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NAA Update: Season’s Greetings from the NAA
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It’s hard to believe that we are in December already and as I look back on the year, once again what a challenge 2021 has been for us all and also for our industry. However, with the majority of the population […]
In the Driving Seat: Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd
Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd, is aiming to help NAA members establish a digital spare parts supply. Name Irma Gilbert Company E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd Position CEO Association with NAA In 2019 NAA recognised Virtual Engineering Centre collaboration for the 2019 Design & Innovation Award of Connect 4.0 project. […]
Klarius – More than just exhausts
A proud member of the Northern Automotive Alliance, Klarius Products is the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts. However, we’re more than just that. Our headquarters in North Staffordshire houses multiple leading engineering businesses that offer a diverse range of specialist services. From engineered production machinery to aerosol and fluid contract manufacturing as well as […]
NAA Member News: Senseye and Endowance Solutions Power the Capability to Monetize Servitization
Senseye and Endowance Solutions have announced a new strategic partnership, giving manufacturers an integrated software suite to servitize their product offerings leading to increased customer interaction, retention and revenue. OneOffice Duet360™ for IIoT combines Senseye’s AI-powered industrial analytics solution for machine performance and reliability with Endowance’s IIoT platform, helping manufacturers monitor and maintain machines ahead of time to […]
NAA Member News: Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 makes follow on investment in Spark EV Technology
Turquoise, the UK merchant bank specialising in energy, environment and efficiency, has announced a follow-on investment by Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) in its existing portfolio company, Spark EV Technology. The investment is part of the company’s £250,000 capital raising round involving both existing and new shareholders. Spark EV Technology is a category leader […]
NAA Member News: The Blair Project – Repivot your business for an EV future through electrification skills training
The need for net zero technologies is now. The technology at the heart of PEMD, magnets, semiconductors and electrical steels for example are significant, and the development of robust and resilient supply chains critical. However, without people and skills, technological advances alone cannot deliver the change needed or enable the UK to significantly contribute to […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo Procures First Fuel Cell Module from Toyota Motor Corporation
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuel pioneer, has started development with the FC fuel cell module from the Toyota Motor Corporation, as it develops a range of optimised hydrogen fuel cell solutions for electric vehicle applications. As the first step, ULEMCo is obtaining a fuel cell for evaluation under the feasibility project HySPERT (Hydrogen Special Purpose Electric […]
Industry News: Policy Briefing on Plastic Packaging Tax
A new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), first established by Part 2 of the Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), is to be introduced from 1 April 2022 and will apply to all finished plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is defined as […]
