HMA Insight Event


Hunter Manufacturing Awards invites you to its annual Insights Event - providing awareness into manufacturing in our region. HMA Insights features informal presentations in a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities for interaction between presenters and attendees.

Date: Thursday 10th August

Venue: The Explorer Lounge (upstairs at helloworld Travel), 450 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Time: 5.30pm – 8.00pm

Dress Code: Smart casual

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/686395997907

About Our Presenters

Wayne Oldham, Innovation and Sustainable Technology Director - 4id Solutions
Founded in 2003, 4id Solutions specialises in the design and manufacturing of contactless technologies like RFID, NFC, smart labels and more, enabling businesses all around the world to modernise their operations and outperform expectations. Based in Wyong, servicing the globe.

Christian Broadhurst, Relationship Executive - CommBank
Together the CommBank team provides management and advice to a portfolio of 38 Commbank’s Large and Key Business clients across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Core focus on complex banking solutions for diversified trading or going concern businesses. Off the back of their latest Manufacturing Insights report, Christian will be presenting their key findings from this report.

Dr Pat O’Flaherty - in association with The Emergent Group
Dr O’Flaherty will provide information on the opportunity for HMA Manufacturers to register for an upcoming Lean Manufacturing workshop series, that will be running here in the Hunter. Pat has an international reputation in teaching and implementing the Lean management approach that streamlines production processes, improving employee and company performance.

Light refreshments will be served

Please RSVP by COB Monday 7th August using this ticket page - www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hma-insight-event-tickets-686395997907

If you have any questions please contact Adrienne Donnelly on marketing@hma.org.au

 

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