Overview
Broadly defined, the electrotechnical sector covers the complete
spectrum of electrical, electronic and mechanical industries from
capital power equipment to wiring accessories. It also touches on
many other sectors within what is traditionally thought of as 'Materials
and Engineering'. It had a turnover in the UK in 1999 in the
region of £93 billion over 40% of which is exported.
The manufacture of mechanical machinery and equipment generated a turnover of nearly £32 billion in 1999, around one third of which was exported.
Process Engineering Contractors cover all aspects (including design) required for the complete execution of onshore projects for the processing industries including chemicals, oil & gas, electricity generation and food & drink. The UK has the second largest concentration of process industry contracting capability in the world. The industry's annual turnover is estimated to be about £14bn and exports account for around 50% of total business.
The majority of this information was compiled from details supplied by the DTI.
Government
Partnership with the Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical & Process)
Sector
Materials and Engineering Sector Unit (MESU)
The DTI's Materials and Engineering Sector Unit (MESU) aims to be
the trusted Partner for companies, organisations and individuals
who are pioneering change and driving up productivity in the Materials
and Engineering sectors in the context of sustainable development.
The Unit will aim to work within Government and with others to help
improve the business environment and eliminate the barriers that
hold these businesses back. Teams of dedicated "Relationship
Managers" will build and maintain relationships with companies
and intermediaries in order to understand better the issues that
impact on the productivity and competitiveness of business and to
deliver business friendly results. For general enquiries, please
contact:
Materials and Engineering Sector Unit
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Tel: 020 7215 5000
For further
information contact:
Valerie Allcock
Process Plant
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Tel: 020 7215 1616
DTI's Engineering Policy Unit
The Engineering Policy Unit helps engineering interests to improve perceptions of engineering in society at large and, especially, among those who have yet to make career choices.
Contact:
Engineering Policy Unit
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Enquiries: 020 7215 1648
Schemes and Initiatives
Supporting the Power Equipment
Industries
The
Materials and Engineering Sector Unit (MESU) of the DTI's Business
Relations
aims to be the trusted Partner for companies, organisations and
individuals who are seeking to pioneer change and drive up
productivity across engineering in the context of sustainable
development.
Within the
MESU, a small team is working with the power generation equipment and
the electrical transmission & distribution equipment sectors.
Recent work of the team includes:-
- Completion
of a database of the supply chain in the fossil fuel power
equipment sector which has been undertaken by Mott MacDonald
on behalf of the Department.
The database includes contact details of some 6000
companies for interest to potential customers and potential
commercial collaborators. The
database is available free of charge from the DTI.
- Completion
of an impact assessment of e-commerce on the power generation
equipment sector. This
has been commissioned from Atmaana Ltd (previously Anisa
Consulting Ltd) and a copy of the full assessment is available
free of charge from the DTI.
An impact assessment of e-commerce on the electrical
transmission and distribution equipment sector is being planned.
- Completion
of studies which explore the key factors affecting the
productivity and competitiveness of the sectors.
Copies of these studies are available free of charge from
the DTI.
Information is also available from DTI:
Chris Regan
Power
Generation
Department of Trade and Industry
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Tel: 020 7215 1979
Fax: 020 7215 1070
E-mail: Chris.Regan@dti.gsi.gov.uk
The Japanese Electronics Business Association (JEBA)
JEBA is an industry-led initiative, supported by DTI and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). It aims to increase UK component manufacturers' supply to Japanese electronics companies based in the UK. The scheme is open to UK-based component manufacturers (electronics, plastic or mechanical components), software producers and high-tech companies. Further information is available on the JEBA website.
The Pacific Rim Electronics Business Association (PREBA)
PREBA is an industry-led initiative, supported by DTI. PREBA aims to help UK-based component suppliers take up opportunities to supply Pacific Rim electronics manufacturers operating in the UK. The scheme is open to UK-based component manufacturers (electronics, plastics and mechanical components). Further information is available on the DTI website and the PREBA website.
Surface engineering
This is an industry-led competitiveness improvement programme aimed at raising the performance of the UK surface engineering industry to world-class standards by the early years of the 21st century. It enables participating companies to understand their competitive position in relation to their UK and European competitors, to adopt best management practice and to develop supply chain networks. The project is being managed by the Surface Engineering Association (SEA) and has the support of the DTI. Further information is available on the DTI website.
Specific Export Help for the Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical & Process) Sector
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the Government Organisation that brings together the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) in support of British trade and investment overseas.
Sector specific export help for Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical & Process) industries can be found on the UK Trade & Investment website.
Other Sector Contacts
Listed below is a selection of organisations that can offer assistance to companies in this sector.
A more extensive list of Trade Associations in this sector can be found at the Trade Association Forum web site
Engineering Industries Association
Broadway House
Tothill Street
London SW1H 9NS
Tel: 020 7222 2367
Fax: 020 7799 2206
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Michael Faraday House
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
Herts SG1 2AY
Tel: 01438 313311
Fax: 01438 742840
General Business Support, Schemes and Initiatives
DTI For Business
This page lists many of the initiatives that the DTI and other parts
of Government currently operate. Included on this page are links with
various support schemes and initiatives.
DTI Information Age
This page lists many of the initiatives that the DTI and other parts
of Government currently operate. Included on this page are links with
schemes and initiatives offering guidance and advice relating to new
technology and fast access to information.
DTI International Trade
and Investment
This page offers a comprehensive menu of links to sites offering
support to exporters (through UK Trade & Investment), investors in the UK
and importers into the UK.
Companies House
From this site, you can link to a wide range of Government sites and Professional Bodies that can provide general guidance and support for all UK companies.
The Trade Association Forum
The Trade Association Forum helps associations to deliver best practice to members.
Small Business Service
The Government site for practical business advice and
help.
Regulatory Guidance
DTI Regulatory Guidance provides information on a wide range of regulatory guidance material for which DTI is responsible for administering.
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