• Started the ‘SMF Cares’ initiative to cultivate the spirit of volunteerism amongst SMF members and staff
• A new Council and President were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 19 September 2014
• Launched the inaugural SMF Awards, with two award categories: SMF Sustainable Growth Award and Business Model Innovation Award. The latter of which is the first award of its kind in Singapore to honour companies that have successfully transformed their business models
• Successfully organised the inaugural Manufacturing Solutions Expo, a three-day trade show that offered innovative solutions that covered the entire manufacturing value chain
• Celebrated SMF’s 82nd anniversary on 8 October 2014 at Swissotel The Stamford. Minister Tan Chuan-Jin attended as Guest-of-Honour. Other VIPs included Minister Teo Ser Luck and Minister Sam Tan. Over 1,000 guests attended the event and witnessed the formal handover of presidency from Mr. George Huang to Mr. Douglas Foo