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SMMT News: Summary
There have been a number of positive news items and announcements of interest to the Automotive Industry in recent weeks – we highlight some of the key ones. Details of the TSB’s IDP10 competition Launch of the Automotive Sector Strategy Announcement of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) £500m additional funding for OLEV to 2020 Confirmation […]
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 […]
SMMT International Bulletin July 2013 Edition
INTERNATIONAL BULLETIN July 2013 Sections of Bulletin with Page numbers in link to attached file Key Contents Page SMMT International meeting dates 4 SMMT International events 5 Other International events in UK 7 Other International trade events held abroad 9 Industry support initiatives 12 Global news round-up 14 International market reviews 15 International business opportunities 17 WTO […]
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 Business Excellence Programme Update: Business Excellence Extension – July 2013 to June 2015
I am extremely pleased to inform you that after 15 months of hard work we have secured a £1.1 million extension to our Business Excellence Programme from the European Regional Development Fund. This extension will ensure that we can support automotive and related manufacturers to June 2015. I can’t thank you enough for all your […]
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. […]
NAA News: STRIVE Project To Drive A Manufacturing ‘Step Change’
Northwest based organisations, Northwest Automotive Alliance (NAA), Bentley Motors Ltd, Virtual Engineering Centre (University of Liverpool), Optis SAS, Icona Solutions Ltd and DNA-Agile Group Ltd have been awarded funding of £1.95million from the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) to create a new ‘digital’ supply chain for the UK automotive sector. Link to: NAA News: […]
Bentley’s Michael Hawes to join SMMT as its new Chief Executive
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the organisation representing the UK automotive industry, has announced that Bentley Motors’ Michael Hawes will be joining as its new Chief Executive in the early Autumn. Mike will lead the executive team that will promote the interests and successes of the UK motor industry and help address the […]
SMMT Event: Automechanika Shanghai – 10-13 December 2013
SMMT is organising the UK pavilion at Automechanika Shanghai, the leading showcase event for reaching automotive markets in Asia, for the second year running. Link to Automechanika Shanghai
