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NAA Member News: Online Learning and Development opportunities with Blackpool and the Fylde College – Available from Monday 11th May 2020
With the current position, we are all in a new situation and learning new ways of working and engaging with our colleagues. To support business, Blackpool and the Fylde College has partnered with Nexus online training to provide an amazing variety of Industry standard training courses that are all available online… These short courses are […]
NAA Member News: McLaren Automotive Renews Commitment to Vehicle Weight Reduction
Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer, has confirmed that the company will continue to pursue its engineering philosophy of reducing vehicle weight to further enhance the performance and efficiency of its supercars… Already evident in existing models such as the new 765LT, the ongoing drive for weight reduction will put McLaren in the best […]
NAA Member News: Mergon adapts its business model to mass produce faceshields during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mergon, a supplier of components and sub-assemblies to the world’s leading brands including Abbott, Medtronic, Tesla, BMW and Xerox, has rapidly developed the “ARYA” face shield to assist frontline workers in carrying out their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond… The sense of pride in the manufacturing of this product is amplified by the […]
NAA Member News: It’s All Sanitised Hands on Deck at Ribble Tech!
Ribble Tech’s presence in the chemical industry predominantly focused on the supply of paint stripper, degreasers, and industrial detergents. That was until Covid-19 struck… MD John Sutton, a chemist by trade, decided to dig out his family recipe book to mix a batch of hand sanitiser as a trial. His extensive knowledge in the industry […]
NAA Member News: Vauxhall Motors Open for Business
Vauxhall Motors has brought together employees across its Retailers, UK Manufacturing sites, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, to send a personal message to its customers, that they remain there to support them during this challenging time… #StayConnected tells a story, through its employees, on how Vauxhall is coming to the forefront and helping those who need […]
Funding News: Accelerate your skills development in Cheshire and Warrington with 40% grant funding
Recently launched £30m project ‘Accelerate’ helps employees in Cheshire and Warrington to access high quality training and skills development – in turn making your business more resilient and prepared for the challenging recovery period ahead… Training for furloughed employees can be a good way to maintain engagement and focus through the current situation and near […]
Funding News: Niche Vehicle Network 2020 Collaborative R&D Competition Now Open
Sponsored by Innovate UK, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the NVN is pleased to announce that its annual Collaborative R&D competition, covering Proof of Concept and Production Readiness Projects, is now open for applications… The focus of this year’s competition will again be on low carbon vehicle […]
NAA Update from the NAA’s new Chief Executive, Paul Jones
I will open this month’s newsletter by firstly saying how proud I am to be joining the NAA as Chief Executive and to be able to bring my 30+ years of professional experience in the North West’s automotive industry to the table for benefit of our members… Secondly, I want to say a big thank […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Jones, Chief Executive, NAA
Here’s your chance to find out more about Paul Jones, the NAA’s new Chief Executive; Paul’s business advice is to ‘always expect the unexpected and try to be prepared to deal with it’ – which seems very appropriate at this time… NamePaul Jones CompanyNAA PositionChief Executive Apart from that Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution […]
NAA Member Profile: 3DGBIRE
3DGBIRE Ltd provides additive manufacturing solutions (3D printing) for industry… Company Name 3DGBIRE Ltd Where are you based? Chorley, Lancashire What do you do? Provide additive manufacturing solutions for industry What markets are you in? Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging What can you offer to NAA members? Solutions to save time and money through […]
