The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and The Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) will be sharing a stand when they take part as exhibitors at Hillhead next month (June 25-27).
The two aggregates sector bodies say that co-habiting on one stand (H2) at the UK show underlines their collaborative approach for the benefit of the mineral products sector.
They adds it will also enable visitors to Hillhead to talk with both membership organisations and understand how, together, IQ and MPQC can achieve more for their respective members.
Joint CEO James Thorne says: “We understand that individuals and the businesses in our sector need consistency across the industry on topics that impact personal and commercial success. They need approved standards and regulated qualifications relevant to business needs as well as safety-conscious and highly skilled employees who can access quality training and professional development for their own career progression. If you look at the work of IQ, the IQ branch network and MPQC, you can see the breadth of our work as the clear bedrock supporting these needs.”
The cross-sector approach understands that collaborating with a wide range of organisations and strategic partners, that align with our aims and objectives is the key to making a real difference.
At Hillhead, Minerals Matter will be explaining its STEM Ambassador Scheme, encouraging individuals and companies to play an active role in spreading awareness of careers in the sector by committing some volunteering time for local engagement with schools, colleges and communities.
It will also welcome a number of local school students to the stand, before giving them a guided tour also be present with scheduled stops at a variety of exhibitor’s stands including Tarmac, EPC-UK, Wirtgen, SMT/Volvo and CDE where they will learn about the work of each of the companies and the breadth of career opportunities across the industry.
The stand will also serve as a base for many of the groups’ partner organisations including the Heavy Clay Technology Association (HCTa), the Quarry National Joint Advisory Committee (QNJAC), the University of Derby: Centre for Mineral Products, the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT), the Institute of Explosive Engineers (IEXPe) and Minerals Matter.
By working together the IQ and MPQC say they can achieve more, offering access to expertise and structure for the benefit of their members and the sector.
