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NAA Webinar – Opportunities in the automotive sector from alternative propulsion vehicles – with Grant Thornton
Join us on Thursday 28th January when Grant Thornton will guide us through the following: The timeline for OEM’s to develop alternative propulsion vehicles The potential wider opportunities for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers The geographic centre of gravity for new vehicles Which OEM’s are most advanced in development How to develop the […]
NAA Webinar – Future is Exporting
Companies in the UK are pulling together by exploring overseas business opportunities to offset economic damages and impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the automotive sector is no exception. Hosted by the NAA, in conjunction with the Department for International Trade North West, join us for our next webinar and find answers to the following […]
Virtual Coffee Morning with The Niche Vehicle Network (NVN)
The Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) would like to invite the Northern Automotive Alliance Network to join us on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 at 11:00 for a ‘virtual coffee morning’ via Zoom video conference. The NVN is a free to join, independent network of UK niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology, design and engineering organisations. It […]
Event: Energy House 2.0 – Virtual Launch Event, 12 November 20
Construction has begun on Energy House 2.0, a major £16m test facility that will explore future issues facing the housing market in the areas of energy systems and energy efficiency… The University of Salford has led the way in using innovative whole house methods to help businesses quickly bring new products and services to market. […]
NAA Event: Webinar – Getting the most out of Microsoft Teams
As COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses across the UK, remote working has become the default position for many. Microsoft Teams has helped many organisations to empower virtual work by encouraging connection, driving collaboration, and increasing productivity. Many people associate Microsoft Teams with being focused on collaboration or video conferencing, but there are also […]
NAA Event: Webinar – Effective Video Content from your Phone or Tablet
In this 30-minute webinar Rob Hallam, Managing Director of Bigtank Video Productions, will talk us through a series of hints and tips on how to get the best looking and sounding video content from your mobile device or tablet. This webinar also looks at the vital video strategy points that all creative video projects, irrespective […]
NAA Webinar – 3 Steps to Unlocking Investment and Skills in Robotics and Automation in the Automotive Supply Chain
Join DHL, VEC and the NAA in this ‘ask us anything’ session as the drive to remain fit in a digital age. There’s been a drive for automation and robotics in the Automotive and Manufacturing supply chains for many years. The impact of COVID-19 has brought tougher decisions on what technologies to invest in. How […]
NAA Webinar – The Impact of R&D Tax Relief Claims Following Legislative Changes
This past year has seen unforeseen legislative changes that will impact your R&D tax claims – recently with CBILs and the furlough scheme as a direct result of COVID-19, and in addition the upcoming introduction of IR35 and off-payroll working. What these changes have in common is the impact they can have on a business […]
NAA Webinar – The Impact of Industry 4.0 on the Automotive Sector
Overview: Technological change is sweeping across virtually every area of the automotive sector. Industry 4.0 has spawned a wide range of emerging technologies that are vying for attention and investment and it’s important not to lose focus on the point of it all: building stronger businesses. From the top down, the focus must shift to […]
EU Transition: Update & Practical Planning Tips from Grant Thornton
With the UK transition agreement ending in just 3 months and uncertainty remaining about the details of the new UK – EU relationship, it can be difficult to have certainty around planning. Oliver Bridge (Supply Chain team) and Tom Rathborn (Political Advisory) from Grant Thornton will discuss the current political landscape and provide insights into […]
