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Annual Dinner 2011, London

Journalists can contact SMFs' Press Office by emailing Althea Taylor-Salmon at althea@fortunepr.co.uk or by calling 07711 624 267 for interviews, comments and articles on a wide range of business, business education and industry specific topics.  See the Media Spokespeople page for an example of speakers/topics.

 

Engineering & Technoloy - 8 December 2011

SMF Secretary James Raby comments on how engineering degrees open doors to different careers

 

Bristol University - 16 November 2011

Five engineering students from the University of Bristol have been selected as 'inspirational role models to the next generation of engineers' by the Royal Academy of Engineering with SMF playing its part.


Engineering & Technology Magazine - 4 November 2011

SMF David Hardy, former operations and technical director of EnviroWales and now an independent consultant, comments on recycling 50,000 tonnes of lead acid batteries and scrap metal each year in E&T's Eco-engineering article.


Financial Times - 14 OCtober 2011

SMF Richard Atkinson, comments in the FT's  Ask the Expert coluumn on investment and funding


The Independent - 13 October 2011

SMF President quoted in article An MBA is the Perfect Way to Change Direction.

 

Engineering & Technology Online - 12 October 2011

SMF Announces latest graduates.


The UK Business Blog - 22 September 2011

SMF Bhav Ubhi-Hull gives wrotes on how solar energy is igniting the UK engineering sector.

 

IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology) - 5 September 2011

Launch of new work experience section of IET - SMF Andy Airey, Chief Executive of Inspiring Futures Foundation, offers advice on planning for, gaining and maximising  work experience.


Achieving Business Excellence Online Magazine: 22 August 2011

The Vital Ingredient: David Falzani, CEO a of Polaris Associates and President of SMF says engineers need to get a taste for marketing.

 

Achieving Business Excellence Features: 12 August 2011

Operations: Taste! David Falzani, CEO a of Polaris Associates and President of SMF says engineers need to get a taste for marketing.

 

Real Business: 8 July 2011

News of the World Phone Hacking: Real Business asked four business owners what they would do if they were in Rupert Murdoch's shoe.  Julian Fagandini, an SMF and owner of Fagandini Associates. comments.

 

Irish Times 6 July 2011

'US firm acquires Irish start-up' - SMF Co-founder's sleep apnoea diagnostic firm bought by US sleep therapy group ResMed.

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Professional Engineering: July 2011

Recipe for Success in today's market, David Falzani CEO of Polaris Associates says engineers need to get a taste for marketing.

 

Financial Times:  July 2011

Adult Stem Cell Banks Win Go ahead - Ilika helping to spearhead new medical advance.  Also featured in the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail.

 

Recruiter: 15 June 2011

Engineering: There may well be greater interest fom young people in a career in engineering but there is still a dearth of experienced talent.

 

The Engineer : May 2011

Veiwpoint feature from Peter Young, Head of Arup Advanced Technology & Research UK: To meet transport's carbon reduction targets, we must find a substitute for longer journeys or chane our travelling behaviour.

 

Daily Telegraph: 17 April 2011

The Power is in the palnts: A drive towards sustainable technologies will help biofuels gain ground against fossil fuels.

 

Telegraph.co.uk: 2 March 2010

Expert view on BEC Engineering and Design company's product expansion. SMF President, David Falzani, gives his view on BEC's plans for diversifying its product portfolio.

 

Professional Engineering: 16 June 2010

'Get on board': Two page feature on SMF's survey of 100 HR professionals to unearth their opinions on employing engineers in senior management positions.

Professional Engineering: 16 June 2010

Gordon Brown's record on science, engineering and technology defended by Lord Sainsbury. Lord Sainsbury's speech is reported from the SMF Annual Dinner in central London.

The Engineer.co.uk: 25 June 2010

Ilika announces AIM flotation - manufacturing and engineering group Ilika's AIM flotation which comes on the back of Lord Sainsbury's address at the SMF Annual Dinner where he stressed the importance of helping the UK's manufacturing and service industries to compete in global markets.

 

BBC World Service Digital Planet: 14 September 2010

Presenter Gareth Mitchell talks to SMF Phil Westcott whose company is behind a non-profit organisation that aims to unite language teachers in the developing world with clients in the West offering lessons via Skype.

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