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NAA Member News: Autac MD, David Lowe, takes on Kilimanjaro Trek for Prevent Breast Cancer
At Autac, we believe in pushing boundaries – not just in our work, but in supporting causes that are close to our hearts. This year, our Managing Director, David Lowe, is embarking on a remarkable journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. For David, this trek is deeply personal. It’s a […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – The Road Ahead: Preparing for the New Tax Year
With the UK tax regime set to evolve next month, Christine Hart, Legal Director at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners, highlights the changes set to impact the Northern automotive industry. March is often a high point in the calendar for the sector, with the end of the first quarter bringing the introduction of the latest […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training
Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge. Previously used as a test vehicle, including undertaking climate testing in Spain, the box-bodied vehicle will now serve as a hands-on HGV training tool for both military recruits […]
NAA Member News: Aerospace industry-grade carbon fibre comes to supercars with McLaren ART carbon
With more than four decades of experience in exploiting the benefits of carbon fibre as an enabler of light weight, high performance, and structural strength, McLaren has driven key developments in racing and automotive uses for the material, making it not only the standard across the Formula 1 grid, but bringing it to the road, […]
NAA Member News: Sigmatex – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team announces steps towards sustainable carbon fibre composites for 2025 Formula 1 season
At Sigmatex we are very proud of our long-term association with Formula 1. As early adopters of carbon fibre, the motorsport industry has been at the cutting edge of material innovation for many decades. This season will be the first time in which innovative sustainable carbon fibre composites will be used in Formula 1 on […]
NAA Member News: Hyer Power Project Receives Boost with Funding for Refuelling Infrastructure
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Range Extended Fire Engine Prototype (Hyer Power) project has taken a significant step forward with an £825,500 contract awarded by Oxfordshire County Council. This funding will go towards the development of essential hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, provided by Hungerford-based Fuel Cell Systems. ULEMCo is the lead partner in this £8 million hydrogen fuel-cell […]
NAA Member News: UTAC – Accredited Certification Body
UTAC is well known within the industry for its expertise within the area of Testing and Homologation services within Automotive, but lesser known is that we are also an Accredited Certification Body that can deliver certification across a range of Standards. These include Quality (IATF/ISO9001), Environmental (ISO14001) & Health & Safety (ISO 45001). We are […]
NAA Member News: Bentley continues to develop its factory for an electric future as construction begins on Integrated Logistics Centre
Bentley Motors has officially broken ground on its new Integrated Logistics Centre at its historic Crewe headquarters, marking a crucial step in preparing for the luxury marque’s all-electric future. Designed to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, the facility will support the production of all future Bentley BEVs, while reinforcing the brand’s commitment to its […]
NAA Member News: Brabners Safety Check: The importance of a proactive approach to health and safety
As we continue to see challenges across the global automotive industry, Lachlan Nisbet, partner in the regulatory and professional conduct team at purpose-led law firm Brabners, looks at how organisations in the North can take a proactive approach to health and safety to enable them to be more competitive. Workplace injuries cost UK businesses over […]
NAA Member News: Element Leads Critical Testing Infrastructure for Global Hydrogen Economy
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, is spearheading the validation of critical technologies needed for the global transition to hydrogen energy. As the world accelerates the development of new energy sources, hydrogen has emerged as a crucial solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors including heavy industry, long-distance transport, […]
