What we can do for you

Set up to help smaller business improve productivity, reduce waste and compete more effectively, the South West MAS (SWMAS) aims to make a significant difference to the manufacturing industry in the South West.

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  Becoming Lean helped us increase our turnover by £2 million

  How Cornish company Bott Ltd, who manufacture workplace storage systems, found European success in adopting lean techniques.

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  We probably wouldn't still be in business if it wasn't for the assistance and work carried out with South West MAS

  How a traditional Bath Stone company used lean tools and new technology to secure their future.

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  Embracing new technology to survive in a competitive market.

  How Creeds the printers, a family run printers in Dorset, has used new technology to expand their business.

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  Improving Team skills to increase business

  How developing leadership skills helped a Somerset packaging company reduce overtime and increase sales.

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  “Invaluable support towards a new future”

  How working with South West MAS on a programme of strategic management has helped Somerset based Taunton Fabrication to increase performance targets by 50%.

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  Watch the video of how AP Valves is becoming lean

  See how lean tools and techniques are helping AP Valves, reduce stock, reduce customer order lead times and save money.

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  Linking Universities with industry

  See how Kingfisher boats is bringing new technology into the business through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership