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Industry News: Help shape the future of UK automotive R&D funding Survey
The automotive industry is going green and we’re all a part of the solution. By giving 10 minutes of your time to complete our short survey, you can help shape the future of UK R&D support and funding. On our road to net zero, research & development (R&D) is a vital step to taking ideas […]
NAA Update: SMMT’s ‘From Full Throttle to Full Charge’ report
The closing date for the NAA’s Business Awards entries is looming, and the SMMT’s ‘From Full Throttle to Full Charge’ report highlights the economic significance of the automotive industry in the North. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. Last month’s SMMT International Automotive Summit outlined the challenges […]
NAA Update: It’s time to enter for the NAA Business Awards 2022
Have your achievements recognised by entering for the NAA Business Awards 2022; new NAA members; next NAA event at Element Materials Technology. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. First and foremost this month, it’s Awards Season!! As you will have seen from earlier communications, the NAA Business […]
Partner News: Open the doors of your business on Thursday 7 July to your local communities to attract new talent into your business
I am delighted to share with you details of the inaugural National Manufacturing Day (NMD) which will take place on the 7 July 2022. The initiative is being led by the trade body Make UK, and the whole sector is invited to participate. It will be a national celebration of UK manufacturing and a chance to raise the […]
Industry News: Niche Vehicle Network 2022 Production Readiness Competition now open
We are pleased to announce that the Niche Vehicle Network 2022 Production Readiness Competition is now open for applications. Funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and supported by Innovate UK, this competition provides a platform for collaborative R&D for organisations active in the UK niche and low carbon vehicle technology sector. The competition is […]
NAA Update: £11bn to develop and manufacture the next generation of EVs
The industry shift to decarbonisation through electrification has so far seen almost £11bn committed across the UK by OEMs and the supply base to develop and manufacture the next generation of battery electric vehicles. Our region alone over the next decade is due to benefit from over 25% of that total. Welcome to this month’s […]
Industry News: SMMT Industry Forum appoints Richard Sadler as Managing Director
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sadler as the new Managing Director of SMMT Industry Forum. Sadler takes over from Mike Baunton, who returns to the role of Chair of the SMMT Industry Forum Board after serving as Interim MD. With more than 15 years […]
NAA Update: A round-up of government announcements including the Automotive Roadmap
Government announcements in the last month included the Automotive Roadmap and the EV Infrastructure Strategy; new NAA members; training; and more… Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It has certainly been a busy few weeks, with a number of announcements from government directly affecting our sector. The […]
Industry News: Grant funding to support Lancashire companies looking to grow their international trade
Companies in Lancashire are being urged to take advantage of the Internationalisation Fund to assist with international growth aspirations. The fund, launched in 2020 and running until March 2023, will help businesses build back better following the pandemic. In Lancashire, SMEs can apply for match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 to support proposed future […]
NAA Update: Season’s Greetings from the NAA
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It’s hard to believe that we are in December already and as I look back on the year, once again what a challenge 2021 has been for us all and also for our industry. However, with the majority of the population […]