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NAA Member News: ASL Wins Special Achievement in E3 Business Awards 2016
Bolton-based electrical cable assembly manufacturer ASL was awarded ‘Special Achievement of the Year’ at the 2016 E3 Business Awards, which were held on 3rd June at the Macron Stadium in Bolton… The company, which manufactures electrical cable assemblies, wiring looms and control panels, saw off intense competition from nominees across the North West. The Award […]
NAA Member News: Hydrogen Dual-fuel Bin Lorries are a World First
ULEMCo, the company championing the use of ultra-low emission hydrogen fuelled vehicles, has delivered the world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel bin lorries to Fife Council in Scotland… The lorries are converted to run on dual hydrogen / diesel fuels, and will deliver reduced carbon emissions as well as improving air quality for the local community. The […]
NAA member company profile: GEFCO
From supply to distribution, GEFCO provides global and integrated management and optimisation of the logistics chain for its industrial customers… Renowned for the reliability of its services, GEFCO has expertise in automotive logistics – one of the most demanding sectors – in order to respond to the globalisation of industrial flows and the needs of […]
NAA member company profile: SMS Sigma
SMS Sigma manufactures and supplies powertrain components from South Korea and specialises in various processes including aluminium castings – high pressure die cast or gravity / permanent mould methods. The company has joined the NAA as part of its strategy to develop its European business development… South Korea has some significant Leading Competitive Country (LCC) […]
NAA member company profile: Kensington Consulting
Kensington Consulting is a specialist engineering and manufacturing search and selection company with automotive industry experienced consultants… Kensington recruits permanent and interim positions from Engineer to Director level across all disciplines including Operations, Projects, Quality, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Service, Sales, and MP&L. This also includes new divisions which are dedicated to Additive Manufacturing […]
NAA Member News: Force Technology expands new factory
Force Technology, a world-class specialist supplier of precision springs, has recently enjoyed significant expansion at its new factory at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone… Force Technology has recently significantly expanded its 13,500 sq. ft. (1300 sq. m.) world-class manufacturing facility within the 90,000 sq. ft. ‘Lightworks’ building at Blackpool Airport’s Enterprise Zone. The new government-backed initiative […]
NAA Member News: Fylde CNC expands into production of complex parts
Fylde CNC, a sub-contract precision CNC machining company, has recently made a major investment into a new division of its business which specialises in the manufacture of complex CNC parts… In addition to manufacturing many products in millions of units, following recent significant investment Fylde CNC now also produces complex components in lower volumes. The […]
NAA Member News: BAC involved in project to develop composite graphene-enhanced composite structural panel
Haydale Composite Solutions (HCS) has completed research work on its first structural composite graphene-enhanced resin automotive body panel with the help of leading UK supercar company, BAC, the team responsible for the award-winning BAC Mono single-seat car… The graphene-enhanced resin is stronger than traditional materials, which has enabled the reduction in the amount of fibres […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Marks First Bentayga Deliveries To Customers
Bentley Motors has handed over the first Bentaygas to customers at an exclusive event at the company’s global headquarters in Crewe… The event marks a major milestone in Bentley’s history, as customer cars for the brand’s fourth model line – built in Crewe alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Mulsanne – commence delivery around […]
NAA Member News: All-new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer in Vauxhall showrooms
The all-new Astra Sports Tourer is now on sale, following a development process including the securing of 2,000 jobs at the Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant in Cheshire after workers won a long-term contract and a £140 million investment from GM for this vehicle and the Astra Hatchback… One of the UK’s top-selling and best-loved cars, […]
