Minister visits epm: technology
Universities and science minister David Willetts has visited a Derbyshire manufacturer to discuss the production of components for Formula 1 cars.
Willetts joined staff at epm: technology to see how the company manufactures carbon fibre composite components for Formula 1 cars, aerospace, defence and other high performance applications.
Willetts said: “UK manufacturing is growing strongly and playing a central role in the economy and its recovery, and it was fascinating to see this work in action at epm:technology.
"I was also fortunate enough to meet the company apprentices. Apprenticeships are a great way to earn money while you learn skills and build a career. That’s why the government has put expanding the number of apprenticeships at the heart of its strategy to improve the nation’s skills."
He added that through the government’s growth review, the company was "working closely with the manufacturing industry so that all new policy proposals are focused on removing the barriers to economic growth".
