Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing September 2009    Welcome to Low Carbon Cymru! A century after the birth of the motor car, we are seeing and experiencing today some of the most significant developments which will shape transport over the next century. This issue features some of the latest Welsh success stories from Toyota Hybrid engines through to an Advanced Bi-polar Battery development research facility. In Wales we are committed to making the changes which will give us a better, cleaner, healthier and prosperous future through the low carbon vehicle programme. Toyota’s Hybrid Engines secure Welsh jobs Toyota’s decision to build new hybrid engines at its Welsh plant was today hailed as "an investment by a world class company in a world class facility" by Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones. Further information on Toyota’s hybrid engines Ford Bridgend plant praised by Chancellor of the Exchequer   The South Wales plant has seen orders escalate for the four–cylinder engines used to power the majority of the company’s small cars throughout Europe. With future US sales planned for the engines. Read more about the visit and plans for Ford, Bridgend Automotive directory connects industry The Welsh Automotive Forum has just produced a new directory of members to help car makers and their suppliers find the right people to do the right job at the right price and right on time. Find out how you can get a copy   IBW gain additional drive from industry champion Promise and potential from new power pack International Business Wales (IBW) is soon to enhance the Welsh Automotive and Engineering offering with the help of industry champion David Rees. A unique opportunity for Wales to produce a new generation of lightweight high performance and environmentally friendly batteries holds huge promise and potential, said Wales First Minister Rhodri Morgan. Learn more about David’s sector experience & how his knowledge will enhance the team Read more about the Advanced Bi–polar Battery development facility Toyota's Hybrid Engines secure Welsh jobs Ford Bridgend plant praised by Chancellor of the Exchequer Automotive directory connects industry IBW gain additional drive from industry champion Promise and potential from new power pack Know someone who might be interested? Forward this email to up to 5 people in one go. Automotive brochure Download Automotive brochure   (3.02 Mb) PDF Advances Wales   Showcasing the latest news in Science, Technology & Engineering in Welsh industry and academia, and promoting global technology transfer.   FREE Download: Advances Wales – Summer 2009   (1.31Mb) PDF A guide to investing in Wales   Prepared by Deloitte ’A guide to investing in Wales’ includes background information on the region, information on taxation and finance.   FREE Download: A guide to investing in Wales   (859 Kb) PDF     Grove Fuel Cell Symposium       22 - 24 September 2009 London, 22nd - 24th September 2009   Book a meeting 5th European Manufacturing Strategy Summit       12 - 14 October 2009 Düsseldorf, Germany   Book a meeting Manufacturing Technology Ireland 2009       14th - 15th October 2009   Book a meeting         Unsubscribe   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed via our website.                            You can Unsubscribe instantly. Subscribe  If someone sent you this email and you like what you've seen, sign up! Forward   this email to up to 5 people who you think may like this. Contact Us  with any queries or questions. Please do not reply to this email. IBW Website  for the latest information about business in Wales. Info  IBW, Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0ED. We're on the move, IBW will be moving offices during October, click here for our latest office address.