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NAA Event Review: Helical Technology
Our most recent event saw us visit Helical Technology at both the company’s Warton Technical Centre and its Lytham production facility. We were welcomed by Managing Director, Alistair Morris and Operations Manager, Chris Waddington. Delegates were given an overview of the Helical business by Global Sales Manager, Johann Bustin, from its beginnings in 1962 as […]
NAA Event Review: JLR Halewood
Our October networking event saw us visit JLR’s Halewood manufacturing plant, where we were hosted by James Brindley, Head of Finance. Attendees were given an overview of JLR’s global operations, followed by an overview of the Halewood manufacturing plant and its fit with JLR overall. Construction of the plant began in 1960, with the first […]
NAA Event Review: NAA Annual Networking Dinner & Business Awards
Last month we hosted the NAA Annual Business Awards and Networking Dinner, welcoming 200 guests to Crewe Hall, Cheshire for a fabulous evening of networking, dining, and award celebrations. We were treated to industry sector updates from Wes Jacklin, Chairman of our Directors and Advisory Board, and our Guest Speaker, Philippa Oldham, Stakeholder Engagement Director, […]
NAA Event Review: NAA Networking Event hosted by Toyota, 12 July
Our last networking event in July saw us visit Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Deeside Engine Plant, where we were hosted by Simon Foster, Assistant General Manager and Jane Hendy, Principal Specialist – Human Resources. Attendees were given an overview of Toyota’s operations in Europe, followed by an overview of the Deeside manufacturing plant, which employs 600 […]
NAA Event Review: The Gatsby Foundation
For the latest in our programme of member webinars, last month we hosted the Gatsby Foundation who delivered an introduction to T Levels for employers. The Gatsby Charitable Foundation was set up by David Sainsbury (now Lord Sainsbury of Turville) in 1967 and has since given Gatsby more than £1 billion to distribute to charitable […]
NAA Event Review: Siemens – Digital Transformation
Last month saw NAA member Siemens host us at their Manchester headquarters to share their work on Digital Transformation. Dave Sutcliffe, Head of Automotive, welcomed delegates and gave an overview of the Siemens organisation, highlighting that Digital Transformation and Sustainability are key current topics for Siemens across all four of its divisions: • Industry • […]
NAA Event Review: Fitfactory – Digital Transformation for SMEs
The latest in our series of webinars this month was Digital Transformation for SMEs – A Benefit Not a Burden, in conjunction with Grant Thompson from NAA member Fitfactory. Grant began with an overview of Fitfactory and its journey so far in enabling manufacturers to SCALE through digital transformation: • Streamline • Connect • Analyse […]
NAA Event Review: Enginuity – Skills Support for Electrification webinar
The latest in our regular series of webinars last month was “Skills Support for Electrification”, hosted by Enginuity. Mandeep Sanhu, Sector Engagement Lead at Enginuity introduced the Automotive Reskilling and Upskilling Platform, highlighting that this is the place to go to start exploring digitalisation and electrification skills training. The platform can be used to help […]
NAA Event Review: OMRON – Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow
Our latest networking event last month saw us visit the Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow, hosted by NAA member OMRON at the RAF Museum in Cosford, where participants were able to experience real-life flexible manufacturing enabled by i-Automation. Powered by 90 years of groundbreaking innovation, OMRON’s Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow brought participants the opportunity to experience a wide […]
NAA Event Review: North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC)
Last month saw our latest member networking event take place at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), based at the University of Salford, where we were welcomed by Business Development Manager, Tabs Khojani and Director for Strategic Partnerships and NAA Advisory Board Member, Mike Brown. NERIC is a new £16 million robotics centre, […]
