Episode 21: Real Life Willy Wonka

Huge thank you to this episode sponsor - Enginuity! Enginuity is dedicated to closing the skills gap in UK engineering and manufacturing, creating a thriving and more productive sector that is at the forefront of delivering solutions to society’s greatest challenges.

You can join the Enginuity Alliance, if you're serious about closing the skills gap and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing, here: https://enginuity.org/the-alliance

 

Jamie Ashpole started JJA Pack installing and fixing chocolate machines. He now uses his experience, and his own chocolate line to inspire kids into manufacturing! His 14 year old twins are also involved in the business, delivering workshops and becoming the face of the JJA Snack brand, now called JJA Kids.

 

Upcoming Exhibitions: Automation UK, CBS Arena 7th-8th May - https://forms.reg.buzz/automation-uk-2025/engineers-insight?utm_source=engineersinsight.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=auk2025

National Manufacturing Supply Chain, RDS Simmonscourt Dublin 28th & 29th May - https://manufacturingevent.com/

 

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