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NAA Update: UK vehicle manufacturing had various challenges in 2025 but output could rise to 824,000 units in 2026
UK vehicle manufacturing endured a difficult 2025 but the sector showed resilience and ended the year with renewed momentum, with electrified vehicles reaching a record 41.7% of production. Welcome to this month’s newsletter, and I hope you are all keeping well. UK vehicle manufacturing endured a difficult 2025, with restructuring, weak global demand, trade uncertainty […]
NAA Member News: AMRC – North West Additive Manufacturing Forum
Bringing industry together to drive innovation, collaboration and the growth of additive manufacturing across the North West region. Led by AMRC North West and partners, the North West Additive Manufacturing Forum will cater to a broad audience; from those using polymer 3D printing technologies to innovators in cutting-edge metallic additive manufacturing, across manufacturers, engineering firms, […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – 2026 Automotive Outlook, Preparing for the Road Ahead
Caroline Litchfield, partner and head of manufacturing & supply chain at independent law firm Brabners, explores the key themes, challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry in 2026. The UK automotive industry enters 2026 in a state of flux. Regulatory changes, technological advances and geopolitical tensions have shaped the sector over the past year – […]
NAA Member News: Burnley College to Benefit from OfS Capital Funding to Revolutionise Engineering and Computing Education
Burnley College has been successful in its bid for a share of the £88.5 million capital funding allocated by the Office for Students (OfS) to universities and colleges across England. As the only college in Lancashire, and one of just two in the North West to secure this funding, Burnley College is set to lead […]
NAA Member News: NAA Member Pendle Polymer Engineering achieves ISO 14001 Certification, supported by fellow NAA Member Pennine Quality Consulting
Pendle Polymer Engineering Ltd, based in Lancashire, is a leading UK manufacturer of precision polymer components, serving sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial engineering. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Pendle Polymer sought to strengthen its environmental credentials by achieving ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification. The Challenge Pendle Polymer had a mature quality […]
NAA Member News: RARUK Automation – New Off-the-Shelf and Modular Palletisers Available
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
NAA Member News: University of Greater Manchester – Shaping Future Manufacturing Skills Survey
Here at the University of Greater Manchester’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, we are always updating and improving our suite of CPD programmes to bridge the gap between emerging technology and industrial application. As a regional training provider, we want to ensure our curriculum doesn’t just look good on paper, it needs to work on the shop floor. […]
NAA Member News: UTAC appointed as a Technical Service for the GB Type Approval Scheme
UTAC has been appointed by the VCA as a Technical Service for the GB Type Approval Scheme, expanding our existing VCA designations and adding to our existing portfolio of certification designations. This strengthens our global certification capabilities and reinforces our commitment to high-quality, efficient services. Our global facilities, including the Millbrook Proving Ground and Leyland […]
Other News: Leyland Trucks’ Lancashire factory now capable of producing 30 electric trucks every day thanks to APC funding
Leyland Trucks has achieved a major milestone for UK electric light and heavy-duty truck manufacturing, with its factory based in Lancashire now capable of producing 30 battery electric trucks every day! This impressive achievement is the result of ZETTA, a £5.1 million project with a £2.6 million government grant funded through the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
In the Driving Seat: Stuart Bell, Bear Safety
Your NAA newsletter editor is pretty sure that a Triumph Herald has never been mentioned before in our ‘In the Driving Seat’ feature, so thanks to Stuart Bell for including this in his content… Name Stuart Bell Company Name Bear Safety Based in Marden, Kent, Bear Safety specialises in innovative safety solutions for the manufacturing […]
