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NAA member event review: University of Salford Road to Electric workshop
The Manchester Clean Air Zone is coming in May 2022, with charges of up to £60 for some non-compliant commercial vehicles, so what can businesses do to avoid paying the charges? The Road to Electric event run by The Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, an NAA member, looked at this issue […]
Industry News: Pashley Wins Inaugural NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award
In memory of Nick Carpenter, Technical Director and co-founder of Delta Motorsport, the Niche Vehicle Network has established the NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award. Nick was a serial innovator and was at the very forefront of the electric car revolution. He was an unwavering supporter of the Niche Vehicle Network and had great enthusiasm working […]
Industry News: Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition
Sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and supported by Innovate UK, the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition provides grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at catalysing innovative vehicle technologies applicable to road-going zero emission UK niche vehicles. The competition is open to single applications […]
Northern Automotive Alliance Awards recognise the achievements of companies during the pandemic
Wynne Aviation Services, a company that provided life-saving logistics solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, has won the title of ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2021 Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards. The event took place in Cheshire on 23 September and showcased the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain companies and service providers in the […]
NAA Update: Just over two weeks to go until our Awards & Networking Dinner – last chance to book!
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. With just over two weeks to go until we hold our Awards & Networking Dinner, please reserve your place so you don’t miss out. We will be returning to the Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Knutsford on 23rd September and are pleased […]
In the Driving Seat: Lee Parnell, Managing Director, Preston Technical Ltd
Lee Parnell is Managing Director of Preston Technical Ltd when he’s not supervising three kids and an elderly dog… Name Lee Parnell Company Preston Technical Ltd Position Managing Director Apart from that Manufacturers Alliance Association with NAA We have been involved with the NAA on and off for many years, I recently took part in […]
NAA Member News: AMC has rebranded
AMC has rebranded and is making significant plans to cement itself as the UK leading copper cable manufacturer. Two years ago, AMC underwent an acquisition by a major investment group – this has led to a renewed drive to continue to grow the business at an increased rate. Whilst various strategic growth opportunities have been […]
NAA Member News: Blackpool and The Fylde College Training Solutions
Blackpool and The Fylde College has a long history of helping businesses flourish, providing organisations with a great range of training opportunities, from short courses to apprenticeships. The College works with more than 1,800 businesses – nationally, regionally and locally – to deliver bespoke workforce development programmes across a wide variety of sectors. At B&FC […]
NAA Member News: Lotus Cars Awards DHL Supply Chain Five-Year Contract
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Lotus Cars to manage the iconic car maker’s inbound-to-manufacturing warehousing and transport operations for the next five years… Read more DHL Supply Chain will be working in close partnership with Lotus Cars, using its deep expertise in auto-mobility supply chains to support production of the newly revealed Emira sports […]
NAA Member News: Helical Technology Technical Centre – New Engine Test Bench
NAA Member, Helical Technology, based in Lancashire, continues to develop its Technical Centre with the construction of a new engine test bench for engines in the range of 2MW power output. This new test facility, currently under construction at the company’s Warton site, is due for completion in early Q4 2021. The Technical Centre was […]
