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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
VPI Immingham - BONDHOLDERS ONLY
17TH MAR Siemens Gamesa - BONDHOLDERS ONLY
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6TH APR
Humber Zero’s partners, VPI Immingham, Phillips 66 Ltd hosted an exclusive behind the scenes event to give Bondholders an insight into the pioneering project which aims to decarbonise critical industry in the Humber region.
Attendees at the fully-booked event heard from Jonathan Briggs, Project Director, Humber Zero, and a series of young people who have built careers across the Humber Zero partnership on their journey into STEM.
Followed by a bus tour of the VPI Immingham CHP plant led by David Theakstone, Project Development Engineer at VPI Immingham - attendees had the chance to gain a behind-thescenes look at the project and ask questions to the experts directly. In a unique opportunity to find out more about how the electricity you use is generated and how the project will contribute to national efforts to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Siemens Gamesa opened their doors to external businesses for the very first time, for a unique behind the scenes experience at the successful offshore blade factory in Hull.
The fully booked industry insight started with a light networking brunch, followed by a “wellbeing moment” led by boxing champion Tommy Coyle.
The group then met colleagues from a range of diverse backgrounds who proudly shared their work in diversity and inclusion, modernising manufacturing and developing future talent.
During the factory tour, the group saw first-hand how Siemens Gamesa continue to innovate to build quality blades safely and efficiently and get up close with the titans of the North Sea, stretching just over 81 metres long.
Laura Botham, People Partner, Wincanton
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
G.F. Smith - Part of Tech Week Humber
9TH NOV
Delegates joined us for a unique behind the scenes experience to discover how G.F Smith has built its outstanding reputation of maker and curator of the world’s finest papers, and what it is that makes the business a true cut above the rest.
Gareth Sheekey, Finance Director, and Ben Watkinson, Creative Director, discussed how the perhaps unassuming Hull-based company is a market-leader, and has a place in the global luxury brand and design community as provider to some of the most recognisable names out there.
Delegates were taken on a tour of the site, led by Josh Williams and Dave Power of the Business Development Team. The tour included a visit to the factory and samples room, with the opportunity to see envelope-making, CAD and duplex printing processes.
The biggest takeaway for delegates was that pride was so evident in the workforce – the people behind G.F Smith love what they do, love the business, and love Hull.
Susan Allan, Chief Financial Officer, Willerby Group
