Start your day with insight, innovation, and industry connection at the Always Engineering Breakfast Networking & Factory Tour Event. Awayse is a British manufacturer and designer of ball transfer units and material-movement solutions, founded in Birmingham in the late 1930s.
This exclusive morning gathering brings together TMG Members, engineers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and technical professionals for meaningful networking, knowledge sharing, and a behind-the-scenes look at advanced manufacturing operations.
☕ Event Overview
The event begins with a relaxed breakfast networking session, allowing attendees to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable professional relationships in an informal setting.
Following breakfast, guests will participate in a guided factory tour of Always Engineering’s facility, showcasing:
- Advanced manufacturing processes
- Precision engineering operations
- Quality control systems
- Automation and production technologies
- Lean manufacturing practices
- Safety and compliance standards
This is a unique opportunity to see real-world engineering excellence in action.
🎯 Why Attend?
- Expand your professional network
- Gain insight into modern manufacturing systems
- Learn about operational best practices
- Explore collaboration opportunities
- Stay informed about regional industry developments
Whether you are an engineer, plant manager, operations leader, supplier, or industry partner, this event offers valuable practical exposure and meaningful connections.
👥 Who Should Attend?
- Engineers & Technical Professionals
- Manufacturing Managers
- Operations & Production Leaders
- Quality & Maintenance Teams
- Industry Suppliers
- Business Owners & Directors
- Engineering Students & Graduates
🏭 Factory Tour Highlights
Participants will experience:
✔ Live production demonstrations
✔ Process optimization strategies
✔ Workforce development initiatives
✔ Safety-first manufacturing culture
✔ Innovation in action
📅 Event Format
- Welcome & Registration
- Networking Breakfast
- Company Introduction
- Guided Factory Tour
- Q&A Session
The Always Engineering Breakfast is designed to inspire collaboration, strengthen industry relationships, and showcase engineering excellence within our region.
They are best known for inventing the ball transfer unit — a multi-directional, load-bearing rolling component used to move goods, materials, or equipment smoothly in any direction without power. These units are used worldwide in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, airport cargo handling, warehousing, automation, and bespoke industrial systems.
Alwayse supplies a wide range of standard and custom units, from small precision components to heavy-duty products capable of handling very large loads, and supports customers with technical expertise and tailored solutions.
Though it remains rooted in UK engineering, the company serves a global market, exporting products to more than 70 countries and maintaining an extensive international network of distributors.
In 2023, Alwayse became part of the Swedish industrial group Lifco AB, which supports its continued growth and global reach.
