t wait to show people what a vibrant industry it really is. The exhibition is free and we’d really encourage people from Midlands to come along and find us here.”
Head of Technical Excellence at JLR Jo Lopes, said:
“After months of planning, it’s fantastic to see our exhibit representing the British manufacturing industry in the Science Museum alongside other iconic British companies.
We’re passionate about UK manufacturing, and can’t wait to show people what a vibrant industry it really is. The exhibition is free and we’d really encourage people to come along and find us here.”
Business Secretary Vince Cable, said:
“Generating £137bn each year and employing 2.5 million people, manufacturing is a vital part of theUK’s economy. Perceptions of the industry are outdated and need to change if we are going to attract the talent needed to support manufacturing in the long term. Both Government and industry have a role to play, which is why we launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign and are hosting this exhibition.”
The Business Secretary joined Business Minister Mark Prisk to launch the Make it in Great Britain Exhibition, which is taking place for six weeks during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.