‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ roadshow comes to Blyth

The first roadshow took place in Blyth on Thursday (April 24).

Gareth Thomas, government minister for services, small businesses, and exports, said: “Maximising the UK’s export potential is crucial to achieving our Plan for Change, by creating good jobs with high wages, raising productivity, and boosting the economy.

“Through these roadshows, the government is focussing on supporting key growth sectors, making it quicker and easier for smaller businesses to connect with markets, grasp export opportunities, and expand.”

The Blyth show’s focus in particular is on exporting in the clean energy sector.

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Alex Marshall, group business development director at Clarke Energy, said: “From the Americas and Africa to Asia and Australasia, clean technologies are now established as one of the most important pillars of the global economy.

“So as an Export Champion and a UK business developing innovative clean technology solutions across the world, this Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow event is an excellent place to discuss the latest international trends and export opportunities for UK businesses in the clean energy sector.”

More information about support available from the Department for Business and Trade is available at great.gov.uk.