PPMA Gear Up Issue 1

Seminars, training and networking
Forthcoming
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PPMA Industry 4.0 networking event –
in collaboration with Siemens
MTC Coventry
The next Industrial Revolution is coming…is your
company ready? The Industrial Internet of Things
and Industry 4.0 will increasingly impact machine
builders, while advances in technology are already
blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical
worlds. Learn what this means for your business at
this half-day event, brought to you by the PPMA in
collaboration with Siemens. Featuring sessions on
machine and mechatronic design, automatic integration,
and possible new business models, the event also
includes a Q&A session and light lunch.
PPMA Driving Safety Day
Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Bicester
Our safety and awareness driving days, brought to you
by Ultimate Car Control, are both educational and fun.
Free for PPMA members.
Managing Workplace Performance
Marriott Hotel, Northampton
This course will aid line managers who have
performance management responsibilities and need to
help staff achieve their potential by: understanding the
link between effective performance management and
business results; identifying how to use a GAP analysis
on an individual performance; explaining how to use a
Personal Improvement Plan; and much more.
PPMA member rate £95 +VAT.
Machinery Directive
Marriott Hotel, Northampton
Smart
Innovation
Is your company fully conversant with the current
Machinery Directive? This seminar provides an overview
of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, including:
partly completed machines; essential health & safety
regulations; technical file contents; and much more.
PPMA member rate £195 +VAT.
14 June
PPMA Driving Safety Day
Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Bicester
Our safety and awareness driving days, brought to you
by Ultimate Car Control, are both educational and fun.
Free for PPMA members.
21 June
Introduction to Project Management
Marriott Hotel, Northampton
This practical course offers essential and effective
skills, tools and techniques for those who have
never been trained in running a project, are working
in a project support office, or are new to the role of
project manager.
PPMA member rate £95 +VAT.
28 June
Robotic Safety for Integrators
Marriott Hotel, Manchester
This seminar is aimed at companies using, purchasing,
designing and manufacturing machines incorporating
industrial robots. It will discuss some of the issues
regarding CE marking of complex assemblies and the
requirements of the various standards.
PPMA member rate £195 +VAT.
5 July
PPMA Driving Safety Day
Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Bicester
Our safety and awareness driving days, brought to you
by Ultimate Car Control, are both educational and fun.
Free for PPMA members.
31 August
PPMA Golf Day
The Oxfordshire, Milton Common, Oxfordshire
The perfect opportunity for members to entertain
clients and take part in a thoroughly enjoyable day of
27 holes of golf and four competitions, at one of the
most exciting courses in the country. The day will finish
with a three course dinner and trophy presentations.
£495 per 4-player team or £130 per person.
Stay up to date
Knowledge is power – stay one step ahead of the
competition by attending our informative seminars,
training and networking events. To book your
place on any of these events, or for questions and
comments, call 020 8773 8111 or contact
christine.jordan@ppma.co.uk
10 www.ppma.co.uk