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Member News: What does Digital Transformation (Industry 4.0) actually look like for a manufacturing SME? – Follow a live journey over the next 4 months
Much has been written about the benefits of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for manufacturing SME’s but what does it mean in practice? Four weeks ago, VisualPM began a digital transformation journey with one of Greater Manchester’s Top 100 manufacturing SMEs supported by part funding from the Made Smarter NW Pilot scheme. Over the next […]
NAA Event Review: ‘Balls to That’ – Tackling Mental Health, Morson International, Thursday 12 September 2019
In September we joined Forces with Morson International and Sale Sharks to focus on Mental Health in the workplace. The event held at Morson’s Manchester office was a great success with positive feedback from all who attended. Craig Monaghan, veteran and now team member of Sale Sharks, delivered his powerful ‘Balls to That’ mental health […]
NAA Event Review: Driving Behaviour – a twist and turns safety journey
As the NSG Group held its Annual Safety Day, NGF, a subsidiary of the Group, opened its doors to allow NAA members and visitors to hear about its Health & Safety Journey at its site in St Helens. The NSG Group’s Annual Safety Day is a worldwide event in which every company within the Group […]
Fully Charged North West Christmas Event, Monday 16 December 2019, MOSI, Manchester
As covered elsewhere in this newsletter, Robert Llewellyn has had date changes for the filming of the latest series of Red Dwarf, which now clashes with the NAA Awards Dinner, so Robert can no longer join us this year, however you can still see Robert in Manchester on Monday 16 December 2019. The NAA is […]
The Manufacturing Growth Fund solving problems for North West manufacturing firms
North West small-and-medium manufacturing firms have the opportunity to drive growth in their business says Anne Campion, Manufacturing Lead at the Manufacturing Growth Fund – a specialist grant-backed scheme to help deliver projects which will boost productivity in the region. The North West has a proud and rich history of manufacturing and remains a vital […]
EU Automotive Leaders Unite To Say “No” To ‘No Deal’ Brexit
• Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. • Barrier-free trade crucial for continued success of the deeply integrated pan-European auto sector. • Application of WTO tariffs on cars and vans could mean €5.7bn bill for EU/UK industry and consumers. • Sector calls for no-deal to be ruled out […]
Northern Automotive Alliance responds to the Government’s Industrial Strategy
The Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) has led a comprehensive consultation workshop on the Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper. Over 30 companies and organisations attended the workshop, including large OEMs, SMEs, suppliers, micro-companies, universities, BEIS and LEPs, to give their input into the Green Paper. The top three priorities that emerged from the consultation are: Skills […]
