West Yorkshire Business Boost

Masterclass for Advanced Manufacturing & Green Technology

27 January 2026

Delivered by West Yorkshire Business Boost

 

Overview

Advanced manufacturing is the practice of using innovative technologies and methods to be competitive in the manufacturing sector. This is done by optimizing all aspects of the value chain, from concept to end-of-life considerations. 

Within the international trade environment this is now becoming more of a requirement for companies to look at their production techniques, whilst considering new environmental requirements when shipping goods to new markets. 

Companies need to be aware of these requirements and how to compliant combining both production and reporting responsibilities.

Aim of the Masterclass

To ensure delegates understand: 

  • How to prepare and research these requirements globally
  • What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how this applies to UK Exporters
  • The impact of Advanced manufacturing methods
  • EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits goods associated with deforestation from entering the EU market
  • How to use the UK Online Tariff, and the EU’s Common External Tariff
  • The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment within the European Union (EU)
  • Sources of information 

This full day masterclass is suitable for company managing directors, directors, senior managers, sales managers, production, shipping and operations managers.

Masterclass Objectives

At the end of the session, delegates will be able to understand: 

  • What their own responsibilities are
  • How to research the different markets
  • How to be compliant
  • How to plan and implement processes to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain, helping generate increased sales, and inform future growth strategies.

Masterclass Content

  • Considerations for future exports into the EU
  • The future cost of doing business with the EU – Cost and Benefit Analysis
  • Import requirements into the EU – Focus on product affected sectors
  • Product regulations and customs procedures
  • An overview of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
  • De- Forestation regulations and products affected
  • The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive
  • General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) – Exporters responsibility
  • Global environmental import regulations
  • The responsibilities for compliance
  • The impact on existing export documentation and customs procedures
  • Impacted product groups and any changes in UK Trade Agreements

Benefits

After this masterclass, delegates will be equipped with the knowledge of how to develop business whilst complying and helping to achieve the net zero targets. They will understand: the key information required to get products to market; how to research the different markets; and how to remain competitive within their global market.

 

*West Yorkshire Business Boost is delivered by Exemplas & key partners, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

 

Date: 27 January 2026

Time: from 9:30am to 4:30pm (including 1-hour break at lunchtime)

Venue: Online via Zoom

This event is part of a programme, only available to West Yorkshire SMEs, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

To register to the West Yorkshire Business Boost Programme and book your place, CLICK HERE. 

 

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