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Industry News: Policy Briefing on Plastic Packaging Tax
A new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), first established by Part 2 of the Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), is to be introduced from 1 April 2022 and will apply to all finished plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is defined as […]
NAA Update: Budget update, CW4.0 launch, APC TDAP, and more…
This month’s update includes policies in the Budget for the Automotive sector; CW4.0 has been launched, supporting manufacturing SMEs across Cheshire and Warrington to accelerate opportunities via digital technology; and the Advanced Propulsion Centre Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) is back. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. […]
Ford to Invest £230 Million to Transform Halewood Operations to Build its First Electric Vehicle Components Assembly Site in Europe
• Ford’s vehicle transmission facility at Halewood on Merseyside to be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe • Halewood will be Ford’s first electric vehicle component in-house assembly site in Europe with production beginning in 2024 • £230 million investment in transforming the site safeguards […]
NAA Update: Congratulations to the winners at the 2021 NAA Awards Dinner
Thursday 23 September saw the return of our Annual Business Awards and Networking Dinner, where we welcomed over 180 guests from across our member companies to the Mere Golf Resort and Spa at Knutsford for a fabulous evening of networking, dining and entertainment. We were treated to industry sector updates from Wes Jacklin, Chairman of […]
Industry News: Pashley Wins Inaugural NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award
In memory of Nick Carpenter, Technical Director and co-founder of Delta Motorsport, the Niche Vehicle Network has established the NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award. Nick was a serial innovator and was at the very forefront of the electric car revolution. He was an unwavering supporter of the Niche Vehicle Network and had great enthusiasm working […]
Industry News: Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition
Sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and supported by Innovate UK, the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition provides grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at catalysing innovative vehicle technologies applicable to road-going zero emission UK niche vehicles. The competition is open to single applications […]
Northern Automotive Alliance Awards recognise the achievements of companies during the pandemic
Wynne Aviation Services, a company that provided life-saving logistics solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, has won the title of ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2021 Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards. The event took place in Cheshire on 23 September and showcased the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain companies and service providers in the […]
NAA Update: Just over two weeks to go until our Awards & Networking Dinner – last chance to book!
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. With just over two weeks to go until we hold our Awards & Networking Dinner, please reserve your place so you don’t miss out. We will be returning to the Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Knutsford on 23rd September and are pleased […]
Industry News: New Niche Vehicle Network Website Launched
The new Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) website in now live! The new site features a fresh, new look and feel, new imagery and content, greatly enhanced functionality, together with a dedicated Members Area with new networking tools. Key features include: • Latest industry news • Information and updates on NVN Funding Competitions • NVN networking […]
NAA Update: Stellantis announces £100 million investment in Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant to transform the site to build electric vehicles
Ellesmere Port will become the first Stellantis plant to produce a solely battery-electric model, in both commercial and passenger versions, by the end of next year, for Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroën brands and for both domestic and export markets. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. I’m […]
