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NAA Member News: Future-Proofing Your Workforce – Unlocking Potential with the PAX Performance Accelerator
NAA Member Mercury Hampton is proud to offer the PAX Performance Accelerator Programme as part of its commitment to empowering organisations to future-proof their workforce. This programme is designed to enhance leadership capabilities, optimise performance, and drive long-term success in industries such as automotive, where adaptability and innovation are critical. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses […]
NAA Member News: Oil Recoveries Launches New Automotive Waste Management App
Oil Recoveries has launched a new mobile App for the automotive industry, creating a nationwide digital automotive waste collection infrastructure. The App is available to download via the App Store or Google Play by simply searching for the company name – Oil Recoveries. It is now live and following a very quick sign-up process users […]
Driving Seat Innovation with UTAC
For years, the seat industry has faced significant challenges. Lightweight design, environmental sustainability, and safety are all critical aspects that must be addressed equally to ensure the highest quality seats. To tackle CO2 emissions, OEMs and OES have invested in R&D to develop innovative materials aimed at reducing overall vehicle weight. In response to environmental […]
NAA Member News: Virtual Engineering Centre supports Webber with digital innovation
Liverpool city region supplier of prefabricated pipework and steelwork, Webber (NW), is set to see turnover double to £12m in just two years. Webber, whose clients have included Everton FC’s new £750m waterfront stadium and auto giant Jaguar Land Rover, has partnered with the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) on its digital transformation. […]
Breaking Down Your Electricity Invoice: What Manufacturers Are Really Paying For
Read the full article with charts here. With increasing material costs, supply chain disruptions, and volatile market demands, manufacturers are under increasing pressure. On top of these pressures, managing rising energy costs has become critical for protecting business profitability. For manufacturers, electricity isn’t just a cost, it’s often one of the largest overheads impacting operational […]
NAA Member News: Bentley announces Beyond100+ strategic plan to 2035 and creates first ever electric Luxury Urban SUV
Last month, Bentley Motors announced an extension of its forward-thinking Beyond100 business strategy, now called Beyond100+, from 2030 to 2035. Bentley has also confirmed that its first fully electric car to be revealed in 2026 promises to create an entirely new segment, the world’s first true Luxury Urban SUV. This model, designed, developed and to […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Driving Global Talent: How Automotive Businesses Can Navigate International Hiring
With skilled workers in increasingly short supply, Ikram Malik, Partner at Brabners, highlights how business immigration can help the North West’s automotive sector to develop a healthy talent pipeline, and the key legal considerations for businesses looking to do so. The skills gap facing the UK’s manufacturing industry continues to represent one of the most […]
NAA Member News: Klarius Products – Supporting grassroots motorsport: Now and forever
For decades, Klarius has supported countless motorsport disciplines across the UK by designing and manufacturing high-quality emissions control components that help racing teams achieve success. Now, its commitment is extending beyond the realm of professional motorsport as the business provides material and technical support to university racing teams, fostering the next generation of engineers and […]
NAA Member News: Bentley opens early careers programme for 2025 with product development focus
Bentley Motors has created 150 career opportunities for its early careers 2025 intake. Applications across the company are open for Graduates and Industrial Placements at www.bentleycareers.com, with Apprentice positions open from February next year. Over a quarter of positions are focused on Bentley’s product development as the marque transitions its future model direction to become a […]
NAA Member News: Burnley College Leads the Way as one of First to Offer Fully-Funded Modular Courses
Burnley College is proud to announce its participation in a ground-breaking national trial, becoming one of the first UK colleges to offer innovative modular courses for degree-level learners. Officially the Number 1 College in England*, Burnley College is pioneering this new approach to education, offering exciting opportunities tailored to the specific needs of individuals and […]