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NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Opportunities for Additional Business Excellence Members
I’m delighted to welcome seven new members to the Business Excellence Programme, all of these companies have joined since June. Last month I reported that we had been successful in securing a £1.1 million extension to the Business Excellence Programme to June 2015 from the European Regional Development Fund. Prior to the extension we had […]
NAA Member Company Profile: Optical 3D
Optical 3D Limited is a Technical Illustration and 3D Animation company based in Nantwich. MD Tim Newbrook founded the company in 2002. As a qualified technical illustrator, Tim has a background in engineering principles and practice. He found that there was a huge gap between what generic creative agencies were producing for industry and the […]
NAA member company news: BAC moves to new Liverpool factory
Liverpool’s automotive industry is receiving a major boost with the announcement that the world’s first road-legal, single-seater production car is to be manufactured in the city. The Mayor of Liverpool has completed a deal with motoring pioneers Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) to move production of its ground breaking, award-winning BAC Mono car to the city. […]
NAA Member Company News: New Bentley SUV to be built in Crewe
Bentley Motors has confirmed that it will proceed with the development of the Bentley SUV, the company’s fourth model line. The SUV will be made in Crewe and will go on sale in 2016. It will create over 1000 jobs in the UK. Over the next three years Bentley will invest more than £800 million […]
NAA Member Company News: Jaguar Land Rover named Responsible Business of the Year by Business in the Community (BITC)
Jaguar Land Rover received the award in recognition of its significant investment in UK jobs and facilities, improving its environmental performance and increasing the skills and education opportunities for young people and existing employees. Jaguar Land Rover has created 9,000 new jobs since 2011 and will invest £2.75 billion this year, making it the largest […]
NAA Member Company News: Helical Technology success with RGF bid
Projects in the North West have been conditionally awarded £81m of the £506m being made available by the Government through the fourth round of the Regional Growth Fund, The money is intended to help companies to expand their operations, create new jobs and stimulate private sector growth. The RGF is a flexible and competitive £3.2bn […]
SMMT News: UK Automotive Accelerates Economic Growth And Environmental Performance
2012 was an exceptional year for UK automotive, with industry generating its highest ever turnover, increasing production and export volumes and attracting further investment, all while continuing to reduce the environmental impact of its products and processes. These are just some of the findings outlined in a comprehensive report published by the Society of Motor […]
NAA Update: Help us design the future NAA offering – please take part in our survey
The University of Liverpool and the NAA are jointly undertaking a study into NAA membership. We will be trying to understand which of our existing services you value, and what additional services may be of interest to you. Your feedback will help shape our future offering. As you are aware I finish each of these […]
NAA Member Company Profile: Newgate Simms
Newgate Simms specialises in synthetic lubricants and chemicals, working closely with partners in a number of niche applications – from combatting fretting corrosion in vehicle electrics, to extending the life of system-critical components and even eliminating interior trim ‘squeaks and rattles’ Chester-based Newgate Simms, a key automotive problem-solving partner and supplier for automotive engineers and […]
NAA Business Excellence Company News: Hylomar obtains TS 16949 certification
Hylomar photo: The picture is from left to right, Ken Thompson – Technical Manager – Hylomar Ltd, Martin Andrews – NAA & Lee Kelly – Production Manager – Hylomar Ltd NAA member Hylomar Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for supply into the automotive industry, is pleased to announce that it has received TS 16949 certification. […]
