Following a recent agreement reached with CONT@CT Frankfurt Exhibitions Ltd., the official representatives of Messe Frankfurt in the UK, Eddie Thorning is now working on a consultancy project with them for the Automechanika Worldwide Programme. His main role will be to actively promote the programme and its benefits to companies in the UK and to help and advise them in their participation.

The Automechanika exhibition held in Frankfurt every two years is already very well known within the global automotive industry and is internationally acknowledged as the largest, most professional, most international and most visited exhibition of its kind in the world. The most recent event – held in September 2004 at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition centre – featured 4,505 exhibitors from 72 countries, occupied 300,000 square metres of space and attracted circa 164,000 visitors from 145 countries. 

Perhaps less well known within the automotive industry is the fact that there is also a series of other Automechanika exhibitions held in key automotive markets such as China, Mexico, Asia. Argentina, Africa, Russia, Turkey and The Gulf. Whilst clearly not as large as the main Automechanika Frankfurt exhibition, these events nevertheless follow the same concept of coverage across the full automotive components spectrum – from design to recycling – are themselves highly professional and with wide international appeal both across the regions in which they are held and beyond.

Full details of all of these exhibitions including brochures, factsheets, previous show reports, prices, application forms etc., can be accessed by visiting www.automechanika.messefrankfurt.com

Further useful information including some very good advice on exhibiting at these events can be found on the website of CONT@CT Frankfurt Exhibitions Ltd., www.uk.messefrankfurt.com

All UK based companies who agree to participate at one or more of these events in this highly international programme of exhibitions will also be able to benefit from a full ‘added value’ package being provided by Eddie and his colleagues and associates in the various markets. This will include: -

• Detailed market information ahead of each event including a professional assessment of the likely potential offered by each market for their products and services.
   
• A programme designed to match potential 'business partners' in each market to their own capabilities and requirements.
   
• Real in-market support and assistance in identifying and quantifying these potential business opportunities and making sure these are presented to companies during their participation at the Automechanika events in each of the selected markets.

The combination of this programme of key international events, fully supported by the highly professional Automechanika infrastructure and the ‘added value’ package, will provide companies with a whole range of new business development opportunities in vitally important global automotive markets.

Full participation is therefore strongly recommended and companies should contact Eddie Thorning for any additional information required.


Eddie Thorning
Tel: +44 (0)1865 765986 Mobile: +44 (0)7785 993178
Fax: +44 (0)1865 762853
E-mail: eddie.thorning@uk.messefrankfurt.com

Given the position of Warwick Laser Systems as one of the world’s leading total solution providers of laser technology – now very much in demand in the modern global automotive industry - Eddie Thorning is delighted to have been recently appointed as the automotive associate for this very exciting and highly innovative company.

Warwick Laser Systems specialises in a number of laser technologies and provide tailor made systems for a wide range of industrial applications. The company has considerable experience in the development and application of advanced laser technology and among the services they can offer are: -

• Design & Manufacture
• Installation & Maintenance
• Materials Testing & Evaluation
• Research & Development
• Consultancy
• Project Management

Of particular significance is the process of diode laser transmission welding of polymer materials now extensively adopted by Warwick Laser Systems. The various methods of application of the laser beam generated by a diode laser now provide design and manufacturing engineers with a choice of options, allowing them to realise the maximum potential from this very effective and versatile welding tool.

As far as the automotive industry is concerned, there is considerable and rapidly growing interest in the use of laser technology at both vehicle and component manufacture levels in all the major global markets. Some of the main benefits being achieved are: -

• Use of lighter, less expensive materials.
• Faster production & assembly of components.
• Greater and quicker bonding of materials.
• Greatly reduced failure rates.
• Lower warranty costs.
• Plus many, many more.

Laser welding of ETC pedal assemblies	Concealed transmission joint	Laser marking of fuel system components	Laser cutting

Eddie will be seeking to promote this exciting new technology and its many advantages on behalf of Warwick Laser Systems to his extensive network of contacts throughout the global automotive industry, thereby benefiting both the industry and, of course, Warwick Laser Systems. 

For more detailed information on Warwick Laser Systems and its activities, including published articles on diode laser transmission welding, please visit their website www.warwick-laser.com

For additional information or to find out how Warwick Laser Systems can help you and your business, please contact Eddie Thorning: -

Eddie Thorning
Tel: +44 (0)1865 765986 Mobile: +44 (0)7785 993178
Fax: +44 (0)1865 762853
E-mail: enquiries@warwick-laser.com

The Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP), currently under development in Waverley, South Yorkshire offers significant opportunities to companies in the automotive sector (as well as other industry sectors) to research, develop and manufacture products embracing high technology and innovation by utilising the excellent facilities available in this region, already widely acknowledged as a centre of excellence for engineering and manufacture.

The AMP offers a unique opportunity for world leading manufacturing and materials research centres and high technology manufacturing companies to co-locate on this top quality site, where concentrated research, supply chains and knowledge can stimulate innovation, business growth, efficiency and profitability.

One of the main architects of this very exciting and highly visionary concept - and now a major sponsor - is the Regional Development Agency – Yorkshire Forward. A professional Project Team has been set up within Yorkshire Forward to provide ongoing assistance and advice to investors and ensure that they achieve maximum success from the AMP.

As the result of a recent agreement with Yorkshire Forward, Eddie Thorning will now be working with the Project Team to help identify and engage suitable companies within the automotive industry in full support of this project. He will also be working with the selected companies themselves to actively promote the considerable advantages of the AMP and to encourage their full participation.

Initially, Eddie’s involvement will concentrate on the UK automotive industry but with ongoing advice and consultation on potential investor companies also within other key global automotive markets.

Fully comprehensive information on the Advanced Manufacturing Park project can be found on the dedicated website www.ampwaverley.com

Companies within the automotive industry who are interested and require more information should first make contact with Eddie Thorning: -

Eddie Thorning
Tel: +44 (0)1865 765986 Mobile: +44 (0)7785 993178
Fax: +44 (0)1865 762853
E-mail: Eddie.Thorning@btinternet.com