What is the Special Metals Forum?
The SMF creates a positive and forward looking programme for the special metals industry, its products and skills. The forum brings together the strengths, unique resources and capabilities of the special metals supply chain; producers, fabricators, component manufacturers and OEM’s are all represented as well as research organisations and the wider academic community.
For more details visit http://www.namtec.co.uk/smf
The special metals sector has never been more important to the UK’s increasingly knowledge-based economy. The aerospace, energy and bio-medical sectors are all critically dependent on special metals for their success.
Member organisations share the common aim of strengthening the special metals industry through sharing best commercial and technical practice.
The Specials Metal Forum...
- Leads discussion and provides strategic direction.
- Co-ordinates sector technology and innovation.
- Provides solutions to the sector’s training, skills and recruitment needs.
- Provides direct technical support and access to a wide range of technical material.
- Operates a web-based product enquiry service.
- Promotes the sector and the companies working in it.
How will your company benefit?
Networking opportunities
Become part of the SMF network of companies that represent all parts of the special metals supply chain and contribute your ideas.
The SMF will develop and publish a sector strategy which you can help create. An annual global market report will be published on a relevant market sector.
You will be able to participate in a range of activities including workshops, training courses, trade shows and the SMF’s own annual conference.
Promoting your company
Your company’s details will be listed on the dedicated SMF website and your products and services will appear in the supplier section.
Your business sector will be promoted within our quarterly newsletter and at various trade shows and events.
You will receive sales leads from the enquiries generated relating to sourcing of products and services.
Technical support
You will get FREE access to independent technical advice and help available by phone, fax or email.
Members will get discounts for events and training courses and have special access to the members’ area of the website.
We offer an IPR/Patent service along with project signposting.
Education and Training
You will receive special discounts on NAMTEC’s technical training courses.
Recruitment assistance is provided from our web-based job posting facility.
