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    NAA Member News: GEFCO SA acquires integrated automotive services provider XPAuto

    GEFCO SA has announced the acquisition of XPAuto, a leading UK provider of fully integrated automotive services including fleet management, vehicle logistics and advanced vehicle care, for an undisclosed sum. The deal has seen GEFCO SA take a 100% stake in the firm, with all operations led out of the UK. XPAuto provides automotive services, […]

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    NAA Member News: MMU – Lightweighting with 3D printing

    An invite to explore how you can access 3D printing expertise and technology insights to save weight, costs and improve performance. 3D printing is changing the automotive industry. You can improve performance whilst lowering lead times as you access funded 3D printing workshops to identify the opportunities for your small business. Additive manufacturing is one […]

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    NAA Member News: MMU – TfGM Intelligent Transport Competition

    An innovation AI Competition for businesses keen to adopt cutting-edge AI to overcome Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) challenges. About this event Can Artificial Intelligence help TfGM manage its transport network more efficiently, providing better information on journeys across Greater Manchester? Are there tools that predict congestion and increased traffic flows whilst automatically alerting operators […]

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    NAA Member News: Senseye Report – Sustainability in Manufacturing

    NAA Member, Senseye, an industrial software company using AI for machine reliability and sustainability, has recently published a new report outlining how Industry 4.0 and the cutting-edge technologies it enables can help manufacturers improve sustainability. The report covers four key areas: • Cutting energy consumption in manufacturing processes • Reducing materials waste • Maximizing the […]

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    NAA Member News: Warwick Acoustics develops new speaker technology that could revolutionise the soundscape inside cars

    Warwick Acoustics and the company’s ability to revolutionise the soundscape inside cars is the subject of a feature in Autocar this month, which is reproduced below. Revolutionary British-designed premium car audio technology with the potential to bring huge improvements to both on-the-move listening experiences and overall car efficiency is soon to be launched by a […]

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    Industry News: Grant funding to support Lancashire companies looking to grow their international trade

    Companies in Lancashire are being urged to take advantage of the Internationalisation Fund to assist with international growth aspirations. The fund, launched in 2020 and running until March 2023, will help businesses build back better following the pandemic. In Lancashire, SMEs can apply for match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 to support proposed future […]

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    NAA Update: Season’s Greetings from the NAA

    Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well.  It’s hard to believe that we are in December already and as I look back on the year, once again what a challenge 2021 has been for us all and also for our industry. However, with the majority of the population […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd

    Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd, is aiming to help NAA members establish a digital spare parts supply. Name Irma Gilbert Company E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd Position CEO Association with NAA  In 2019 NAA recognised Virtual Engineering Centre collaboration for the 2019 Design & Innovation Award of Connect 4.0 project. […]

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    Klarius – More than just exhausts

    A proud member of the Northern Automotive Alliance, Klarius Products is the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts. However, we’re more than just that. Our headquarters in North Staffordshire houses multiple leading engineering businesses that offer a diverse range of specialist services. From engineered production machinery to aerosol and fluid contract manufacturing as well as […]

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    NAA Member News: Senseye and Endowance Solutions Power the Capability to Monetize Servitization

    Senseye and Endowance Solutions have announced a new strategic partnership, giving manufacturers an integrated software suite to servitize their product offerings leading to increased customer interaction, retention and revenue. OneOffice Duet360™ for IIoT combines Senseye’s AI-powered industrial analytics solution for machine performance and reliability with Endowance’s IIoT platform, helping manufacturers monitor and maintain machines ahead of time to […]

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