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NAA Member News: The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is a world-leading research and innovation network that collaborates with industry and R&D experts to develop and de-risk innovative solutions for companies across the globe. We work with automotive companies of all sizes to develop better, cheaper, quicker and […]
NAA Member News: BAC unveils major expansion plans in North America
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) continues its ambitious global expansion roadmap having officially unveiled its next-phase growth plans in North America. Having recently inaugurated three new facilities in Asia, BAC has unveiled expansion plans for the US market at three state-of-the-art locations: Philadelphia, Greenwich, and Newport Beach. This expansion is set to afford the high-tech single-seater […]
NAA Member News: Tees Tech Awards: Fitfactory Wins Company of the Year
The Tees Tech Awards 2023 was a night filled with anticipation, joy, and emotion as the tech community of Teesside gathered at the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion. With over 300 people in attendance, the event was organised by Tees Business in association with DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital, and hosted by Bob Cuffe MBE. Beyond celebrating technological achievements, the event also […]
NAA Member News: Neil Tierney appointed CEO NanoSUN Ltd
NanoSUN Ltd, the Lancaster-based producer of the world’s first mass-produced mobile hydrogen refuelling station, is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Tierney as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Neil’s impressive journey is marked by the Leadership of a series of successful ventures. Always focused on the customer, Neil has secured substantial investment capital […]
NAA Member News: STFC fully-funded digital support for energy, decarbonisation, and supply chain projects
STFC Hartree Centre and IBM have announced an Automotive Sector call for projects that will apply digital technologies such as AI, hybrid and multi-cloud, high performance computing (HPC), and quantum computing to challenges within the UK automotive sector. Funded as part of the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) and supported by The Society […]
NAA Member News: Warwick Acoustics secures major automotive contract
Mercia Asset Management PLC is pleased to announce that Warwick Acoustics Limited has secured its first production contract with a leading global luxury vehicle manufacturer. The multi-year contract is with a global top 10 luxury manufacturer and is a major milestone for Warwick Acoustics, validating the performance and scalability for its proprietary automotive audio system, […]
NAA Update: JLR to choose the UK for multi-billion pound electric car battery plant
JLR is looking to choose the UK over Spain for a multi-billion pound electric car battery plant in Somerset, which will supply the Halewood car assembly plant. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. I would like to begin again this month with some great news in terms […]
In the Driving Seat: Alex Thomson, The Tax Credit Company
Find out more about Alex Thomson from The Tax Credit Company who has helped NAA members secure over £1m in funding. Name Alex Thomson Company The Tax Credit Company Position Sales Director Apart from that Northwest Aerospace member Composites UK member Northwest Lancashire Chamber of Commerce strategic funding partner Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce strategic […]
NAA Event Review: Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)
Last month saw the NAA visit member company Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) at its Liverpool headquarters for a networking event, where we were superbly hosted by Samar Behzadi from Operations and Chris Lockhart, Head of Global Sales. Delegates were given an overview of the business from 2011 with the first launch of the BAC Mono […]
NAA Member News: Manchester Metropolitan University’s Centre for Enterprise to deliver Innovation Accelerator for digital technologies
The Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) will deliver an Innovation Accelerator for digital technologies that will make a significant contribution to Greater Manchester’s development as a fairer, more prosperous leader in digital technology and innovation. CDI will establish a supercluster of digital innovation, expertise and skills development across artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, industrial digitalisation (ID) […]
