The Manufacturing Task Force (MTF) was set up by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to address the effects of the closures of JTI Gallaher and Michelin in Ballymena. In January 2018, the MTF commenced a process of engaging with manufacturing leaders and stakeholders to determine how best to drive sustained productivity growth in the sector. One of the key outputs from the research and engagement was the establishment of five sub-groups to develop actions based on recommendations agreed – Skills and Talent Pipeline, Innovative SME’s, Collaborative R&D, Productivity & Digitisation and Supply Chain.
One of the key outputs from the research and engagement was the establishment of five sub-groups to develop actions based on recommendations agreed – Skills and Talent Pipeline, Innovative SME’s, Collaborative R&D, Productivity & Digitisation and Supply Chain.