Metal is the foundation of everything we build, and it’s time more women were part of that story. That’s why Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, Managing Director of Professional Polishing Services, founded Women with Metal; an annual conference and network, championing the role of women in metals and manufacturing.
Through her work she’s breaking down barriers and showcasing the power of a more diverse workforce. This film shines a light on the critical need for inclusion across the aluminium industry and manufacturing at large. Because to unlock fresh ideas and future talent, the sector must reflect the world it serves.
Women with Metal is proud to be a Strategic Partner in the The Element of Choice digital series.
In this special bonus episode of Industry 2Day, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2025 with Kirsty Davies-Chinnock — Managing Director of Professional Polishing Services, Director at the British Stainless Steel Association, and Founder of Women with Metal & Women in Industry. Kirsty shares her unique perspective as a leading industry voice and passionate advocate for greater representation of women in manufacturing. From misconceptions and barriers to entry, to evolving skills and the role of technology, we delve into the real stories, progress, and ongoing challenges — and explore what it will take to make manufacturing a more welcoming and rewarding space for everyone.
In 2023 a new conference landed called Women With Metal, conceived and directed by Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, MD of Professional Polishing Services in the West Midlands. On this edition of The Production Line, we're joined by Kirsty and by two of the 2024 conference speakers: Steph Snade, founder of the Limitless Leadership Academy and Jeremy Stockdale, founder of Ylead.
Topic: breaking down the workplace barriers and systems (created by men over decades) and making the shop floor free from sexism, unconscious bias (and conscious!) and reaping the ultimate dividend of a wider talent pool.
Hang onto your hats, it's a great conversation!
Hosts: Pete Comerford and Mike Bolton.
Release Date: August 6th 2024
The programme is presented by Manufacturing TV's Editorial Director Nick Peters and Chief Analyst Jonny Williamson.
Tata Steel spoke to Kirsty at the UK Metals Expo
With Made in the Midlands and Ilona Pitt
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