2. Who we are . . . . .
Gary Sheader
Owner and Managing
Director at Futurestate
Solutions

3. Who we are . . . . .
‘Making a difference’
within the UK
manufacturing
community.

4. Who we are . . . . .
Helping UK
Manufacturers grow and
increase profits.

5. Who we are . . . . .
Previously received
Public Sector support
and realised change was
much needed.

6. Who we are . . . . .
Time for a change.
Business support with no
hidden agendas or
targets to meet.

7. Who we are . . . . .
The Mary Portas of the
North West doing all we
can to support the
growth of manufacturing.

8. Who we are . . . . .
Bringing the
manufacturing
community together to
support each other and
buy locally.

9. Who we are . . . . .
Shaking things up with
our approach and
determined to change the
way we work together.

10. Who we are . . . . .
Insanity: “Doing the same
thing over and over and
expecting different
results.” – Albert Einstein

11. Groups we are proud to be
part of . . . .
“Everyone enjoys doing
the kind of work for
which he is best suited.” -
Napoleon Hill
The Network Fellowship

12. What we do . . . . .
We understand your
needs and will help you
to grow profitably . . . . .

13. What we do . . . . .
Increase Improve Improve
Net Profit Return on Investment Cash Flow
Increase Reduce Reduce
Sales & Inventory Levels Operating Expense
Throughput / Productivity
Business Changes that Drive Positive Behaviour

14. What we do . . . . .
Sales
Costs
Profit
Time
Increasing Profit Margins Daily

15. What we do . . . . .
Strategy
Operational
Excellence
People Process
Achieving Excellence by:
Deploying a Profitable Strategy
Empowering Your People
Improving Process Performance

16. What makes us different? . . . .
We share the risk with our
clients and ensure they pay for
results and not just advice.

17. Testimonials . . . .
“Gary was an employee at Gresham up until
January 2010. During his 5 years within our
team he constantly provided refreshing ideas to
drive the business forward. Gary was involved in
the development of Lean Manufacturing
processes throughout the business and
instrumental in the implementation a full ERP
system. The outcome of which has seen our
efficiency levels increase across the board and I
am delighted to be able to recommend him.”
Don’t just take our word for it. Julian Roebuck, Managing Director

18. Testimonials . . . .
"Gary is a firm believer in the 6 degrees of
separation link to others and this ethos has been
proven many times within the Manufacturers
Network Group in Bolton.
Our government believes that it is manufacturing
that will lead the way out of recession and, by
having networks like this where knowledge can
be shared, and contacts made, in an informal,
relaxed, atmosphere (and with good pie & peas)
can only help.
It was Gary's foresight and perseverance that
Don’t just take our word for it. made it happen and long may it continue to
thrive.“
Val Pilkington, Managing Director

19. Testimonials . . . .
"Gary is a selfless, kind and very switched on
professional and in short always acts to help in
sacrificing ones own interest for the greater good.
I am very proud to not only have known Gary for
a short period of time but proud to call him my
friend. I know that Gary has no hidden agenda
when helping others and I am looking forward to
working with Gary for many years to come. I have
no hesitation in giving Gary a recommendation
and if you are contemplating on doing any
business with Gary, I encourage you to take full
advantage of his skills and expertise as soon as
Don’t just take our word for it. you can. Thank you for everything you have done
and are doing for Be Strong Gary”
Darren Armstrong, Director

20. Our FREE Lean Review will
help you . . . .
1. Build a culture focused on the Customer.
2. Train your Managers to become Leaders.
3. Plan for growth with a World Class Vision &
Strategy.
4. Embrace Continuous Improvement.
5. Sustain an Organised Workplace.
6. Support Positive Environmental Change.
7. Control Quality with Deming’s P-D-C-A
Theory.
8. Focus on Value Adding & Flow.
9. Remove all Types of Waste.
Take advantage of our
10. Introduce Capacity Plan.
FREE Lean Manufacturing 11. Visually Manage Quality, Cost, Delivery &
Review, Benchmark your Safety.
business and become 12. Design out Equipment Failures.
World Class.

22. Call us Today
We would love to talk to you . . .
Manchester Office:
0161 728 6868
Bolton Office:
01204 410062