BMF Launch Event

The Bradford Manufacturing Futures (BMF) launch event was held today (Feb 21st) in Bradford City Hall. The BMF is a non-for-profit organisation led by local manufacturers but supported by local government, local infrastructure companies, innovation organisations and service providers, to practically navigate the transition to Net Zero, avoiding risk and taking advantage of opportunities.

Early work from BMF has identified over a £1bn of potential investment in clean energy generation, distribution, and new equipment in our manufacturing sites, thereby protecting/transitioning 24,000 local jobs and creating the mechanisms to work with our infrastructure companies to deliver Net Zero for industry and the wider community.

Bradford Manufacturing Futures shared the results from the last 12 months of work by project partners and approximately 50 businesses who have engaged together with academia & infrastructure to provide practical structures that can support industries in Bradford and enable a roll-out to the wider WYCA area in meeting the local & global decarbonisation goals.

Quotes from key partners organisations….

Quote 1 - David Calder, BMF Manufacturing Champion

“Bradford Manufacturing Futures is a central voice for industry across the district, enabling effective communication with policy makers and network operators, as well as encouraging collaboration between partners to create initiatives to utilise resources wisely.”

Quote 2 - Richard Pyatt, CR Plus Ltd

"We are thrilled to be part of this transformative project. Bradford Manufacturing Futures has developed a district-wide roadmap for decarbonisation, alongside an investment prospectus, and is committed to sharing its knowledge with manufacturers across the district and the wider West Yorkshire region."

"There is still time to get involved and embark on the decarbonisation journey. At CR Plus, our goal within BMF is to share practical low-carbon solutions with Bradford’s manufacturers. By collaborating, we can achieve far greater impact than by working in isolation."

Quote 3 - Bradford Council

Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council said,

“Bradford Council are continuing to support The Bradford Manufacturing Futures organization as it moves forward to highlight the key role that Industrial Decarbonisation plays in the development of low-carbon technologies and infrastructure, increasing industry competitiveness and contributing to the clean growth in Bradford and the wider region.”

“Bradford Council are committed to meeting the district Net-zero carbon target by 2038 and will continue to support the BMF organisation as it moves forward and builds upon the foundations already set.”

Quote 4 - Solenis UK Industries Ltd

“Solenis has been involved in Bradford Manufacturing Futures from the start, and recognises the need for low-cost solutions to decarbonisation. We are at the beginning of a long journey, however the collaboration between partners has been excellent and has opened our eyes to new approaches, while demonstrating the value in continuing to work together.”  

ENDS

About Bradford Manufacturing Futures partners:

Bradford Council are facilitating partners CR Plus Ltd, the University of Bradford and the following 6 local manufacturers: Produmax Limited, Texfelt Ltd, Teconnex Ltd, Denso Marston Ltd, Solenis UK Industries Ltd, and Calbee Group (UK) Ltd.

For more information:

www.bradfordcluster.co.uk 

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Taken at the Bradford Manufacturing Futures Event at City Hall.

Left to right: Andrew Whittles, Bradford Council; Stewart Davies, Bradford Sustainable Development Partnership; Sally Jones, Bradford Council; David Calder, BMF Manufacturing Champion; Tony Parton, CR Plus Ltd; Richard Moore, Denso Martson Ltd; Olivia Watson, Teconnex Ltd; Michael Walsh, Texfelt Ltd; Richard Pyatt CR Plus Ltd..