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NAA Update: You are invited to attend forthcoming NAA events, and to apply for an award
Carol invites you to attend the next NAA meetings, which include ‘A guide to marketing for NW automotive companies and suppliers’ on 4 October at MWS; the annual NAA networking dinner on 18 October at Carden Park; and a members networking meeting on 28 November at Jaguar Land Rover in Halewood. I am sure that […]
NAA Skills Update: Apprenticeships
It’s that time of year when many young people have received their GCSE or A-Level results and are wondering what to do next. Thankfully, a lot of emphasis is being given to apprenticeships at present, but I worry that we are still not doing enough to promote the benefits of apprenticeships to learners, parents and […]
Publication of Cars 21 Final Report
The Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century (CARS 21) final report has been published, and it lists ways of strengthening the future of the automobile industry in Europe… Read more The Report comprises 6 Chapters headed: • A strategic vision for the EU automotive industry • Enhancing business conditions • Improving competitiveness on […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Business Excellence Website Launch, Case Studies, Forthcoming Events and Exhibitions, and more…
This month Martin’s update covers the Business Excellence Website Launch, Business Excellence Competition, Case Studies, Membership, Forthcoming Events and Exhibitions, Business Excellence/Industry Awards, and Future Programme – Post December 2012.. Business Excellence Website Launch I am pleased to announce that the Business Excellence Programme’s website is now live. The aim of the website is to […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Funding Available, Case Studies Commissioned, New Members, Events
The Business Excellence Programme technical consultancy and mentoring project fund aims to help automotive companies make business improvements that will help them to remain competitive and grow, and the NAA contributes 35% of costs up to £10,000 In November, I launched the Business Excellence Programme technical consultancy and mentoring project fund, for which the NAA […]
Do you know a haulage company that wants to take part in the Low Carbon Truck demonstration trial?
The Technology Strategy Board and the Department for Transport (DfT) are to invest £9.5m to encourage and assist UK road-haulage operators to buy and use low carbon medium and heavy-goods vehicles. If you know of a company to whom this is relevant and they are uncertain or want help in applying then please contact the […]
SMMT launches 2012 Award for Automotive Innovation
The SMMT has launched its third Award for Automotive Innovation, sponsored by GKN Driveline and supported by The Times. The Award is an ideal opportunity for UK-focused companies, teams and individuals to be recognised nationally for their ingenuity and excellence in automotive innovation The Award will be presented at the SMMT Annual Dinner in November […]
Current Opportunity : NAA Business Excellence Administrator
Northwest Automotive Alliance Business Excellence Administrator The NAA is a not for profit membership based company, which raises the competitiveness and profile of the automotive sector in the North West region. The NAA is industry led and the Board comprises of senior managers representing both large and small companies. The NAA’s Business Excellence programme provides business support […]
Last chance for project funding, and forthcoming events
A total of 24 Business Excellence projects have now been commissioned, worth £323,000, towards which the BE programme has contributed £123,000. By June, it is expected that all funding will be allocated to projects, so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in support. In November, I started to promote project […]
6 funding opportunities not to miss
There are six important funding opportunities either on offer or about to be launched: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Supply Chains; Regional Growth Fund Round 3; Employer ownership of skills; The TSB Low Carbon Vehicles; The Road to Market competition; the TSB Low Carbon Truck Demonstration Trial; and ‘FP7’ 2013 European funded R&D activity Introduction My […]
