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NAA Member News: University of Salford – Sustainable Futures innovative programme
Over the past three months the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) at the University of Salford, the Northern Automotive Alliance and Siemens have partnered to deliver ‘Sustainable Futures’ a new innovative programme to support businesses in appreciating the role sustainability plays in providing a competitive advantage and ultimately help them to ‘do the right thing’. With visits to the Siemens site at […]
In the Driving Seat: Mark Brickhill, O & H Vehicle Conversions
Many NAA members will already know Mark Brickhill; Mark has been Managing Director at O & H Vehicle Conversions since January 2023 – find out more. Name Mark Brickhill Company O & H Vehicle Conversions Position Managing Director Apart from that Former Council Member at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Non-Executive Director. Why did you […]
NAA Event Review: Liverpool Life Sciences University Technical College (UTC) Networking Event
Our June networking event was kindly hosted by Liverpool-based NAA member Liverpool Life Sciences University Technical College (UTC), the first school in the UK to specialise in science and health care for students aged 14 – 19, where we were welcomed by Nigel Ward, Chief Executive – Northern Schools Trust and Dan Howard, Employer Partnerships […]
NAA Event Review: BCW Networking Event
Our latest networking event this month saw us visit NAA member BCW Group at its Burnley facility. We were hosted by: • Claire Whelan – Chief Executive Officer • Paul Waring – Business Development Director • Jonny O’Reilly – Technical Sales Director • Jen Whittaker – Marketing Manager • Dr Andy Wilson – Managing Director […]
NAA Event: Annual Dinner
The most important NAA event of the year is the Annual Awards & Networking Dinner, which is the best opportunity to network with fellow members over dinner and drinks. The attendee numbers grow year on year so make sure you don’t miss out in 2025 and join us on 18th of September at Crewe Hall, Cheshire. We are […]
NAA Events Sep & Oct 2025
Members’ Virtual Roundtable 11 September / 11:00 – 12:00 / Teams A great way to network from your office, car or on the move! NAA Annual Networking Dinner & Business Awards 18 September Crewe Hall, Cheshire Networking Event Hosted by O&H Vehicle Conversions Goole, East Yorkshire 23 October / 12:00 – 15:15 Includes networking lunch […]
Other Events September 2025
Cenex Expo 2025 3 & 4 September UTAC Millbrook, MK45 2JQ Cenex Expo, originally Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM, is the leading event in the UK innovation community. With over 4,000 visitors in attendance last year, the event offers a wide range of exhibitors, an extensive seminar programme and many networking opportunities. As part of the outdoor […]
NAA Training Courses Sep – Dec 2025
SPC – 11 September – Registration closes 29 July APQP – 17 September – Registration closes 5 August FMEA – 14 October – Registration closes 29 August PPAP – 6 November – Registration closes 24 September MSA – 11 December – Registration closes 29 October IATF16949:2016 Internal Auditor – Enquire All the above courses are Virtual Full details can be found […]
NAA Update: The UK automotive industry continues to undergo huge transformation amid strong global headwinds
We have a world-leading automotive industry with a highly skilled workforce, globally renowned R&D and established brands, but we need a regulatory and investment environment that enables UK automotive manufacturers to thrive – the long-awaited Industrial Strategy, expected to be published this month, must do just that. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope […]
NAA Member News: 3D 360 Annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event
3D 360 and The South Lancs Branch of the MND Association will be holding its annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event this year on the 18th of June at Birchwood Park, Risley, Warrington. This year we’ll be showing the 2023 musical fantasy film ‘Wonka’. The evening starts at 6:00 pm in the Generator at […]