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NAA Member News: Irish Global Leader in Plastics Engineering Makes Major UK Acquisition
Mergon, a global leader in plastics manufacturing, with headquarters in Castlepollard, Westmeath, has announced the acquisition of Weltonhurst Limited, a leading UK-based supplier of technical blow moulded components. Mergon, which has operations in Ireland, South Carolina, the Czech Republic and China, and supplies parts for brands like BMW, Rivian, and Xerox, has acquired Weltonhurst to […]
NAA Member News: MMU to deliver the Help to Grow: Management Scheme
Delivered by leading UK business schools accredited to the Small Business Charter, Manchester Metropolitan University will deliver the Help to Grow: Management scheme which includes 50 hours of in-depth training, 1:1 business mentoring, and the opportunity to grow business, fast. Aimed at senior leaders in small and medium businesses, this 12-week course covers strategies for […]
NAA Member News: Team Eco – Simple EV charging solution set to revolutionise new-build industry
An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge points in new homes and commercial buildings in England, the BriXcell is a simple, compact solution which can be easily […]
Industry Event: Make UK Webinar: Product Labelling – UKCA and CE Marking
Doing business with Europe has changed. The UK has left the Single Market and Customs Union, therefore new rules for product labelling will apply from 1st Jan 2023. Make UK successfully lobbied government for a one-year delay to provide manufacturing the time to correctly label products for European and UK markets. You are invited to […]
Industry Event Review: SMMT Electrified 2022 Conference Review – EV investment needed, now
“The UK government is investing in the EV sector but this is dwarfed by what we see in competing nations overseas. The field is already stacked against us. The UK needs four gigafactories in the next five years or it risks losing the entire automotive industry and its jobs. We need public and private sector […]
NAA Update: McLaren and Businesswise – the NAA’s networking events are back!
After a break of almost two years, the NAA’s physical networking events are back, with visits to McLaren and Businesswise in February. And we say goodbye to Carol Holden after 12 years of service to the NAA. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. I would like to […]
In the Driving Seat: Matthew Wassall, Wearwell Europe Ltd
Find out about Matthew Wassall, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Wearwell Europe Ltd, who we believe is the first person to be the subject of our ‘In the Driving Seat’ feature to list two favourite football teams (we’ll have to check if that’s allowed). Name Matthew Wassall Company Wearwell Europe Ltd Position UK & Ireland Sales […]
NAA Event Review: Modern Materials for the Automotive Industry, McLaren, Sheffield
The NAA’s first factory networking for over two years was at McLaren in Sheffield, where visitors learnt about the manufacturing of composite components for McLaren sports cars as well as hearing about the NAA’s FAST STEP 3 titanium project. We arrived bright and early at McLaren for a full day of activity. This was our […]
NAA Event Review: How Will Net Zero Impact the Automotive Supply Chain?
Last month saw members gather at fellow NAA member Businesswise Solutions’ Energy Centre at Nelson for a roundtable debate on decarbonising the automotive supply chain. There was comprehensive representation from across the supply chain, including OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, together with attendance from DIT and a number of local universities. Participants were given […]
NAA Member Event: Using 3D printing & artificial intelligence to produce lightweight components, 5 & 12 April 2022, Manchester Metropolitan University
Additive manufacturing is one of the most exciting, emerging technologies of the 21st Century and Manchester Met is at the forefront of making this technology accessible to businesses by helping them understand how to use and benefit from its application. One of the key application areas is to redesign components, using 3D printing and artificial […]
