Rise & Design: Innovation, Challenge & Growth in Manufacturing

Innovation is one of those words that can be overused to the point of being meaningless.

But it's actually critical for your organisation. And may not be what you think it is.

Yes, innovation can mean the creation of new products, but changing the way you speak to your customers, manage your team, or finding new suppliers can radically improve your business.

They’re not for designers and innovators,- they’re for those who want to do those things better, and to meet like-minded people.

Come and hear from business like you, about different ways you can change your business for the better, so that afterwards, you can do it too.

ECON Engineering: Still a local, family business, Econ Engineering is the UK’s leading manufacturer of gritters, de-icers, snow ploughs and highway maintenance vehicles. For the past 50 years they have continually adapted to changing market conditions, developing their service and product range to stay cometative and relevant in the changing buiness enviroment.

HECK!: HECK Food is a family-run business, specialising in high-quality sausages, burgers, and meat-free products. Crafted in small batches on their farm near Bedale, their products are known for bold flavours, premium ingredients, and freshness. With a focus on innovation, HECK offers a range of gluten-free and plant-based options. Despite their independent roots, they’ve built a strong national presence while staying true to their Yorkshire values and hands-on, passionate approach.

Design and innovation should be at the heart of every business and organisation, as their engine room for growth.

These Rise and Design events, which RTC North have been hosting since 2009, bring together businesses of all shapes and sizes, and people from all backgrounds, to hear how others have created great products, designed engaging customer experiences, and have grown in many different ways as a result.

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RTC North help deliver economic impact by supporting small businesses across the North of England innovate, grow, and stay competitive.

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Business North Yorkshire would like to thank ECON Engineering for generously opening the doors of their in-house musem to the local business community and hosting this event in celebration of North Yorkshire Business Week.

Since 1969 ECON Engineering have been manufacturing winter and road maintenance vehicles at their factory in Ripon. Their in-house museum showcases a wide range of vehicles built right here in North Yorkshire — machines that help keep the UK’s roads moving, whatever the weather.

This event is free to attend, but registration is essential.

Please note that photography and video may be taken at the event for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be included, please speak to a member of the event team on arrival.

For questions or more information, please contact:
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