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"UK Advanced Engineering businesses are a vital part of our economy. To succeed in the global market, we must do everything in our power to promote the fantastic capability the UK has to offer. The CBI fully supports the aims of this strategy."

Richard Lambert, Director-General, CBI

"The UK's Advanced Engineering Marketing Strategy brings essential focus to further advancing the scope and competitiveness of UK engineering. This builds on our excellent capabilities and will help to raise awareness of what the UK has to offer"

Tony Wood, President Gas Turbine Services, Rolls-Royce

"It is vital that all stakeholders work together to support the global engagement and delivery of the UK's world-class advanced engineering capabilities."

Professor Mike Gregory, Institute for Manufacturing

"The UK has highly competitive Advanced Engineering industries and they will play an essential role in generating employment and prosperity as economic growth returns to the global economy. The UK Advanced Engineering Strategy, prepared by UK Trade & Investment, is an important development in promoting the tremendous potential of UK businesses and the opportunities that are available through innovation and the use of new technologies.

Paul Everitt, Chief Executive, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

"Strategy means planning and for me, planning means getting ready to implement actions for our future. This international UK Advanced Engineering strategy is a key part of the process of keeping the benefits of international trade to the UK Advanced Engineering sector at the top of the agenda and to keep its profile high and recognised."

Peter Mathews CMG, Chairman, UKTI Advanced Engineering Advisory Board and Chair and Managing Director of Black Country Metals

"The British Chambers of Commerce fully support the strategy of UK Advanced Engineering led by the UK Trade and Investment Advanced Engineering Advisory Board, something which is a key factor in today's and tomorrow's future economy for the United Kingdom."

David Frost, Director-General of the British Chambers, Commerce

"Every day, on TV somewhere in the world, the best of UK motorsport high-performance engineering is seen WINNING. Fast and on-time delivery of innovative engineering solutions is the "stock-in-trade" of this world class sector, based in Motorsport Valley. They regularly prove, against stiff competition and in front of vast audiences, that the UK is, simply, the best place in the world for this type of Advanced Engineering."

Alistair Fergusson, Managing Director of ALCON, Chairman, the Motorsport Industry Association

"This strategy represents Government at its best and we warmly welcome it. Advanced engineering is vital to our economy, providing high-quality and globally competitive products as well as highly-skilled jobs across the country. UKTI is a valuable resource for the UK and we are fully supportive of the aims of this global marketing strategy at this critical time where the nation's trading success and skills base will be essential for our economic future."

Ian Godden, Chief Executive of the Society, British Aerospace Companies (SBAC)

"Britain's defence engineering has for decades been the crucible of innovation from the Spitfire through the Harrier jump jet, to today's Typhoon. It has always delivered for the UK and can do the same for you."

Alan Garwood, Group Business Development Director, BAE Systems