Neath Port Talbot Innovation Exchange

Global Centre of Rail Excellence — In Conversation with Simon Jones

In this episode, Helen speaks to CEO of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence, Simon Jones about the innovative world class rail testing centre planned for Onllwyn and the impact this will have not only in Wales but across the UK.

Intuety - In conversation with Simon Wright

Intuety is an AI-Powered Safety Risk Assessment software, providing users with financial advantage and the opportunity to work smarter. To find out more we talk to Intuety's CEO, Simon Wright.

ABPorts — In Conversation with Andy Reay

Associated British Ports (ABPorts) are the UK's leading port operator, with over 30 years of experience in servicing the UK's offshore energy industry. Andy Reay, who leads the development of ABP’s Offshore Wind solutions, joins us in this episode to share the opportunities at Port Talbot's port.

SO Modular — In Conversation with Charlotte Hale

Neath-based Sevenoaks Modular (SO Modular) design, manufacture and innovate timber frame components for large national homebuilders, contractors and housing associations across the UK. SO Modular are committed to supplying eco-friendly, sustainable and low carbon buildings and are pioneers in researching carbon-neutral materials. In this episode, we speak to director Charlotte Hale about the business.

MMEngineering — In Conversation with Chris McDermid

MM Engineering are a specialist defence engineering company that design, manufacture and install high quality blast and flood defence solutions across the UK and beyond. In this episode, we speak to Chris McDermid, one of the directors of MM Engineering.

SWIC —In Conversation with Jon Maddy

This episode sees us speaking to Jon Maddy from the South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) about the industry-wide journey to decarbonisation. SWIC is a cluster of diverse industrial companies across South Wales that have come together to collaboratively tackle the challenge of decarbonisation and clean growth, with the aim of proving that investing in Net Zero creates a stronger and more prosperous future in Wales.

Hexigone — In Conversation with Patrick Dodds and Ella Newington

We will be speaking Patrick Dodds, Managing Director and Ella Newington, Marketing Manager. from Neath Port Talbot-based Hexigone.
With the industry needing to find a safe alternative to existing corrosion inhibitors, which have been banned in the EU, the Swansea University Corrosion Research Group embarked on the challenge of finding a replacement. As a result of the team finding a mechanism of protection, Hexigone was created as an innovative spin-out company.

DASA — In Conversation with Tom Adamson and Anis Mourad

DASA is an organisation set up by the MOD to work with the UK government across defence and security and engages with networks, private sector and academia to develop ideas.
 
Tom Adamson is the Innovation Partner and Anis Mourad Access to Mentoring and Finance Partner.  In this podcast we find out what DASA is and does and how they work with businesses across the region and how you can get involved and supported.  It is all about innovation.

SDW Group — Discussion with Paul Sinnot

Paul Sinnot, General Manager at Port Talbot-based SDW Group talks to Helen about expansion plans, the effects of the pandemic on the business and working on a more local level. SDW Group provides secure data removal services for I.T. components.

Ministry of Furniture — In Conversation with Graham Hirst

In this episode, we hear from Graham Hirst, Managing Director of Ministry of Furniture, which specialises in contract furniture supply, remanufacturing and interior design. Graham shares his experience in manufacturing, moving to the newly refurbished Metal Box site and future growth plans and opportunities.