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The Vale Clydach Refinery located near Swansea in South Wales, is one of Europe’s largest nickel refineries, producing high purity nickel pellet and powder products for specialist applications such as high nickel alloys, batteries, nickel plating and automotive components.

They supply over 280 customers in over 30 countries worldwide (Europe, Asia and USA). Their Continuous Improvement (CI) approach has been based around specific tools: Standard Work, 5S, TPM, OEE, QCO and Six Sigma.

Key to their success has been engaging their employees to contribute improvement ideas and participate in their implementation.

The site is justly proud of their environmental record and will share with visitors key initiatives and the results they have achieved.

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World Class Manufacturing … Lean Manufacturing … Engagement & Behaviours … Sustainability & Environment … Shingo Winner

Visit agenda

13.00: Welcome & introductions
13.15: Overview of the Refinery and our CI Journey
14.00: Employee Engagement & Behaviours
14.30: Break
14.45: Sustainability & the Environment
15.15: Facilitated Workshop & Questions
15.45: Reflection & Feedback
16.00: Close & Depart